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Friday, January 2
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Saturday, January 31
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EL CAMPO - Residents may learn about new developments with a water supply project that would pipe water from the ... Read Story »
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The city will close Glascow Street at Ball Airport Road beginning Monday for two weeks, weather permitting, to install new ... Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA - Calhoun County residents called for jury duty for Calhoun County district court at 10 a.m. Monday need ... Read Story »
"Given the millions of billions of Earth-like planets, life elsewhere in the universe, without a doubt, does exist. In the ... Read Story »
Vandals kicked down the door to Riverside Stadium's concessions early Saturday morning and left with nothing but candy, police say. Read Story »
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One driver wouldn't stop for law enforcement in a pursuit through three counties that ended when the vehicle fell into ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - Jessica Horton, a 26-year-old Victoria woman, by deputies Saturday on a warrant charging her with secure execution of ... Read Story »
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For many, watching a PGA Tour event on TV can be boring. But there are ways to make those events ... Read Story »
AUSTIN - The Memorial Vipers cut 16 strokes off their opening round score Saturday and finished third in the consolation ... Read Story »
CORPUS CHRISTI - Memorial's Victor Huber and Justin Priesmeyer each won a gold and a silver medal Saturday at the ... Read Story »
SMU has lost the commitment of one Advocate-area recruit and gained another. Read Story »
Friday, January 30
Sister Lucilla Donnelly was standing on a two-step ladder to put some framing in overhead storage at Incarnate Word Convent ... Read Story »
Tuesday, January 27
The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
Q: I'm 32 and thinking about going back to school for my master's degree because of the slowing economy. Am ... Read Story »
My sister, Cindy, and her husband, Charlie, were in town about two weeks ago. Charlie's 69-year-old mom, Pat, was having ... Read Story »
Q: I keep hearing and reading about the dangers of microwaving. I have young children and keep them away from ... Read Story »
Ask Victoria County Fire Marshal Ron Pray to describe the last week or so and he'll likely give you one ... Read Story »
If there's one lesson that Richard Garcia has carried with him since seventh grade, it's to never give up. Read Story »
CUERO - Jim Cook's 1961 Morris Minor bounced along Verhelle Road in DeWitt County. He dodged potholes when he could, ... Read Story »
CUERO - Love for a family pet was almost a fatal mistake for a DeWitt County woman Sunday. Read Story »
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Ganado's run to the Class 1A, Division II semifinals was led by its defense. Read Story »
Victoria police are patrolling the public library's restrooms to deal with homeless people making a mess in the restrooms, Police ... Read Story »
The first phase of a $10 million project to provide Victoria County more courtroom space, office space and parking was ... Read Story »
Crime: On three occasions between Dec. 2 and Dec. 29, several buildings in the 3300 block of Pleasant Green were ... Read Story »
Monday, January 26
Times flies when you're having fun! It's hard to imagine that it is already a full month since I was ... Read Story »
Q: Our 8 and 10-year-old daughters came to me last night and asked if they could go to the movies ... Read Story »
Chips and salsa. Salsa and chips. Were there ever two things that went together better? The Texas government doesn't think ... Read Story »
YOAKUM - The Yoakum Project Show sale earned $218,174 this year, down about $11,428 from last year's sale. Read Story »
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YOAKUM - Reactions are mixed about two violent incidents during the weekend in this town of about 6,000 residents that ... Read Story »
When restaurant owner Maggie Kuykendall looks out the window of her downtown Taqueria Victoria, she cant help but see the ... Read Story »
It might seem like a no-brainer that Hector DeAses would support a proposal to improve downtown Victorias sidewalks. Read Story »
More than $48 million in major highway projects planned for Victoria could be in jeopardy. Read Story »
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SAN ANTONIO - St. Joseph graduate Jessie Carrier claimed three silver medals and one bronze for Southwestern University at the ... Read Story »
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Johnny Baladez, 9, sat and read with Mary Amador, mentor, in the Help One Student to Succeed classroom. Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - Ken Henneke held seven dominos in his hand, glancing at the winding snake of tiles on the table ... Read Story »
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CUERO - Firefighters were still dousing hot spots with water at the scene of a house fire just outside of ... Read Story »
Two Victoria residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident at Airline Road and Azalea Street at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, according ... Read Story »
Sunday, January 25
CONROE - Kimi Carrier won two gold medals and Josie Kisalus won a gold and a silver to lead the ... Read Story »
Houston's Erika Mendez will never listen to her father sing again. She'll never watch him dance and smile, or cradle ... Read Story »
Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells was furious. Read Story »
Greeted by a strong north wind and chilly temperatures Saturday morning, Memorial freshman Trevor Vega went about his business as ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - The Memorial tennis program picked up a win in mixed doubles at the Lanier/Edison Invitational on Saturday. Read Story »
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Saturday, January 24
Victoria's garbage collectors won't have much sympathy beginning Monday for customers whose roll-out containers are overfilled or face the wrong ... Read Story »
A semi-tractor trailer's brakes fail and the truck slams into the side of a building. Six people may be seriously ... Read Story »
When Allye Lykes last participated in a beauty pageant, walking in high heels wasn't her strong point. Read Story »
SCHROEDER- One car rolled over Saturday night on Farm-to-Market Road 622 near Schroeder. Read Story »
GOLIAD - A Refugio County man was airlifted to a Corpus Christi hospital Saturday evening after his car rolled over ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 27-year-old Victoria man by officers Saturday on suspicion of possessing less than 2 ounces of marijuana in ... Read Story »
Setting up the District 27-5A golf tournament has apparently turned into the million-dollar question. Read Story »
As Yogi Berra once said, it was déjà vu all over again. Read Story »
If you have traveled much on the main arteries between the U.S. and Mexico leading through our area - U.S. ... Read Story »
The United States must close a loophole in federal law that allows sub-par buses on American highways. Read Story »
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Maggie Miller, 8, killed a 7-point buck on the Strnadel Ranch in Victoria County while hunting with her grandfather. Read Story »
There I sat on the edge of East Matagorda Bay's south shoreline, waiting for the next flight of ducks to ... Read Story »
Carley Glover, 16, killed her first buck, an 8-pointer, while hunting on her granddad's ranch in Sheridan. She shot the ... Read Story »
Aiden Floyd killed an 8-point buck on the Double G Ranch with a .222 Remington. Read Story »
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After 21 years of marriage, it seems that nothing her husband does makes Lauri Daman anxious anymore. Read Story »
The TAPPS 9-2A race just got interesting. Read Story »
Memorial's loss to San Antonio East Central was tough to swallow, but easy to understand. Read Story »
Memorial senior Valerie Garcia and Memorial graduate Kelsey Dick signed letters of intent to play college softball at Howard College ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - The Memorial Lady Vipers went on the road and picked up a much-needed 71-55 District 27-5A win ... Read Story »
One man was injured after his white Chevrolet Lumina was hit from behind in the 9400 block of the Loop ... Read Story »
Memorial coach Fred Neuman was a little more tense than he had to be looking at the Memorial Vipers Classic ... Read Story »
Local law enforcement might receive an estimated half-million dollars to fight border crimes that spill into Texas. Read Story »
Faith Academy began the third quarter Friday with a 24-2 scoring run as the Cougars ran away from the Shiner ... Read Story »
The St. Joseph Lady Flyers will try to better last year's fifth-place finish at the TAPPS Southern Region Swimming & ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - The message on Goliad County Commissioner Ted Long's home phone answering machine Friday was: Read Story »
Three rows packed with victims' families quietly but audibly sighed as the judge read Bryan K. Brown's punishment Friday. Read Story »
Friday, January 23
A nuclear company plays the waiting game during a transition of power and an uncertain economy. Read Story »
Patty Zapalac watches the children rest from playing, adults chat and parishioners relax in an arbor that wouldn't exist if ... Read Story »
Crowded classrooms are a thing of the past for the students in the nursing department at Victoria College. Read Story »
VICTORIA - Raynard Buckner, 46, of Victoria by deputies Thursday on warrants charging him with robbery, burglary of a habitation ... Read Story »
Bailee Jordan Kennerly, 5, a student at Our Lady of Victory School, is in the running for Cowgirl Tot in ... Read Story »
