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Tuesday, September 30
The St. Joseph Flyers didn’t expect to be playing the week before opening TAPPS Division II, District 3 against Giddings ... Read Story »
A grass fire started at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday at Bottom Road and Ben Jordan Street and burned 14 round hay ... Read Story »
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CONVERSE - Battling through five games, the Memorial Vipers gained a slight playoff advantage over Converse Judson on Tuesday. Read Story »
“Yes, and go, Jags,” is all UHV president Tim Hudson had to say Tuesday. Read Story »
“Availability, visibility and accountability.” Read Story »
Bones that seem to belong to a woman were found in southern Victoria County on Sunday. Read Story »
Lawyers need a larger pool of prospective jurors for the trial of an Edna man accused of capital murder. Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 19-year-old Victoria man by officers Tuesday on suspicion of possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Read Story »
Some e-mails and personnel records requested from the district attorney through an open-records query should be public, the Attorney General’s ... Read Story »
Voter registration for the Nov. 4 General Election ends Monday. Read Story »
City council members would have term limits, and tax dollars couldn’t be spent to defend indicted city officials if a ... Read Story »
The Victoria Art League has rescheduled its Yard Sale to 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. - ... Read Story »
During such a contentious election season, it’s easy for the voice of the average person to get drowned out. Read Story »
Defensive touchdowns may seem to occur out of luck, but they don’t just happen. Read Story »
SHINER – Shiner will enter District 27-1A play with a minus-7 turnover ratio and a 4-0 record. Read Story »
What do you think when you see an NFL game end with a final score of 56-35 and six touchdown ... Read Story »
If you’ve been driving lately, you’ve undoubtedly seen and hit swarms of butterflies. In the last few weeks millions have ... Read Story »
Pastor David P. Moten will not have to spend as much time rearranging chairs for services each week. Read Story »
Torin Bales Fine Jewelry’s grand opening celebration and open house is from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight. Read Story »
The commission charged with investigating the viability of making the University of Houston-Victoria a four-year campus gets an A-plus. Read Story »
Janey Lack stood before fellow commission members holding a poster-size picture of the supporters for the four-year university. Read Story »
SAN MARCOS - Brooke Blanton fired in 11 aces and served up 22 points Tuesday to lead the St. Joseph ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - Anna Hemmi and Kaylie Steffek each slammed down nine kills Tuesday to lead the Hallettsville Sacred Heart Indianettes ... Read Story »
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I don’t think that the guard should lose his job because he wears a hearing aid. A lot of people ... Read Story »
Wanted: A few good math and science teachers. Read Story »
The Victoria College announced the scholarship recipients for 2008-2009. Read Story »
Q:What’s the University of Houston-Victoria doing to help faculty, staff and students from the Houston area who were impacted by ... Read Story »
The Victoria College Foundation announces the installation of three new board members: Bill Blackwell of Cuero; Bob Burchard of Gonzales; ... Read Story »
Josh Bujnoch has been named to the President’s Honor Roll for maintaining a 4.0 GPA for the 2008 Summer Term ... Read Story »
The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
YOAKUM – A class reunion for all former students of Yoakum High School and St. Joseph High School who graduated ... Read Story »
Here is the scene I want you to imagine: You and a friend are walking down a sandy beach, your ... Read Story »
Citizens Medical Center is offering newborn/baby care classes the first Monday of each month. The first class is from 6-8 ... Read Story »
A benefit trust fund has been set up for disabled veteran David V. Garcia for gastric bypass surgery. The fund ... Read Story »
BAY CITY – The Bay City High School Class of 1963 will hold its 45th class reunion on Saturday, Oct. ... Read Story »
ANAHUAC – A valiant effort to save ranchers’ livelihoods in Southeast Texas continues despite incredible odds. Read Story »
October 1, 1908 Read Story »
CUERO – The DeWitt County Extension Service is sponsoring private applicator’s license training from 8 a.m to noon, Wednesday, Oct. ... Read Story »
REMEMBERING LOW-KEY JACK COOK'S 'DREAM' TEAM Read Story »
Whatever you do, don’t fall out the boat while an angry alligator waits hooked on your line. Read Story »
VictoriaAdvocate.com cameras are at the University of Houston-Victoria today as a panel makes its recommendation about the future of the ... Read Story »
Raphael Venegas held the sheets of music for Rosh Hashana, reading over the notes he was uncomfortable with Monday afternoon. Read Story »
VictoriaAdvocate.com cameras will be at the University of Houston-Victoria at noon today as a panel makes its recommendation about the ... Read Story »
The federal government discriminated against a local man with a hearing problem, a Victoria jury found last week. Read Story »
After being told that the possible four-year expansion for University of Houston-Victoria is probably not a priority for the state, ... Read Story »
YORKTOWN – A 22-year old homeless man has been arrested and charged with three burglaries in the Yorktown area, including ... Read Story »
“I learned more from him than I could have ever imagined possible.” Read Story »
A water issues activist called on the Victoria County Commissioners Court on Monday to support a proposed management plan. Read Story »
Victoria County property owners will be paying higher taxes and elected officials should be mindful of that, a tax league ... Read Story »
Crime of the Week: Credit card abuse. A credit card was taken from a local resident’s vehicle and later used ... Read Story »
Many people commit identity theft focus on small businesses, thinking they’ll be easy targets, Joe Harper, director of the University ... Read Story »
Police are trying to figure out what exactly happened to a man who died Saturday after punching through two windows ... Read Story »
A judge threw out most charges against four men accused of interfering with an investigation into a former sheriff on ... Read Story »
VICTORIA – Joe Ray Perez, 45, of Bloomington, by deputies Friday on a warrant charging him with assault causing bodily ... Read Story »
WHARTON – District Judge Randy Clapp summoned 600 more Wharton County residents to report for jury selection at 9 a.m. ... Read Story »
Monday, September 29
Summer Brooks tallied 13 kills, 12 blocks and 13 digs Saturday to lead the St. Joseph Lady flyers to a ... Read Story »
Moulton Invitational Read Story »
Texas Girls Coaches Association Poll Read Story »
Flour Bluff Invitational Read Story »
Flyer Alumni Tournament Read Story »
VYSO Read Story »
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I think that McCain and Obama should debate. That is the only way we are going to get the truth ... Read Story »
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Whether America should lower the legal drinking age from 21 to 18 is, in the end, a simple yes or ... Read Story »
This time last week, the biggest bailout in the history of the world seemed to be a fait accompli. Last ... Read Story »
A: I don’t have a problem with it at 16 as long as they have had a driver’s education course, ... Read Story »
I love seashells. Over the years, I have amassed quite a collection from our trips to the beach. I know ... Read Story »
Taylor wanted to drive the Prius to Lake Charles. My Mom and Dad live there, and we were going for ... Read Story »
September 30, 1908 Read Story »
When I was a little girl I often dreamed of being a bride. When my own wedding day arrived, I ... Read Story »
I am not certain that summer has officially arrived, but I do know that the summer heat is officially here. Read Story »
Taylor was so proud. He came into the kitchen with a large Ziploc bag full of fresh dewberries. He and ... Read Story »
“I am my mother.” Most of us have spoken these words somewhere in our forties, when we are at the ... Read Story »
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A study released earlier this month suggests raising the age teens can get a driver’s license could prevent injuries and ... Read Story »
SEADRIFT– An 84-year-old Seadrift woman keeps bags of sewn arms and legs in her home. Read Story »
At approximately 8:45 p.m. Saturday, police answering a disturbance call found a deceased 27-year-old Hispanic male at an apartment on ... Read Story »
Angela Chambers left Corpus Christi to live near Juan Balberas in Victoria. Four months later, she hugged him for the ... Read Story »
It’s not a particular age that makes drivers unsafe, some say. Read Story »
Sunday, September 28
EDNA – The Memorial Vipers picked up an 8-2 team tennis win over Edna on Thursday, while the Cowgirls downed ... Read Story »
Rarely a season goes by without its share of surprises, and this season is no exception. Read Story »
BEEVILLE – Skidmore-Tynan scored more than seven times its point total this season Saturday night in a 59-12 win over ... Read Story »
At VictoriaAdvocate.com you can find an apartment, a job, local news and the weather forecast. Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 20-year-old Victoria man by police officers Sunday on suspicion of marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia. Read Story »
Representatives from at least 35 colleges and universities will be at The Victoria College from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ... Read Story »
Visitors from as near as Victoria and as far as the Czech Republic itself filled the Victoria Community Center for ... Read Story »
Navy Seaman Recruit Cassie M. Villanueva recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Villanueva ... Read Story »
September 29, 1908 Read Story »
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Our guess is it would have been pretty hard for most people to have no emotion when they looked at ... Read Story »
Each year, millions of Americans climb aboard buses, expecting safe trips across their communities or states. The vast majority of ... Read Story »
Saturday, September 27
The annual Victoria Extension Education Association peanuts and pecans sale begins Wednesday. Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE – The nine contestants held the kolaches, readying their mouths to chomp down at the signal. Read Story »
Charlie Faupel believes in the natural flow of things. Read Story »
Marek Aubrechet, 17-year-old exchange student from the Czech Republic, arrived in Victoria in August to his welcome family’s home. Read Story »
“Every day you get older, Kid. Now that’s a law.” Read Story »
The 79-year-old woman readied her walker and oxygen tank. Read Story »
The stars are ready to hit Victoria to help benefit the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch in Yoakum. Read Story »
The Memorial Vipers learned defense can only do so much for a team in their 21-17 District 27-5A loss to ... Read Story »
The 23rd Annual Victoria Czech Heritage Festival begins today with a Czech-English Mass at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of ... Read Story »
VICTORIA – An 18-year-old Victoria man by police Friday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. He is accused ... Read Story »
