Stories for November 22, 2011
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Watch our news meeting where we discuss local and world news for the day. Read Story »
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In the Nov. 22 Today in History fixture, The Associated Press reported erroneously that English pirate Edward Teach, better known ... Read Story »
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court by a 3-2 vote refused to block the first-in-the-South presidential primary, ... Read Story »
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is appealing to Israel's prime minister to immediately resume the transfer of Palestinian ... Read Story »
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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chilean police fired tear gas and clashed with demonstrators who protested an event honoring a former ... Read Story »
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TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — The International Criminal Court's prosecutor said Tuesday that Libya can put Moammar Gadhafi's son and one-time ... Read Story »
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ATLANTA (AP) — Death penalty defendants in Georgia will have to prove they are mentally disabled beyond a reasonable doubt ... Read Story »
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TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya's interim prime minister has announced the formation of a transitional government that will lead the ... Read Story »
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HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii and Japan on Tuesday agreed to build a smart grid on Maui to demonstrate how solar, ... Read Story »
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EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry has approved a recall election aimed at El Paso Mayor John Cook ... Read Story »
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas House committee has heard testimony on why it's important for authorities to hold onto ... Read Story »
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EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Jared Maree scored 14 points to lead Texas-Pan American to an 83-64 win over Victory on ... Read Story »
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The company behind Power Balance bracelets donned by basketball stars and celebrities has filed for ... Read Story »
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DALLAS (AP) — Flight-information provider Travelport says a federal judge tossed out most of American Airlines' antitrust lawsuit against the ... Read Story »
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Coastal waters forecast for california national weather service eureka ca 846 pm pst tue nov 22 2011 Read Story »
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OXFORD, Pa. (AP) — Lincoln University has named Robert Jennings its new president starting in January. Read Story »
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College athletes who sign with agents don't just hire sports-loving lawyers to negotiate pro contracts. These days, top agents also ... Read Story »
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EMPORIA, Kan. (AP) — Emporia State University has announced that the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at California ... Read Story »
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The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish. To report any ... Read Story »
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After enduring back surgery, 87-year-old Celita Hastings did as the doctor ordered: She purchased a recumbent exercise bike. Read Story »
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A clothes dryer caught fire, sending smoke into a home at 709 Duck St. in the Quail Creek subdivision around ... Read Story »
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BAYSIDE - Two symbols of American freedom soared high above the Mission River, grappling in a dizzying downward spiral dance. Read Story »
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Consumer confidence is increasing local spending as well as the city of Victoria's sales tax collection, recent data shows. Read Story »
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The annual Festival of Lights celebration begins Saturday at the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville. Read Story »
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City of Victoria garbage scheduled for pickup on Thanksgiving Day will be picked up Wednesday. Read Story »
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The Museum of the Coastal Bend is offering free admission Wednesday to help entertain family and friends in town for ... Read Story »
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The sweet smell of cornbread wafts through the Salvation Army kitchen halls as preparers get ready for the day of ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Raymond Ernest Loya, 43, of Victoria, by officers Tuesday on a warrant charging him with felony violation of ... Read Story »
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BITTERLY, RICHARD DEAN, 56, of Victoria: Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, Victoria, Interment following at ... Read Story »
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A clothes dryer caught fire, sending smoke into a home at 709 Duck St. in the Quail Creek subdivision around ... Read Story »
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The Thanksgiving week schedule for governmental offices and other services in the Victoria area includes: Read Story »
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My main course for Thanksgiving is whatever the cooks make. Read Story »
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Once again, Black Friday is upon us. And while many are planning out their strategy and prepping their tents so ... Read Story »
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The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish. To report any ... Read Story »
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Lauren Chapman, a 2010 St. Joseph High School Honor graduate, was selected by a panel of judges to be a ... Read Story »
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A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. Read Story »
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — University of Memphis officials say they disagree with an initial finding by the U.S. Department of ... Read Story »
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Having endured a drought-plagued season last fall, burley tobacco farmers in Kentucky hope to be rewarded ... Read Story »
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It has been a brutal year for fans of the Wii. Other publishers have stopped bringing AAA games to Nintendo's ... Read Story »
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Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon Tuesday, then a chance of showers between noon and 2 p.m. Read Story »
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona drivers can expect to see a major police presence on the roads the day before Thanksgiving, ... Read Story »
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish police on Tuesday detained 15 people on suspicion of links to the al-Qaida terror network, ... Read Story »
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NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Bay City's Terrance Woods chased Alexander Brand around the ring for six rounds, but could ... Read Story »
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Training for any race requires some planning and focus, with special attention to the five training phases required for any ... Read Story »
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Gottfried Metting Sr. and his wife, Friedricka Steindorff, along with their four sons, Gottfried Jr., Herman, Albert and Frederick, came ... Read Story »
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The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for Nov. 28-Dec. 2. Milk and bread are served ... Read Story »
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Food service inspections Read Story »
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Morning Study Club met Oct. 20 at the Women's Clubhouse. President Dorothy Ryan called the meeting to order and welcomed ... Read Story »
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