Stories for May 24, 2012
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When Austin's first tooth came loose, he was absolutely ruthless about pulling it out. It started in the morning with ... Read Story »
I'm a true mama's boy - so calling Mom or having Mom call me right after work is not only ... Read Story »
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The two District 1 Victoria City Council candidates were separated by a three-vote margin, a recount confirmed Thursday evening. Read Story »
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ST. LOUIS _ After eight years in the NFL, Steven Jackson has a wealth of background material with which to ... Read Story »
Here are the pairings for the first round of the Victoria City Golf Championships, which starts May 26 and runs ... Read Story »
Erikka Murphy is a step away from the College World Series and Jordan Chovanec is already there. Read Story »
Early voting for the Democratic and Republican Party primaries ends Friday. Read Story »
VICTORIA - A man armed with a shotgun who was threatening to take his own life was talked out of ... Read Story »
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RENTON, Wash. _ Two years ago, when John Schneider and Pete Carroll were beginning the task of rebuilding what Tim ... Read Story »
Emett Alvarez won the recount in the Victoria City Council recount Thursday evening. Read Story »
The Eagles hope to benefit from the more obvious aspect of spring practice and classroom time. Players get a head ... Read Story »
New technology could soon join the mix at Invista to improve production of adiponitrile, a key ingredient in nylon 6.6. Read Story »
NEW YORK (AP) - Hewlett-Packard helped pull the Dow Jones industrial average to a slight gain Thursday, giving the index ... Read Story »
PHILADELPHIA _ The late Jim Johnson was a sports writer's dream. If you asked him a question, he almost always ... Read Story »
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized ... Read Story »
The Giants' top wide receiver won't be back on the field until at least mid-August. Read Story »
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. _ Mark Sanchez took the snap, faded back in the pocket, and threw a pass just a ... Read Story »
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nate Washington jokes that Titans offensive coordinator Chris Palmer has been busy in the "lab" scheming ... Read Story »
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We all have dreams and goals for our lives. And while life may force us to find our own way ... Read Story »
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has signed two state budgets into law. Read Story »
ALBRECHT, BILLYE L., 77, of Cuero: Visitation 8 a.m. with funeral service at 2 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343. Read Story »
MATHIS, ALFRED, 77, of Cuero, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Ross Mortuary, Houston, 713-223-8071. Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans owner Bob McNair says civic leaders should orchestrate efforts in trying to land the Super ... Read Story »
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Most students at Missouri Western State University will pay $6.48 more per credit hour next ... Read Story »
WASHINGTON (AP) — A first-time national geography bee contender from Texas has won the annual competition in Washington. Read Story »
MIAMI (AP) — Federal forecasters predict there will be about nine to 15 storms during this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. Read Story »
Six people were sentenced Thursday for their involvement in a conspiracy to harbor and transport illegal immigrants, U.S. Attorney Kenneth ... Read Story »
Partly sunny Thursday with a high near 91. South wind between 14 and 24 mph with gusts as high as ... Read Story »
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May 29 - Mose Levy, son of Simon Levy, had an affray with a traveling salesman from Baltimore in his ... Read Story »
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The occasional rain showers and pleasant cooler-than-normal mornings and evenings have been wonderful. There also seems to be less humidity, ... Read Story »
Laureate Alpha Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met recently in the home of Louise Pletcher with Loretta Johnson presiding. ... Read Story »
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DeTar Healthcare Systems received the silver award from the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Awards Committee. 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 »
As a trainee in internal medicine, I was drawn to some of the unique aspects of gastroenterology. Digestive system problems ... Read Story »
It's almost summer, people. And I think we all know what that means. Read Story »
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Lisa B. Stryk has been looking for a cure all her life. Read Story »
For Christopher Mason, valedictorian of St. Joseph High School, graduation day will be bittersweet. Read Story »
Victoria could be without air service after Colgan Air Inc.'s decision to pull from the Victoria Regional Airport. Read Story »
Not once did the dog growl. Even when it had 20-year-old Paul Alderete II by the neck. Read Story »
Working in the Tax Assessor-Collector's (TAC) office for 30 years seems, at times, unbelievable. What I mean is, it doesn't ... Read Story »
Jaclyn Boozalis has always been second at St. Joseph. Read Story »
The nation's economic slide in the past three-and-a-half years meant vanishing jobs, lost investments and thousands of transactions that just ... Read Story »
Speak Out comments for May 24, 2012. Read Story »
We say that flowers are a part of our lives, and through them our lives continue forever. What do we ... Read Story »
This year, butterflies have given us several different sorts of evidence of their existence, and not just in our yard. ... Read Story »
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