Stories for March 27, 2012
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Once again, the enjoyable temperatures and pleasant, sunny weather of spring have come to Victoria. And in preparation for this ... Read Story »
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Blanche de Leon wants to be as honest and forthcoming as possible. Read Story »
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Rosemary Pena Watts had seen community events for autism outside of Victoria before, but to see it on her own ... Read Story »
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Citizens Medical Center has a relatively new uncommon policy - it bans job applicants from employment for being too overweight. Read Story »
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A pit bull mauled 4-year-old Kylar Johnson to death, a preliminary autopsy showed Tuesday. Read Story »
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Three rows of tables glittered with confetti as children dipped delicate white egg shells into cups of blue, red, yellow ... Read Story »
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Victoria West High School went into lockdown at 3 p.m. Tuesday after a 17-year-old student had a possible allergic reaction ... Read Story »
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Kristina Droz isn't one to let good information go to waste. Read Story »
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Amy Torres came home, and the family came out to greet her. Read Story »
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GRAND PRAIRIE - The University of Houston-Victoria's Morgan DeSive shot a team-low 82 on Tuesday to finish with a two-day ... Read Story »
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Barbara Smith, 71, of Victoria, driving north on Liberty Street in a green Sierra pickup, failed to yield the right ... Read Story »
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Brian Hyden had some anxious moments during his last game of team competition in this year's VUSBC Open City Bowling ... 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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Courtney Bosier made a full turn in dance. The former Victoria Ballet Theatre student now teaches others how to perfect ... Read Story »
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The fourth annual Top Chef Victoria competition will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Club Westerner. Read Story »
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If truth is the first casualty in an activity as frivolous as war, how can it stand a chance in ... Read Story »
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The ideal scenario for any team is to head into the NFL draft with a roster devoid of obvious holes. Read Story »
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers approved an updated state budget Tuesday that includes funding for child welfare services, new ... Read Story »
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BOEDEKER, CARLOS DEAN, 59, of Victoria: Funeral service 10 a.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapels, graveside service 3 p.m. at Brune ... Read Story »
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DZURENDA, BETTY M., 89, of Victoria, died Monday, March 26, 2012. Colonial Funeral Home, 361-578-3535. Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Speak Out comments for March 27, 2012. Read Story »
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PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Coach Marvin Lewis says the Cincinnati Bengals are open to offering receiver Jerome Simpson another ... Read Story »
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Officials with the National Hurricane Center had a message Tuesday for residents living in hurricane-prone areas: ... Read Story »
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After Ansliee Stehling's made it home from school and before she left for her afternoon karate class, she and her ... Read Story »
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Sheriff's Office reports on Kylar Johnson's autopsy. Read Story »
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MACON, Ga. (AP) — A 25-year-old Georgia man has pleaded guilty to making a bomb threat at a Colquitt County ... Read Story »
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Woodhouse Day Spa has 24 branches nationwide, but the corporate office is in Victoria. Read Story »
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Crossroads residents voted Academy Sports + Outdoors the place where they receive the best customer service. Read Story »
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Once again, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union was voted the best financial institution in the Crossroads. Read Story »
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Rosewood Funeral Chapel was voted the best funeral home in the Crossroads. When people are grieving the loss of a ... Read Story »
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When customers step into Hair Dimensions, owner Joe Anthony Pena invites them to take a deep breath of the fresh ... Read Story »
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Joe Anthony Pena may have been voted the best hair stylist in the Crossroads, but his past successes do not ... Read Story »
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Woodhouse Day Spa has raised the bar, broadening the selection of nail services they offer. Read Story »
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After taking first runner-up last year, Blackwood Toyota was voted the best new car dealer in the Crossroads area. Read Story »
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The Twin Pines Nursing and Rehab was voted the best nursing home in the Crossroads area for the third consecutive ... Read Story »
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The local Walgreens branch has offered Victoria customers a neighborhood feel winning them the title of best pharmacy for the ... Read Story »
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Citizens HealthPlex began providing rehabilitation services in August 2001. Since then, thousands of people have participated in and gotten better ... Read Story »
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DeTar Healthcare System was voted the best place to work. Read Story »
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Blackwood Toyota was recognized by Crossroads residents as the best place to buy a used car. Read Story »
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Readers voted Spring Creek Place Event Center the best place in the Crossroads for couples to exchange their wedding vows. Read Story »
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The Austins began a "mom and pop" tattoo shop with the goal of providing excellent customer service. Read Story »
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The day care at Our Lady of Victory was awarded the best day care in Victoria. Read Story »
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Dr. Joseph I. Shapiro was named dean of Marshall University's medical school on Tuesday. Read Story »
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With its signature programs and independent living and dementia care options, Homewood Residence was voted best assisting living facility in ... Read Story »
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Tourism spending in Michigan rose in 2011 for the second consecutive year, a trend likely ... Read Story »
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The coming academic year won't grow five days longer for most North Carolina public school students. 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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Spring is finally here. Once again, it's time to enjoy picnics and special family gatherings. We use eggs for food ... Read Story »
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The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for April 2-5. Milk and bread are served with ... Read Story »
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I recently bought a white cheddar cheese that was actually delicious. I wonder why it was not yellow? Has something ... Read Story »
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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Aside from skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most common diagnosis in ... Read Story »
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