VAN VLECK – Jamarious Callies ran for 107 yards and a touchdown as Edna (1-3) held on to take a ... Read Story »
CORPUS CHRISTI – The Memorial boys 100-yard freestyle relay team of Aaron Kellis, Victor Huber, Justin Priesmeyer and Jared Slaughter ... Read Story »
A crystal chandelier shivered and swayed overhead as Tony and Trisha Rodriguez walked through Spirit Halloween. Read Story »
Editor’s Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission ... Read Story »
The exclusive club of infantile power holders who become intoxicated with ultimate authority exists right here in our community. This ... Read Story »
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Retirement planning as a part of wealth preservation is a lifelong process. Read Story »
Nelda Chambers, Louise Hull Patillo and Sherri Stickland of Victoria’s Cornerstone Properties were among the 2,000 Texas Realtors attending the ... Read Story »
Farm Service Agency is accepting emergency farm loan applications for losses caused by drought and high winds since Jan. 1 ... Read Story »
Q: My son moved in to an apartment with his girlfriend. They both signed the lease. They broke up, and ... Read Story »
Students pushed and shoved as they tried to make their way to the front of the line to receive their ... Read Story »
REFUGIO – Refugio coach Jason Herring has no problem using two quarterbacks and the Bobcats have no problem winning with ... Read Story »
Memorial got the breaks but not the win against Corpus Christi Carroll. Read Story »
Ryan Valdez wasn’t sure he would get his chance to play for the St. Joseph Flyer’s Friday night. Read Story »
Friday, September 26
PORT O’CONNOR – Connie Rowney’s first visit to Sunday Beach turned her stomach. Read Story »
YOAKUM – A woman who stopped at The Store convenience store on alternate U.S. Highway 77 was robbed at gunpoint ... Read Story »
The Victoria Groundwater Conservation District did not adopt its management plan and rules on Friday, as originally scheduled. Read Story »
One of the seven Army soldiers who died Sept. 18 when their helicopter went down near Tallil, Iraq, has relatives ... Read Story »
BLOOMINGTON – A 61-year-old Bloomington man by deputies Friday on suspicion of possession of less than 1 gram of a ... Read Story »
Memorial dropped a hard-fought District 27-5A volleyball match Friday to the district-leading Corpus Christi King Lady Mustangs. Read Story »
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Katy Boles was crown Memorial High School homecoming queen and A.J. Gonzalez was crowned homecoming king during pre-game homecoming activities ... Read Story »
A Victoria County district judge called a woman’s womb a lethal weapon and ordered her sterilization this week. Read Story »
SWEET HOME – The annual picnic for Queen of Peace Catholic Church is scheduled for Sunday at the Sweet Home ... Read Story »
Q: Would you give a brief history of the church. Read Story »
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In building a solid philosophy of religion, one should not neglect reading Christian books and publications. Of course, the Bible ... Read Story »
“No power in the sky above or in the earth below – indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be ... Read Story »
September 27, 1908 Read Story »
CUERO – Glen Moore was not born in the front pew of a church, he says. He did not grow ... Read Story »
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and cometh down from the Father.” – James 1:17 Read Story »
I recently read a story about a 15-year-old boy who should have a great future as a “spin doctor” in ... Read Story »
Out in the small self-made shop behind his house, Pastor Bill Hassel makes more saw dust than anything else. Read Story »
WESTHOFF – A church that has called a dance hall, saloon and the shade of an old oak tree home ... Read Story »
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Memorial and Corpus Christi Carroll both enter Memorial Stadium today without a loss. Read Story »
CORPUS CHRISTI – Tori Escamilla and Jade Chapa each came up with 13 digs as the St. Joseph Lady Flyers ... Read Story »
By all accounts, Ariel Correa should be dead. Read Story »
Thursday, September 25
St. Joseph is playing against the unknown in its final non-district game of the season. Read Story »
Industrial coach Doug Kuhlmann couldn’t help but notice how Refugio moved from No. 8 to No. 4 in this week’s ... Read Story »
DISTRICT 30-4A Read Story »
The Texas Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting at 2 p.m. today at Affectionate Arms Adult Day Health ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE – “Czech” out the 14th annual Kolache Fest Saturday in Hallettsville. Read Story »
The fire truck wouldn’t start. Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 39-year-old Victoria man by officers Wednesday on suspicion of obstruction and retaliation and public intoxication. Read Story »
The Victoria Art League will hold their annual Fall 2008 Exhibit and opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday ... Read Story »
The number of aircraft operations at Victoria Regional Airport has at least doubled since the control tower opened last summer. Read Story »
It is with mixed feelings that Denise Roussel, director of the Victoria Regional Museum Association, is leaving her position after ... Read Story »
T.J. Mooney found the lanes to his liking this past week with a great score to show for it during ... Read Story »
ANTIQUES, ART & BEER Read Story »
No experience needed here. Just a willingness to help put on a great performance of “The Nutcracker.” Read Story »
REFUGIO – When the Refugio Country Opry was started seven years ago, the organizers wanted it to be about more ... Read Story »
He met Johnny Cash and had a conversation with Elvis. His band played with Charlie Pride and Merle Haggard. He ... Read Story »
September 26, 1908 Read Story »
The district attorney offered the mayor a plea bargain that includes the condition he not seek re-election. Read Story »
Before the sun was out Wednesday morning, Cassidy Hoad, eighth-grader at Crain Middle School, and a few other students gathered ... Read Story »
There could be as many as 800 Hurricane Ike evacuees still in Victoria and a guide is being distributed to ... Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – Calhoun County residents boarded a bus Sunday knowing only one thing: they wanted to help. Read Story »
REFUGIO – Two Refugio County men have been charged and other arrests could be forthcoming in an oil field equipment ... Read Story »
CUERO – The city of Cuero will soon be advertising for a permanent city manager. Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 17-year-old Victoria woman by deputies Wednesday on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury. Read Story »
Some military personnel from Victoria County who are serving abroad can make an e-mail request for a ballot for the ... Read Story »
Football coaches are always looking for leaders in the weight room and on the field. They desire someone who can ... Read Story »
Sports fans, I need you to step up and assure me I am not alone in my madness. Read Story »
He wore a straw hat, a pair of Wrangler blue jeans with a denim shirt, a black leather belt and ... Read Story »
Greetings from the island everyone. Read Story »
Wednesday, September 24
CUERO – Customers using services provided by the city of Cuero will have to come up with a little extra ... Read Story »
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I think the drinking age should be dropped to 18. If they can be inducted into the Army at 18, ... Read Story »
By the Advocate Editorial BoardDo hurricanes serve a purpose, or are they meant only to purge Earth of impurities? Only ... Read Story »
New officers were recently elected for St. John’s Post 1269 of Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary. Read Story »
Do you remember in the movie “A Field of Dreams” – if you build it, they will come? Read Story »
I am still getting several questions about mealybugs on all kinds of plants. Mealybugs are cottony looking insects that literally ... Read Story »
Hurricane Ike caused severe problems for people along the upper Gulf Coast. We have all heard agonizing stories about Ike’s ... Read Story »
September 25, 1908 Read Story »
Q: Are you having College Night again this year? Read Story »
The University of Houston-Victoria will offer a special training session for mental health and social workers about conflict resolution and ... Read Story »
We’ve said it several times already, but one more time won’t hurt: Victoria is ready for a four-year university. Read Story »
A Victoria family came home this week to find a note on their door and two injured dogs in their ... Read Story »
One Moulton family is urging people to get lost. For a little while, at least. Read Story »
The possible four-year expansion for the University of Houston-Victoria probably is not a priority for the state, a state education ... Read Story »
A man died after he was beaten with a chair, a chair leg, a pot, a pan and fists early ... Read Story »
The $700 billion financial bailout proposed to ease the economy’s financial crises will probably make things worse, Congressman Ron Paul ... Read Story »
Tickets for Friday night’s football game between the Memorial Vipers and Corpus Christi Carroll Tigers at Memorial Stadium will be ... Read Story »
Haley Thomas finished with 43 assists and the Faith Academy Lady Cougars moved to 1-1 in district play with a ... Read Story »
Texas Girls Coaches Association Volleyball Poll Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO – Memorial claimed a five-game District 27-5A volleyball win Tuesday night over San Antonio Highlands. Read Story »
Shaylyn Drozd, Memorial - Had 25 kills, 16 digs and four aces in a win over Converse Wagner and losses ... Read Story »
Tuesday, September 23
Police are investigating whether a pregnant woman was shot accidentally Friday or if she is a crime victim. Read Story »
Victoria County residents called to jury duty for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, in the court of Justice of the Peace, Precinct ... Read Story »
The public failed to give a green light to red light cameras in Victoria, and elected officials listened. Read Story »
A: "It’s terrible. Only if they’re willing to bail out every small business and large business equally. I think it’s ... Read Story »
The Victoria school board of trustees has cancelled the workshop scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at the administration building, according ... Read Story »
Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pride that I announce to you: I have had an epiphany. Read Story »
GOLIAD – Greg Althof witnessed the best of Aaron Franklin during one of his worst moments. Read Story »
Connor Wood is going to have impressive passing numbers when Houston Second Baptist’s season is over. He just won’t look ... Read Story »
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I don’t think that the drinking age should be lowered unless John McCain becomes president and starts World War III ... Read Story »
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What is your definition of tax relief? Read Story »
Saxet Lake could become a tourist attraction for Victoria County that rivals Riverside Park, if a county commissioner has his ... Read Story »
YORKTOWN – An 18-wheeler hauling cattle crashed into a house in Yorktown early Sunday morning, killing six of the animals ... Read Story »
VICTORIA – Jerry Lee Munoz, 45, of Victoria, by deputies Monday on a warrant charging him with assault causing bodily ... Read Story »
