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Our nation has faced multiple disasters over the past few weeks, from the Boston Marathon bombing to the West fertilizer ... Read Story »
We put a lot of trust in professionals. Doctors and medical professionals, in particular, are trusted with our health and ... Read Story »
We recognize a successful program that has made its way to Victoria via New York and Louisiana. Read Story »
When was the last time you ate? For most of us, the answer is only a few minutes or hours ... Read Story »
Voting is the right of all citizens of the United States. It is one of our most precious rights and ... Read Story »
The sequester has caused an uproar over the past few weeks in Washington, D.C., and across the nation. Some say ... Read Story »
Every year, Crossroads elementary and middle schools put their best spellers to the test. After each county determines its top ... Read Story »
Spring brings many things to South Texas. The weather grows warmer, wildflowers peek up out of the ground and city ... Read Story »
Driving is a big responsibility. Every day, millions of Americans get in their cars and drive to work, the grocery ... Read Story »
We still agree with Clara Ramos, our local activist who lobbied for a bullying hotline in the Victoria school district. ... Read Story »
A school shooting is a terrifying scenario. No one ever thinks it will happen in their hometown to their children. ... Read Story »
We see them every day. We watch for them as we drive around town. We teach our children to run ... Read Story »
Scientists often say America is suffering from an epidemic. Last year, there was the West Nile Virus, and leaders often ... Read Story »
Victoria is full of leaders. Our city is home to dozens of nonprofit and citizen-led organizations, from the United Way ... Read Story »
Finally, after a week of unnecessary delays, Victoria has a new mayor. On Tuesday, Paul Polasek was <a href="http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2013/may/21/mc_citycouncil_052213_210197/">sworn in ... Read Story »
In the past, Americans could be fairly certain their money would be safe if it was kept in a bank. ... Read Story »
Victoria County officials have some tough decisions to make. Under the current federal sequester plan, if nothing changes, the Victoria ... Read Story »
The word "generous" has three modern definitions in the Merriam-Webster dictionary: "characterized by a noble or forbearing spirit," "liberal in ... Read Story »
Libraries conjure a certain image. People often think of a musty smell, the Dewey Decimal System, card catalogues, microfilm readers ... Read Story »
Every town struggles with a perceived lack of activity. No matter how many events or options are available, there are ... Read Story »
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