Stories for November 7, 2012
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We're all glued to our phones in this social-media-loving-smart-phone-crazed day and age. So, what would happen if your smartphone could ... Read Story »
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No one was injured Wednesday night in a house fire in Bloomington, but the home was damaged. Read Story »
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CUERO - Debra Medina settled herself between state Sen. Glenn Hegar and District 30 Rep. Geanie Morrison at a table ... Read Story »
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Victoria will honor military veterans with a parade and ceremony Saturday. Read Story »
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Chief Deputy Terry Simons started Wednesday like most others - working out at 7:30 a.m. with his son. Read Story »
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The Matagorda Advocate was sold Wednesday to Southern Newspapers, the parent company of the Bay City Tribune, company officials announced. Read Story »
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Alexis Falcon has turned an image she saw in a dream into published artwork to benefit other ill children. Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) - One day after a bruising, mixed-verdict election, President Barack Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner both ... Read Story »
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During war, no purpose is more pure than nurses.' Read Story »
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One man is in custody and another in the hospital after a car reported stolen crashed into another vehicle then ... Read Story »
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The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle wreck on state Highway 72 at Farm-to-Market Road 2980 in ... Read Story »
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An autopsy has been ordered on Richard Cantu, 60, who was discovered dead in a house in the 300 block ... Read Story »
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Theatre Victoria, located at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St., is in need ... Read Story »
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The Victoria College Fine Arts Department presents its "Fall 2012 Student Art Exhibit." Read Story »
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President / Vice-President Read Story »
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Most of the golfers on the course at the Texas Senior Open didn't have a caddy. In fact, some of ... Read Story »
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Javier Sanchez received a phone call Wednesday informing him of his upcoming induction into the California Golf Hall of Fame. Read Story »
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It is an understood holiday among camo clad purists, sparking normally groggy actions and thoughts in the wee morning hours ... Read Story »
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Dave Matthews was trying for a perfect start during Red River League play last Monday night. Read Story »
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Tickets for the Victoria East at Calallen football game Friday at 7:30 p.m. and the Victoria West at Gregory-Portland game ... Read Story »
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PREP FOOTBALL schedule Read Story »
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Many Veterans Day ceremonies are planned through the weekend. Read Story »
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A Victoria meet-and-greet with two Disney stars has been postponed. Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Henry Acuna, 58, of Victoria, by deputies Tuesday on a warrant charging him with theft of property. Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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A library is typically considered a safe place for children. After all, what can be safer, more sheltered than a ... Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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ARTERO, JOHN, 82, of Victoria: Visitation 9 a.m. with funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic ... Read Story »
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BAASS, MILDRED VORPAHL, 95, of Victoria, died Sunday, November 4, 2012. Arrangements are pending with Rosewood Funeral Chapels, 361-573-4546. Read Story »
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Photos, videos and tweets from voting in the Crossroads. Read Story »
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Victoria County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Terry Simons died Wednesday morning, confirmed Sheriff T. Michael O'Connor. Read Story »
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One man is in custody and another in the hospital after a chase involving a suspected stolen car and Victoria ... Read Story »
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FORT WORTH (AP) - Sen. Wendy Davis won re-election Tuesday to the Texas Senate, blocking Republican efforts to create a ... Read Story »
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DALLAS (AP) — The social conservatives on the Texas Board of Education lost a key vote on Tuesday when Republican ... Read Story »
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Republican Jack Marr will preside over the 24th Judicial District Court beginning Jan. 1. Read Story »
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Darrell K Royal, the former Texas football coach known as much for his folksy, simplistic approach ... Read Story »
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A look at how the candidates fared in the presidential race. Read Story »
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Election results Read Story »
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Nov. 6 general election, Victoria county precinct-by-precinct results Read Story »
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Sunny Wednesday with a high near 81. Read Story »
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Danny Garcia, the Democratic candidate for Precinct 1 Commissioner, will take office Jan. 1. Read Story »
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Tickets for the Victoria East at Calallen football game Friday at 7:30 p.m. and the Victoria West at Gregory-Portland game ... Read Story »
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GOLIAD - Sheriff Kirby Brumby won another term as Goliad County Sheriff on Tuesday. Read Story »
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Following are results from Tuesday night's dual meet between Victoria West and St. Joseph at the Victoria Aquatics Center. Read Story »
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SAN ANTONIO - The Victoria West Warriors opened the season with a 55-32 win over South San Antonio on Tuesday. Read Story »
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COMPILED BY BINK GRIMES Read Story »
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WOODSBORO - The Edna Cowgirls are on their way to the Class 2A regional quarterfinals after beating Kingsville Academy in ... Read Story »
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CORPUS CHRISTI - There was a real potential for change - at least in volleyball - Tuesday night. But, if ... Read Story »
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Incumbent Sheriff Jess Howell was re-elected Tuesday. Read Story »
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AUSTIN (AP) - Voters made it clear Tuesday that Texas remains a deeply red state, electing new conservative Republicans and ... Read Story »
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DALLAS (AP) - Six incumbents on the Texas Board of Education will retain their spots on the panel that has ... Read Story »