The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
Swinging bats and fielding balls tops the list of things Brittany Faas likes to do. Read Story »
On Friday nights, during the fall months, stadiums fill with football fans. Read Story »
September 24, 1908 Read Story »
The district attorney will seek new indictments against city officials accused of plotting a leak, according to two defendants’ lawyers. Read Story »
YORKTOWN – Even when you’re the big dog on the street it doesn’t mean everyone’s going to back down. Just ... Read Story »
Monday, September 22
Baby Katrina arrived just ahead of the storm. Read Story »
Don’t be fooled by the lull in tropical activity because conditions could be ripe for more hurricanes and tropical storms, ... Read Story »
The Commission on Expanding Access to Higher Education will present its findings to the board of regents of University of ... Read Story »
Edna and Van Vleck have rescheduled their football game and Goliad has added a game. Read Story »
CUERO – Elected office should never get this hot. Read Story »
The 1200 block of East Crestwood Drive near Shields Magnet School is closed today to westbound traffic. Read Story »
Crime: Several credit cards were stolen from a Victoria resident’s car and then used by the burglar. Between Aug. 2 ... Read Story »
GOLIAD – The county needs to be concerned about the quality of its water after uranium mining is completed, a ... Read Story »
With food prices on the rise, the Bloomington school district has increased their student meal allotment to $6. Read Story »
Dumping household trash and furniture at Victoria County’s two courtesy stations will be more expensive beginning Oct. 1. Read Story »
The Victoria Alliance for Latino Education rescheduled its parade and fiesta celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month to Oct. 18, a spokesperson ... Read Story »
Gym-goers beware: Citizens HealthPlex is eliminating one more reason to avoid exercise. Read Story »
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Dramatic financial bailout necessary? Yes, but now let’s not hear any right-wing harangues against socialized medicine or farm subsidies. Read Story »
After Hurricane Ike’s assault of the Texas Coast, four million people found themselves without electricity. Many wonder how this could ... Read Story »
September 23, 1908 Read Story »
Hurricane Ike temporarily halted construction at the five new schools in the Victoria school district. Read Story »
Lane Marbach enjoys taking care of farm animals. This year, he will keep a pen of heifers and three pigs ... Read Story »
The population of Altair will increase substantially Friday night when Rice Consolidated and East Bernard open District 26-2A play. Read Story »
Friday’s Games Read Story »
Lisa Brodyaga walked along a groomed dirt road. The sun baked brightly during this afternoon in the Valley. Green southern ... Read Story »
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Minutes after Missouri completed an unbeaten preseason with a far from perfect victory over Buffalo, players and ... Read Story »
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Sheba was a local resident who had a lot of love and joy to give, according to the woman who ... Read Story »
We have said before, “There are many unanswered questions.” The last few days have seen the demise of Lehman Brothers, ... Read Story »
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Houston Texans had an opportunity Sunday to be a bright spot for a region devastated by ... Read Story »
Sixteen-year-old Dulce Perez vows to overcome all obstacles to improve her life. Read Story »
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse balcony and grabbed the biggest bottle ... Read Story »
September, 22, 1908 Read Story »
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – On an uncharacteristically quiet night for Terrell Owens, the Dallas Cowboys leaned on their defense ... Read Story »
Sunday, September 21
CAMERON PARK – As many as 100 U.S. cities, from Newark to Houston and San Francisco, are deemed sanctuary cities, ... Read Story »
Make no mistake about it. The Memorial Vipers were never in jeopardy of losing the game against Corpus Christi Moody ... Read Story »
Monday I viewed firsthand the destruction that occurred on the east side – or dirty side – of Hurricane Ike. ... Read Story »
Saturday, September 20
The hobby coin collector rested his sack of coins on the display case. Read Story »
A Trophy Club, Texas man died after a pickup truck turned in front of his motorcycle Friday night. Read Story »
CUERO – Lillian Schlinke Roznovsky is understandably proud. Read Story »
Victoria County residents called for petit jury for Victoria County District Court at 8:30 a.m. Monday need not appear. The ... Read Story »
CUERO - DeWitt County residents called for jury duty for DeWitt County District Court at 10 a.m. Monday need not ... Read Story »
An unidentified man is in critical condition with a massive head injury after his pick-up truck rolled onto him Saturday. Read Story »
SHINER – Jill McElroy put down 11 kills and came up with 17 digs as Shiner St. Paul took a ... Read Story »
Justin Doran ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns Friday to lead the Pettus Eagles to a 48-14 win over ... Read Story »
T. D. Wood Building, 220 South Main St. Read Story »
SCHULENBURG – Josie Kialus finished 23rd and led the St. Joseph Lady Flyers to an 8th place finish at the ... Read Story »
Hello Anglers! Read Story »
An unidentified man, age unknown, was found pinned under a 1970s Chevrolet pickup that had rolled over on Salem Road ... Read Story »
RIG COUNT Read Story »
The Victoria County 4-H program welcomes supporters to the 2008 Victoria County Harvest of Fun today beginning at 10:30 a.m. ... Read Story »
U.S. churches are homes of worship, buildings for theological and humanitarian efforts. Read Story »
One of the most gripping scenes in literature is in Victor Hugo’s classic, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Quasimodo, observing ... Read Story »
After years of neglecting their duties to uphold the immigration laws of the United States, the federal government has finally ... Read Story »
Golden Crescent Workforce Development Board has selected Henry Guajardo as its new executive director. Guajardo, currently employed by TMC as ... Read Story »
Technology is becoming an integral part of firms of all sizes. There is so much of it, however, that it ... Read Story »
If you look around the next time you are in a mall, restaurant, or even in traffic, I can guarantee ... Read Story »
Over the weekend, some people along the Gulf Coast and on Wall Street might have wondered if Chicken Little was ... Read Story »
SCHULENBURG – The Yoakum Bulldogs snapped their seven game losing-streak on Friday with a 38-7 win over the Schulenburg Shorthorns. Read Story »
WHARTON – El Campo held off a late rally by the Wharton to take a 26-14 victory here at Tiger ... Read Story »
WALLIS - Antonie Jackson and Alex Green combined for 216 yards rushing and Jackson scored on a 5-yard run to ... Read Story »
LA GRANGE – The La Grange Leopards broke open a close game in the second quarter en route to a ... Read Story »
EL CAMPO – It took a couple of weeks, but the St. Joseph Flyers used a strong ground game to ... Read Story »
SMITHVILLE - Adam Mack scored twice in the second quarter and the Smithville defense took over from there as the ... Read Story »
JOURDANTON – The Woodsboro Eagles fell to 1-2 on the season with a 24-0 loss to the Jourdanton Indians. Read Story »
LULING – Goliad got its first win of the season, dominating the Luling Eagles 30-7. Read Story »
NEW BRAUNFELS – Runge rolled past New Braunfels Christian 23-6 in a non-district contest. Read Story »
LOUISE – The Louise Hornets opted to go for the win instead of the tie in the fourth quarter and ... Read Story »
SHINER – Flatonia held out in an offensive struggle against Shiner St. Paul that saw five first-quarter touchdowns and almost ... Read Story »
POTH – Shiner’s defense shut down the Poth Pirates, holding them to only 72 total yards offense, giving the undefeated ... Read Story »
BEEVILLE – The Beeville Trojans fell to 2-2 with a 41-35 loss to the Schertz Clemens Buffaloes. Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE – Nixon-Smiley held Hallettsville Sacred Heart scoreless until the fourth quarter and defeated the Indians 41-20. Read Story »
KARNES CITY - Mikey Kinney scored on runs of 2 and 9 yards and returned a punt 60 yards for ... Read Story »
ALTAIR – Rice Consolidated remained undefeated, beating Lexington 30-0. Read Story »
EAST BERNARD – The East Bernard Brahmas made things tough for Boling, beating the Bulldogs 48-13. Read Story »
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CORPUS CHRISTI – Apparently mistakes hurt just as much when you win as when you lose. Read Story »
EL MATON – The Tidehaven Tigers improved to 1-2 with a 32-6 victory the Bloomington Bobcats. Read Story »
VANDERBILT – The Industrial Cobras put the Ganado Indians away in plenty of time Friday night to begin looking forward ... Read Story »
YORKTOWN – The Yorktown Wildcats captured their first win of the season with an 18-3 victory over the Kenedy Lions. Read Story »
CUERO – Cuero figures that as long as it has the ball and there’s time on the clock, it has ... Read Story »
Friday, September 19
SAN LEON – Florence Darke stood shaking in the parking lot, wiping tears from her eyes. Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – Calhoun County residents have several ways to help out with Hurricane Ike relief efforts. Read Story »
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Shaylyn Drozd pounded down 13 kills and had nine digs to lead the Memorial Lady Vipers to a 25-18, 25-23, ... Read Story »
Ashley Tyau slammed down eight kills and Demi Gonzales six to lead the Faith Academy Lady Cougars to a 25-10, ... Read Story »
CUERO – Artist Rafael Acosta Jr. thinks big and paints in broad stokes. Read Story »
The parent company of Invista announced Friday it will donate $1 million for Hurricane Ike relief efforts. Read Story »
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Big, multi-millionaire companies file for bankruptcy and the government bails them out with billions of dollars that they don’t even ... Read Story »
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As I walked through the phantasmagoric funhouse that Mexico City becomes on its national independence day, I dreamt I had ... Read Story »
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Several events scheduled within the Catholic Diocese of Victoria were postponed or canceled due to Hurricane Ike. Some have been ... Read Story »
The Xi Chi Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International recently held its annual fundraising service project. Read Story »
Descendants of Thomas Schwab, born in 1818 in Michelsrombach, Hesse, Germany, will hold their 49th annual Schwab Reunion from 11 ... Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – The Port Lavaca Study Club met recently at the Salem Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall for its first ... Read Story »
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association has formed a chapter in Victoria. Read Story »
In 1830-1831, 23 families came from North Alabama to Austin's Third Colony. Read Story »
Exelon is a major sponsor for the YMCA Corporate Cup which began Thursday and will run through Sept. 27. Shown ... Read Story »
Glenn E. Robertson, right, recently received the board member achievement award from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ... Read Story »
