Stories for February 23, 2012
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What distinguishes T. Michael O'Connor as the sheriff of Victoria County? Read Story »
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Eight people were arrested on felony charges Thursday morning, following a Victoria Police Department raid that revealed assault weapons, drugs, ... Read Story »
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Although Wildflower Month in DeWitt County isn't officially until April, sprigs of color are already beginning to dot the rural ... Read Story »
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Saturday's Victoria Livestock Show parade is moving back to Laurent Street. Read Story »
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Those of us who grew up before air conditioning was the norm remember porch swings and trellises being a part ... Read Story »
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For inmates at the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center, their time spent incarcerated is less than hospitable. Read Story »
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Michael Pena's wrestling coach considers him a natural. 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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INDIANAPOLIS _ The Eagles haven't written DeSean Jackson out of their future. Read Story »
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Victoria mail will soon be processed through San Antonio after the United States Postal Service's decision to move Corpus Christi ... Read Story »
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The Victoria school board voted at a special meeting Thursday to adopt a map that will change attendance zones for ... Read Story »
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On the morning of Feb. 16, Agnes Jewett made her way to a gas station near her home on a ... Read Story »
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WACO, Texas (AP) — A 53-year-old Dallas man has received a 40-year prison term after pleading guilty to murdering an ... Read Story »
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The Black History Steering Committee will meet at 5:15 p.m., Monday. Read Story »
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KARNES CITY - Work begins this week on the installation of a new traffic signal at the T-intersection of state ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Danny Ray Chreene, 38, of Inez, by deputies Thursday on a Read Story »
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This week, we would like to introduce three more VC Pirates baseball players. Read Story »
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Adrian Williams graduated Dec. 16 from Texas A&M University at Kingsville. Williams received a bachelor's degree in business administration and ... Read Story »
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AMADOR, JANIE, 85, of Victoria: Visitation 6 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341. Read Story »
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BROWN, ELEANOR MCLERNON "MICKEY", 89, of Victoria, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341. Read Story »
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Applications are available for the 12th Annual Texas Big Game Awards Wildlife Conservation College Scholarship Program, sponsored by Carter's Country ... Read Story »
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INDIANAPOLIS _ Of the players who served as a backup quarterback for the Chiefs the last three seasons, none could ... Read Story »
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. District Judge James Brady has ruled that a man convicted in the 1993 ambush ... Read Story »
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The ribbon cutting for the Hard Hat Cafe, 901 N. Esplanade St. in Cuero, scheduled for Thursday was postponed, according ... Read Story »
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Eating healthy food on a budget takes some strategy, but that's where the American Farm Bureau Federation's Food Check-Out Week ... Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) — After years of sentencing delays, a former KBR Inc. chief executive received two and a half years ... Read Story »
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INDIANAPOLIS _ Peyton Manning in a Jets' uniform? It's not out of the question. Read Story »
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INDIANAPOLIS _ The Cleveland Browns have formed opinions about more than 300 draft prospects who will be on display through ... Read Story »
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On your poll about the Texas Zoo, I probably haven't been there in over 30 years. Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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They call them man's best friend for many reasons. Of course, the word "man" in this reference means all of ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Massive tax cuts proposed by GOP presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum would cause the national ... Read Story »
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Read live updates from the VISD special board meeting. Tweet to @MissKBell to join in the conversation Read Story »
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Jeremy Shockey has considered retiring and that is news to Carolina's ... Read Story »
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After starring in a reality TV show at a Philadelphia high school, actor Tony Danza says he ... Read Story »
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DALLAS (AP) — Expect blankets of bluebonnets this spring. Read Story »
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Golf writer Doug Ferguson won two writing awards and Mark J. Terrill captured two for photos ... Read Story »
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Ten people have been detained after raids Thursday morning netted narcotics and weapons in two Victoria neighborhoods. Read Story »
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Dish Network Corp., the No. 2 satellite TV broadcaster, said it net income rose 24 percent ... Read Story »
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CENTERVILLE, Texas (AP) — An inmate in a Central Texas jail has been found hanged as he awaited transfer to ... Read Story »
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Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Thursday. Otherwise partly sunny with a high near 86. South southwest wind between 9 and ... Read Story »
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans-area hotels recorded a year-over-year increase in occupancy in January. Read Story »
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Summer is right around the corner, and as you shop, take notice of the bright colors luring in the season. Read Story »
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I really do enjoy gardening. But I really love gardening with herbs. Working in my herb garden is always a ... Read Story »
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Ricardo Anthony Cisneros to April Marie Partida Read Story »
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Editor's Note: Announcements of births in Victoria County are published as a free public service based on information from local ... Read Story »
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I recently got a perm and wanted much more curl than I received. Is it ever possible to add more ... Read Story »
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Milk and bread are served with each meal. Read Story »
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