Stories for April 27, 2012
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The Museum of the Coastal Bend on campus at Victoria College will conduct a "Family History Writing Workshop" on Friday. Read Story »
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Cuero police have arrested 20 people as the result of a 14-month undercover narcotics investigation, Police Chief Jay Lewis said ... Read Story »
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ST. LOUIS _ They were only a few hours away from the night they'd anxiously awaited, carefully plotted out and ... Read Story »
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ST. LOUIS _ The St. Louis Rams added a raw but talented wide receiver, a complementary running back for Steven ... Read Story »
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When Timbo Kimball participated in the Relay fir Life on the First Baptist Church team for the first time last ... Read Story »
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Thurmond Marshall, 59, of Victoria, retired Friday as an investigator after almost 30 years of service with the Victoria County ... Read Story »
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The University of Houston-Victoria and coach Terry Puhl will hold open baseball tryouts on Sunday, May 27 at Riverside Stadium. Read Story »
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An argument over whether Jerry Paul James III had snitched on two men led to his shooting death, according to ... Read Story »
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IRVING, Texas _ The Dallas Cowboys opened the draft with a bold move that netted an elite player. Read Story »
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The Dow Chemical Company Foundation Community Grant Program is accepting applications for grants up to $10,000. Read Story »
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Eufemia Uresti thought someone was knocking on her door about 2 a.m. Friday, but when she noticed how bright it ... Read Story »
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Candidates in two upcoming elections will bare all during Monday night's forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. 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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Students from the Victoria College Jazz Combo and Commercial Music Ensemble have been preparing since Jan. 16 to perform their ... Read Story »
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BALTIMORE _ The Ravens almost pulled off an upset and landed two of their coveted players in the second round ... 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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The USS America Carrier Veteran's Association will hold its reunion Sept. 11-15 in Baton Rouge, LA at the Holiday Inn ... Read Story »
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy was in critical condition Friday after being shot while walking near Santa ... Read Story »
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Twenty-one Calhoun County residents signed oaths of affiliation with the Democratic Party and attended the Calhoun County Democratic Party County ... Read Story »
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RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Even with picking up Matt Flynn in free agency, the Seattle Seahawks decided to add another ... Read Story »
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams chose a defensive back with their third-round pick, taking Trumaine Johnson of ... Read Story »
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Golden Crescent Court Appointed Special Advocates will hold its spring event "A Night In Old Havana" at 7 p.m. Monday ... Read Story »
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Scott Lee Sonntag, a senior at Texas A&M University in College Station, has been selected to receive the Charles B. ... Read Story »
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After four nights at Saint Agnes Hospital, Orioles reliever Jim Johnson was finally released Friday morning after a severe case ... Read Story »
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INDIANAPOLIS _ They took the huge mural of Peyton Manning off Lucas Oil Stadium this week. They're not replacing it ... Read Story »
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Oil long has been king in Alaska, but the state's Republican governor is having trouble finding ... Read Story »
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BORTH, RUBY F. DENTLER, 80, of Goliad: Funeral service 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, graveside service following at ... Read Story »
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SALAZAR, FRANK, 85, of Victoria, died Friday, April 27, 2012. Arrangements are pending with Artero Memorial Chapels, Victoria, 361-575-3212. Read Story »
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On the corner of Navarro and Colorado streets, the scent of fresh paint fills the halls of the old Juan ... Read Story »
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Online retailer Amazon.com reached an agreement with Texas officials Friday to settle a sales tax dispute ... Read Story »
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — The College of William and Mary plans to increase its in-state undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees ... Read Story »
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Recording of debate between District 1 candidates Denise Rangel and Emett Alvarez. Read Story »
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During a Friday morning press conference, Victoria police chief announces arrest of two murder suspects in San Antonio. Read Story »
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Speak Out comments for April 27, 2012. Read Story »
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A convicted polygamist leader serving life in prison for sexual assault of two girls has told ... Read Story »
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — The parents of a Westchester County college student who drowned in an upstate New York ... Read Story »
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Mostly sunny Friday with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 13 mph increasing to between 18 and 21 ... Read Story »
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MIAMI _ History has already forced Ryan Tannehill onto the same sentence with Dan Marino because, like it or not, ... Read Story »
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IRVING, Texas _ To land the best, you have to go bold, you have to pay premium, and beyond the ... Read Story »
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Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society met on April 16 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Read Story »
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Pets Are Worth Saving is selling raffle tickets for a $1,000 spring fling shopping spree gift card. Read Story »
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Editor's note: this is a excerpt from a short story I am writing. The story is inspired by a man ... Read Story »
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The first annual Lighthouse 2911 Coastal Bands Bash will be from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Calhoun County ... Read Story »
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At noon Thursday, the public is invited to gather at the gazebo on DeLeon Plaza to plead our concerns about ... Read Story »
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Whenever I plan an event, (showers, parties, dinners), the last few days leading up to the big day are always ... Read Story »
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I'll never forget watching the 2008 Olympic competitions. I was excited because both the American men's and women's mile relay ... Read Story »
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The Tri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA gathered to honor Pastor John Russell "J.R." Westerfield on April 15 for his retirement at ... Read Story »
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Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Read Story »
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Winners of the Victoria Duplicate Bridge Club were: Read Story »
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The Decora Study Club met March 13 at the Victoria Women's Clubhouse. Thirty-seven members attending heard an inspirational talk by ... Read Story »
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