The DeTar Volunteer Services Board donated a television with VCR capabilities to the emergency room at DeTar Hospital North. Shown ... Read Story »
DeTar Volunteer Services donated $1,000 to the Family Promises Organization. Shown are, from left, Jo Ann Jalufka, Dalton Metting, president ... Read Story »
New officers for the Court of Six Flags 2008-09 are, from left, Melanie Klotzman, chairman; Jan Marchbanks, corresponding secretary; Aileen ... Read Story »
Descendants of the Christian Berger family will hold a reunion at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Coleto Creek ... Read Story »
The largest Christian community in the United States will change the words they pray. Read Story »
Jaime and Matthew Schrade thought twice about where they would send their children to day care. Read Story »
The Catholic Diocese of Victoria will host its 21st annual conference for catechesis and ministry on Saturday, Sept. 27, at ... Read Story »
I have been a resident of Victoria for five years and have been through Hurricane Claudette and evacuated for Hurricane ... Read Story »
The words slave and servant carry a negative connotation to us earthlings who value our freedom, but to the Apostle ... Read Story »
“And God called the land Earth and the gathering together of the waters, He called the Seas and God saw ... Read Story »
With the presidential election campaign now in full swing, we are being exposed again to the work of those seemingly ... Read Story »
Q: Give a brief history of the church. Read Story »
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The Rev. Stan DeBoe recently made a difficult phone call to fellow Trinitarian priest David L. Colella. Read Story »
Memorial dropped to 0-2 in District 27-5A volleyball play after being swept by Corpus Christi Carroll on Thursday night at ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO – Summer Brooks had 15 kills and 5 blocks and Sarah Tucker added 6 kills and 7 blocks ... Read Story »
Karnes City rallied for a 24-26, 23-25, 25-23, 26-24, 15-10 volleyball win over Faith Academy. Read Story »
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A woman charged with selling phony identification for illegal immigrants may also have planned to smuggle two children from Mexico ... Read Story »
With the entire team at attention, Memorial assistant coach DeMarquis Brooks screamed, “When I say two, you say O.” Read Story »
Houston Second Baptist never made it back to school this week but will meet St. Joseph in El Campo tonight ... Read Story »
Gary Moses often worked at middle school football games at Patti Welder Stadium to supplement his income as a school ... Read Story »
Rob Schoenfeld was an assistant coach at Bay City when the Blackcats won the Class 4A, Division I state championship ... Read Story »
A Victoria Christian school loved its neighbor Wednesday. Read Story »
Hastings will celebrate the midnight release of the long anticipated third book in the Inheritance Cycle with a party Friday ... Read Story »
Thursday, September 18
The Victoria school district wants to know where it can improve and will ask students and parents to tell them. Read Story »
A 58-year-old Inez man died Wednesday after an early-morning wreck on U.S. Highway 59 four miles north of Victoria. Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 37-year-old Victoria man by officers Wednesday on suspicion of assaulting a public servant, attempting to take a ... Read Story »
The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish. To report any ... Read Story »
The Victoria County Jail closed for at least two days last week in preparation for Hurricane Ike. Deputies evacuated almost ... Read Story »
When Hurricane Ike targeted the Texas coast, Sunbelt Rentals got ready, shutting down business on Thursday. Read Story »
What do you get when you combine standing water and an open door? Well, besides mosquito bites? Read Story »
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Several school districts in the Crossroads area, including Victoria’s, have a decision to make regarding the two days of classes ... Read Story »
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This was a dirty shame, that these animals were put to death when you didn’t even have a storm coming ... Read Story »
Editor's Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission ... Read Story »
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Tickets for Memorial’s football game against Corpus Christi Moody on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Buccaneer Stadium in Corpus Christi ... Read Story »
Jordan Joseph can’t stop himself from dancing in the Memorial locker room. Read Story »
CUERO – Rob Schoenfeld admits it was difficult to leave coaching, but his decision was based on a simple premise. Read Story »
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Victoria confirmed Wednesday a former pastor there is accused of sexual abuse. Read Story »
It didn’t take long for a young, friendly German shepherd mix at Victoria’s animal control shelter to win the heart ... Read Story »
Wednesday, September 17
A pep rally broke out Wednesday during the public forum on whether to expand the University of Houston-Victoria. Read Story »
Victoria’s three top educational leaders joined Wednesday to promote the expansion of higher education in the Crossroads region. Read Story »
Four indicted Victoria officials likely won’t appear in court this week, and Hurricane Ike is partially responsible. Read Story »
Playfully kneading and rolling around on his favorite blanket, it’s hard to imagine that just a few weeks ago Sir ... Read Story »
Corrections and Clarifications Read Story »
CUERO– A trio of talented musicians highlight the lineup tonight at this month’s Cuero Country Opry. Read Story »
BLOOMINGTON – Obscene messages about a local woman were scribbled on at least three churches over the weekend. Read Story »
VICTORIA – Juan Manuel Torres Jr., a 20-year-old transient, by deputies Tuesday on a warrant charging him with burglary of ... Read Story »
CUERO – The residents of Cuero are living on the edge, and most people here probably don’t even know it. Read Story »
Gerald Bryant wasn’t planning on becoming a state trooper, but one night patrolling Victoria with the police department changed his ... Read Story »
Lake Jackson resident Michael Skalski has been one of the fortunate evacuees staying in Victoria, but he is planning to ... Read Story »
WHARTON – Caney Creek Church went from being a shelter site to more of a distribution center for Hurricane Ike ... Read Story »
CENTRAL ZONE DOVE: The San Antonio corridor was spared from the rains of Hurricane Ike. Hunting continues to be steady ... Read Story »
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EAST MATAGORDA: Water extended from East Bay to West Bay with the storm surge. Little damage was done. Read Story »
The University of Houston-Victoria was created in 1973 at a time when many upper divisions were established to offer junior, ... Read Story »
What is economy? Please explain economy. Are you talking about jobs? Your jobs are going to Mexico, China, India and ... Read Story »
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Most dictionary entries for the word “compassion” define it as “having pity” and “sorrow for the sufferings or trouble of ... Read Story »
As someone who went through a hurricane, I can say with certainty that I will never do it again. My ... Read Story »
Between evacuated co-workers and stop-and-go business, Bryar Palmer’s workdays were a bit unusual last weekend. Read Story »
One of us isn’t a spider fan, period. Seems some 10-year-old boy messed with a wolf spider that bit him ... Read Story »
Mother nature certainly gave us a good scare this past week. Looking at the size of Hurricane Ike on the ... Read Story »
Have you ever wondered the relationship, if any, of plants that have onion or garlic taste and odor? Are they ... Read Story »
The Shades of Color Professional Club recently elected officers for 2008-10. Read Story »
The Laureate Alpha Omicron chapter of Beta sigma Phi met in the home of Dorothy Koenig for the beginning day ... Read Story »
WEESATCHE – The 35th annual Landgrebe reunion was Aug. 31 at the Weesatche Community Center. About 115 people attended. Read Story »
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KENEDY – Students enrolled in the Kenedy school district were met by 20 new teachers and faculty members. Read Story »
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Tuesday, September 16
SAN ANTONIO – The Memorial Vipers fell to 0-1 in District 27-5A play with a five set loss to South ... Read Story »
INGLESIDE – Refugio had only one day to prepare for Ingleside, but it didn’t matter. Read Story »
Editor’s Note: due to the limited number of athletic events this last week because of the threat of Hurricane Ike, ... Read Story »
SHINER – Faith Academy left Shiner St. Paul’s gym with a 25-14, 27-25, 25-14 TAPPS District 9-2A loos on Tuesday. Read Story »
Kevin Daniels’ days of being in the shadows at St. Joseph are over. Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – Hurricane Ike didn’t bring its fury to Calhoun County, but the Calhoun football team didn’t escape its ... Read Story »
Corrections and Clarifications Read Story »
CUERO – Hooves thundered across the field. Armor-clad knights, lances in hand charged at each other upon their mighty steeds. ... Read Story »
CUERO – The largest budget in Cuero’s history is only about $3 million more than last year’s final expenditures, Mayor ... Read Story »
A 28-year-old Victoria man shot in the face behind a Victoria nightclub on Sept. 7 remained in critical condition in ... Read Story »
INEZ – A 50-year-old Point Comfort man by deputies Monday on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury and family violence. Read Story »
Only one person showed up Tuesday to comment on Victoria’s proposed tax rate before it was adopted. Read Story »
Pete and Laura Garrett worry about the future of their playground – Galveston. Read Story »
Linda Tibbitts’ Bridge City home flooded four feet in Hurricane Ike. Read Story »
Donations of nonperishable items, bottled water and baby items are being accepted at Parkway Church, 4802 John Stockbauer Drive. Read Story »
Hurricane Ike’s messy path left League City resident Tom Foster with challenges: misplaced shingles, downed fences and no power. Read Story »
It seems that fantasy owners end up going insane whenever the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles get together to play ... Read Story »
James Avery will open a jewelry store at the Victoria Mall on Oct. 3. Read Story »
Many Americans seem to reach a certain age and feel that the need for exercise is not quite as important ... Read Story »
All ITV and online classes based at the Victoria campus of the University of Houston-Victoria, the UH System at Sugar ... Read Story »
The Commission investigating the four-year expansion of the University of Houston-Victoria will convene in a public meeting 10 a.m. today ... Read Story »
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In response to the Sept. 10 letter to the editor, in the Cuero Record. Read Story »
We can all feel comfortable with our emergency management teams in the area. They have done a calculated and excellent ... Read Story »
He has a significant history in higher education and now Tom Butler will reign as the fourth president for The ... Read Story »
The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
When I turned 18, I wracked up quick debt on my first two credit cards. Then I bought a car ... Read Story »
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Victoria businessman Don Shelton decided not to leave town as a huge and powerful Hurricane Ike inched closer to the ... Read Story »