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24 Read Story »
James McClane looks forward to Wednesdays. He has for more than 25 years now. Read Story »
Fifth-grader Helena Triska likes to wear crazy socks. Read Story »
The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish. To report any ... Read Story »
I hope you are finding the beginning of this new year to be a good time for breaking free of ... Read Story »
Just as man has always tended to believe there was a supreme being that created this world, man has also ... Read Story »
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Victoria's city charter review committee decided Thursday to recommend the city council accept a resident petition as is. Read Story »
Bryan K. Brown was responsible for the wreck that killed two Victoria residents in June 2007, but the jury did ... Read Story »
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The St. Joseph Flyers passed out awards at their football banquet on Sunday. Read Story »
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The Victoria Generals of the Texas Collegiate League are seeking families to host players for their inaugural season. Read Story »
Repeating as district champions was lost a long time ago, but hopes of returning to the playoffs may have ended ... Read Story »
Roy Oswalt and Hunter Pence enjoyed the offseason, but would savor ending a three-year Houston Astros postseason hiatus even more. Read Story »
When Trevor Vega steps up to the first tee Friday, he will experience a slightly different feeling than he has ... Read Story »
A police union is challenging a proposed amendment to Victoria's city charter, saying the change would be detrimental to officers ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - Two hundred entries will take to the show ring in the market division of this weekend's Hallettsville Junior ... Read Story »
In eight years, Okhwan Yoon has visited 169 countries on his bicycle. Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 20-year-old Victoria man by officers Thursday on suspicion of possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Read Story »
Bob Beatty stepped through a small living room filled with a couple of recliners, a couch and an electric fireplace. ... Read Story »
Author and poetry critic Marjorie Perloff will be the first to say that reading literature does not make you a ... Read Story »
The sign up deadline for the Farm Service Agency 2005-2007 Crop Disaster Program is Feb. 27. Read Story »
The newly announced state sales tax revenue for December was another indicator of Texas' current position in the national economy. ... Read Story »
Q. I have a sister who is thinking about getting divorced. She has one child. She was wondering how much ... Read Story »
MOULTON - Taylor Dees' grand champion steer sold for $3,800 during the annual Moulton Jr. Livestock Show auction. Read Story »
One of the remarkable things about God's creation is its great diversity. There is diversity among animals, plants, landscape and ... Read Story »
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Thursday, January 22
A jury has a found Bryan K. Brown guilty of two charges of manslaughter in the June 2007 deaths of ... Read Story »
The Harris Poll survey results for the Victoria school district are in. Read Story »
If you'd love to see your name in lights someday, a good place to start is at your local community ... Read Story »
A: "I think if it's a totally controlled situation and you can have an adequate way to put it out, ... Read Story »
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For 30 years, Riders in the Sky has been entertaining audiences with its mix of comedy and western music. The ... Read Story »
PEARL CITY - The Almost Patsy Cline Band will provide the dance music Saturday at Turner Hall, state Highway 111 ... Read Story »
Spending time with death row inmates on their last day took its toll on the Rev. Carroll Pickett. For 15 ... Read Story »
In 1995, the shipwreck of La Belle was discovered under 12 feet of water in Matagorda Bay. Read Story »
Living a life without worry is a lot of times easier to say than to do in these troubled times ... Read Story »
The Bay City High School swim team competed at the Brazoswood Invitational Swim meet and had a strong showing against ... Read Story »
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The Van Vleck Leopards opened District 29-2A with a 97-48 rout over the Danbury Panthers on Friday, Jan. 16. Van ... Read Story »
The Van Vleck Lady Leopards had little difficulty in handling the Danbury Lady Panthers as Van Vleck zoomed past Danbury ... Read Story »
The Palacios Sharkettes soccer team looks to be competitive in new District 46-4A this season. Palacios finished last season in ... Read Story »
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the Bay City Service Center on Monday, Jan. 19, had a different ... Read Story »
The Palacios Sharks soccer team looks to contend in new District 46-4A this season. Palacios finished last season in sixth ... Read Story »
Billy Mann and Barbara Sliva were named the 2008 Man and Woman of the year by the Bay City Chamber ... Read Story »
The Bay City Public Library started the New Year off with a new library director on Monday, Jan. 12. Ann ... Read Story »
The Matagorda Regional Medical Center scheduled to open late summer of 2009 will have beautiful trees awaiting patients and visitors ... Read Story »
Matagorda County and surrounding counties were invaded with 170 birders from the Texas Ornithological Society. <p> Read Story »
Reader alert: Be advised that this is a “Mother Hubbard” treatise. These random thoughts offered periodically are comparable to preachers’ ... Read Story »
Business leaders, Matagorda County and Bay City officials met for breakfast during the Bay City Matagorda United Plan II meeting ... Read Story »
Regina Lynn (Ryan)Sparks took flight at 9:00 pm Sunday night Jan. 18th becoming free from pain and deformity at last. ... Read Story »
George Fountain, Jr., 81, of Bay City passed away.<p> Read Story »
Hillary Drozd has been named to the dean's list for academic excellence at The Victoria College for the 2008 Fall ... Read Story »
Flights to Dallas from Victoria for $99 one-way may soon be a reality. Read Story »
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A man on trial for intoxicated manslaughter cracked open three beers while driving through Victoria and finished two, he said ... Read Story »
TIVOLI - One rancher-doctor breathed easy under the Spanish moss as the cool water flowed gently downstream. Read Story »
CUERO - Road rage started a disagreement that ended in gunfire Tuesday in Cuero. Read Story »
Blake Schlueter left a lasting impression with his performance during his senior season at TCU. Read Story »
GOLIAD - An eery silence came over the gym when Raydean Mata collided with another player and fell to the ... Read Story »
I have been blessed to hunt behind some of the finest dogs in the country. Read Story »
Glenn Pitts had firm control of his strike ball to capture the high scoring honors for the week during Sugar ... Read Story »
While the upcoming Victoria Jaycee Livestock Show has some kids keeping an eye on their goats or hammering away at ... Read Story »
For more than 15 years, Karen Zimmerly and her husband, John Mattson, have traveled across the state of Texas photographing ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - For the 59th time, domino players from across Texas will gather for the annual state championship domino tournament ... Read Story »
Wednesday, January 21
Victoria Haynes, 15, shot a 10-point buck while hunting on the Fritter Ranch in San Patricio County. She was using ... Read Story »
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Hanna Schaefer, 13, shot her first deer, an 8-pointer with a 14 1/2-inch spread hunting on a friend's lease in ... Read Story »
Ricky Gonzales, 7, shot this 6-point buck with a .223 caliber at 110 yards while hunting in Kennedy County. The ... Read Story »
Christina Haynes, 13, downed a 10-point buck while hunting with her dad on the Fritter Ranch in San Patricio County. ... Read Story »
The Patti Welder cheerleaders brought home first place Saturday at a regional competition in Houston. Read Story »
The Runge High School senior class members may not have been as close to President Barack Obama as they'd hoped, ... Read Story »
People are not putting away their new roll-out trash containers in a timely fashion and that's generating complaints and comment ... Read Story »
That old prom dress that has been hanging in your closet can finally have a purpose again. The Junior League ... Read Story »
A rash of wildfires that has threatened homes and lives is prompting Victoria County to get tough with burn ban ... Read Story »
Dustin Nichols will be a father Monday. But on Wednesday, the 38-year-old skater was dropping into the bowl at Victoria's ... Read Story »
Workforce reductions the Dow Seadrift site announced in December have begun, company spokeswoman Trish Ritthaler said. Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 40-year-old Victoria man by officers Wednesday on suspicion of driving while license invalid with a previous conviction. Read Story »
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No, I did not watch the inauguration, I was working. I did see the highlights that night. It was a ... Read Story »
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What a dilemma. A college education is slipping out of the middle-class' grasp, but state-funded universities cry any freeze of ... Read Story »
"Abortion: Try a Different Viewpoint" by Rawley Brown (Advocate Viewpoints Jan. 18) invites readers to see abortion from an entirely ... Read Story »
A: Him using the same Bible as President Lincoln. That was an important and impressive non-verbal message. Read Story »
Robins are currently abundant in my yard, spending an amazing amount of time at the birdbaths and around the dragonfly ... Read Story »
These days everyone seems to be concerned about money and how to stretch each dollar. More families are planting vegetable ... Read Story »
