Stories for October 31, 2011
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The Annual Strudel Bake, sponsored by Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, is set for Saturday, Nov. 12. Read Story »
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Victoria probably wasn't home to the much-acclaimed 7 billionth baby born into the world Monday. Read Story »
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Testimony will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the trial of a Kenedy man accused of stabbing a Victoria man ... Read Story »
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The two-year investigation revealed that the Avila drug trafficking organization used tractor-trailers to transport cocaine and marijuana from the Rio ... Read Story »
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Boo! We want to see you. Read Story »
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Mary Davidson didn't think much about the spark she saw when she plugged her electric stove back in after cleaning ... Read Story »
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Each time the Mendoza family roared with laughter, a skeleton mocked them with shrieking and an ominous crow. Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — It was a hair-raising Halloween for Heidi Klum and husband Seal, who donned matching monkey costumes ... Read Story »
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A dummy dressed like a man is attached to a tree at the corner of Airline Road and Greenwood Drive. ... Read Story »
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The sixth annual Living in the Light 5K/10K and kid's fun run will be held at Riverside Park on Saturday, ... Read Story »
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John and Ashley Leita tied the knot in December. Less than a year later, their house was destroyed by fire. Read Story »
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VICTORIA - A Ford Mustang driven by Karen Jean Leach, 28, of Victoria, was struck by a Union Pacific truck ... Read Story »
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Literary activist and poet E. Ethelbert Miller is expanding his worldwide network to include the Crossroads. Read Story »
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As of Monday, Jose Luis Benavides has an outstanding warrant for sexual assault of a child. Benavides is a 36-year-old ... Read Story »
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If you yearn for political pyrotechnics, Monday's meeting of the Victoria County Commissioners was not the ticket for you. Read Story »
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Keep Victoria Beautiful is $2,500 richer. Read Story »
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EL CAMPO - A woman struck by a freight train Oct. 22 in El Campo died Wednesday at Memorial Hermann ... Read Story »
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Hibbett Sports on Thursday opened at its new site inside the Victoria Mall, 7800 N. Navarro St. The store already ... 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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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — At the request of legislative leaders, Attorney General Pam Bond on Monday overruled a decision by ... Read Story »
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Goliad County is now part of an active crime stoppers organization. Read Story »
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Amtrak officials say they have no beef with using cattle-based biodiesel to power their Heartland Flyer ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News host Bill O'Reilly has signed on to write two more books, including a presidential ... Read Story »
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Mary Davidson didn't think much about the spark she saw when she plugged her electric stove back in after cleaning ... Read Story »
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PRAGUE (AP) — Three major international nuclear players have been handed detailed technical documentation to allow them to make multibillion-dollar ... Read Story »
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The tattoo parlor owner whose purchase of Ohio State University football memorabilia triggered a far-reaching scandal ... Read Story »
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BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A Maine murder suspect who escaped from a psychiatric hospital by climbing over a fence a ... Read Story »
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Federal lawyers in North Carolina are opposing a request to delay a hearing in the case ... Read Story »
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Two Crossroads families lost their homes and possessions Sunday in separate house fires. Read Story »
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Sunny Monday with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph. Read Story »
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Whole Foods Market Inc., the natural and organic grocery store chain, is expected to report improved ... Read Story »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Producer Frank Liddell compares most country music stars to drivers in Manhattan. They circle and circle ... Read Story »
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — By the time Rob Ryan's defense stopped Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles, the game was out ... Read Story »