Following is the Texas Girls Coaches Association's high school volleyball poll released Monday: Read Story »
Patrick Ford has never been so excited about the first day of baseball practice. Read Story »
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Refugio will return to football field action today. Read Story »
Amanda Perez has had a tough week. On Wednesday, she evacuated Texas City. On Sunday, Cypress-Fairbanks. Read Story »
Gina Dickerson doesn’t know when she and her family can return home. Read Story »
The weather forecast alarmed some and scared others. Read Story »
Hurricane Ike evacuees trying to return home too early are being turned away and causing problems on the highways. Read Story »
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Farmer and rancher David C. Huber only sees the aquifer depleting. Read Story »
Monday, September 15
Seven patients from Houston, Galveston and Lake Jackson, transferred after Hurricane Ike killed power along the Texas coast, now call ... Read Story »
The three men leading Victoria students to academic success will address the Commission on Expanding Access to Higher Education at ... Read Story »
Our Lady of Victory is one of 320 schools nation wide to be awarded the No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon. Read Story »
WHARTON – Gulf Coast Medical Center will charge uninsured patients lower fees for some diagnostic tests and procedures. Read Story »
A sleepy driver ran into a tree and rolled his car on its side Monday morning. Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 37-year-old Victoria woman by deputies Saturday on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance less than 28 ... Read Story »
“In our sad condition our only consolation is the expectancy of another life. Here below all is incomprehensible.” Read Story »
The decorations committee for the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch Celebrity Dinner needs your help. The committee is looking for donations of ... Read Story »
School Menus for Sept. 22 - Sept. 26 2008. Read Story »
FANNIN – Robert Stevens became plant manager for International Power’s Coleto Creek plant Friday, former plant manager Michael Fields said. Read Story »
Teachers and students have returned to school after the Hurricane Ike scare. Read Story »
More than 50 families walked in to the Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross Monday morning seeking food, water ... Read Story »
The threat of Hurricane Ike may have pushed back Theatre Victoria’s opening night of “Dearly Beloved” but never fear. The ... Read Story »
Post Offices in the Victoria and Corpus Christi areas (ZIP Codes 779 and 783, respectively) resumed services this morning. All ... Read Story »
Face-to-face classes and normal operations at the Victoria campus of the University of Houston-Victoria resumed at noon today after closing ... Read Story »
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Two Blackhawk helicopters gently descended into the Victoria Regional Airport on Sunday. Read Story »
Waste Management update for Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Fort Bend, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Matagorda, Orange, Newton, Wharton, Walker, and Victoria ... Read Story »
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi predicts Victoria won’t get much stormy weather this week. Read Story »
A two-car wreck occurred on Farm-To-Market Road 237 and U.S. Highway 183 South near Meyersville just after 7 p.m. Sunday. Read Story »
The Red Cross is accepting monetary donations for victims of Hurricane Ike. Donors can send or bring cash, check or ... Read Story »
The Brown family never wants to evacuate again. Read Story »
Sunday, September 14
WHARTON – More than 2,300 people still don’t have power in Wharton County. Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 37-year-old Victoria man by police Friday on suspicion of burglary of a habitation. He is accused of ... Read Story »
American Electric Power Texas finished responding to Matagorda, Wharton and Colorado counties, community affairs manager Elgin Janssen said. Read Story »
Cooper Dooling was in his mother’s womb when Hurricane Claudette hit Victoria in 2003. Last weekend, the 4-year-old expected to ... Read Story »
Kris Micheaux finally had a chance to exhale while driving back to Gonzales on Sunday afternoon. Read Story »
After three weeks into a football season we usually have a good idea of what to expect. Read Story »
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HOUSTON – Waste Management will being efforts on Monday to collect trash again in Matagorda, Wharton and Victoria counties, a ... Read Story »
WASHINGTON – Congressional offices are staffed for constituents in the 14th district. Read Story »
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Drive along the major thoroughfares of Victoria and you’ll see them, sitting at a covered bus stop or just a ... Read Story »
Over the month of August, I was privileged to travel throughout Texas to hear directly from citizens about the issues ... Read Story »
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St Joseph High School in Victoria will resume classes at the regular time on Monday. Read Story »
While reporting on people boarding up in advance of Hurricane Ike, Advocate reporters took photos of some humorous messages sent ... Read Story »
The muggy afternoon heat surrounded Gloria Hernandez as she poked her head from the yellow school bus Saturday and eased ... Read Story »
Cuero resident Melissa Castillo’s Saturday trip to the Victoria Mall was a bit frustrating. Read Story »
Saturday, September 13
The Advocate-area was spared the wrath of Hurricane Ike and most high school football teams will be back to their ... Read Story »
Removing boarded windows signified two things to Allan Maresh on Saturday: sweaty work and lost business. Read Story »
PALACIOS - Water rose within five feet of trailers at the Bayfront RV Park and Marina as the outer bands ... Read Story »
The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We're going to drown!” He replied, "You of little faith, ... Read Story »
BRAZORIA COUNTY – Fallen limbs and piles of leaves block many neighborhood streets in Angleton. Read Story »
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As of this writing, Ike should have made landfall, but remnants and effects from the storm should still be felt. Read Story »
Summer is over, and it’s time to download those pictures of the family vacation from the digital camera and send ... Read Story »
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SURFSIDE BEACH – Ray Wilkinson sits on his porch like a guru. Read Story »
Wharton County got the worst weather in areas north of Victoria during Hurricane Ike’s passage. Read Story »
Updated list of businesses openings, services Read Story »
Friday’s Games Read Story »
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Trying to make it through PGA Tour qualifying school is hard enough. Read Story »
The following is a listing of businesses and services updating their hours of operation and services after clsoing for Hurricane ... Read Story »
The first bus of evacuees and pets from the Victoria Evacuation Hub will arrive at the Victoria Community Center at ... Read Story »
Well, Victoria, our ordeal is almost over. Read Story »
PORT O’CONNOR – Randy Barnes spent time reeling in fish in Hurricane Ike’s floodwaters. Read Story »
Debbie Fisher bent down to capture the crashing waves. Read Story »
NUMBERS TO CALL Read Story »
The Victoria Advocate will print Sunday’s editions of the Galveston County Daily News and the Bay Town Sun. Read Story »
Casey and Lindsay Sulak traveled 1,500 miles to get back to Texas before Hurricane Ike reached the state. Read Story »
The city of Victoria will make changes to its residential garbage collection plans for the week beginning Monday because no ... Read Story »
Friday, September 12
Activity lulled at Victoria’s Emergency Operation Center on Friday afternoon. Read Story »
EDINBURG –Thursday afternoon residents of Houston, Galveston and the surrounding areas made their way out of town and away from ... Read Story »
A Texas Task Force One team used the Victoria Community Center to gather everything they’ll need – from boats to ... Read Story »
Less than 48 hours after Victorians started leaving, the city accepted evacuees of its own. Read Story »
Ernest Dohmann’s worried he wouldn’t have anywhere to sleep in a shelter. Read Story »
SARGENT – Sargent, a small coastal town in Matagorda County, felt the effects of Hurricane Ike’s storm surge Friday afternoon ... Read Story »
GONZALES – Gonzales was one of the few area teams to play this weekend and the Apaches are glad they ... Read Story »
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EDNA – Bennie Clawson finally found a hotel room Friday. Read Story »
With news that a major hurricane was heading straight for the Texas coast, Victorians frantically filled up their gas tanks ... Read Story »
BAY CITY – Strong winds sparked a small fire in a transformer in Bay City Friday night. Read Story »
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CORPUS CHRISTI – In anticipation of Hurricane Ike, the United States Postal Service is complying with federal, state and local ... Read Story »
EDNA – At noon Friday, Jackson County officials rescinded the mandatory evacuation put into place Thursday. Read Story »
To report power outages, call 1/866-223-8508 or your local electrical provider. Read Story »
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At 4 p.m. the center of Hurricane Ike was located near latitude 27.7 north, longitude 93.5 west or about 135 ... Read Story »
Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda counties: Read Story »
MAGNOLIA BEACH – Ocean Drive north is flooded and closed in Magnolia cutting off access to Indianola at 5 p.m. ... Read Story »
PORT O’CONNOR – At 4 p.m. one business and several streets were flooded. Read Story »
H-E-B will be closing the stores in Victoria, Cuero and Yoakum at 8 p.m. today, due to the expected strong ... Read Story »
Victoria Electric Cooperative will have servicemen restoring power until weather conditions prohibit the safety of personnel. Read Story »
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has activated its Incident Response Center in Arlington and is monitoring the approach of Hurricane Ike, ... Read Story »
Area chemical plants have shut down in anticipation of Hurricane Ike. Read Story »
Fishing guide Curtiss Cash backed his trailer into a Port O’Connor boat ramp early Wednesday evening. Read Story »
Bill Moore of Victoria is one guy who isn’t too concerned about Hurricane Ike. Read Story »
Hospitals, assisted-living centers and nursing homes began evacuating patients and residents Wednesday, and efforts continue today. Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – Twenty ambulances rolled into Calhoun County to remove hospital patients before Hurricane Ike makes landfall. Read Story »
A further shift in Hurricane Ike’s forecast track away from the Middle Texas Coast means less of a threat for ... Read Story »
GONZALES – Gonzales was one of the few area teams to play this weekend and the Apaches are glad they ... Read Story »
Despite the threat of a hurricane, Victoria residents gathered early Thursday to honor those who lost their lives Sept. 11 ... Read Story »
Police won’t tolerate crime during or after Hurricane Ike. Read Story »
GONZALES – The murder trial of Steve and Bettie Ramirez remains set for Monday, Nov. 3. The couple was indicted ... Read Story »