Regular teas? Or herbal tisanes? Steep a pot or cup of either, relax and enjoy. On these cooler winter mornings, ... Read Story »
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With their eyes glued to the TV, Thomas Gibson and Ofelia Cordova waited with bated breath for President Barack Obama ... Read Story »
Playing Converse Judson at home proved to be no easier than on the road for the Memorial Lady Vipers. Read Story »
LaTreece Haynes, Hallettsville - Paced the Lady Brahmas to district wins over East Bernard and Brazos Consolidated as she averaged ... Read Story »
The Houston Astros are on their first road trip of the season, making Winter Caravan stops in 18 cities in ... Read Story »
Austin Elsik turned a hat trick tuesday night with three goals to help lead the Memorial Vipers to a 6-0 ... Read Story »
The more success Memorial's Steven Funk enjoys, the better he seems to wrestle. Read Story »
SAN MARCOS - Kier Wells knocked down 26 points Tuesday but it wasn't enough as the St. Joseph Flyers fell ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - Grabbing an early lead, the Faith Academy Lady Cougars turned back the Hallettsville Sacred Heart Indianettes 50-45 on ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - Aaron Cavasos and Eric Vasquez combined for 43 points Tuesday to help guide the Faith Academy cougars to ... Read Story »
Spenser Stranadel and Cassandra Schindler paced the way for the St. Joseph Lady Flyers on Tuesday combining for 29 points ... Read Story »
Tuesday, January 20
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Anais Beaumont can remember when she was punished for speaking Spanish in school as a child. Read Story »
Victoria firefighters battled a second day of grass fires as two fires consumed a total of about 400 acres on ... Read Story »
Janet Lyon will step down as the executive director of the Victoria County United Way effective Thursday, Jan. 29, according ... Read Story »
A blue truck sped and wove south on Delmar Drive moments before it was involved in a June 2007 fatal ... Read Story »
El CAMPO - An El Campo man was killed shortly after noon on Tuesday when his motorcycle struck an 18-wheeler, ... Read Story »
Where are Victoria County's worst potholes? Who owes the city money, and who is violating city codes? Read Story »
Christopher Paz, 27, always aspired for higher education, but when he graduated high school in 1999 he wasn't sure if ... Read Story »
Monique McGee stood inside the Victoria College Student Center Tuesday with a tiny American flag perched in the one hand, ... Read Story »
One local teacher couldn't do better than letting her students watch history unroll live before their eyes. Read Story »
YOAKUM - The victims of violence here during the weekend are recovering from their wounds. Read Story »
Students at Dudley Magnet School wished the new president well as they watched him take the oath of office. Read Story »
The same day thousands of Americans in cities and states across the country will march in protest of abortion, about ... Read Story »
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President Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States just after noon Tuesday. Read Story »
A: "Anyone can say anything, but I want them to show me. All that stuff he's talked about sounds good, ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - President-elect Barack Obama is set to become the 44th president of the United States Tuesday afternoon. Read Story »
When President Barack Obama took the oath of office Tuesday morning on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington, ... Read Story »
"Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase." Read Story »
Gary Burns, a Republican Victoria County commissioner, said his wife, J.R., has a favorite expression. Read Story »
Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream is not complete until all, and that is the key word "all," Americans work together ... Read Story »
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Just as people in all parts of the world watched on Tuesday, students and residents in Victoria, too, were transfixed ... Read Story »
Forget that it may promote tooth decay or the old wives tale that if swallowed it sticks indigestibly in your ... Read Story »
Editor's Note: This column is a research project of Dr. Peter B. Riesz and the Victoria County Veterans Council. Anyone ... Read Story »
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MOULTON - To say that sisters Skyler and Julie Bartek are competitive would be an understatement. Read Story »
So has it always been like this: non-average? Each year, I sit and write my reflections for the year, and ... 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 »
"Live with intention, walk to the edge, listen hard, practice wellness, play with abandon, choose with no regret, continue to ... Read Story »
Q: I have recently started taking vitamin B-12, but am not sure if I am taking the proper one. I ... Read Story »
LOUISE - For James and Cynthia Johnson, the word "hooked" describes their affinity for the Blue Lacy. Read Story »
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I have been running for nearly 30 years now and while it has been a journey filled with ups and ... Read Story »
Monday, January 19
While answering a question of what Washington, D.C., is like the day before Barack Obama's historic inauguration, Runge teacher Jeff ... Read Story »
Smoke from four grass fires just north of Telferner caused Victoria firefighters to close all of U.S. Highway 59's lanes ... Read Story »
Brooke Smith carried her son Cavan, 4, and held 7-year-old Brealyn's hand as they marched down Callis Street with more ... Read Story »
Victoria's Schlumberger wireline facility will continue on business as usual, said Stephen Harris, the company's public affairs manager. Read Story »
It would be easy enough to become confused over recommendations from competing committees looking into proposed changes to the city ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 30-year-old Victoria man by officers Sunday on suspicion of possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Read Story »
The public is invited to attend a grand opening Wednesday of Victoria's new skate park at the Youth Sports Complex ... Read Story »
The Victoria City Council is poised Tuesday to spend $325,300 on a project that may never happen. Read Story »
Crime: Burglary that led to a forgery. The burglary occurred between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Nov. 19 a ... Read Story »
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I think Lone Tree and Mallette would be great names for the two elementary schools, they would be easy to ... Read Story »
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More than a decade ago, Texas kicked off an ambitious and comprehensive program to guarantee that the state's urban and ... Read Story »
What the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission proposes for the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission may be ... Read Story »
The economic situation continues to deteriorate this week as past and future bailouts were discussed on Capitol Hill. The debate ... Read Story »
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Barack Obama's election is a big milestone, but we aren't there yet, said Jim Wyatt, chairman of the African-American Chamber ... Read Story »
Jerheme Urban thought about trying to make a big play, but decided to settle for the smart play. Read Story »
Before bid proposals go out for the new auditorium and natatorium - an indoor competition swimming pool - the SHW ... Read Story »
The United States might have its first black president but that election didn't necessarily bring Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream ... Read Story »
Crain Middle School sixth-grader Jonathan Ortega said he doesn't like to write, but that doesn't mean he isn't good at ... Read Story »
Sunday, January 18
Last week, we all witnessed a spectacular event unfold on the major TV networks: A US Airways jetliner crashed Thursday ... Read Story »
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Q. I know I can use plastic bags to place my household garbage in the new automated carts. But can ... Read Story »
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A perception is out there that the sports world is slowing down. Read Story »
Suddenlink customers will get full access to today's HBO inauguration special, airing at 1:30 p.m. Read Story »
Saturday, January 17
GEORGETOWN - Goals and wins have been hard to come by for the Memorial soccer team in the first six ... Read Story »
The Victoria Cobras let a halftime lead slip away Saturday and fell to Conroe CYA 55-41 in the seventh-place game ... Read Story »
Another strong field is expected at this year's Memorial Vipers Classic as the 2009 spring high school golf season gets ... Read Story »
SHINER - Joe Garcia scored 18 points Saturday to lead Faith Academy to a 51-48 non-district basketball win over Shiner. Read Story »
Exactly one week from today the 2008-2009 duck season will come to a close. It has been another dry year, ... Read Story »
Lacie Linam shot her first buck, a 10-pointer, while hunting with her dad, Jim. Read Story »
Hunter Duke shot an 8-pointer with a 19-inch inside spread on Dec. 23 while hunting with his dad and brother. ... Read Story »
PORT LAVACA - The first time Dean Johnstone went to the Houston Astrodome, it wasn't to see a baseball game. Read Story »
Despite Les Blanchett's hope, Stroman and Victoria High will not return. Those names did not make the list for Victoria's ... Read Story »
INEZ - One couple remains thankful they weren't sleeping in their home when flames destroyed it. Read Story »
HUNTSVILLE - William Chew III, a 26-year-old Houston man, by deputies Friday on two warrants charging him with manufacture and ... Read Story »
The non-profit organization Friends of the Victoria Library is holding its Winter Book Sale Monday through Saturday in the Bronte ... Read Story »
