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Family and friends are mourning the death of Victoria native Frank W. Wearden Jr., 34, who was beaten and stabbed ... Read Story »
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With two new members on board, the Victoria City Council's meeting Tuesday evening started off with a jaw-dropping proposal. Read Story »
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former California State University, Sacramento student has been sentenced to more than 18 years in ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Wade Lynn Waitschies, 28, of Victoria, by deputies Tuesday on a warrant charging him with felony violation of ... Read Story »
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Warrior's Weekend organizers anticipate close to 500 soldiers will gather in the Crossroads this weekend. Read Story »
The third annual Signing Saturday will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the Goliad High School auditorium. Read Story »
Property owners whose appraised property value increased by more than $1,000 from last year, should have received a notice of ... Read Story »
Citizens Medical Center will host a free presentation by Dr. Tanya Seiler on endometrial cancer from 6-7 p.m. Thursday in ... Read Story »
The name of a man who died on Monday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound has been identified as James Schneider. Read Story »
Darren McFadden was back in his element, accelerating around left end one moment and exploding into the secondary with a ... Read Story »
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It's that time of year again. The sun is shining, the weather is warm and Warrior's Weekend is coming back ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Turns out, J.C. Penney shoppers don't prefer predictable pricing over blockbuster bargains — at least not ... Read Story »
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are finally getting a chance to see what their offense can look like ... Read Story »
NEW BOSTON, Texas (AP) — A judge has ordered a psychological evaluation for a man accused in the April 2011 ... Read Story »
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals announced Tuesday that they had come to terms on four-year contracts with four ... Read Story »
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers return Wednesday for a budget-adjustment session that also will likely cover topics such ... Read Story »
DETROIT _ Riley Reiff is a 300-pound man with a chance to start for the Lions for a decade. He ... Read Story »
HOUSTON (AP) — State environmental regulators did not follow federal guidelines when they issued an air permit for a proposed ... Read Story »
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Yes, Vince Young is comfortable with his role in Buffalo as Ryan Fitzpatrick's backup. And ... Read Story »
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BAKER, BERNICE MARIE, 81, of Victoria: Visitation 12 - 2 p.m. with funeral service at 2 p.m. at Colonial Funeral ... Read Story »
BEYER, SALLIE BESS TATE, 83, of Victoria, died Monday, May 14, 2012. Rosewood Funeral Chapels, 361-573-4546. Read Story »
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills' bid to extend their series of playing regular-season games in Toronto could ... Read Story »
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I love trivia, but have missed it in your column. Can you share more - please? Read Story »
The Air Force Junior ROTC held its 17th annual awards banquet at West High School April 13. Students were honored ... Read Story »
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As the mist began to fall on the officers standing proudly at attention outside the Victoria County Sheriff's Office for ... Read Story »
What makes your father special? Our next reader photo contest will showcase Dads. Submit your photo of your Dad and ... Read Story »
At a time when most nonprofits are struggling to survive, the Boys & Girls Club of Victoria is expanding, largely ... Read Story »
A 58-year-old man was fatally stabbed at an apartment complex in the 1500 block of North Wheeler Street at 10:40 ... Read Story »
When the school bell tolls for the last time, summer means fun for kids at the Victoria Boys & Girls ... Read Story »
Victoria County residents set a record Saturday by donating 38,789 pounds of food during the Stamp Out Hunger food drive ... Read Story »
My name is Scott Hornstein I am a lifelong resident of Victoria County. I have been married to Martha Hornstein ... Read Story »
Tweet your questions to @melcrowe. Read Story »
Speak Out comments for May 15, 2012. Read Story »
I am an animal lover. I stop in the middle of the road to move turtles, which I fear will ... Read Story »
Our bodies can be inundated by many harmful environmental exposures, such as tobacco smoke, sun exposure or a high-fat meal. ... Read Story »