Even as Hurricane Ike veered north Thursday, Victoria hospitals and assisted-living centers forged ahead with evacuation plans. Read Story »
Local authorities have called on a nonprofit agency out of Austin for assistance in case the city is with out ... Read Story »
The parking lot outside the Parkway Church in Victoria was filled with cars, but it wasn’t Sunday morning. Read Story »
Buses had taken almost 200 people who couldn’t otherwise evacuate from the Victoria Community Center to San Antonio by early ... Read Story »
Hurricane Ike’s visit has brought more than a chance of rain and slight panic. Read Story »
You don’t move zoo animals lightly. Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – Eddie Peña didn’t evacuate for himself. Read Story »
Telephone service provider AT&T has prepared its networks to make sure its customers stay connected during and following the storm. Read Story »
BAY CITY – With Hurricane Ike expected to make landfall tonight, Matagorda County emergency management personnel continue to work around ... Read Story »
Calhoun County: Mandatory evacuation 8 a.m. today. Read Story »
The following schools districts will be closed today because of Hurricane Ike: Read Story »
As Hurricane Ike swung itself northward Thursday, Victoria residents breathed sighs of relief. Read Story »
The guest book at Victoria’s Best Western Inn & Suites is booked solid for the next few days. Well, mostly. ... Read Story »
Thursday, September 11
Shiner head football coach Steven Cerny was doing yard work Thursday instead of getting the Comanches ready for their homecoming ... Read Story »
ORANGE GROVE – Eric Soza threw for two touchdowns and Aaron Shirley and Val Valdez each ran for two touchdowns ... Read Story »
GIDDINGS – Giddings rallied from a 14-0 deficit Wednesday night to capture a 34-14 win over Wharton. Read Story »
The city’s hurricane evacuation hub at the Victoria Community Center closed at 8 p.m. Thursday due to a Hurricane Ike’s ... Read Story »
BAYSIDE – Lorraine Short carried a tray full of orders to a table of customers at her restaurant. Read Story »
His name might not be Katrina, but Hurricane Ike is causing a lot of activity in Waco. Read Story »
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Mother Nature can be unpredictable, and that’s why in the face of an approaching hurricane, there’s no guessing involved. That’s ... Read Story »
A cache of weapons parts and ammunition, possibly destined to fall into the hands of drug cartel members, is now ... Read Story »
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PORT ALTO – Vicki Melcher was 4 when Hurricane Carla struck the Texas coast in 1961. Read Story »
By early Saturday, Hurricane Ike is expected to smack the Texas coast as a Category 3 or 4 hurricane. Read Story »
Area school districts are rushing to protect important documents and protect all equipment from Hurricane Ike. Read Story »
Buses are evacuating stranded residents from Victoria to San Antonio before Hurricane Ike’s anticipated Saturday morning landfall. Read Story »
Officers will stop you if you wander through the city during a mandatory evacuation, officials said Wednesday. Read Story »
A mandatory evacuation order will likely be issued for Victoria County by today, unless Hurricane Ike takes a big hike. Read Story »
Looking for information on health or human service organizations throughout Texas? Read Story »
Utility providers plan to restore electricity, water and phones as soon as possible if Ike interrupts service. Read Story »
Wednesday, September 10
You can’t fool Mother Nature. But Mother Nature can play tricks on us. Read Story »
AUSTWELL – Jesse and Helen Villarreal spent almost two years building the house that will eventually serve as their retirement ... Read Story »
BAY CITY – Hurricane Ike is headed directly for Bay City, according to the National Weather Service’s projections late Wednesday ... Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – With a watchful eye on Hurricane Ike, Calhoun County officials stayed with an mid-morning decision Wednesday to ... Read Story »
NORTH ZONE DOVE: Best hunts have been had over plowed sunflowers and cut milo fields. Hunts near Amarillo and counties ... Read Story »
NORTH SABINE: Trout are fair in the river on live shad and shrimp. Redfish are good on Stanley Ribbits in ... Read Story »
Beeville edged Memorial 11-10 in a dual tennis match Tuesday at the Memorial courts. Read Story »
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ORANGE GROVE – Beeville made the most of an opportunity to get in a game Wednesday night by rolling to ... Read Story »
Christy Gonzales will have her hands full. Read Story »
With Hurricane Ike approaching the Texas coast, area stores are seeing a storm of their own. An influx of customers ... Read Story »
Victoria County could receive wind gusts up to 155 mph if powerful Hurricane Ike continues on a forecast path toward ... Read Story »
REFUGIO – Buses will pick up residents in Refugio County Thursday morning to take them to the Refugio Community Center ... Read Story »
Officials could make Victoria County’s evacuation order mandatory later tonight, although it’s more likely they’ll make the call Thursday morning, ... Read Story »
A voluntary evacuation order has been issued for Calhoun County, starting at 8 a.m. Thursday. Read Story »
Advocate-Area Football Schedule Read Story »
Regarding the Advocate’s approval of golf carts on city streets: I suggest having staff members drive from the Advocate to ... Read Story »
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Yesterday, we wrote about taking an evacuation order by emergency management personnel serious. At this writing, it appears that we ... Read Story »
Please, a napkin, a handkerchief, una toalla…o algo! I needed something, anything, to wipe off the mixture of mascara, saliva, ... Read Story »
Have you noticed there have been several wonderful mornings this past week that have the slightest hint of fall to ... Read Story »
A: Yes, we already have plans. I really don’t know where we’re headed because it’s with my husband’s work. Better ... Read Story »
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Victoria Public Library will close at 6 p.m. tonight and will remain close through Saturday, according to a news release ... Read Story »
Fall is an exciting time of year. Schedules pick up. Activities swing into full gear. Social calendars start filling up. ... Read Story »
Tuesday, September 9
The Victoria Parks and Recreation Department hosted an NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition on Friday. Winners of the event ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - The St. Joseph Lady Flyers saw their perfect district season come to a halt Tuesday night. Read Story »
Jill McElroy, Shiner St. Paul - Finished with 33 kills, 26 digs, four blocks and five points in wins over ... Read Story »
Announcers will like the change, but opponents will not. Read Story »
Memorial and St. Joseph have rescheduled their football games because of the threat of Hurricane Ike. Read Story »
GANADO – To say Ganado cut Nixon-Smiley off at the pass would be an understatement. Read Story »
“A four-year university is workable,” Randy Vivian, president of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, said at the Tuesday commission meeting. ... Read Story »
Hurricane Ike could force highway officials to make major changes in the flow of traffic in the Victoria region, depending ... Read Story »
The possibility of ordering 86,000 people to evacuate Victoria County is the kind of thing that keeps emergency personnel awake ... Read Story »
With Hurricane Ike’s predicted path toward the Victoria area, homeowners are better safe than sorry, said Scott Cordero, meteorologist in ... Read Story »
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CUERO – Ruby Begonia wants her trophy back. Not the dinky second-place trophy she got last year, but the big ... Read Story »
John Martin believes nature photography mimics golf. It creates economic incentives for large landowners to conserve their property, he said. Read Story »
A 28-year-old man shot in the face Sunday remains in critical condition in San Antonio, University Hospital officials said. Read Story »
Two teenagers feared their guardian would expose lewd pictures of them if they misbehaved, the pair told a jury on ... Read Story »
HARRIS COUNTY – Tariq Inayatullah Khan, 41, of Port Lavaca, by deputies Monday on a warrant charging him with two ... Read Story »
A split city council agreed Tuesday to lower Victoria’s property tax rate more than first proposed. Read Story »
I can’t even recall how we became friends. Read Story »
Rescheduled Games Read Story »
What looks like an ice cream social or barbecue is actually a useful crime-fighting tool. Read Story »
EDNA – Jackson County officials have called for a voluntary evacuation for all residents living south of state Highway 35 ... Read Story »
The Memorial Vipers and St. Joseph Flyers are both being affected by Hurricane Ike. Read Story »
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Circus animals do not receive proper treatment. Read Story »
Aesop’s fable, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” certainly could be a parody to the story of Gulf Coast communities being ... Read Story »
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GONZALES – A new poultry diagnostic laboratory is on its way to Gonzales. Read Story »
Q:Q. I’m concerned about the lack of education among my fellow members of the Victoria Hispanic community. What is UHV ... Read Story »
Editor’s note: Final installment of biking series. Read Story »
September 10, 1908 Read Story »
Q: After the rain there were mushrooms in the yard, should I be worried about my dogs? Read Story »
You won’t hear many coaches say they want their teams to turn down their intensity too often, but that’s exactly ... Read Story »
The St. Joseph Flyers football game against Austin St. Andrews has been moved to Memorial Stadium. Read Story »
A 28-year-old Victoria man was shot in the face outside a nightclub early Sunday morning. Read Story »
A police dog sniffed $30,000 worth of weapons inside a sport utility vehicle during a Saturday afternoon traffic stop. Read Story »
Victoria emergency officials are monitoring the projected track of Hurricane Ike, according to city officials. Read Story »
By Friday afternoon, people at Cody Edwards Farmers Insurance in Victoria were tracking Hurricane Ike hourly. Read Story »
Monday, September 8
Armed with a rod, a shovel and a strong curiosity, Victoria County Commissioner Gary Burns rolled up his sleeves and ... Read Story »
YOAKUM – A public hearing on the proposed 2008-09 budget will be at 6 tonightTuesday in the conference room at ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE – The Lavaca County Commissioner Court has adopted a tax rate of 42.41 cents per $100 valuation, about two ... Read Story »
Elaine Everett-Hensley, new student activity director for The Victoria College, is encouraging students to stop by the Student Center. Read Story »
Maria Sobczak loves to see wildflowers bloom. Read Story »
PORT O’CONNOR – Fire destroyed a 5,000 square-foot boat factory in Port O’Connor Saturday night. Read Story »
VICTORIA – Carlos Glenn Bernal, 35, of Victoria, by deputies Monday on a warrant charging him with assault causing bodily ... Read Story »
Victoria Transit wants almost double in city funding for the upcoming year to avoid having to reduce service. Read Story »
Two taxpayers praised their elected officials Monday for keeping down Victoria County’s property tax rate. Read Story »
Victoria’s taxpayers might be getting even more tax relief than first proposed. Read Story »