The city of Victoria will close Anthony Road between Morris Avenue and Lone Tree Road beginning Monday for about three ... Read Story »
BLOOMINGTON - A bridge replacement project near Bloomington is scheduled to begin Monday. Read Story »
Eight years ago, the country shifted from Democratic to Republican leadership. Read Story »
RUNGE - While millions of people watch on television as Barack Obama is sworn in as the country's next president ... Read Story »
YOAKUM - Every week, Emily June Kelley spends about 14 hours washing her steers, mixing their feed and cleaning out ... Read Story »
"Ah, Kirk, my old friend, do you know the Klingon proverb that tells us revenge is a dish best served ... Read Story »
So far, life has been good to you. The career and family are thriving and your quest for a financially ... Read Story »
There was a top 10 hit tune, recorded by numerous artists in the 1940s and 1950s, in which the chorus ... Read Story »
Q. I owe a hospital $1,000. I have offered to pay $100, which is all I can afford, and they ... Read Story »
Carmen Cancel was recently hired as an accountant in the Finance Department at the University of Houston-Victoria. Her duties include ... Read Story »
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The short-sleeved tops that greet customers entering Cricket & Co. might not make January's chilly weather much more bearable. No, ... Read Story »
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Recent unfortunate events involving loose dogs have spurred us once again to implore owners to be sure their pets are ... Read Story »
To the anti-abortion activists: I've had a gutful of your zealotry; you've got to be the only ones left in ... Read Story »
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The 34th Annual Veterinary Ranch Seminar will be held Friday, Jan. 23 at the Victoria Community Center. Registration starts at ... Read Story »
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Memorial beat Laredo Nixon for third place in the Edinburg basketball tournament 16 games and six weeks ago. Read Story »
Jerheme Urban has been preparing for more than the Philadelphia Eagles this week. Read Story »
Mackenzie (Max) Soliz and Bailey Koebrick dominated play at the Victoria USBC youth city bowling tournament and were among those ... Read Story »
GEORGETOWN - Luke Tibbitts scored the Memorial's lone goal Friday as the Vipers fell 4-1 to Round Rock in the ... Read Story »
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Memorial Lady Vipers overcame a 19-point halftime deficit Friday to turn back the Corpus Christi King ... Read Story »
Brianna Shimek recorded a double-double Friday as the St. Joseph Lady Flyers cruised to a 48-9 win over Corpus Christi ... Read Story »
Faith Academy had five players score in double figures Friday as the Cougars rolled to a 110-62 win over Kingsville ... Read Story »
The Victoria Cobras fell to 0-2 in the 10th annual Victoria Invitational Home School Tournament on Friday after falling to ... Read Story »
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Polo shirts and khakis could be in and baggy jeans and flip flops could be out if the school district ... Read Story »
A prosecutor sounded like a defense lawyer Friday as he picked apart the police investigation into an intoxicated manslaughter case. Read Story »
Friday, January 16
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WOODSBORO - Refugio County will benefit from more diverse job options, including work at Exelon's proposed nuclear plant, said Stanley ... Read Story »
YOAKUM - In keeping with his reputation of a man of few words, Mitchel Harbus Jr. said very little as ... Read Story »
The St. Joseph Lady Flyers came up just short Friday in a TAPPS Division II, District 3 girls soccer match, ... Read Story »
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Every time that I see Reno 911 I can't help but think about Victoria police and sheriff departments. The only ... Read Story »
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In his guest column "Prophets of 'Boom' should learn about clean energy sources," Walter Hranitzky paints the rosiest of pictures ... Read Story »
The Houston Astros 2009 Winter Caravan will visit Victoria on Thursday, Jan. 29. Read Story »
We have been discussing how to break free from the things that hold us down and make a fresh start ... Read Story »
"Oh God, thou hast taught me from my youth. Now when I am old and gray-headed, Oh God, forsake me ... Read Story »
For the serious searcher for God, the Bible is the only authoritative guidebook. Let's take a look at why. First, ... Read Story »
ATLANTA - A coalition of activists is planning to protest The King Center's choice of the Rev. Rick Warren as ... Read Story »
Teachers ask students questions to check their understanding of the specific subject matter and to test the individual's comprehension of ... Read Story »
Stephen Hope has carried a cross with him everywhere for about six months - but not around his neck. Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA - Posters of the man with a dream sat in his living room chair. On top, Barack Obama's ... Read Story »
CUERO- DeWitt County Sheriff's Office deputies detained two suspected illegal immigrants Thursday morning near Hennessy Road and alternate U.S. Highway ... Read Story »
The SHW Group of Houston presented designs of the Natatorium and Auditorium to the Victoria school board Thursday. Both buildings ... Read Story »
A blood sample sat in a Victoria Police Department refrigerator for more than 100 days before it was tested for ... Read Story »
Kaelynn Reyes couldn't stop crying after Memorial lost to Gregory-Portland in the first game of the season. The senior couldn't ... Read Story »
Volleyball isn't the only sport at Memorial accepting applications for a head coach after all. Read Story »
The last thing Margie Cavazos expected to see as she opened the curtains Thursday morning was a Victoria Police Department ... Read Story »
Mid-term exams were not the only tests the Memorial basketball team dealt with over the past week. Read Story »
MOULTON - The annual Moulton Junior Livestock Show is scheduled for Sunday and Monday at the show barn on the ... Read Story »
Two Tidehaven High School coaches have been suspended from coaching any sport through the 2009-10 school year. Read Story »
A 50-year-old Victoria man was convicted of sexually assaulting his three-year-old niece on Thursday. Read Story »
VICTORIA - Joe Luis Garcia, 54, of Victoria by officers Thursday on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault causing ... Read Story »
A truck popped over the curb, hit a tree, flipped and then burst into flames after the driver lost control ... Read Story »
Howell Middle School teacher Leslee Graham woke up Thursday morning thinking it was going to be just another day. By ... Read Story »
Thursday, January 15
GEORGETOWN - Georgetown captured a 1-0 win over the Memorial boys soccer team Thursday at the Governors Cup tournament. Read Story »
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I am getting tired of that ad on TV about the police detective. People don't snitch on people anymore. You ... Read Story »
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It might be hard to believe, given the recent sub-freezing nights in the Victoria area, but spring is not far ... Read Story »
A: I don't have a clue. They have a lot of erosion problems, that and pollution. Read Story »
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Forget the Great White Way. Next week, Broadway is coming to Victoria. Read Story »
Police have the Pecan Grove Mobile Home Park at 1204 S. Laurent Street blocked off as they try to serve ... Read Story »
Out of all the eateries we have visited in Bay City, we agreed the salad bar is probably the best ... Read Story »
This is the time of year we make fresh commitments and new decisions. It is the time of new beginnings ... Read Story »
The Bay City Blackcats soccer team has its eye on the district crown as a new season begins in new ... Read Story »
The Tidehaven Tigerettes won their first game of the season by downing the Boling Lady Bulldogs 34-30 on Tuesday, Jan. ... Read Story »
The Tidehaven Tigers fourth quarter rally fell short as the Bay City Blackcats edged the Tigers 59-53 on Tuesday, Jan. ... Read Story »
The Van Vleck Lady Leopards opened District 29-2A with 67-64 overtime victory over the Hitchcock Lady Bulldogs on Friday, Jan. ... Read Story »
It’s Wonka-rrific, nut- arrific, scrumptious, and above everything else, it is chocolate – tastic. The Bay City High School Dungeoneers ... Read Story »
This month we will celebrate the 220th anniversary of our nation’s very first presidential inauguration ceremony. Steeped in tradition, these ... Read Story »
“He was smart and kept his head. He stayed calm, smart and decisive. He definitely saved my life.”<p> Read Story »
Matagorda County escaped a possibly devastating blow from Hurricane Ike on the weekend of Sept. 12, but preparations that were ... Read Story »
Nearly everyone wants to stay healthy, but with wonder diets, exercise machines and gadgets and weight programs, choices for becoming ... Read Story »
Exactly three weeks after receiving an unsolicited proposal from Exelon Corp. to purchase the $6.2 billion in stock currently held ... Read Story »
In response to the Attorney General of Texas’ ruling that Bay City officials had to release certain documentation that was ... Read Story »
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) toured the South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Center on Aug. 13, and spoke about ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - A traffic violation became a dangerous four-mile chase that led to the injury of nine men about 1 ... Read Story »
Its official, Byron Sadler is the newest recipient of the coveted SCI World Hunting Award Ring. Read Story »
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She tightened her ponytail and fixed her bobby pins while trying to catch her breath. Read Story »
