Stories for February 29, 2012
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Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown was a woman of many talents: a test pilot, model, quilter and political activist. Read Story »
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With carnival rides spinning, judges tabulating and farm animals kicking up a bit of dust, the Victoria Community Center will ... Read Story »
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An Austin man injured in a wreck on U.S. Highway 87 North Saturday remained in critical condition in a San ... Read Story »
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The crowd started trickling in at 7 a.m., gathering around the register to buy Lotto tickets and soda one last ... Read Story »
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Victoria police arrested a man after leading officers on a foot chase. Read Story »
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The Victoria school board did not approve a resolution that would have helped Pedcor Investments earn tax credits for an ... Read Story »
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Rock became heavier and even more varied in the early 1970s. Some feel that this period was rock's best era, ... Read Story »
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"I love her." Read Story »
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For several days, a wave of momentum rushed through the halls of Victoria East High School. Read Story »
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Jan Lahodny had a cell phone pressed to her ear Saturday afternoon. Read Story »
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — After four straight losses, North Carolina State needed a win in the worst way. The Wolfpack ... Read Story »
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Lillian Lau said she's proud of her granddaughter Sarah Grueneberg for making it to the finale of "Top Chef: Texas" ... Read Story »
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About 400 visitors are expected to descend on Yoakum Saturday as the Texas German Society holds its annual state convention ... Read Story »
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A Victoria man remained hospitalized Wednesday night following a two-vehicle wreck near the intersection of North Navarro Street and Sam ... Read Story »
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A member of the OutKast Boxing Club in Victoria will advance to the state level and compete now through Friday ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Mark Anthony Garcia, 22, of Telferner, by a Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday on ... Read Story »
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The importance of the Eagle Ford Shale on the US economy was the focus of Wednesday's Victoria Energy Summit. Read Story »
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Anthony Pedone will speak about the state of filmmaking in Victoria and the Crossroads region Thursday. Read Story »
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The Children's Discovery Museum of the Golden Crescent wants more people aware of its existence. 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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Dave Matthews and Lynda Mikulec edged by their adversaries in a very competitive week of bowling. Read Story »
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Lynda Mikulec won her third career Victoria Women's City Championship title last Saturday when she completed her doubles and singles ... Read Story »
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The Nasdaq composite index briefly touched 3,000 on Wednesday for the first time since the collapse in dot-com stocks more ... Read Story »
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The trains that pass late at night are too loud. They are piercing, and they wake up the dead, wake ... Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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One mainstay Victoria residents can rely on is the Victoria Livestock Show. And the show usually comes at the time ... Read Story »
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ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT Read Story »
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Parents of students with special needs are invited to a free workshop that will walk them through the process of ... Read Story »
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The Browns will need to negotiate with a new agent as they try to work out a deal to retain ... Read Story »
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FOIL, BETTY BROOKS, 73, of Victoria: Funeral service 10 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home, burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery, ... Read Story »
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BANDA, WILLIE JR., 74, of Bloomington, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Services pending at Artero Memorial Chapels, 361-575-3212. Read Story »
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Disheartened and angry over the latest Texas voting maps handed down by federal judges, Democrats and ... Read Story »
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VISD board to consider Pedcor's housing project proposal at 6 p.m. Tweet to @MissKBell to join in the conversation. Read Story »
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Second City had humble beginnings in Chicago in 1959. Read Story »
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Maybe it sounds silly, but singing in a great choir is like being a part of the greatest army in ... Read Story »
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FOR MORE INFO: Visit Texas Country Oaks Dance Hall's Facebook page Read Story »
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Let's face it, we live in a world where convenience reins at the top of our lists. So, it should ... Read Story »
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ANTIQUES, ART & BEER Read Story »
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Speak Out comments for Feb. 29, 2012. Read Story »
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is releasing more than $5 million that had been withheld from ... Read Story »
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BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — Branson tourism officials were putting a positive spin on conditions Wednesday, saying most of the damage ... Read Story »
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AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Veteran newsman Ted Koppel is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the University of Massachusetts ... Read Story »
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Areas of fog before 9 a.m. Wednesday with a 20 percent chance of showers. Otherwise partly sunny with a high ... Read Story »
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The storm left another 13 people at the park injured and knocked out power to all of Buffalo, Eagan said. ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) — District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson is calling for national standards to serve as guidelines ... Read Story »
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The baseball season is almost a month old, but the University of Houston-Victoria has played games on only eight days. Read Story »
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LONDON (AP) — Britain's government says migrant workers will in the future need to earn at least 35,000 pounds ($56,000) ... Read Story »
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