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Money & Markets modules for Friday Aug. 12 editions Read Story »
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Beginning Wednesday, the city will close portions of the several downtown streets for milling operations for three days beginning in ... Read Story »
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were: Read Story »
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While the state continues to threaten education budgets, Victoria College's comeback could be its growth in enrollment. Read Story »
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Victoria resident Juli Holley has kept busy recently, chasing around her 4-year-old son and gathering the bedding, clothes and more ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Minus their top two hitters, the New York Mets took the field Monday night with an ... Read Story »
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The Lavaca County Commissioners Court extended Monday an order banning burning in the unincorporated areas of the county. Read Story »
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A Cuero teenager is thought to have taken his own life after his body was discovered at a home early ... Read Story »
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Two trials are set to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Read Story »
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W: Brian O'Neal Starks Read Story »
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Sept. 11, 2001 is a day that most Americans will never forget and it changed so many people's lives. As ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - A 22-year-old Victoria man by officers Sunday on suspicion of possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled ... Read Story »
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High Brehm Hats & Western Wear went to the dogs Monday morning as Walter Baggett entered, his faithful lab pup, ... Read Story »
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The Victoria school board will meet Tuesday to publish the district's tax rate for the 2011-12 school year. Read Story »
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A man whose body was found in rural Goliad was identified Monday. Read Story »
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Sept. 11 marks the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Carla striking Calhoun County. It is still the storm of reference for ... Read Story »
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Diana Tisdale prepared for her baby's arrival 26 years ago much like any other mother does. Read Story »
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy had some harsh words for his offense after a ... Read Story »
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CLEVELAND (AP) — First, suspended. Now, injured. It's been a rough few days for Carlos Carrasco. Read Story »
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Fire in rural Victoria County have some contemplating a total burn ban. Read Story »
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Tuesday will be mostly sunny with highs around 101 with winds out of the south at 10 to 15 miles ... Read Story »
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson has a torn right biceps tendon and will try to rehabilitate ... Read Story »
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FULKERSON, FRANCES ELIZABETH, 93, of Victoria, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. Grace Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-573-4341. Read Story »
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BARNES, ORPAH JACK "JACKIE", 86, of Refugio: Viewing, 6-8 p.m., Moore Funeral Home, Refugio, 361-526-4334. Read Story »
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Segregation wasn't something that happened elsewhere. It happened here, in Victoria, as well. Read Story »
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man suspected of kidnapping his wife was arrested Monday in Mexico, and his wife was ... Read Story »
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PITMAN, N.J. (AP) — Family members say they've been notified that a U.S. Army Ranger from southern New Jersey has ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — A cut to the U.S. government's credit rating by Standard & Poor's was supposed to send ... Read Story »
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Tight end Tony Moeaki was removed from the Kansas City Chiefs' physically unable to perform ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Fire Department is at the scene of a house fire in the 200 block of Ashland Creek. Read Story »
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Speak Out Comments from Aug. 8, 2011. Read Story »
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PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Linebacker Andra Davis was right there in the middle of it last season and still has ... Read Story »
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GetEducated.com ranked a University of Houston-Victoria computer degree No. 4 in affordability when compared with other regionally accredited universities across ... Read Story »
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jimbo Fisher guided Florida State to 10 wins in his first year as head coach at ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are plummeting at the close after anxiety overtook investors on the first trading day since ... Read Story »
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FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A teenager accused of killing his parents with a hammer showed his friends thousands of ... Read Story »
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Organizers of a people's veto campaign to restore Maine's Election Day voter registration said Monday they've ... Read Story »
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — For the second straight year, North Carolina is starting the season in bumpy fashion. Read Story »
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Only a small portion of the millions of dollars raised by the annual Farm Aid concert ... Read Story »
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Sales tax revenues and property tax evaluations are on the rise in Victoria. Read Story »
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Feb. 12 — x-Budweiser Shootout (Kurt Busch) Read Story »
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MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Park Inn Hotel in Mason City is ready for guests. Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market joined a sell-off around the world Monday in the first trading since ... Read Story »
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The story of how the bestselling novel "The Help" made it to the big screen this ... Read Story »
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Never underestimate Wisteria Lane's grapevine. Read Story »
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ATLANTA (AP) — Grady Memorial Hospital Corp.'s board of directors has appointed John Haupert the new president and CEO of ... Read Story »
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Selena Gomez conjured five wins at the Teen Choice Awards — one more than boyfriend Justin ... Read Story »
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has removed about 30,000 college students from its food assistance program since it began enforcing ... Read Story »
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Mostly sunny and hot Monday with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 109. South wind 7 ... Read Story »
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Roberts Stadium in Evansville saw a big crowd as country music star Kenny Chesney performed for ... Read Story »
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former state lawmaker has been named to the Missouri Southern State University Board of ... Read Story »
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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A Vietnam War-era artillery shell has exploded in central Vietnam, killing two people who were cutting ... Read Story »
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For Ardy Tiner, being an agricultural educator is all about illuminating the talents of his students. Read Story »
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We set out to document the dismantling and restoration of the historic gristmill in Memorial Park. Read Story »