Wednesday, January 14
Three former military bases in the Victoria area are being eyed by the Navy for auxiliary airports for training operations. Read Story »
The driver of a truck involved in a fatal wreck drank beers just before the collision, a witness said Wednesday. Read Story »
Wade Moyer traveled to Bentonville, Ark., with the intention of buying a race car and wound up making an investment ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - Matthew Allen Ring, 23, of Victoria by deputies Wednesday on a warrant charging him with possession of between ... Read Story »
Mike Stacy was close to perfection twice this past week with a 289 game highlighting his series in two leagues. Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - Engines will roar and metal will strain at the 3rd annual Texas Antique Tractor Show & Pull at ... Read Story »
Coastal counties in the Crossroads Area are closer to receiving federal money for environmental projects. Read Story »
AUSTWELL - The estimated flock count of endangered whooping cranes continues to hover around 270. Read Story »
The school of business administration for the University of Houston-Victoria announced its new dean Wednesday. Read Story »
Ask to check out Linda Parker's resume and she might ask, "Which one?" Read Story »
Manuel Alvarado won a state baseball championship as a player at Stroman and has been an assistant coach since 1997. Read Story »
A search is underway for a new volleyball coach at Memorial. Read Story »
Shannon Permenter wasted no time beginning his new job. Read Story »
Why is it that when gas goes up, it is 15-18 cents in one jump? But when it goes down, ... Read Story »
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When Shakespeare's Juliet posed the rhetorical question, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other ... Read Story »
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In the most recent batch of letters sent to the Victoria Advocate, but addressed to me, were two informing me ... Read Story »
This past year, the weather patterns were very unpredictable. Only time will tell how predictable this year's weather will be. ... Read Story »
Ah, the mesquite. Ask a rancher what they think about this tree, and you might not be able to repeat ... Read Story »
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GOLIAD - Ten people, believed to be illegal immigrants, were injured around 1 p.m. today when the truck they were ... Read Story »
Editor's Note: This column is a research project of Dr. Peter B. Riesz and the Victoria County Veterans Council. Anyone ... Read Story »
Extra chairs had to be pulled out to accommodate the more than 35 unexpected Victoria residents who attended the district's ... Read Story »
The Texas Zoo is doing its part to help save a species that was on the brink of extinction. Read Story »
GONZALES - Jarett Eldridge and Allison Trent were scheduled to appear in court Wednesday in a child support case. Read Story »
Shannon Permenter has been selected as the athletic director and head football coach at Boling. Read Story »
Garcia paces Cougars with 25 Read Story »
Twenty-two dates are on the University of Houston-Victoria softball schedule this season, but there's one not on the schedule that's ... Read Story »
The Victoria Generals have added two players to their roster. Read Story »
Tabby Zella, Memorial - Scored two goals in the championship game of the VISD Crossroads Tournament and was named the ... Read Story »
CORPUS CHRISTI - Kimi Carrier earned a pair of silver medals to help the St. Joseph Lady Flyers finish sixth ... Read Story »
AUSTIN - Austin Brentwood Christian handed the St. Joseph Lady Flyers their first district loss Tuesday rolling to a 56-38 ... Read Story »
The St. Joseph Flyers let a 29-24 halftime lead slip away Tuesday and fell to Austin Brentwood Christian 55-53 in ... Read Story »
Stormy Clark scored 19 points Tuesday night to lead Faith Academy to a 52-32 TAPPS District 9-2A basketball win over ... Read Story »
Tuesday, January 13
A single announcement can change everything. Just ask Janie Sanchez. Read Story »
Testimony began Tuesday in the intoxication manslaughter trial of Bryan K. Brown. Read Story »
When the 18-year-old man left Giddings State School seven months ago, he was surprised to see how much had changed ... Read Story »
AUSTIN - The start of the 81st legislative session was a busy one for Victoria-area legislators on Tuesday. Read Story »
GANADO - A highway department drainage improvement project will begin Thursday near Ganado, affecting traffic on state Highway 172 for ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - Kimberly Montalvo, 21, of Victoria by officers Monday on a warrant charging her with assault causing bodily injury. Read Story »
Being healthy has always been a priority for Mary Ann Robertson, even if she has slacked some as of late. Read Story »
Brentwood residents remain concerned about the completion of railroad tracks next to their neighborhood, but city and county officials in ... Read Story »
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Ron Paul is correct in his assessment of our current economic mess. A spineless Congress has already given away hundreds ... Read Story »
We recall the many town meetings the Texas Department of Transportation hosted across the state to pitch its Trans-Texas Corridor ... Read Story »
Not unlike prior to construction of some existing industrial facilities, the "Prophets of Doom" (to coin a phrase) are active ... Read Story »
Educators are working now to secure a local workforce for the nuclear industry. Read Story »
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Last weekend, I had an opportunity to travel to Lake Charles to see my mom. Read Story »
Things were relatively calm at the Hallettsville Livestock Commission's auction ring Monday - the calm before the storm of Tuesday's ... Read Story »
For first time college student Clarissa McMullen, 17, registering at Victoria College was easier than she thought. Read Story »
Q: I'm a University of Houston-Victoria alumnus and have just been laid off from my job. Does UHV offer any ... Read Story »
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Q: My senior dog started pawing at his mouth, he's not eating well and he has bad breath, could all ... Read Story »
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Since its reading series began in 2006, the American Book Review at the University of Houston-Victoria has been bringing in ... Read Story »
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Suzanne Valenzuela comes to Faith Academy from St. Joseph where she has been the head coach for a winning program ... Read Story »
University of Houston-Victoria baseball coach Terry Puhl realizes critiquing Tony Rothman's hitting is like complaining about a super-model's inability to ... Read Story »
Monday, January 12
Legislation making the University of Houston - Victoria a four-year university Read Story »
A: I think it's a good idea. It keeps us informed of what's on a Web site. Read Story »
The Victoria College showed its continued support for University of Houston-Victoria's expansion to a four-year university. Read Story »
There will be no countywide juvenile curfew for Victoria County, despite a school board member's request to the commissioners court ... Read Story »
Victoria has spent more than $10 million on the Community Center Park in recent years, but more improvements could be ... Read Story »
MOULTON - Kennon Dvorak scored 24 points Monday to lead Moulton to a 53-33 basketball win over St. Joseph. Read Story »
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I think a Web site rating system would be useless. Parents don't monitor the shows their kids watch on TV ... Read Story »
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With attention turning to the next big economic stimulus package, questions are still swirling about our economic troubles. How did ... Read Story »
Proposed legislation to implement DWI checkpoints, at which drivers are stopped for a check of their sobriety, is sure to ... Read Story »
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"Education: that which reveals to the wise, and conceals from the stupid, the vast limits of their knowledge." Read Story »
Barbara Goodell does not see how more information could hurt parents trying to regulate what their children see when browsing ... Read Story »
Should feelings be spared in sports? Read Story »
Christa Dempsey thinks Web site ratings would be a great idea - if they would work. Read Story »
GONZALES - The search for a man charged with murder in the shooting death of a Gonzales woman ended around ... Read Story »
Police have identified the man involved in a single vehicle fatality late Saturday to be Guadalupe Rodriguez. Read Story »
Sunday, January 11
The concrete masonry unit block walls at the middle school are on the rise on the west side. Read Story »
n VICTORIA - Sharon Denice Santellana, 41, of Victoria, by officers Saturday on a warrant. She is charged with theft ... Read Story »
Kelly Johnson worked her way through the aisles of booths on Sunday, tasting chocolate fondu-covered fruit and dinner entrees, talking ... Read Story »
United States Air Force Capt. Matthew C. Hodges was selected as the Defense Intelligence Agency's Joint Company Grade Officer of ... Read Story »
Happy New Year to one and all. This new year will be full of changes and opportunities. The changes and ... Read Story »
The family of Wanda Hasserodt would like to thank the DeTar ER, ICU and TICU nurses and staff for their ... Read Story »
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We've said it before and we'll say it again. Proposed term limits for the Victoria City Council by the Concerned ... Read Story »
Thomas O'Connor, the Cattle King of Texas, was born in 1819 in Ireland. He traveled to Texas with his uncle, ... Read Story »
The cuts, the bruises and the broken bones healed quickly. Read Story »
