Stories for February 7, 2012
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The Cuero school district board of trustees will meet in special session at 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss a voluntary ... Read Story »
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REPORTS COMPILED BY BINK GRIMES Read Story »
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Is there that one person in your office who thinks he or she knows everything? Read Story »
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Two men from Victoria were taken to hospitals following a wreck at Sam Houston Drive and North Navarro Street on ... Read Story »
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John and L'Nell Starkey may not have known why they were chosen to be honored at VISD Education Foundation's concert, ... Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE - Joe Janak maneuvered across his family's Hallettsville ranch, past grazing cattle, the '46 Chevrolet he rode to church ... Read Story »
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At least one city council seat will be contested in the May 12 election. Read Story »
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Although the primary election date is still unsettled, nearly 20 candidates filed for a place on the Victoria County ballot. Read Story »
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The Victoria College Board of Trustees, at a special meeting Tuesday, squared away plans for an election for two trustee ... Read Story »
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Tom Faulkner wants to help fight hunger. Read Story »
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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. _ Anyone still questioning Jim Harbaugh's commitment to Alex Smith for next season ought to consider this: ... Read Story »
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is asking the Legislature to create a limited number of charter schools. ... 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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Nathan Hammack has been named to the president's list at Texas A & M University at Kingsville. He is a ... Read Story »
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CHICAGO _ Two years after he declined an interview opportunity with the Bears to be their offensive coordinator, Jeremy Bates ... Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Bravo to the Cultural Council of Victoria for its determination to continue its programming. However, we think the organization might ... Read Story »
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Just wanting to give a thumbs-up to being able to drive to work without going through any construction. Thank you, ... Read Story »
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BUXKEMPER, ALFRED "BUCK", 81, of Port Lavaca: Funeral service 2 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, interment ... Read Story »
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BROWN, EDWARD, 49, of Victoria, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Arrangements are pending with Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341. Read Story »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Titans new general manager says the team is in good hands with the quarterbacks they ... Read Story »
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EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The lawyer for a relative of six slain Mexican human rights and political activists says ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama called on Tuesday for millions of dollars in new funding to improve math and ... Read Story »
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The new president of Union College in Lincoln is an old president of the church-affiliated school. Read Story »
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BOSTON (AP) — The University of Massachusetts has announced that it is boosting financial aid for students by $25 million ... Read Story »
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Mostly cloudy Tuesday with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) — A former commercial pilot in Texas faces up to 20 years in prison in a child pornography ... Read Story »
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Tonto National Forest is giving the public another chance to comment on a plan to limit ... Read Story »
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The Morning Study Club meeting was called to order by President Dorothy Ryan. Read Story »
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Though you might be at a normal weight, you can have an accumulation of what is called visceral fat. Fat ... Read Story »
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The Decora Study Club met in a regular meeting on Jan. 24 with Joey Hall, vice president of the Eagle ... Read Story »
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The Crossroads cattle industry might still feel the pinch of a parched 2011, but an upcoming event aims to prepare ... Read Story »
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Can you please tell me about food expiration dates? I have purchased many items past the date and found no ... Read Story »
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Many years ago, we owned a small home in Fredericksburg. When we purchased it, the 100-year-old rock structure was in ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Advocate and Victoria Business and Education Coalition will offer a Best Cake Maker contest in conjunction with its ... Read Story »
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The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for Feb. 12-17. Milk and bread are served with ... 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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Wharton County Junior College has recognized Kyler James Hornstein and Pamela Zieschang, of Victoria, and Marlee Jayde Davis, of Inez, ... Read Story »