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My family lives on the top of a hill half a mile off the road. As a way to get ... Read Story »
I hate you, dishwasher. I hate you so much. Read Story »
It happened in the blink of an eye. Read Story »
Madison and Ebony Firth compete like most sisters. Read Story »
They did not have convincing witnesses, compelling evidence or persuasive visuals to help make their cases. Read Story »
The 32nd annual Shrimpfest is set to swing into gear this weekend. Read Story »
Mark Reeve won't say he is retiring, but has no plans to coach football next season. Read Story »
The beer was flowing on the party deck at Riverside Stadium, but the field was soaked. Read Story »
Leo Gutierrez's shoes squished as he walked across his living room carpet, wiping raindrops from his forehead and examining the ... Read Story »
Pitcher Dallas Ponder has rejoined the Victoria Generals for the 2012 Texas Collegiate League season. Read Story »
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A 32-year-old San Antonio woman was found dead in a Yoakum motel room on Sunday. Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) - Transportation officials in Texas are testing a new 41-mile segment of highway to see whether it would ... Read Story »
A Victoria firefighter injured during a February rappelling accident returned to full duty Thursday. Read Story »
Marimbist Thomas Burritt held the crowd's attention like a performer at a magic show. His eyes remained closed most of ... Read Story »
The Fulton Mansion State Historic Site is hosting a special exhibit of newly donated items from the Foss family, descendants ... Read Story »
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The Historic Texas Cemetery dedication for Indianola, Old Town and Zimmerman cemeteries is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at ... Read Story »
Last month, the city planning commission proposed a ban on billboards in the historic areas of Victoria. We think this ... Read Story »
HOUSTON - Retail gasoline prices across Texas have dropped an average 6 cents this week in a slide that began ... Read Story »
Friday begins late registration for Loose the Youth 2012 Summer Camp and Conference. Read Story »
The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish. To report any ... Read Story »
Jennifer Den, a graduate of Calhoun High School and a piano student of Betty Jordan, has earned her high school ... Read Story »
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri education officials are planning adjustments to the state's school funding formula in hopes of ... Read Story »
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal named a former state senator and a longtime campaign supporter Thursday as ... Read Story »
ALVAREZ, JOE, 71, of Cuero: Visitation 6 - 8 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343. Read Story »
BRIONES, GERONIMO SALLABEDRA, 73, of Inez, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Services are pending with Artero Memorial Chapels, Victoria, 361-575-3212. Read Story »
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What is one thing that cork, bamboo and carpet have in common? The answer is all three of these are ... Read Story »
Dorothy Paterson grew up on a farm where her father raised crops in South Texas, while soldiers fought in World ... Read Story »
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Growing up in a bad economy can leave people with an ever-lasting impression. Read Story »
There is a common misconception that going green can be expensive. But with the help of some business professionals in ... Read Story »
Nowadays using less energy - at the home or on the road - is a hot trend. It's not only ... Read Story »
In general, food sold in local grocery stores has traveled hundreds to thousands of miles from its original farm, handled ... Read Story »
When Laurie Garretson's son was diagnosed with leukemia nearly 40 years ago, doctors told her that he wouldn't see his ... Read Story »
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On the edge of the Golden Crescent, before the pavement ends at the Gulf Coast, rests the small town of ... Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) — A Dallas-area medical manufacturer has agreed to pay $42 million in penalties to settle civil and criminal ... Read Story »
On the desk of Dr. Phylis Canion, a nutritional counselor in Victoria, sits an item void of all the natural ... Read Story »
World Blood Donor Day is June 14, a day where nations across the globe celebrate the lifesaving gift of blood. Read Story »
SEATTLE (AP) — The University of Washington Board of Regents has approved a 16 percent tuition increase for in-state undergraduate ... Read Story »
Victoria West High School's Team Lorax spreads good habits of recycling Victoria community, schools Read Story »
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We've seen fewer Inca doves in our habitat this year. Could competition from white-winged doves be the reason? We've heard ... Read Story »
Do you want to know about a plant that very few gardeners own? The plant is commonly known as a ... Read Story »
With temperatures hovering right around the century mark, it's sometimes hard to think about fall gardening. Although, it's sometimes thinking ... Read Story »
A chance to relax and escape the everyday demands of work and home is a real reward, but today's vacations ... Read Story »
WASHINGTON (AP) — A poet-historian representing a younger generation of writers will soon take office on Capitol Hill, overlooking the ... Read Story »
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Fred Taylor came to Jacksonville as a shy, young man who, despite starring at nearby Florida, ... Read Story »
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University students will pay 5 percent more in tuition and fees this fall under ... Read Story »
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved a major makeover for Northside High School that involves ... Read Story »
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Kevin Durant had 34 points and 14 rebounds while playing all of regulation for the first ... Read Story »
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — The Hanover Inn near Dartmouth College is receiving guests once again. Read Story »
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny with a high near 95. ... Read Story »
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The presidents of Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University are hearing from the public ... Read Story »
It didn't take long during summer league play for Mike Stacy to post his personal best high series during Rolling ... Read Story »
Every time I leave the house, my dog starts crying. When I get home, she has usually spent her whole ... Read Story »
Summer is finally here and the right material is key to beat the Texas summer heat. Light material is a ... Read Story »
Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States, affecting an increasing percentage of people, even children. Read Story »
To have your health-related event added to the Your Life Health section's monthly calendar, call Health Reporter J.R. Ortega at ... Read Story »
Have a question about that mole that suddenly appeared on your arm? Hear about a new medication that helps with ... 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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Winners of the Joy Luck Mah Jongg Club were: Read Story »
June 13 - Hon. Jake Wolters, candidate for United States senator, will address the citizens of Victoria at the Public ... Read Story »