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Major Victoria retailers ended the year with increased sales in the last two months, but sales were relatively low for ... Read Story »
Most neighbors found it hard to refuse these Girl Scouts' smiles and laughter. Read Story »
Patients in a Victoria nursing home found their window view and sunlight blocked by an 8-foot obstruction. Read Story »
GONZALES - A shooting occurred in Gonzales County at around 2:45 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the Department of Public ... Read Story »
A 48-year-old Victoria man was killed as a result of a one car accident at about 10 p.m. Saturday, according ... Read Story »
Pat Butler has 27 years of newspaper experience, and he's looking forward to returning to the profession. Read Story »
Memorial's Tabby Zella could barely stand and Korey Schroeder was tired of just standing around. Read Story »
It didn't take Texas State University golf coach Mike Akers long to realize that his moving his women's tournament to ... Read Story »
SPRING BRANCH - The Memorial Vipers took fourth place at the Comal Cup with a 2-1 loss to tournament host ... Read Story »
Saturday, January 10
KINGSVILLE - Garett Manning tied a Valero Cactus Bowl record Friday night with seven catches. Read Story »
Australian shepherds have short teeth, dropping ears and no tails, Tiffany Foote said. Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 20-year-old Victoria man by troopers Friday on suspicion of possessing more than 1 gram, but less than ... Read Story »
CUERO - DeWitt County residents called for jury duty at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday do not need to appear. Read Story »
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An award-winning journalist, who previously worked for the Dallas Morning News and the San Antonio Express-News, has joined the University ... Read Story »
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Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. - inscription on the Statue of Liberty ... Read Story »
Teen pregnancies: There should be a name on every birth certificate. If the couple was not married, the father should ... Read Story »
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Sean Westmoreland, 9 of Austin, shot his first buck, a 10-pointer, while hunting in Brady. He is the grandson of ... Read Story »
Nathan Hammack, 7, killed a 6-point buck while hunting with his dad. Jeremy, in DeWitt county. Nathan shot the deer ... Read Story »
Tanner Moore killed a 12-point buck while hunting on the Donnell Ranch in Mullen County with his grandfather Dan Hiller ... Read Story »
Melodie Gregory downed her first buck on New Year's Day, shooting a 10-pointer while hunting with her husband on the ... Read Story »
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Clint Brewer killed a massive 12-point buck on Dec. 29, at Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch in Bland, Mo. Read Story »
New Year's resolutions have never really held much weight with me. However, there is nothing wrong with consciously making a ... Read Story »
If you're like many people, you've made some New Year's resolutions. Perhaps you've vowed to go the gym more often, ... 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 »
Today's economy is causing many people to weigh choices regarding their future. Because of the sinking economy, many who have ... Read Story »
Tracey Fox was recently named the December Employee of the Month at the University of Houston-Victoria. She is the senior ... Read Story »
Armed with diamonds, a smile and her 10-year-old son, Trent, in tow, Diana Perry stepped inside Torin Bales Fine Jewelry ... Read Story »
Q. I recently lost my job and could not make my car payments. The car was repossessed by the finance ... Read Story »
NEW BRAUNFELS - Austin Elsik and Mauricio Torres each scored goals Friday for the Memorial, but it wasn't enough as ... Read Story »
Jason Harrison tossed down 30 points Friday to lead the Faith Academy Cougars to a 101-66 win over Bryan Allen ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - The St. Joseph Flyers had four players in double figures Friday night, but it wasn't enough to ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - The Memorial Vipers suffered their second consecutive District 27-5A basketball loss Friday night, dropping a 68-49 decision ... Read Story »
The St. Joseph Lady Flyers outscored San Antonio Christian 9-5 in overtime Friday night to capture a 49-45 TAPPS District ... Read Story »
Perfection is rarely accomplished in sports, but the Memorial Lady Vipers almost accomplished it Friday on the first day of ... Read Story »
Amy Torres was all smiles when she ran over to tell her family that she had scored 20 points. Read Story »
A yearlong legal dispute about a flooded home is over, but both sides still feel awash in emotion. Read Story »
Friday, January 9
A Mr. Potato Head figure sat inside Encore Resale Shoppe on Friday beside a small, sticker-clad toy bank with a ... Read Story »
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CUERO - Residents in the county seat of DeWitt County who want to watch their city council in action but ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - The building at 601 W. Pearl St. in Goliad wasn't always a senior citizens center. At one time, ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 39-year-old Victoria woman by officers Friday on suspicion of possession of less than 1 gram of a ... Read Story »
Q: Please give a brief history of the church. Read Story »
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Schlumberger hasn't yet released information on where in the country job cuts will take place. Read Story »
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Editor's Note: Here is the latest updated on the Memorial Lady Vipers at the VISD Crossroads Soccer Tournament: Read Story »
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Forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you. - Ephesians 4:32 Read Story »
As you know, philosophy means a love of truth. In advertising and media today, one needs to listen critically in ... Read Story »
This month, I'm sharing principles that I believe can help us break free of the past and its baggage and ... Read Story »
"Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from ... Read Story »
WAXAHACHIE - Moments after flying headfirst onto the arena floor dirt, the man gets up and brushes off his protective ... Read Story »
Certainly, House Speaker Tom Craddick's exit from his position leaves us wondering what we will need to do to achieve ... Read Story »
GONZALES - Almost 18 months after 8-year-old Crystal Ramirez died, her adoptive parents, Steve and Bettie Ramirez, will stand trial ... Read Story »
Her day begins at 4 a.m. She feeds the baby, gets the older kids up, starts a load of laundry, ... Read Story »
MIAMI - Tim Tebow gave Florida the jolt it needed, and the Gators toughed out a second BCS title in ... Read Story »
No one wants to live in smog. Air quality and pollution affects the health of Texas residents. Read Story »
Three people escaped an early morning house fire uninjured Thursday, but their home at 1606 Mesquite Lane was destroyed. Read Story »
Thursday, January 8
SPRING BRANCH - The Memorial Vipers ended last season with a shootout loss, but started this year with a shootout ... Read Story »
Coming off a 10-9 season and an exit in the first round of the playoffs, the Memorial Lady Vipers soccer ... Read Story »
Kerrie Carter is an accomplished basketball player, but the Cuero native still has goals remaining. Read Story »
CORPUS CHRISTI - Memorial won seven matches Wednesday night to claim a 42-34 District 30-5A dual wrestling match win over ... Read Story »
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GOLIAD - The Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District will retest water wells in a uranium mining exploration area to see ... Read Story »
The motion to suppress statements made to investigators by defendant Steve Ramirez was denied by District Judge W.C. Kirkendall via ... Read Story »
EDNA - State Highway 111 at the railroad crossing in Edna will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday until ... Read Story »
CUERO - DeWitt County taxpayers are reminded that Monday, Feb. 2, is the deadline for qualified candidates to make their ... Read Story »
A pre-construction conference for replacing the bridges and approaches at Edna's Lane at Black Bayou Creek and Salem Road at ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 43-year-old Victoria woman by officers Thursday on suspicion of possession of less than 1 gram of a ... Read Story »
Booths and tables were packed at Buffalo Wild Wings Thursday afternoon, but not with customers. Read Story »
If you think you would like working with and for the elderly, volunteers are needed now for the Long-Term Care ... Read Story »
A proposal to make Victoria's city attorney an elected post was not popular with a city committee reviewing the idea ... Read Story »
Members of a city committee reviewing Victoria's city charter were accused Thursday of being "rude" and mistreating one of the ... Read Story »
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We can understand how hogs next door to your home can be a problem. That's why an ordinance was made ... Read Story »
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Several years ago when I started guiding whitetails at Legends Ranch, I asked what type of equipment would I need ... Read Story »
Since he was in high school, 23-year-old Daniel Kuykendall has been hearing the same old rant from his peers. Read Story »
The Victoria Art League is gearing up for a busy month. On Sunday, the league will hold their monthly meeting ... Read Story »
Deputy Bill Orton, along with Capt. Crow, Lt. Morales and Sgt. Brown, heeded a call from Galveston County Sheriff Gean ... Read Story »
David McCormick, 26, from Bay City, was killed near Baghdad, Iraq on April 28, 2008, making him the first person ... Read Story »
Almost three months after being caught under an 18-wheeler during an off-duty traffic job in Brazoria County, Bay City Police ... Read Story »
