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Associated Press New Jersey Daybook for Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010: Read Story »
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HONOLULU (AP) — Faced with a $1.2 billion budget gap, Gov. Linda Lingle on Monday proposed the state take about ... Read Story »
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Battier 2-4 0-0 5, Scola 9-17 3-4 21, Hayes 2-5 0-0 4, Brooks 3-9 0-0 6, Ariza 3-12 1-2 7, ... Read Story »
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Marion 3-8 0-0 6, Nowitzki 13-21 5-6 33, Haywood 1-2 0-0 2, Kidd 1-6 0-0 3, Butler 9-18 6-6 25, ... Read Story »
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LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) — An official for Madonna's African charity says the star has arrived in Malawi to visit the ... Read Story »
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Artifacts from the Civil War Museum in Philadelphia are to be displayed in other institutions while the ... Read Story »
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Kellie Lee Meyer and Cody Wayne Pierce, both of Gary, were married April 18, 2009, at First English Lutheran Church ... Read Story »
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Gabriela Anne Hernandez of Inez and Brandon Lee Kuester of Victoria were married April 18, 2009, at D&E Ranch in ... Read Story »
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Tiffany Ann Gahagan and Scott Allen Bump, both of Seguin, were married March 14, 2009, at Raisin L Ranch in ... Read Story »
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Greg and Debbie Swenson of Victoria are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Jeanne Swenson, to Scott ... Read Story »
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Nathan and Susan Smalley of Port Lavaca are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacy Ruth Smalley of ... Read Story »
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Michael and Mary Pavliska of Sweet Home are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Candy Dawn Pavliska of ... Read Story »
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Larry and Cheryl Vitek of Inez are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Travis Lee Vitek of Austin, ... Read Story »
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WOODLAND PARK, N.J. (AP) — Would a New Jersey town by any other name smell as sweet? Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — It's quite a faceoff. Read Story »
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LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — A daguerreotype previously labeled asan unknown part of Virginia is now thought to be the oldest ... Read Story »
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University of Houston-Victoria baseball coach Terry Puhl thought about making a pitching change after the fourth inning of the second ... Read Story »
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Flood warnings for the Guadalupe River are still in effect this week for Victoria, Bloomington and Cuero, according to the ... Read Story »
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Associated Press reporter Paul Weber visited Victoria recently to examine the "Law and Disorder" saga the Victoria Advocate has been ... Read Story »
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n BLOOMINGTON - A 27-year-old Tivoli female by officers Sunday in suspicion of possessing less than two ounces of marijuana. ... Read Story »
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LONDON (AP) — Author J.G. Ballard, a survivor of a Japanese prison camp whose vision was so dark and distinctive ... Read Story »
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LONDON (AP) — Author J.G. Ballard, a survivor ofa Japanese prison camp whose vision was so dark and distinctive it ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Independent School District community is mourning the loss of one of its top officials who died in a ... Read Story »
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Good thing Octavia Spencer is an actress. She needed all her stagecraft to hide a horrified ... Read Story »
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CODY, Wyo. (AP) — A nonprofit museum is assuming ownership of dozens of historic buildings inCody. Read Story »
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HAILEY, Idaho (AP) — Air traffic at Friedman Memorial Airport in the resort area of central Idaho fell about 30 ... Read Story »
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April showers have risen the Guadalupe river. Read Story »
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miss North Carolina USA Kristen Dalton was crowned Miss USA 2009 on Sunday, beating out 50 ... Read Story »
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TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The LeMay Automobile Museum is more than $7 million short in its effort to build what ... Read Story »
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — For 51 young women from across America, beauty comes to (figurative) blows Sunday as they compete ... Read Story »
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miss North Carolina USA Kristen Dalton was crowned Miss USA 2009 on Sunday, beating out 50 ... Read Story »
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Historical Society is scaling back its staff and spreading out work a renovation project after ... Read Story »
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U.S. manufacturers, including major drugmakers, have legally released at least 271 million pounds of pharmaceuticals into waterways that often provide ... Read Story »
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota songwriter will help folk music legend Pete Seeger celebrate his 90th birthday — on stage. Read Story »
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The debate is over, and one of the most contentious and divisive issues in Victoria's recent history has been put ... Read Story »
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Editor, The Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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I think that there should be a committee of students from each school to get together and decide what colors ... Read Story »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Donald Lawrence has been named the BMI Christian songwriter of the year for 2008. Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — CNN is marking President Barack Obama's 100th day in office with prime-time coverage that will recall ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — When Kara DioGuardi accepted her job as the fourth judge on "American Idol," she did not ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — During a "Meet the Press" round-table earlier this month, NBC's David Gregory turned to Rutgers University ... Read Story »
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HONG KONG (AP) — A list of winners in the top categories at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards announced ... Read Story »
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BOSTON (AP) — When revolutionary leader John Hancock sent copies of the Declaration of Independence to the colonial states, he ... Read Story »
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal law prevents hospitals from revealing information on a patient, but hospital gowns occasionally allow a ... Read Story »
