Stories for August 2, 2012
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Two adults and three children were rescued Thursday morning by the U.S. Coast Guard after their boat capsized near Mustang ... Read Story »
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Kids in the 100 block of Regency swarmed around police officers and volunteers, excited to see them - or at ... Read Story »
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John Garcia doesn't remember flying through the air and hitting a wall Wednesday afternoon. Read Story »
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At least four officers from the Victoria Police Department are leaving for a startup department near Houston. Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) - Ominous music plays as a man in dark clothing, sunglasses and a backpack walks toward people working ... Read Story »
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The aroma of garlic wafted through the Trinity Episcopal Parish Hall Cafeteria. Read Story »
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WEIMAR - Ryan Rerich wasn't surprised to see the center fielder shaded toward right field when he came to the ... Read Story »
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Victoria native Zach Blevins took top honors Tuesday in his age group the South Texas PGA's junior tour event at ... Read Story »
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Jude Vidrine spent last summer playing home games more than 1,600 miles from his native city of Nederland. Read Story »
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"Respect for others, it's a pretty important skill for dealing with others." - Dan Solomon, Supercuts employee, Victoria. Read Story »
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The MuZOOum Trot Camp will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Museum of the Coastal Bend, The Texas ... Read Story »
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Nineteen years ago Charles Spurlin had a great idea. Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Robert Lee Delgado, 21, of Victoria, by deputies Wednesday on a warrant charging him with possession of marijuana. 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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Christian Fowler, a 2012 graduate of Industrial High School, auditioned for and was invited to join the Fightin' Texas Aggie ... Read Story »
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JC Penney is doing its part to make sure kids look their best for back-to-school. Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) - European leaders on Thursday gamely promised to keep tackling the continent's debt crisis. But the markets ... Read Story »
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I believe that in my opinion not enough gold medals will be won for what it's cost us to send ... Read Story »
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Law enforcement is a vital part of any safe community. Unfortunately, there are often parts of the community where they ... Read Story »
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AGUERO, ERVEY, 65, of Garwood: Funeral service 10 a.m. at Wheeler Funeral Home, burial following at Garden of Memories, Wheeler ... Read Story »
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AGUERO, ERVEY, 65, of Garwood, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Wheeler Funeral Home, 979-543-3512. Read Story »
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August is here, and as of now, it looks as though our chances for any significant rain in the near ... Read Story »
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They are everywhere. Just about every place you look. No, not the kids who are enjoying their summer break, but ... Read Story »
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When we think of relationships, it's usually the ones we have with people. But every day we also interact with ... Read Story »
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Might be time to get Gabby Douglas a new nickname. Read Story »
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Sunny and hot Thursday with a high near 97. Read Story »
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BHLDN opened a year ago in Houston's Highland Village off Westheimer near the Houston Galleria. Read Story »
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Aug. 5 - Between 75 and 100 members of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce will go on a trade excursion ... Read Story »
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DeTar Volunteer Services Inc. recently donated $10,000 to support student scholarships. Taking part in the presentation of the donation, from ... Read Story »
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The Victoria County Genealogical Society met at 6 p.m. July 9 to celebrate the society being active for 35 years. ... Read Story »
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Shiner Catholic School's newest addition, The Janak Music Center, 424 St. Ludmila St., was dedicated on June 23. The building ... Read Story »
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The Polka Lovers Klub of America Texas Chapter I recently awarded a $500 scholarship to Emily Barton, of Needville High ... Read Story »
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Therapeutic laser treatment is relatively new to the world of veterinary medicine. Read Story »
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Growing up in Victoria, the Gill sisters had to work to navigate through the stereotypes and expectations that came with ... Read Story »
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Editor's Note: Announcements of births in Victoria County are published as a free public service based on information from local ... Read Story »
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We are well into the Dog Days of Summer. It technically begins on July 3 and continues for 40 days, ... Read Story »
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Greetings, worthless humans. In case you haven't figured it out yet (which, of course, you haven't because you're worthless humans), ... Read Story »
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Speak Out comments for Aug. 2. Read Story »