Stories for August 31, 2012
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An on-the-market injection for eyesight problems has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for another use - diabetes. Read Story »
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A 52-year-old Arkansas man died Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 87 that also sent an injured ... Read Story »
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God speaks to me in dreams. He has for many years. Read Story »
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A Victoria man who tried in April to commit suicide by running down sheriff's deputies in his white Buick sedan ... Read Story »
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More than 200 Crossroads residents will soon be without jobs. Read Story »
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Headed into the 2012 NFL Preseason, the Crossroads area was represented by four players. Read Story »
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YORKTOWN - Lane Strieber recovered a third-quarter fumble in the end zone to lift Yorktown to an 8-0 season-opening win ... Read Story »
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CUERO - Justin Rossett could not see the Wharton defender coming from behind him, but he did see the ball ... Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE - Halfback Teidrick Smith scored three touchdowns and quarterback Nate Kowalik ran for one touchdown and passed for another ... Read Story »
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GOLIAD - She has yelled until she lost her voice, jumped up and down for a win and teared up ... Read Story »
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An Edna man, who for years reported and delivered the news of the day to hundreds of Crossroads residents, was ... Read Story »
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The Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas are extending an invitation to learn more about the organization with an open ... Read Story »
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The Republican Women of Yoakum monthly meeting will be at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Yoakum Community Center, 105 Huck ... Read Story »
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LOCKHART - After last season, the Victoria West Warriors looked to replace the play-making ability of Seth Harrison on the ... Read Story »
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RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Stroman High School was evacuated about 1:40 p.m. Friday after an air conditioner malfunction caused smoke in a ... Read Story »
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July 2012 criminal court cases disposed Read Story »
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It took a while, but investors eventually decided they liked what they heard from Ben Bernanke, and stock indexes rose ... Read Story »
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THUMBS-UP Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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The Labor Day schedule for government offices and other services in the Victoria area includes: Read Story »
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Milk and bread are served with each meal. Read Story »
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ARMSTRONG, GEORGIA DENISE, 40, of Yoakum: Funeral service 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, burial at Restland Cemetery, Thiele-Cooper Funeral ... Read Story »
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GARCIA, NICOLAS JR., 77, of Victoria, died Friday, August 31, 2012. Services are pending at Heritage Funeral Home, 361-578-3611. Read Story »
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Sitting behind a steering wheel and staring at a red stop light, Natalie Carver heard a loud cracking noise. Read Story »
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At almost every St. Joseph High School football game, Torin Bales is there wearing his blue Flyers shirt. Read Story »
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Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are on the scene of an early-morning fatality traffic crash in Jackson County. Read Story »
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It's been 288 days since the Victoria East football team trudged off Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, losers in the area ... Read Story »
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"Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Read Story »
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A meaty tradition continues Sunday at the 91st annual Shiner Catholic Church picnic at the Knights of Columbus Park. Read Story »
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Attendees at the 130th annual Sacred Heart Parish Fall Picnic Sunday will have it made in the shade. Read Story »
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"..Peace be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm." Read Story »
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Twice Blessed Showroom Consignments, 205 North Star Drive, recently presented a check to Committee of Victoria Community Action for $1,000. ... Read Story »
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Lolita and Point Comfort United Methodist Churches will combine Sunday worship services for the month of September. Read Story »
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I was a 17-year-old high school student when I made the decision to give my life to God. I was ... Read Story »
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Lauren Joines Hawes, Lifelong Learning Program specialist at Victoria College, spoke to the AARP Chapter 829-Victoria at their Aug. 28 ... Read Story »