Stories for August 21, 2012
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Tropical Storm Isaac on move; Fla. may be in track Read Story »
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As part of a Partners in History tour, the city of Victoria will host a delegation from Mexico on Friday ... Read Story »
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When it comes to applying to universities in the state of Texas, class rank is on the top of every ... Read Story »
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On Monday, a federal appeals court sided with the state, overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's cross-state air pollution rule. Read Story »
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Since 2004, billboards have been a hot button issue with the Victoria City Council, and Tuesday night was no exception. Read Story »
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Progress continues for an emerging technology center on its way to Victoria College, but community input is important. Read Story »
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"Do you ever fall down?" they'll ask. That's what they always want to know. Read Story »
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Shayla Longsworth received a surprise little girls dream of on Monday. Read Story »
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Idling cars, like idle hands, are not a good thing. Read Story »
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The gym thinned a little after 8:30 Tuesday night. The volleyball match between Victoria East and St. Joseph was not ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Generals placed three players on the All-Texas Collegiate League team announced Tuesday. Read Story »
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Football season tickets sales for the general public will be on sale Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at ... Read Story »
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Thieves lifted more than $33,000 worth of lawn care equipment from the Victoria Parks and Recreation Department over the weekend. Read Story »
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"I think they should bring them back because that's the way it used to be in the old days." - ... Read Story »
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The Down Syndrome League of Victoria is continuing to make preparations for its fourth annual Buddy Walk on Oct. 20. Read Story »
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Texas Parks and Wildlife received a report of a fish kill in Palacios, but there are no signs it was ... Read Story »
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Texas AgriLife Extension Service of DeWitt County, DuPont Crop Protection and DeWitt County Producers Association are sponsoring a Weed and ... Read Story »
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DALLAS (AP) - Four more West Nile virus deaths have been reported in Texas, bringing the state's 2012 total to ... Read Story »
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The housing resale market reversed the downward trend of May and June with unit sales increasing 18.6 percent in July. ... Read Story »
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The Texas AgXchange, a Robstown farm and ranch show, takes place Oct. 4-5. Read Story »
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Mary Larkin, formerly of Victoria, graduated with dual degrees from the Mays Business School of Texas A&M University in College ... Read Story »
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he start of a new school year is an important time. But it is also a time full of stress ... Read Story »
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AGUILAR, JUANA TINIGUAR, of Guatamala: Holy Mass 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Goliad Funeral Home, 361-645-1104. Read Story »
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ALEMAN, JOSE F., 59, of Victoria, died Friday, August 17, 2012. Finch Funeral Chapel, Nixon, 830-582-1521. Read Story »
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The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age. Read Story »
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Attorney General Greg Abbott is claiming victory after a federal appeals court overturned a regulation clamping down on power plant ... Read Story »
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After hitting 100 degrees in Victoria on Monday, Tuesday should be partly cloudy with a less than 20 percent chance ... Read Story »
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Why does eating healthy have to be so expensive? As dietitians, we hear that question a lot when we start ... Read Story »
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The Victoria City-County Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun ... Read Story »
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Republican Women of Yoakum recently presented a check to Sheriff Jody Zavesky of DeWitt County to assist with his campaign ... Read Story »
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Victoria County landowners and land managers will soon have a chance to voice their opinions on natural resource concerns in ... Read Story »
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The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for Aug. 27-31. Milk and bread are served with ... Read Story »
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Why do we have to put food coloring in our foods and when did the U.S. start that practice? If ... Read Story »
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With the start of school right around the corner, it is time to talk about packing healthy and safe lunches ... Read Story »