Stories for July 29, 2011
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Robyn Geistman's name was misspelled in a story on Page A1 on Friday. Read Story »
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The time has come. The Texas Education Agency has released accountability ratings for school districts and campuses. Want to compare ... Read Story »
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The 2011 TAKS scores for Calhoun County school district dropped the district from exemplary to recognized this year. Read Story »
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Jackson County school districts maintained recognized and academically acceptable statuses in state results released Friday. Read Story »
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The Texas Education Agency on Friday rated the Victoria school district academically acceptable, a drop from the district's first-ever recognized ... Read Story »
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Nidia Rodriguez, 40, of Victoria, said she changed her weekend plans because of the expected rain. Read Story »
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Most Lavaca County school districts received lower state performance ratings this year than last. Read Story »
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Dreaming is no longer child's play. Read Story »
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FOOTBALL Read Story »
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The Texas Education Agency releases its yearly ratings based on several factors that differ from year to year, which can ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - A 45-year-old Victoria man, by officers Thursday on suspicion of assault. Read Story »
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REFUGIO - Superintendent Jack Gaskins was surprised Friday when Refugio High School was rated academically unacceptable by the Texas Education ... Read Story »
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Students struggled with science at two Victoria County school districts. Read Story »
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All five of Matagorda County school districts earned at least an academically acceptable rating from the Texas Education Agency. Read Story »
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For both Louise and El Campo school districts, 2011 proved not to be a good year in terms of their ... Read Story »
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Cuero school district superintendent Henry Lind is not a big fan of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test. Read Story »
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Full-time missionaries Colby and Sarah Sturm have a vision: to bring current translation Bibles to peoples around the world. Read Story »
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The 218-210 roll call Friday by which the House passed a bill aimed at preventing a government default, Read Story »
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PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — NATO forces in Kosovo withdrew from a barricade put up by hundreds of Serbs on Friday ... Read Story »
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana State Prison does not have an "English only" letter policy for its inmates, just ... Read Story »
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A youth baseball team from Uganda has lost its bid to become the first team ... Read Story »
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LONDON (AP) — A British television station claims U.K. police officers are seeking to interview Guantanamo Bay detainees as part ... Read Story »
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — As Tropical Storm Don crawled through the Gulf of Mexico, South Texas braced for ... Read Story »
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County coroner's office is investigating the apparent suicide of Hideki Irabu, the former ... Read Story »
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams said Friday they have agreed to terms with 24 college free agents, ... Read Story »
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas officials drafted new regulations for abortion providers without independently compiling data or studies on how ... Read Story »
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to jumpstart economic development and job growth in California, unveiled Friday, ... Read Story »
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Friday, July 29, 2011, 3 p.m. Read Story »
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Education Commissioner is set to release this year's school ratings. Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas appeals court delayed next month's execution of man convicted in the 1998 abduction, rape and ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Riven by partisanship, the Republican-controlled House approved emergency legislation Friday night to prevent a threatened government default ... Read Story »
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GARNER, JOHN "BUD", 78, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Services pending with Barefield Funeral Home, 361-575-6180. Read Story »
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BELL, MARION HUBERT JR., 77, of Cape Carancahua: Celebration of life, 2 p.m., Cape Carancahua Community Center. Read Story »
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams have solidified their offensive line, agreeing to terms with ... Read Story »
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Steve Smith acknowledged he didn't handle things all that well during Carolina's dismal 2-14 season a ... Read Story »
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Vikings have formally announced the trade with Washington that brings Donovan McNabb to Minnesota. Read Story »
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New Orleans at Green Bay, 8:30 p.m. Read Story »
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are still ticked off about their last game. Read Story »
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RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Brandon Mebane is returning to Seattle after the Seahawks were able to lock up the free ... Read Story »
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have released defensive end Jamaal Anderson and receiver Michael Jenkins. Read Story »
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Sept. 11 Carolina, 4:15 p.m. Read Story »
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars gave up on big-time bust Derrick Harvey and longtime starter Vince Manuwai — ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury is putting two members of the Somali insurgent group al-Shabab on a terrorist blacklist. Read Story »
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SALINA, Kan. (AP) — Mediation has been delayed between Salina groups and federal agencies over who will clean up contamination ... Read Story »
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CHICAGO (AP) — Nearly six years removed from a battle with kidney cancer, Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill is in ... Read Story »
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say they have determined a car found burned last weekend on a Greenville street belonged ... Read Story »
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SHAWAL, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistani Taliban have custody of two kidnapped Swiss tourists and will free them if the ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans and Senate Democrats are pressing competing plans to pair an increase in the nation's $14.3 ... Read Story »
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Republican leader of the Ohio House said a proposal to require voters to show photo ... Read Story »
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The state auditor is calling for greater transparency in how the University of California spends money ... Read Story »
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MIAMI (AP) — A growing number of Cuban-Americans are concerned about two bills in Congress that would reinstate strict limits ... Read Story »
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Clara Grace Allen represented St. Joseph High School as a National Scholar at the 2011 National Youth Leadership Conference in ... Read Story »
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At 10 a.m., outer rain bands of Tropical Storm Don are nearing the Texas Coast, according to the National Weather ... Read Story »
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The 2011 TAKS scores for Calhoun County school district dropped the district from exemplary to recognized this year. Read Story »
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Goliad school district dropped from recognized to academically acceptable in this year's state accountability ratings. Read Story »
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Jackson County school districts maintained recognized and academically acceptable statuses in state results released Friday. Read Story »
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THUMBS-UP Read Story »
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Yes, I think that there should be some post offices in the rural areas. It would probably be a lot ... Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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"Everyone is a prisoner of his own experience. No one can eliminate prejudices - just recognize them." Edward R. Murrow. Read Story »
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The time has come. The Texas Education Agency has released accountability ratings for school districts and campuses. Want to compare ... Read Story »
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John Wesley United Methodist Church in Victoria is hosting a prayer event Saturday, Aug. 6 for those who cannot attend ... Read Story »
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BY JENNIFER PREYSS Read Story »
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For the 10th consecutive year, Faith Family Church will host its communitywide school supplies drive, Pack the Bus. Read Story »
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A benefit raffle will be at Man to Man Ministries' Camp WhetStone on Sunday for brain cancer patient Nellie R. ... Read Story »
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By David King Read Story »
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By Raymond SmithThe Christian religion has an appeal to the poor and to the rich - to the scientist and ... Read Story »
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By Elaine Wheat Editor's note: Today, is the 27th anniversary of "Oceans for Emotions," by Elaine Wheat. As I do ... Read Story »
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If Tropical Storm Don stays on its current course, the Victoria area could be spared from its force and barely ... Read Story »
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Speak Out comments for July 29, 2011. Read Story »
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Susan Dancer has many questions about the future of her environment. Read Story »
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected Friday. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy and hot with a ... Read Story »
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GENEVA, N.Y. (AP) — Three New York friends whose bicycle trip around the United States ended in near-tragedy 25 years ... Read Story »
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The Calhoun High School Class of 1980 will host its reunion from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. today at the ... Read Story »
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HIS Church of Reconciliation in Yoakum is hosting a Youth Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ... Read Story »
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Interestingly, in Ephesians 5, Paul compares the physical response of being drunk to the spiritual response of being filled with ... Read Story »
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The 56th Annual Spies Reunion of the descendants of August Spies will begin at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at the ... Read Story »
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