Margaret Elaine Touchton Bailey was born February 12, 1917, in Mineola, Texas, to John Leslie and Tevis McCary Touchton. She ... Read Story »
In a room filled with empty bookshelves and barren walls, former Matagorda County Sheriff James Mitchell sat at his office ... Read Story »
The old clock was leaning a little, dispirited at the very least. As the new year approached, chiming was low ... Read Story »
Last week I discussed our worsening economic situation and the fact that there are very few options for the new ... Read Story »
Gary Mathis defeated Incumbent Matagorda County Sheriff James Mitchell on Tuesday to win the Democratic Party nomination as sheriff. Mitchell ... Read Story »
The Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved the hiring of Frank Craft as a Lt. Narcotics officer under Sheriff Gary Mathis ... Read Story »
Nearly five years after reaching her 300th career win, Bay City Ladycats coach Sherby Wilkerson savored her 400th career win ... Read Story »
The Palacios Sharkettes won the Palacios Sharkettes Invitational Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 30. The Louise Lady Hornets took second ... Read Story »
In America, having fresh water daily is something all of us take for granted. In Africa having fresh water is ... Read Story »
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Hallettsville Invitational Basketball Tournament Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30.<p> Read Story »
It only took 13.5 hours to have the first baby born in Matagorda County for the 2009 year. Seven-pound nine-ounce ... Read Story »
Leopards fall to Cardinals<p> Read Story »
Here we are beginning a new year and wondering where the time went. Am I the only one that is ... Read Story »
Churchgoers discovered Ric Godfrey passed out lifeless right outside the sanctuary. Read Story »
Wednesday, January 7
SAN ANTONIO - Dr. Ian Thompson has an unusual professional aspiration. Read Story »
Victoria school district's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Show will take place Saturday and Sunday at Vickers Elementary school, ... Read Story »
AUSTIN - State Rep. Geanie Morrison expects the speakership will change hands when the Texas House of Representatives convenes on ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 34-year-old Port Lavaca man by deputies Tuesday on suspicion of manufacturing or delivering between 4 and 200 ... Read Story »
"England and America are two countries separated by a common language." Read Story »
Three former Memorial High School music students are coming back to Victoria for an evening of entertainment. Read Story »
Parke Greeson doesn't need to worry about what he's going to wear at rodeos this year. Read Story »
With less than a minute to play, the Memorial Vipers soccer team looked poised to advance to regionals last season. ... Read Story »
Jerheme Urban could feel the Arizona Cardinals fans' pain. Read Story »
SHINER - Eric Vasquez had four of Faith Academy's nine 3-pointers to lead the Cougars to a 93-66 win over ... Read Story »
For the third time in four weeks Mike Osterson has garnered the weekly high scoring honors as he continues to ... Read Story »
Town Plaza Mall sold for $2 million Tuesday. Read Story »
Haley Housworth, 8, of Port Lavaca, shot a 3-pointer with a .22 Hornet at 75 yards while hunting with her ... Read Story »
Cody Hammack, 12, shot his first deer, a 10-point buck, while hunting with his dad in Victoria County in November. Read Story »
Coy Dillard shot a 10-pointer with split brow tines using a 25-06. He was hunting with his grandfather, Leon Muhlstein, ... Read Story »
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Once again, Victoria County has implemented a burn ban, as dry, windy conditions and a lack of rain have combined ... Read Story »
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I do not support DWI checkpoints, because we have a Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guards against ... Read Story »
Ashley Thigpen graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Her ... Read Story »
One of the main objectives of the Victoria County Master Gardener Association, as part of Texas AgriLife Extension Service, is ... Read Story »
This time of year, many of us find it hard to get the motivation to work in our gardens. Although, ... Read Story »
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Since new year is upon us, I have considered a number of requests that I might make to my readers. ... Read Story »
The fate of expansion for the University of Houston-Victoria is perhaps the biggest issue affecting the Crossroads region this legislative ... Read Story »
The Trans-Texas Corridor in its original form is no more, and any major highway construction in the Victoria area may ... Read Story »
Stormy Clark, Faith Academy - Was named the MVP of the Rosehill Christian Tournament after helping lead the Lady Cougars ... Read Story »
Memorial showed signs of progress against Converse Wagner, but not enough to avoid its first District 27-5A loss. Read Story »
Chris Clemons got his first look at Riverside Stadium on Tuesday, but he's not sure who will join him there ... Read Story »
SHINER - With five players scoring in double figures the Shiner St. Paul Cardinals rolled to a 74-66 win over ... Read Story »
CONVERSE - The Memorial Lady Vipers fell behind 33-10 at halftime and took a 57-35 District 27-5A road loss to ... Read Story »
AUSTIN - Using a strong second half, the St. Joseph Lady Flyers cruised to a 48-25 win over Austin Hyde ... Read Story »
St. Joseph fell behind by nine at halftime and could never recover, falling 54-47 to Austin Hyde Park on Tuesday ... Read Story »
Tuesday, January 6
It's going to be one of the best days of your life. Unfortunately, that day also tends to come with ... Read Story »
City council term limits being proposed by a Victoria taxpayers group were criticized Tuesday as being shortsighted. Read Story »
A Goliad County Sheriff's vehicle was in a minor car accident Tuesday morning in the greater Houston area. Read Story »
A neighborhood's beef about pork being raised in a backyard won't be causing a change in Victoria's regulations on hogs. Read Story »
One woman was transported to Citizens Medical Center on Tuesday after an 18-wheeler truck slammed into the center of a ... Read Story »
Police released the name of a 23-year-old man who was arrested Monday while hiding in his family's attic. Read Story »
VICTORIA - David Kirk Gainer Jr., 28, of Victoria by deputies Tuesday on a warrant charging him with possession of ... Read Story »
Why are some local businesses charging $42 for a full-service oil change - even though the cost of a barrel ... Read Story »
When Benny Ortiz went to work for the city of Victoria, he didn't have plans to be around long. Read Story »
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January 7, 1909 Read Story »
Q: I've heard that VC will screen the documentary "At the Death House Door" in January. Can you tell me ... Read Story »
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Yes, I support DWI checkpoints 100 percent. As a non-drinker, it would be an inconvenience to me. But that is ... Read Story »
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The 24th Annual All Breeds Bull and Female Sale, set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Cuero Livestock ... 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 »
Q: I have suffered with migraines for years, but it seems like they are becoming more frequent and some are ... Read Story »
After a more than three-hour hearing Monday, attorneys said they're missing vital information to defend their clients against aggravated perjury ... Read Story »
AUSTIN - In 1983, state Rep. Gib Lewis claimed the speakership of the Texas House of Representatives by a vote ... Read Story »
The Memorial basketball team played five games during the holiday break, but it got a reminder during Monday afternoon's practice ... Read Story »
VICTORIA SOUTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION: Saturdays, Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Premier Sporting Goods and Victoria Mall. ... Read Story »
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Last week, I discussed our worsening economic situation and the fact that there are very few options for the new ... Read Story »
In Hebrews, Chapter 13, we are instructed, "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have enertained angels unawares." Read Story »
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Some streets in Victoria are as bad or worse than some parts of Mexico. Read Story »
A Victoria man may be tempted to call his neighbors' complaints about a 4-H project hogwash. Read Story »
Monday, January 5
Corrections and Clarifications Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 25-year-old Victoria man by officers Sunday on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury - family violence. He ... Read Story »
Stanley Griffin spent his 45th birthday on Saturday in tears. Monday, he had reason to be happy. Read Story »
Property owners on Garcitas Creek near Inez could recoup some of their losses from the 2007 flooding that ravaged their ... Read Story »
The threat of rain this week wasn't enough Monday to keep the commissioners court from imposing a ban on outdoor ... Read Story »
A taxpayers group intent on changing Victoria's city charter will get a chance to pitch its proposal to a competing ... Read Story »
Crime: Rash of criminal mischief on the night of Dec. 6. Police found more than 10 cases where one or ... Read Story »
Victoria police and the fire department spent most of Monday afternoon investigating a possible meth lab at 4813 Dahlia Lane. Read Story »
Renovations were under way at Maggie's Restaurant & Deli at 2001 John Stockbauer Drive before it closed on Christmas Eve. Read Story »
January 6, 1909 Read Story »
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]AP Money Minute Delivering on promises to shrink its work force, General Motors has begun its dreaded white-collar job ... Read Story »