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HONG KONG (AP) — A biopic of Bruce Lee's kung fu master won best picture at the 28th Hong Kong ... Read Story »
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BOSTON (AP) — When John Hancock sent copies of the Declaration of Independence to the colonial states, he told them ... Read Story »
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A year ago, Kelley Louth had plenty of questions about her golf career but very few answers. In fact, she ... Read Story »
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Texas A&M wrapped up spring football drills Saturday with its Maroon & White game at Kyle Field in College Station. Read Story »
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Calan Welder knew his doubles partner Kory Kubecka for only about a year. Read Story »
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Downtown Victoria is at the center of discussion for District 1 City Council candidates. Read Story »
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[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]Madonna's spokeswoman says the pop star is recovering from minor injuries and bruises after falling off a horse while ... Read Story »
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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Defending his brand of world politics, President Barack Obama said Sunday that he "strengthens our hand" ... Read Story »
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MANTEO, N.C. (AP) — Several special programs are scheduled this week at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's ... Read Story »
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mugAir Force Airman Devon N. Sharp graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He ... Read Story »
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The dark clouds and cool breeze on Friday didn't stop construction workers on the Victoria East High School site. Read Story »
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan has reached its goal of hosting 3,000 Chinese tourists a day as ties between the ... Read Story »
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Q: Are there any summer jobs with the city available for teenagers? Read Story »
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Victoria could impose a ban on plastic grocery bags that litter the city's landscape, but one environmentalist said that's not ... Read Story »
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Those white plastic grocery bags strewn across the landscape are the scourge of the environmental community. Read Story »
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HONG KONG (AP) — Action movie star Jackie Chan questioned the need for freedom for Chinese people during a speech ... Read Story »
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INDIO, California (AP) — M.I.A. gave the main stage at Coachella her best shot. It just didn't work out. Read Story »
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INDIO, Calif. (AP) — Crowds appeared as big as ever at the seemingly recession-proof Coachella music festival, where Paul McCartney ... Read Story »
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the cast and crew of "Desperate Housewives," it was a Saturday afternoon of warm hellos ... Read Story »
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BRIDGEHAMPTON, Nueva York, EE.UU. (AP) — Un reporte policial sobre la caída de Madonna de un caballo en los Hamptons ... Read Story »
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MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (AP) — Since winter closed in on a family of dolphins that had been living in two New ... Read Story »
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Strikeout king Nolan Ryan has been honored at the Western Heritage Awards banquet for his involvement ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Madonna has taken a tumble while horseback riding in New York's Hamptons and has suffered "minor ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Madonna is under the care of doctors after falling off a horse over the weekend — ... Read Story »
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BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — A police report on Madonna's fall from a horse in the Hamptons is silent on whether ... Read Story »
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INDIO, California (AP) — Booker T. Jones was flummoxed by the digital revolution. So he went to school. Read Story »
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —Jason Kubel received a standing ovation after grounding out. After getting eight hits in two days, he had ... Read Story »
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INDIO, Calif. (AP) — Take note musicians: When playing the Coachella Valley Music&Arts Festival, don't play your album, play to ... Read Story »
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CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — This seaside city is known as a rich stockpile of art deco architecture, the hub of ... Read Story »
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Heather Migl and Casey Sullivan, both of Austin, were married May 2, 2009, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in ... Read Story »
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Alyssa Marie Garcia and Phillip Matthew Gomez, both of Sugar Land, were married April 4, 2009, at Our Lady of ... Read Story »
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Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wallis of Palacios are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Leigh to Jeffrey ... Read Story »
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C.W. and Lucille Scherer of Victoria are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Krysti Rose Scherer of Victoria, ... Read Story »
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Billy F. and Bessie A. Sproles of Victoria celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 21, 2009, with a party ... Read Story »
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Mr. and Mrs. Eric Skach of Victoria are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Denise Skach, to ... Read Story »
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Rebecca Lara of Victoria and Wendel Lamar Foerster of Meyersville were married May 16, 2009, at Our Lady of Victory ... Read Story »
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COWEY, ALTON ORAN, 70, of Dewville: Visitation, 5-7 p.m., Finch Funeral Chapels, Nixon, 830-582-1521. Read Story »
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Editor's Note: Announcements of births in Victoria County are published as a free public service based on information from local ... Read Story »
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Roland and Virginia (Harris) Cain were married April 5, 1947, at the Holy Family Church in Belleville, Ill. Best Man ... Read Story »
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Julie Michele Hirschhauser and Brandon Layne Dentler, both of Austin, were married May 2, 2009, at Our Lady of Victory ... Read Story »
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Michelle Ann Billstein of Inez and Zachary Jordan Taylor of Victoria were married May 2, 2009, at First English Lutheran ... Read Story »
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Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Herman III are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Clay Bennet Hermann of ... Read Story »
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