Stories for August 30, 2011
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Montse Garcia recently graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio with a double major in international politics and Spanish. She ... Read Story »
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A mother and son from Corpus Christi were arrested Monday night following a traffic stop that netted more than 106 ... Read Story »
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Skye Valdez took a moment to gather her composure. Even with handwritten notes in front of her, she was nervous. Read Story »
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The annual Sacred Heart Parish Fall Picnic, which started 129 years ago, is scheduled for Sunday in Hallettsville. Read Story »
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The Dance Company, 1908 W. Austin St. in Port Lavaca will hold fall registration from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., ... Read Story »
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Sen. Glenn Hegar called this legislative session one of the most difficult session in which he's worked since joining the ... Read Story »
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Fred Nieto Jr., Lavaca County justice of the peace, Moulton municipal judge and used car salesman, is under investigation by ... Read Story »
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As morning prayers concluded at the Victoria Islamic Center on Tuesday morning, Sarina Vasquez hugged Heidi Ajrami, and the two ... Read Story »
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Gary Spraggins still isn't sure what ignited the fire in his front yard Monday. Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Sean Lee Erling, 18, of Victoria, by a Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday on ... Read Story »
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Dr. Tim Holcomb will discuss fibromyalgia at a free health talk from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Health ... Read Story »
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Victoria City Council members stood firm in their commitment to lowering the property tax rate from the proposed 65 cents ... Read Story »
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Jury duty was canceled for Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Robert Whitaker's court. Read Story »
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The 90th annual picnic of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner will be Sunday at the Knights of ... Read Story »
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ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have some big questions in their rotation as they try to protect their big ... Read Story »
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina House Republican leaders on Tuesday dismissed arguments that putting a constitutional amendment to ban ... Read Story »
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A convicted embezzler who was on parole when he briefly obtained a $9.1 million state tax ... Read Story »
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AKIN, SANDRA KAY, 50, of Bay City, formerly of Bloomington: Visitation, 6-8 p.m., Grace Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-573-4341. Read Story »
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ETHRIDGE, LYNNDA KAYE "KORKY", 67, of Victoria, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011. Rosewood Funeral Home, 361-573-4546. Read Story »
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Our Victoria College is continuing to provide the community with excellent courses and vocational opportunities. Read Story »
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The United States can't lead the world in the 21st century with its current energy policy, ... Read Story »
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Hey, buckaroo, it's time to giddy up and renew your brand. Read Story »
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5th-$4,600, Claiming, 3-Year-Olds & Up , Six Furlongs, Dirt, Cloudy Read Story »
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In early August, Lanell Mantey joined the Victoria Business and Education Coalition as its executive director. Read Story »
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For many, the term chef is associated with the official title that comes from completing a culinary program dedicating countless ... Read Story »
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3rd_$8,000, cl, 3YO up, 6f, clear. Read Story »
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina says he has no plans to seek ... Read Story »
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — American string quartet Kronos Quartet and rocker Patti Smith have received the prestigious 2011 Polar Music Prize ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of a federal safety panel is faulting a California gas company for a "litany of ... Read Story »
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A double shooting in the 3100 block of Oaklawn Street has left two men in serious, but stable condition at ... Read Story »
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LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Regional banker MidSouth Bancorp Inc. has agreed to buy First Louisiana National Bank, which has three ... Read Story »
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SOLAN, India (AP) — Sunil Sharma, a young tomato farmer in northern India, must navigate decripit roads, corrupt policemen and ... Read Story »
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Discount shoe retailer DSW Inc. said Tuesday that its second-quarter profit soared, boosted by a hefty ... Read Story »
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish toy maker Lego said Tuesday its first-half profit rose 32 percent as its new products, ... Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) — An industry group has predicted that more than 2.2 million Texans will hit the road this Labor ... Read Story »
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Sunny and hot Tuesday with a high near 102. Read Story »
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service says fire specialists are preparing for a prescribed burn inside the Kaibab ... Read Story »
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida legislator wants voters to choose the state's education commissioner. Read Story »
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COLLEGE STATION (AP) - Texas A&M has notified the Big 12 it will withdraw from the conference, according to a ... Read Story »
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The temperatures across Texas have been blazing hot this summer, with records being set for number of days at the ... Read Story »
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The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for Sept. 5-9. Milk and bread are served with ... Read Story »
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Food service inspections Read Story »
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The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 40th Annual Southern Hushpuppy Championship on Sept. 24 ... Read Story »
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The Victoria County Genealogical Society met Aug. 8. The program was presented by Doris Obsta, who shared pictures of Victoria ... Read Story »
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