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OCOEE, Fla. (AP) — The estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton has been indicted on several charges in the ... Read Story »
PARIS (AP) — Air France said Friday it would give about €17,500 ($24,000) as an advance to the families of ... Read Story »
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The Courtyard Gallery in Cuero is kicking off the summer Friday with a reception honoring three Texas artists. Read Story »
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The first Question of the Week is "Why at dinnertime should children be served what everyone else in the family ... Read Story »
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All experienced gardeners in our part of the world know that gardening is not without its frustrations. Read Story »
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Carlos Cortez attended a basketball camp at Texas Lutheran University the year before entering high school. Four years later he's ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Sarah Ann Zuniga, 41, of Victoria, by deputies Monday on a warrant charging her with tampering with or ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA COLLEGE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM: Sunday, June 14 for anyone interested in oplaying for the fall 2009 team. Sign-up ... Read Story »
VICTORIA BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Schedule and shirt pickup, Thursday, June 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. Read Story »
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VICTORIA - A 48-year-old Victoria man by state troopers Friday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated three times or more. Read Story »
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MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico and the United States have agreed to set up a working group to discuss a ... Read Story »
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In a legal victory for consumers, a federal appeals court has ruled that Chase Bank must ... Read Story »
NEW YORK (AP) — A nearly 4-foot-long snake that eats rodents has been caught after crawling through a Bronx family's ... Read Story »
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a May 22 story about the role race plays in gang crime, The Associated Press ... Read Story »
BLACKWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Daytime talk show host Kelly Ripa (RIP'-uh) is scheduled to be present Wednesday when New Jersey ... Read Story »
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld ordinances barring the ownership of handguns in most cases in Chicago ... Read Story »
NEW YORK (AP) — The shooting death of abortion provider George Tiller has put Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly in ... Read Story »
The saying goes, "Good things don't happen overnight." A trail that would complete a loop around Victoria fits the description ... Read Story »
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In response to Barbara, I also congratulate Benny Martinez on his venture that he had. Why did it take nine ... Read Story »
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Up until last year the word Socialism was seldom heard, as though it was a forbidden word. Today, however, with ... Read Story »
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ATLANTA (AP) — NCR Corp., the world's leading provider of ATMs, announced Tuesday that it is trading in the Rust ... Read Story »
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., wants to require the government to obtain congressional approval for using ... Read Story »
NEW YORK (AP) — Madison Square Garden's renovation will cost more and take longer than originally planned. Read Story »
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have released Greg Ellis, ending the linebacker's career after 11 seasons and the ... Read Story »
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A strong thunderstorm has torn part of the facade off a hotel in downtown St. Louis. Read Story »
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — A house fire in a Chicago suburb has killed a woman and her son and ... Read Story »
NEW YORK (AP) — In the week since she was named as President Barack Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court, ... Read Story »
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ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) — An Oklahoma Creek Indian group toured the former Fort McClellan and met with Anniston officials after ... Read Story »
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Closet cleaning can yield some surprises. Read Story »
DANVERS, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts say a car being driven by a 93-year-old man plowed through the front ... Read Story »
HARTFORD, Connecitcut (AP) — Rapper 50 Cent said Tuesday that he never would have bought a Connecticut mansion once owned ... Read Story »
Ranging Reporter Julian Cavazos chatted with customers at IHOP Tuesday about the hike and bike trail. Read Story »
CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for having sex with ... Read Story »
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — General Motors' Middle East head said the oil-rich region's operations are a "vibrant" part ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine a forest of bamboo poles in your living room, hollowed out and drilled to allow ... Read Story »
NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine a forest of bamboo poles in your living room, hollowed out and drilled to allow ... Read Story »
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Military Heritage Foundation is accepting nominations for inductees into the Oklahoma Military Hall of ... Read Story »
BEIJING (AP) — General Motors Corp.'s Asian operations will be unaffected by its bankruptcy and the automaker plans to open ... Read Story »
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A new exhibit on Abraham Lincoln's contributions to agriculture will open later this month in Springfield. Read Story »
SUNDERLAND, Vt. (AP) — A head-on collision on a southeastern Vermont highway has killed one person and seriously injured two ... Read Story »
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles firefighters are attacking a major blaze at a large commercial carpet company building in ... Read Story »
EUREKA, Calif. (AP) — A former youth pastor and teacher's aide is facing four life sentences after he was convicted ... Read Story »
The quarterly meeting of the Citizens Medical Center Auxiliary was held May 18. President Marge Rode presided over the meeting ... Read Story »
Many Texas farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals are finding creative ways to diversify their operations as a supplement to traditional ... Read Story »
The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for June 8-12. Milk and bread are served with ... 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 »
Theory medals were recently awarded to piano students in the Victoria area by the Texas Music Teachers Association through their ... Read Story »
Children's Discovery Museum is offering Hot Holiday Memberships from June 1 through the end or August. Read Story »
The Cuero High School class of 1974 will hold their reunion June 27, at the Cuero Country Club from 7 ... Read Story »
Having just experienced Memorial Day, I'm sure everyone was reminded of the sacrifice made by so many to give us ... Read Story »
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ARGUELLEZ, SERGIO, 20, of Kenedy: Rosary, 7 p.m., St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City. Rhodes Funeral Home, Karnes City, ... Read Story »
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Hiking and biking enthusiasts take note--the Lone Tree Hike and Bike trail is nearly complete and is already being used ... Read Story »
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Early voting began Monday for the runoff election between Denise Rangel and Jeff Lyon for the Victoria city council District ... Read Story »
CUERO - Matt Cortez died from a single gunshot wound to the chest, according to the autopsy report from the ... Read Story »
County officials are taking a dim view of the possibility of a water pipeline being built through Victoria County. Read Story »
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Did you know that there are more 1 million known species of insects (100,000 in North America) and an estimated ... Read Story »
It's been said that robber fly predation on other insects can be compared with peregrine falcon predation on birds. Both ... Read Story »
Members of the Memorial boys swimming team receiving awards at the team's annual banquet included Preston Lynch, Sunshine Award; Victor ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - Now it's the public school's turn. Read Story »
Members of the Memorial girls swimming team receiving awards at the team's annual banquet included Makenzie Cochran, Rising Star; Deborah ... Read Story »
VANDERBILT - Tre Flowers and Jesslie Johnston have different personalities, but similar skills. Read Story »
The Lady Astros placed first in the 2009 All-American Shootout in Sugar Land. Read Story »
Speak Out comments from 06/02/2009. Read Story »
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A Victoria law firm is celebrating a federal court ruling in support of a diabetic FBI applicant. Read Story »
What's now little more than a large hole in the ground in east Victoria could become a park with a ... Read Story »
Twelve fourth- and fifth-graders from Nazareth Academy Catholic School were named as Duke University Academic Talent Search honorees. Read Story »
Less than a year ago Kaylin Koliba was a sophomore at Kenedy High School and in trouble. Read Story »