Crime: Attempted robbery of a store on Mockingbird Lane at about 2 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. Read Story »
WHARTON – Almost 200 people showed up for jury duty Monday causing the capital murder case of the man charged ... Read Story »
Testimony in the trial of Joyce Marie Smith, who is charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography, will ... Read Story »
A school bus collided with a vehicle in the Memorial High School parking lot Monday afternoon. Read Story »
Several local companies are working to bring old Victoria farther north. Read Story »
VICTORIA SOUTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE: Sunday, Sept. 14, 3-5 p.m., Victoria College/UHV Library basement. Election of board of directors. Read Story »
VISUALLY HANDICAPPED AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED BOWLING LEAGUE: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., Century Lanes. For information, call Ken Ballard at 361-574-8502 or ... Read Story »
Four people were arrested and numerous citations were issued after law enforcement raided an after-hours party at the Sky Restaurant ... Read Story »
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It is a sad day in this world when we see Hope Chest close. Read Story »
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Last week I discussed how sound money contributes to peaceful relationships around the world. It is not gold, in and ... Read Story »
Private schools enjoyed an increase in enrollment this fall (Advocate, Sept. 7). Read Story »
September 9, 1908 Read Story »
A: I think certain circuses treat them better than others. The ones here seem to take pretty good care of ... Read Story »
“Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable.” Read Story »
You know the cheer: “We’ve got spirit, yes we do.” Help pick the area school you think has the most ... Read Story »
Immigration is still a hot-button political topic in this country, but award-winning journalist Rubén Martinez takes a different approach, looking ... Read Story »
Industrial didn’t intend to wait a week longer than its District 29-2A opponents to start the season. Read Story »
Four-year-old Kristina Barrera couldn’t get enough of riding the elephants and horses at last year’s circus. Read Story »
Nineteen-year-old Michael Harp remembers enjoying the circus as a little kid. Read Story »
A bit of German wisdom greeted those inside DaCosta’s Sons of Hermann Hall. Read Story »
September 8, 1908 Read Story »
Standing in front of her watercolor portrait of Mother Teresa, Melissa Salazar explained that her Hispanic identity was bound up ... Read Story »
Sunday, September 7
Pvt. Curtis L. Lumley recently completed basic training and advanced individual training in the Texas Army National Guard. Lumley is ... Read Story »
Jury selection starts Monday in the trial of a woman accused of blackmailing two young relatives with pornographic pictures. Read Story »
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As disappointed as we all were with the decision to close and realign Naval Station Ingleside, we now have a ... Read Story »
What’s the big deal with golf carts? Seems operating a golf cart, or slow moving vehicle, should be all right ... Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – Calhoun captured the boys and girls varsity titles Saturday at the 2008 Calhoun Beach Invitational Cross Country ... Read Story »
PLANO – St. Joseph dropped a pair of matches Saturday at the Plano Prestonwood Christian Tournament. Read Story »
HOUSTON – Victoria boxer Jesus Villarreal lost a four-round decision to Rory Moreno in their 151-pound bout Saturday evening at ... Read Story »
RUNGE – Kayla Escalante and Haley Thomas earned all-tournament honors and Faith Academy won two of three matches to finish ... Read Story »
BAY CITY – Bay City gave coach Robert Blackmon his first win by claiming a 28-7 decision over Houston Yates ... Read Story »
Saturday, September 6
STILLWATER, Okla. – Dez Bryant had 236 yards receiving and scored four touchdowns and Kendall Hunter rushed for 210 yards ... Read Story »
Rosemary Gonzales planned Garrett Hinojosa’s funeral as she gave birth to him on June 25. Read Story »
The first time police arrested Forrest Marks, he drove home drunk from a Fourth of July fireworks show. The next ... Read Story »
When Joseph L. Galloway walked through the doors at Refugio County Museum, he needed no introduction. Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 54-year-old man by officers Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Read Story »
Nine-year-old Deborah Daniels and her brother, John, 11, waited anxiously, laughing and giggling, in line to ride the elephants at ... Read Story »
My little dog – a heartbeat at my feet. Read Story »
Our city would be different place today had Abraham Levi not settled here in 1849. He and his children were ... Read Story »
Aaron Hunt avoided getting tackled by his opponents but couldn’t get away from his teammates. Read Story »
The competition was steep, almost as if the fifth-graders were preparing for an Olympic championship game. Read Story »
Valerie Garcia had experienced chest pains before while working out, but never had they been this severe. Read Story »
Monday was Labor Day, which, ironically enough, means that many people were taking the day off work. But if you’re ... Read Story »
Toni Fletcher, office administrator at Greg Haynes Allstate Insurance Co., has completed five years of service. Fletcher was awarded a ... Read Story »
Monday is the deadline to reserve a space for Tuesday’s farm and ranch program. Read Story »
The Victoria County 4-H program is currently enrolling members for the 2008-09 4-H year. 4-H is a community of young ... Read Story »
The number of senior citizens age 60 and over in Texas is expected to reach 8.1 million by 2040, Texas ... Read Story »
RIG COUNT Read Story »
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As my aunt was walking down the street, two pit bulls attacked her. One bit her in the neck and ... Read Story »
This is a timed test. Read Story »
It is refreshing to see a move forward in discovering the viability of the downward expansion of the University of ... Read Story »
COLUMBUS – Kade Kucera accounted for 269 yards of total offense for Van Vleck as the Leopards lost 38-20 to ... Read Story »
NIXON – Ganado took full advantage of seven Nixon-Smiley turnovers, beating the Mustangs 22-14. Ganado intercepted Nixon-Smiley five times. Both ... Read Story »
NATALIA – Karnes City outscored Natalia in the second half, but it was Natalia that came away with the 39-24 ... Read Story »
Six Victoria youths advanced to the sectional competition in the NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition after competing Friday ... Read Story »
SHINER - Travis Sauer and Gil Hodges combined for 341 yards rushing and six touchdowns to carry the St. Paul ... Read Story »
WALLACE – Talk about an emotional roller coaster. Read Story »
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BOLING – Weimar’s ground game defeated Boling’s air assault, helping the Wildcats to a 35-20 over the Bulldogs. Read Story »
BRUNI – Bruni turned two of five Woodsboro turnovers into touchdowns and held the Eagles scoreless until the fourth quarter ... Read Story »
VANDERBILT – The Industrial Cobras found plenty of paths to the endzone as they rolled to a 39-18 win over ... Read Story »
GEORGE WEST – Turnovers and penalties proved to be the Goliad Tigers’ undoing as they fell 41-0 to George West ... Read Story »
LOCKHART – Jordan Meredith tried to lead the Gonzales Apaches to lead the Gonzales Apaches to a fourth-quarter comeback, but ... Read Story »
RUNGE – Giddings State kept Runge scoreless until the fourth quarter, handing the Yellow Jackets a 38-8 loss. Read Story »
FLATONIA - Jordan Williams threw for 237 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Flatonia bulldogs to a 34-0 win ... Read Story »
HOUSTON – With more than 300 yards rushing, El Campo was too much for Houston Westside, winning 38-20. Read Story »
EDNA – Zacchaeus Foster rushed for 160 yards and three touchdowns, and Miles Dumont threw for 160 yards and a ... Read Story »
ROBSTOWN – Cuero dominated Rio Hondo on offense and defense, sending the Gobblers to a 42-7 win. Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – The Calhoun Sandcrabs showed no signs of slowing down as they improved to 2-0 with a dominant ... Read Story »
Texas-El Paso has played a lot of football in the shadows of the Franklin Mountains, tucked away in a far-flung ... Read Story »
Pee-Wee Division Read Story »
Victoria boxer Jesus Villarreal will be part of today’s HBO fight card in Houston. Read Story »
DENVER (AP) – Clint Barmes homered, Ubaldo Jimenez won for just the second time in a month and the Colorado ... Read Story »
DALLAS – There were a lot of long faces in Aggieland after new coach Mike Sherman and unranked Texas A&M ... Read Story »
SCHULENBURG – Quarterback David Houston isn’t worried if ESPN Classic doesn’t request game film from Schulenburg next week. Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE – Refugio linebacker Jacob Garcia didn’t get to play football last season, but he more than made up for ... Read Story »
EAST BERNARD – Early missed opportunities could have put the game away in the first half for the East Bernard, ... Read Story »
A little less than a year ago this month we were in the South of France with some friends visiting ... Read Story »
Levial Recardo Bell to Adrienne Michelle Rendon. Read Story »
Often I caution readers to beware of genealogy sources and family histories found online, but I continue to hear, “Oh ... Read Story »
An increase in area private schools enrollment is apparent after the first week. Read Story »
St. Paul High School and St. Ludmila Elementary School in Shiner had their largest growth in students in 55 years. Read Story »
Q: I have an indoor dog that I don’t think is getting enough exercise. How do I know that he ... Read Story »
School Menus for Sept. 8-12. Milk and bread are served with each meal. Read Story »
Night barely turns to day when Neil Heard loads his horses and cattle dogs in Sarco. Read Story »
Friday, September 5
Memorial saw its record fall to 12-12 on Friday after dropping a 25-21, 25-19, 25-12 decision to corpus christi Flour ... Read Story »
VICTORIA – Eugene Gene Moore, 50, of Victoria, by officers Friday on a warrant charging him with assaulting a public ... Read Story »
A: Probably Cuero because they have more activities for a larger percentage of their kids. Read Story »
Even John McCain jokes about his age and its perceived relevance in the November presidential election. Read Story »
Grandparents waited anxiously in the halls at O’Connor Magnet School Friday to have lunch with their grandchildren. Read Story »
Two days after Exelon Nuclear stepped forward in its quest to set up shop here, opponents sounded a warning and ... Read Story »
A white box truck sat on the curb by the 25-year-old local thrift store. The “For Sale” sign in the ... Read Story »
September 6, 1908 Read Story »
If someday we are going to die, which now seems highly probable, we might want to know a little bit ... Read Story »
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“Fear thee not for I am with thee; be not afraid for I am thy God.” - Isaiah 41:10 Read Story »
The subject of suffering is probably the most troubling subject of the Bible. Atheists have used this argument for years ... Read Story »
Abe Ajrami counted the seconds as the sun finally disappeared beneath the horizon. Read Story »
