Stories for August 16, 2009
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By Marla Ridenour Read Story »
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Michael Vick is listed as the third quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the regular-season finale ... Read Story »
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Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts are perfect no more, and that's just fine with them. They've got their sights ... Read Story »
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders brought back running back Gary Russell and released kick returner Justin Miller. Read Story »
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Legislative schedule for the House of Representatives and Senate for the week of Sept. 21. Read Story »
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MILWAUKEE (AP) - A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to beating Milwaukee's mayor during an argument at the Wisconsin State ... Read Story »
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A Texas judge who closed her court before a death row inmate's last-minute appeal was ready ... Read Story »
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It was a job he almost didn't take. Read Story »
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Ever since we began pumping well water into the Guadalupe River through the West Outfall, I have received quite a ... Read Story »
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When high school students went to register this summer for school, they may have noticed some changes to the recommended ... Read Story »
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The start of school is one week away and Rodolfo Torres Elementary and Ella Schorlemmer Elementary are ready. Read Story »
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Now that health class is no longer a requirement, parents like Dawn Kabela are worried. Read Story »
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EDNA - A latch is released and two horses, their riders and a steer speed at nearly 30 miles per ... Read Story »
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — In his 14th season with the New England Patriots, Ted Bruschi finds himself trying to hold ... Read Story »
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Gay men in Iraq targeted in brutal campaign of torture and murder, human rights group says Read Story »
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By Danny O'Neil Read Story »
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BASEBALL Read Story »
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VICTORIA YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION FALL REGISTRATION: Ages 4-17; Players should bring birth certificate; Fee is $75 and includes full uniform ... Read Story »
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Advocate staff report Read Story »
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INDUSTRIAL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB: Monday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m., Industrial High School cafeteria. Read Story »
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ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT Read Story »
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RUNNING Read Story »
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By Mark Emmons Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Giving injections to thousands of children — even something as easy and safe as influenza vaccine — ... Read Story »
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PHOTOS () — Read Story »
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VICTORIA - A 23-year-old Victoria man by officers Sunday, on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury and family violence. Read Story »
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Police are searching the neighborhood near Navarro and Trinity streets after a store there was robbed early Friday afternoon. Read Story »
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers waived running back Thomas Clayton on Sunday, two days after he sustained ... Read Story »
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis-area school district plans to replace some lunch side items with locally grown food ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Vick says he cried in prison because of the guilt he felt about being involved ... Read Story »
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Three named storms in the Atlantic; one heading for the Gulf Read Story »
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Monday will be partly cloudy in the morning becoming mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs around 97 with a 30 ... Read Story »
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas higher education chief Jim Purcell's 35 percent raise, from $135,000 a year to $185,000, ... Read Story »
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By Charles Chandler Read Story »
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams missed the team's second practice Sunday because of a sprained left ... Read Story »
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Here's a double-feature performance you don't see often: Play in the school's spring football game, then ... Read Story »
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — From Macduff to the NFL? Read Story »
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Here's a double-feature performance you don't see often: Play in the school's spring football game, then ... Read Story »
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PHOTOS () — Read Story »
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — At times during training camp, neither Tarvaris Jackson nor Sage Rosenfels looked ready for the ... Read Story »
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — From McDuff to the NFL? Read Story »
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Cornerback Mike Jenkins has returned to practice with the Dallas Cowboys after missing a week because ... Read Story »
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METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley plans to serve a four-game suspension when the regular season ... Read Story »
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STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — An exchange student from China preparing to begin classes at Oklahoma State University says the city ... Read Story »
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Editor's Note: All club and support group meeting notices run in the support groups and meeting notices calendar on Sundays. ... Read Story »
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All across South Texas, various schools are beginning classes for the fall session. Most public schools, including the Victoria school ... Read Story »
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keith Brooking realized how different things really were while on the way to his first training ... Read Story »
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers coach Mike McCarthy is already pleased with his decision to switch to a 3-4 ... Read Story »
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BEEVILLE Read Story »
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MICHIGAN AP CENTERPIECE Read Story »
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An AP Member Exchange Read Story »
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska Medical Center is holding an alumni reunion in October. Read Story »
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NEW DELHI (AP) — Angry fans burned a U.S. flag in protest Sunday, a Cabinet minister suggested searching visiting Americans ... Read Story »
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CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of Egyptians staged a sit-in Sunday at Cairo airport after they were barred from traveling to ... Read Story »
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ORONO, Maine (AP) — Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell meets Sunday with the 2009 class of Mitchell Scholars and ... Read Story »
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BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's Oil Ministry has opened a third production unit at a refinery south of Baghdad, bringing the ... Read Story »
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HONG KONG (AP) — South Korea has picked a drama about a mother's quest to free her mentally handicapped son ... Read Story »
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is branding itself. Read Story »
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BRZOZOWSKI, FRANK T., 96, of Yoakum: Rosary, 6 p.m., Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-5656. Read Story »
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VICTORIA COUNTY Read Story »
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Megan Metting of Dallas and Matthew Thompson of Sherman were married August 15, 2009, at Willowood Ranch in Bells, Texas. ... Read Story »
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Christine Nicole Lewellen and Travis Lee Vitek, both of Austin, were married July 11, 2009, at Bella Notte on Main ... Read Story »
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Joleen Annette Kretser and Klint Paul Weinheimer, both of Victoria, were married August 15, 2009, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church ... Read Story »
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Caylee Marie Gaulding and Dustin Edward Wright, both of Granbury, Texas were united in marriage on Saturday, May 30, 2009, ... Read Story »
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Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lastinger of Goliad are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, John Anthony Lastinger of ... Read Story »
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Phillip and Carol McKinney of Schroeder are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie M. Hudgeons, to J.C. ... Read Story »
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50th Anniversary Read Story »
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66th Anniversary Read Story »