Stories for April 18, 2012
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In today's society, there is a general suspicion toward those in authority. TV shows and movies feature corrupt politicians bingeing ... Read Story »
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Joe Jon Finley might have been having flashbacks on the sideline at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on a windy ... Read Story »
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Freddy LaFuente traded in his soccer cleats for a comedy script. Read Story »
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Billy Joe Harris has been convicted again of attacking an elderly woman. Read Story »
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Fans of the late Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Perez will have an opportunity to discuss her memories during a Thursday book ... Read Story »
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A line of people snaked alongside the building at 120 S. Main St., around the corner and down Santa Rosa ... Read Story »
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It starts with a sniffle, and then, a sneeze. Read Story »
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — With three of his career-high six 3-pointers coming in the first quarter against the Trail Blazers, ... Read Story »
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YORKTOWN - Members from the 24-7 group don't feel much pressure in competitions. Read Story »
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Fire and oil field officials are waiting for natural gas to burn off from pipes leading to a compressor that ... Read Story »
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A truck was recovered from the Lavaca River about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday after the Department of Public Safety Tactical Marine ... Read Story »
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A judge has set a trial date for the 86 school districts challenging the constitutionality of the state school finance ... Read Story »
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A Cuero man will go on trial Thursday on a burglary charge. Read Story »
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More than 300 pieces of artwork created by Victoria students will be on display Saturday at the District Art Show ... Read Story »
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The Calhoun County Democratic Party Convention will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, at IBC 2nd Floor Community Room, 311 N. ... Read Story »
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Deanna Finnegan and Billy Mourliere emerged as the all events winners in the 28th Annual Senior Mixed Tournament. Read Story »
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Dave Matthews set the pace for the weekly high series honors in Sundowner League pin action and withstood a challenge ... Read Story »
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The annual Veterans Appreciation Day will be Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville. Read Story »
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Gary D. Bourland, 66, of Refugio, incumbent. Read Story »
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Editor's note: The Advocate is profiling candidates in the May 29 primary election. This profile features candidates for the Democratic ... Read Story »
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Cherry Elementary hosted a school-wide science fair on March 9 in the school's gym, with 218 students entering individual projects. ... Read Story »
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The 2012 All Babies & Children (ABC) Child Care Conference will be held on Saturday, June 9, and will offer ... Read Story »
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The Matagorda County Democratic Party will hold its county convention beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the ... Read Story »
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The Environmental Protection Agency's new rules on air pollution from hydraulic fracturing won't be put into full effect until 2015, ... Read Story »
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KBAR-FM radio station temporarily went off the air for 30 minutes Wednesday afternoon as Victoria Electric Cooperative replaced transmitter parts. Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (MCT) - Air pollution from thousands of natural gas wells that are "fracked" every year will be reduced under ... Read Story »
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Sophomores and juniors in the Victoria school district will take the social studies TAKS test on Monday instead of the ... Read Story »
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BALFANZ, OLGA ROHAN, 91, of Victoria: Visitation 6 - 8 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapels, 361-573-4546. Read Story »
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GARCIA, MARY JANE, 51, of Victoria, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Services are pending at Artero Memorial Chapels, Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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No one was injured when a motorcyclist struck the back of a truck in the 1400 block of East Crestwood ... Read Story »
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The Yorktown Historical Museum will hold an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday. Read Story »
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Mystery author Dean James will be the guest speaker at the Friends of the Victoria Library annual meeting at 2 ... Read Story »
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YOAKUM - Scott Taylor has been involved in the music business since a very young age. Read Story »
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Dick Clark, the television host who helped bring rock ’n’ roll into the mainstream on “American Bandstand,” has died. Read Story »
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I start licking my chops at the smell of fresh tortillas and steaks. It's a long-time weakness. Read Story »
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The State Board of Education gave preliminary approval to the 10-year requirements in January and they are up for final ... Read Story »
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Authorities say a 30-year-old woman admitted she shot a young mother and abducted her newborn son in a town near ... Read Story »
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Areas of fog before 9 a.m. Wednesday. Otherwise mostly sunny with a high near 80. East wind around 6 mph. Read Story »
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There is a reason catchers make the best coaches. Read Story »