Recently, I shared what I believe is the Bible’s definition of a champion: someone who helps others achieve the dreams ... Read Story »
Porfirio Rojas turned the key to his green Craftsman riding lawnmower. Read Story »
A desire to reach the unchurched in Victoria County led a group of local residents to start a new church. Read Story »
THUMBS UP Read Story »
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The Hope of South Texas Sexual Assault Center in Victoria is conducting a community survey to gauge what Victorians think ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE – Wayne Stewart feels like he is a perfect fit for his new position as executive director of the ... Read Story »
CUERO – If you’re at Hell’s Gate or near The End of the World, don’t worry. DeWitt County has a ... Read Story »
The lively chatter filling the left portion of the Tejas Cafe & Bar was quickly replaced by applause when John ... Read Story »
Catching caterpillars gave the city’s environmental programs coordinator new insight. Read Story »
YORKTOWN – Loretta Thiele, Yorktown city secretary since Sept. 25, 2006, resigned Tuesday. Read Story »
The first step for possible downward expansion at University of Houston-Victoria will be a closed meeting on Tuesday. Read Story »
VICTORIA – Cynthia Ruby Noell, 21, of Brownsville by deputies Wednesday on warrants charging her with possession of less than ... Read Story »
SMILEY – The Wells Fargo Bank in Smiley was robbed on Wednesday. The Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office has not released ... Read Story »
An early morning traffic stop in Victoria led to the discovery of almost 50 lbs. of marijuana. Read Story »
“Opening the Door to Your Community’s Future ... an Uncommon Economic Development Summit” will be Thursday, Sept. 11, at the ... Read Story »
Thursday, September 4
Coming off a frustrating season where they went 7-3 but missed the Class 2A playoffs, the Schulenburg Shorthorns started this ... Read Story »
Refugio and Hallettsville accomplished what they wanted in their season openers. Read Story »
Haley Oliver contributed 13 assists and Summer Brooks four aces as the St. Joseph Lady Flyers cruised to a 25-12, ... Read Story »
El Campo at Houston Westside, 7:30 p.m. Read Story »
BASKETBALL Read Story »
Libby Ramirez is excited, but a little nervous, about her new role as the national leader of 95,000 woman. Read Story »
Charles Wartsbaugh,CFP® Read Story »
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I believe that Senator McCain made a great pick of Mrs. Palin. The best thing that I like about her ... Read Story »
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The law pertaining to animals on other people’s property is clear: you can’t shoot or hurt it unless it is ... Read Story »
I have one of those new titles that newspapers across the nation are slowly embracing. I’m the Victoria Advocate’s Community ... Read Story »
ANTIQUES, ART & BEER Read Story »
September 5, 1908 Read Story »
Today: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid-90s. Northeast winds about 10 mph. Read Story »
Terry Puhl heard about the smog in Beijing, but he wasn’t sure what to make of it until one of ... Read Story »
Improvisation wasn’t St. Joseph’s style last season. Read Story »
TRINITY BAY: Trout are fair to good around the shell pads of the Sun Getty lease. Trout are fair to ... Read Story »
BASTROP: Water clear. Black bass are good on watermelon red deep diving crankbaits and soft plastics. Crappie are good on ... Read Story »
CENTRAL ZONE DOVE: The hotspot of the state was the San Antonio region. Milo and corn fields on the outside ... Read Story »
Exelon Generation is closer to securing a possible nuclear plant in Victoria County Wednesday after submitting its Combined Construction and ... Read Story »
Outbreaks of violence by small groups of protestors at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul hasn’t dampened the spirits ... Read Story »
Wednesday, September 3
Doug Hotle has mixed emotions about how the city has handled the Texas Zoo’s request for funding. Read Story »
The Victoria Convention and Visitors Bureau’s request for $220,000 in city funding is still being denied. Read Story »
Police honored three men Wednesday who tackled and sat on a suspected purse snatcher until officers arrived. Read Story »
State law prohibits harming a dog that comes on your property even if you perceive it as a threat. Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 53-year-old Victoria man by officers Tuesday on suspicion of burglary of a vehicle. Read Story »
No need to run away to the circus. This weekend, the circus will come to you. Read Story »
East bound and down, loaded up and truckin’, Read Story »
Victoria Crime Stoppers is looking for the following people: Read Story »
A Victoria man was charged with breaking into the Boys and Girls Club, a Little League concession stand and four ... Read Story »
City officials who exceed the limits of their authority and good judgment: They are defense lawyers who are paid to ... Read Story »
September 4, 1908 Read Story »
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The Victoria Police Department should be commended for its recruitment program. Within a short time, the department replenished its police ... Read Story »
Editor’s note: The Advocate will feature columns about the Cultural Council of Victoria periodically during its 30th-anniversary celebration this year. Read Story »
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Exelon Generation submitted its 6,500-page Combined Construction and Operating License application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission today. Read Story »
Finding a sora, a small water bird, in my backyard on a recent morning was a complete surprise. Actually it ... Read Story »
Fall is just around the corner, and we welcome the cool weather after a very hot, dry and humid summer. ... Read Story »
First off this week, let me clarify the pecan feeding schedule I talked about last week. Sorry, the schedule got ... Read Story »
The Joseph and Theresia Hagel Gleinser Eighth annual family reunion was held Aug. 2 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in ... Read Story »
Dickson School is having its seventh reunion Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Moulton Community Center. Read Story »
One night the Memorial Vipers were on top of their world after a win. Two days later they were running ... Read Story »
EL CAMPO – Maverick Smith can be hard to find, but he rarely gets lost. Read Story »
Editor’s note: Part III of a four-part series. Read Story »
Whitney Neal, Edna – Was named the Outstanding MVP of the Edna Tournament as she recorded nine kills, seven digs ... Read Story »
This Week’s Games Read Story »
It would have been easy for the St. Joseph Lady Flyers to lose focus Tuesday night in their TAPPS District ... Read Story »
Texas Girls Coaches Association Poll Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – A Calhoun County grand jury indicted Janice L. Bonnell, 45, on Thursday with the death of her ... Read Story »
Tuesday, September 2
Opening day for the NFL is mere hours away. Read Story »
Criminals take note. Read Story »
After concern over Hurricane Gustav led the Republican National Convention to scale back its program, they are now back on ... Read Story »
Listening to Congressman Ron Paul speak is not like listening to just another politician. At least not to the ears ... Read Story »
NURSERY – “He’s sweet, but he slobbers a lot,” 9-year-old Desiree Davidson said as Roscoe, an 8-month old pit bull, ... Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 27-year-old Victoria woman by officers Monday on suspicion of possession of a dangerous drug and failure to ... Read Story »
A man who fell from his second-story balcony Tuesday afternoon was conscious when paramedics reached him, but was taken to ... Read Story »
A persistent group of taxpayers continued to call on the city Tuesday to lower the proposed property tax rate and ... Read Story »
While forecasters were watching one tropical storm that appeared destined for the Gulf of Mexico, researchers were calling for a ... Read Story »
I don’t know why I still root for the Dallas Cowboys like I did when I was 4 years old ... Read Story »
The owner of a game store will keep her shop open, despite two recent burglaries. Read Story »
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I am tired of hearing the race brought up myself, but it is always brought up by the Democrats, not ... Read Story »
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Goliad’s school board, school district administration and staff should be proud of their plan to equip students with laptop computers ... Read Story »
Coastal Bend College will continue registration for one week. Students can register for classes on all campuses until 5 p.m. ... Read Story »
The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
September 3, 1908 Read Story »
I wish to make it clear that I am not speaking for Minuteman Civil Defense Corps (MCDC) but as an ... Read Story »
My father came to the United States during the “Bracero” program. When the program ended, his employer helped him obtain ... Read Story »
Labor Day means Celina Yoast won’t have to head to work Monday morning, but she still doesn’t have the day ... Read Story »
The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for Sept. 8 - Sept. 12. Low fat milk ... Read Story »
PORT LAVACA – Schools always need more money. Read Story »
Although Victoria is a no-shelter city when it comes to hurricane evacuees, due to its proximity to the coast, a ... Read Story »
I returned to racing a few weekends ago, racing in a sprint triathlon after my recovery period from competing in ... Read Story »
Although they are hundreds of miles away from Hurricane Gustav, the storm is on the minds of many over at ... Read Story »
Although the Republican National Convention has temporarily scaled back its four-day program due to Hurricane Gustav, the three-day rally for ... Read Story »
Monday, September 1
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it ... Read Story »
The Victoria Public Library will host a family-oriented story time Thursday to raise awareness about StandUp2Cancer, a nationally televised fundraising ... Read Story »
“Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ... Read Story »
The Veterans Service Office, 2805 N. Navarro St., Room 110 will be closed the week of Sept. 8 -12. Read Story »
VICTORIA – A 30-year-old Victoria man by troopers Sunday on suspicion of possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance ... Read Story »
Mark Kennon and Joe Flores Jr. shot a final round 64 to win the championship flight of the Labor Day ... Read Story »
September 2, 1908 Read Story »
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Well done, Victoria City Council, in rejecting a staff request for a $2.38 garbage fee increase. Read Story »
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Calhoun didn’t take long to get into a rhythm offensively against Mercedes. Read Story »
The high temperatures on Sunday didn’t stop people from coming out in droves to the annual Shiner picnic. Put on ... Read Story »
Four-day workweeks are problematic, unrealistic and likely to lead more Americans to consume even more fuel. Read Story »
When it comes to holiday weekends, there are two kinds of people: the quick-witted and the idiots like me who ... Read Story »
Four-day workweeks free time for leisure and family, cut energy costs and commutes – and tax the planet less. Read Story »
The University of Houston-Victoria could have freshmen and sophomore students as early as fall 2010, according to a possible expansion ... Read Story »
