Stories for August 18, 2012
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Goliad County is facing a lawsuit that may result in less tax money because Coleto Creek Power Co. filed a ... Read Story »
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Residents of Goliad County in Precinct 3 haven't been able to use the local trash compactor for almost three weeks. Read Story »
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Victoria East senior Dinah Retiz started her high school career at East by running through the tunnel at Unleash the ... Read Story »
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Two reports of fires Saturday kept rescue workers busy, but neither event caused any injuries or significant damage. Read Story »
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Dozens waited in line Saturday in their air-conditioned cars, playing with the radio, texting and chatting as they inched their ... Read Story »
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With Victoria's Caterpillar plant now open and initial excavators off assembly lines, things are booming at the new location. But ... Read Story »
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With the unrelenting heat, it was refreshing to see photos of families (including pets) beating the heat the only way ... Read Story »
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The hums and clanks of works in progress filled Victoria's Caterpillar plant Tuesday as workers - some in company T-shirts, ... Read Story »
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SEGUIN - Along a quarter-mile production line, the heavy duty muscle behind Caterpillar's hydraulic ground movers takes life. Read Story »
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SAN DIEGO (AP) - Shareece Wright's electrifying 73-yard interception return set up Jackie Battle's go-ahead, 2-yard touchdown run early in ... Read Story »
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A free workshop for Victoria teachers on Friday will focus on how to help students learn and remember fractions. Read Story »
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University of Houston-Victoria students looking to earn supplemental income are invited to the university's Part-Time Job Fair on Aug. 29. Read Story »
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Allen Shamblin has written his way into stardom in the music circuit. Read Story »
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COLUMBUS - Victoria West won six games to claim the championship of the Columbus tournament. Read Story »
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This week's traffic law is found in The Texas Transportation Code, Read Story »
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Locust Street was lined with fans eager to get a glimpse of what the future might hold. Read Story »
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I saw the first signs of dead shad when I pulled up to the pier of my lodge on the ... Read Story »
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HJM Elementary, 605 N. Commerce St., Port Lavaca, will host an open house from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday for Pre-K through ... Read Story »
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Officer John White is the Cuero Police Department's new school resource officer. Read Story »
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A new agreement between the University of Houston-Victoria and Houston Community College will make it easier for students to earn ... Read Story »
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While studying at the University of Houston-Victoria, Brian Russ spent his nights as an emergency medical technician and his days ... Read Story »
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ARNECKE, HERMINE HARMS, 99, of Goliad: Funeral service 2 p.m. at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, interment following at St. Andrew's ... Read Story »
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TILLMAN, FLORANCE A. WHITE, 78, of Victoria, died Saturday, August 18, 2012. Arrangements are pending with Barefield Funeral Home, 361-557-6180. Read Story »
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Education can be a controversial topic in Texas. We have emphasized its importance many times, but there are some aspects ... Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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HOUSTON - Cody Wallace wasn't happy about being cut by the Houston Texans after training camp last season, but it ... Read Story »
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Football season tickets sales for the general public will begin Monday at 8:30 a.m. at the VISD Athletic Office in ... Read Story »
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Victoria College's partnership with Caterpillar to train its employees has led to the college's expansion. Read Story »
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They are the worst team in baseball. Read Story »
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This is a listing of building permits issued by the city of Victoria from Aug. 9 to Aug. 15, for ... Read Story »
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Tammy Mikulik joined Victoria College's Physical Therapist Assistant Program as its coordinator of clinical education. Mikulik worked part time as ... Read Story »
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My First Job is a feature that highlights people's first - or wackiest - job and what they learned from ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Business and Education Coalition is recognizing businesses that have shown a commitment to volunteering in Victoria schools. Read Story »
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The Victoria Business and Education Coalition is honoring mentors who donate their time to work with students in Victoria schools. Read Story »
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CUERO - Teens dressed in a sea of green and blue tees amassed in the Cuero High School cafeteria Thursday ... Read Story »
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Week Ending Aug. 19 .............................122 Read Story »
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BEEVILLE Read Story »
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Editor's Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission ... Read Story »
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I'd like to start taking classes at the University of Houston-Victoria this fall. Are there any new, interesting courses being ... Read Story »
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Is it worth the time and effort to use coupons, or are they just a waste of time and a ... Read Story »
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Our latest long-term forecast calls for Texas to continue to outpace the nation in terms of economic performance. The outlook ... Read Story »
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Golden Wings opens for business Sept. 1 at 6605 N. Navarro St., Suite D. Owned by Meredith Golden, the business ... Read Story »
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The FBI recently issued a warning to consumers about "malicious schemers targeting travelers when they are establishing an Internet connection ... Read Story »