They called him Slingin' Sammy Baugh. He was a colorful All-American from Texas, a fleeting Hollywood star, and above all ... Read Story »
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"A car is a weapon. If you have a loaded gun you have to treat it with respect. The same ... Read Story »
A ban on outdoor burning in rural areas of Victoria County was adopted Monday morning by the commissioners court. Read Story »
Making New Year's resolutions are a good way to organize your life and set attainable goals. 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 »
SAN ANTONIO - Tyler Friedel hit a 3-pointer in the final minute of a tied game and the Memorial Vipers ... Read Story »
Breaking down the winning formula against San Antonio South San came pretty easy for Memorial's Krysta Martinez. Read Story »
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Anybody who has lived in Victoria for 10 or more years knows the streets have improved over time. Many of ... Read Story »
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As Americans welcome a new president and a new Congress, I'd like to ask you to share with me your ... Read Story »
Making New Year's resolutions do more harm than good because repeated failures are discouraging and demoralizing, says Dr. Donald Ardrell, ... Read Story »
VICTORIA SOUTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION: Saturdays, Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Premier Sporting Goods and Victoria Mall. ... Read Story »
To get a feel for the dirt track, Ronnie Sturges walked along the Victoria Community Center arena hours before it ... Read Story »
Five authors, ranging from one of the foremost American critics of contemporary poetry to one of the leading voices to ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 31-year-old man on suspicion of public intoxication by the Victoria County Sheriff's department. Read Story »
January 5, 1909 Read Story »
Industrial Lady Cobras coach Brandon Karl wanted his team to make just one stop Saturday and they didn't let him ... Read Story »
Somewhere below five oak trees, deep down in the dirt of Refugio County, an 8-foot golden cross from Mexico might ... Read Story »
Two Refugio residents died Saturday night after the vehicle they were driving in collided with another vehicle near Bayside. Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 21-year-old Victoria man by officers Sunday on suspicion of possessing less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Read Story »
When I was seventeen, it was a very good year, Read Story »
In previous columns I mentioned the city's storm water system and have received quite a few questions about it. Here ... Read Story »
Local law enforcement might receive an estimated half-million dollars to fight border crimes that spill into Texas. Read Story »
Little, if any buzz has surrounded the Fiesta Bowl. That doesn't mean we're not about to see a great game, ... Read Story »
LOUISE - Kayla Escalante and Stormy Clark combined for 34 points Saturday and the Faith Academy Lady Cougars held off ... Read Story »
Saturday, January 3
The name of the victim of a New Year's Day drive-by shooting, which led to a police standoff, has been ... Read Story »
Six babies born in Victoria in 2008 share the name of their birth city. And a seventh, a close variation ... Read Story »
Everybody needs and uses it. And, everybody fights to keep it. Read Story »
VICTORIA SOUTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION: Saturdays, Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Premier Sporting Goods and Victoria Mall. ... Read Story »
Prone against a rice levee just across the Wharton County line, I gazed to the east hoping to see the ... Read Story »
Santiago Torres, 13, visiting from New York, got a taste of Texas-life Christmas morning when he shot an 8-point buck ... Read Story »
Karla Richardson was recently hired by First Victoria as the senior human resources representative bank officer at the Katy-Cinco Ranch ... Read Story »
An unprecedented amount of wealth is expected to be transferred to heirs over the next 50 years. Deciding how much, ... Read Story »
Used to be that a cell phone's main purpose was to send and receive calls when you were on the ... Read Story »
The future of the Interstate 69/Trans-Texas Corridor will be among the many transportation issues closely watched by local legislators when ... Read Story »
You might have trouble convincing Trey Heyer that Red River Street in front of his business is one of the ... Read Story »
No arrests have been made regarding a New Year's Day shooting that sent one man to the hospital, said Detective ... Read Story »
Coaches always want to see their teams play hard and be tested in non-district games. On Friday, St. Joseph's Stan ... Read Story »
Contrary to what my colleague Wes Bloomquist might believe, I have not seen every Cotton Bowl game. I'm not that ... Read Story »
GANADO - Aaron Peters and Donovan Foster each scored 16 points and the Ganado Indians edged out a 58-57 non-district ... Read Story »
Friday, January 2
The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish. To report any ... Read Story »
When lifelong Victoria resident Jesse Perez looks at the condition of Victoria's streets today, he can't help but conclude they ... Read Story »
The average condition of Victoria's streets dropped slightly from a year earlier, but a city official said the rating survey ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - Deborah Ann Stephens, 44, of Inez by deputies Wednesday on a warrant charging her with violation of probation ... Read Story »
VICTORIA SOUTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION: Saturdays, Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Premier Sporting Goods and Victoria Mall. ... Read Story »
I think that red light cameras are used more to generate revenue for cities than to reduce wrecks. A Houston ... Read Story »
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Investigations are still under way regarding a New Year's Day shooting on the 3000 block of Wildwood Street. Read Story »
This Christmas, some of us may receive gifts with the labels still on them - usually because the gift giver ... Read Story »
Amy Danchik did not always want to be a lead pastor. Read Story »
Q: Please give a brief history of the church: Read Story »
As we enter 2009, it's natural to be thinking about the new year. In fact, many of us have already ... Read Story »
HUNTINGTON, Ind. - School officials in a northeastern Indiana district deny that a religious education program offered during the school ... Read Story »
We have come to 2009; a new year - a time of new beginnings. We put all the mistakes of ... Read Story »
He that observeth the wind shall not sow and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap." - Ecclesiastes 11:4 Read Story »
Q. I have been having some trouble getting credit. I checked my credit report and found that I have several ... Read Story »
The Van Vleck Leopards opened the Palacios Sharkettes Basketball tournament with a win over the Columbia Lady Necks. Van Vleck ... Read Story »
The Palacios Sharkettes sank the Bloomington Lady Bobcats 55-33 on Monday, Dec. 29, to open the Palacios Holiday Basketball Tournament. ... Read Story »
Another year has come and gone and what better way to start the first day off of 2009 with wisdom ... Read Story »
January- Bay City ISD Athletic Director resigns<p> Read Story »
Matagorda Advocate reporter John Braden’s photo of firefighters extinguishing a house fire in Van Vleck on June 9, won the ... Read Story »
January- New McDonalds Restaurant opens<p> Read Story »
Last Monday, in a room filled with empty bookshelves and barren walls, former Matagorda County Sheriff James Mitchell sat at ... Read Story »
Thursday, January 1
Bernarda Peña is thankful she's alive to ring in another New Year. Read Story »
While the rest of the world spent Wednesday night waiting to ring in the new year, April Rubio and Andrew ... Read Story »
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board reported that in the fall of 2006 more than 162,000 college freshmen at state ... Read Story »
Get ready to hear more flounder talk. Read Story »
SEADRIFT - A coastal town has added more eyes to watch future development. Read Story »
Morning sunlight filtered through the pastel windows in the Victoria County Courthouse's old courtroom as, one by one, elected officials ... Read Story »
DALLAS - When J. Curtis Sanford sat in the stands of the Rose Bowl in 1936, the Dallas oilman thought ... Read Story »
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More tragic and near-tragic accidents struck our area over the Christmas weekend, and since several of them involved children, they ... Read Story »
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Dr. Buddy Lee didn't know what to expect from Tuesday night's premiere of "Drug Wars: Silver or Lead." Read Story »
His photo album lay on the top of the glass coffee table, and with every turn of a page another ... Read Story »
Jerheme Urban is seeing firsthand the temptations the Super Bowl can present to NFL players. Read Story »
Logan Heidaker shot an 11-point buck at the K-Bark Kennedy Ranch in Cotulla. The buck scored 156.8. Logan is the ... Read Story »
Cami Goldman, 8, of Victoria, shot her second deer, a 9-pointer with an 18-inch spread. She shot it with her ... Read Story »
Groundhog Day is tomorrow and here's hoping Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see his shadow and comes out of hibernation, signaling the ... Read Story »
NORDHEIM - Known as a quiet person, Nordheim High School senior Ashley Waskow has made a lot of noise in ... Read Story »
REFUGIO - Economic development in Refugio County is a major focus for Refugio County Precinct 3 Commissioner Gary Bourland. Read Story »
Five-year-old Sing Gutierrez steadied herself to hold a bow for the first time. Read Story »
CUERO - Marie Gelles is finally, officially, the new city manager in Cuero. Read Story »
