Stories for February 21, 2012
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With emphasis on "tentative," polls are expected to open May 29 for the primaries, said Elections Administrator George Matthews during ... Read Story »
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Christmas in Victoria is marked with many traditions: the annual lighting of the downtown courthouse, Victoria's Christmas parade and Northside ... Read Story »
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CUERO - Martina Shanks sat on the patio of the Hard Hat Cafe. Read Story »
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The Victoria City Council on Tuesday voted on two of three resolutions pertaining to an application for federal housing tax ... Read Story »
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A 15-year-old boy who was declared brain dead from an accidental gunshot wound Monday was identified Tuesday as Matthew Spann, ... Read Story »
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The Victoria school district board is expected to vote on new attendance zones at a special meeting Thursday. Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA - Calhoun County residents called for jury duty for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Gary W. ... Read Story »
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Deputy Roger Capistran, of the Goliad County Sheriff's Office, was arrested and charged with assault on Monday. Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Daniel Oscar Gomez Jr., 26, of Bloomington, by deputies Tuesday on a warrant charging him with felony violation ... Read Story »
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A car is stolen in Texas every five and a half minutes. Read Story »
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Keith Allan Parker, 32, of Victoria, was arrested by police officers Sunday on warrants charging him with felony aggravated assault ... Read Story »
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Judy King is revisiting her first love of acting after putting her career on hold to raise a family. Read Story »
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A Chevrolet Cobalt collided with a Dodge Ram truck in the 7500 block of North Navarro Street at about noon ... Read Story »
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Fred James, a longtime member of the Victoria Art League, has been named Artist of the Month by the group. ... 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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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — In achievement-oriented Taiwan, where studying seems to be the preferred pastime activity among young people, the ... Read Story »
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ALMAGUER, FELIPA AMADOR, 82, of Gonzales: Funeral service 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gonzales, interment following at St. ... Read Story »
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CHAVEZ, MARY E., 69, of Victoria, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. Heritage Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 361-578-3611. Read Story »
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DALLAS (AP) — Three Texas men whom federal officials say were linked to a gun used in a U.S. agent's ... Read Story »
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City reporter Melissa Crowe sends live tweets from the council meeting. Tweet questions to her @melcrowe. Read Story »
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The proposed E.S. Joslin coal plant, slated for construction near Point Comfort, has lost its air permit. Read Story »
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Changes could lie ahead for the Port of Victoria. Read Story »
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TULSA, Okla. (AP) — American Airlines workers in Tulsa said they are stepping up a public campaign to draw attention ... Read Story »
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Surviving a 500-year flood is an unforgettable experience. And unfortunately, it is also something many do not know how to ... Read Story »
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Spencer is our youngest son, almost 21 years old, and a junior at Baylor University. He may have noticed that ... Read Story »
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The Crossroads cattle industry now has a hometown guy on the national level. Read Story »
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Speak Out comments for Feb. 21, 2012. Read Story »
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Wreck on 7500 block of Navarro involving two vehicles Read Story »
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Text of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's 2013 budget address as prepared for delivery Tuesday to a joint session of ... Read Story »
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The Supreme Court will once again confront the issue of race in university admissions in a case brought by a ... Read Story »
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A group of international students is upset with Purdue University's plan to charge incoming foreign ... Read Story »
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — From the family-friendly avenues of the Garden District to raunchy displays in the French Quarter, New ... Read Story »
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Areas of dense fog before 9 a.m. Tuesday. Otherwise partly sunny with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to ... Read Story »
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LISSIE, Texas (AP) — With Texas in one of the worst droughts in its history, water officials are widely expected ... Read Story »
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The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for Feb. 20-24. Milk and bread are served with ... Read Story »
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Can you please tell me how safe dying Easter eggs are? Can you dye eggs naturally? I have often wondered. 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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Sodium, which is mainly found in salt, is essential to maintain fluid balance in our bodies and plays an important ... Read Story »
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Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society met on Feb. 20 in the church hall. Read Story »
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The Joy Luck Club Mah Jongg winners are: Read Story »
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The Decora Study Club recently celebrated their annual red dress and guest day at the Victoria Women's Clubhouse. Rosemary Tucker, ... Read Story »
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