Stories for November 15, 2012
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Sunday mornings in the wooden barn are calm. Read Story »
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Scarlet Swoboda, Victoria's city secretary, was elected trustee of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc., at its annual meeting in ... Read Story »
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A jury Thursday found a Victoria man guilty of shooting at a night club-goer. Read Story »
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Before Rebecca Priest learned she had diabetes, her children had it. Read Story »
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She arrived at the movie theater at 7 a.m. - complete with a chair, blanket and iPad - prepared to ... Read Story »
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She lived through the Great Depression, served behind the front lines in World War II, was widowed, remarried and a ... Read Story »
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As communities nationwide work to recover after the 2008 economic downturn, one business consultant said Victoria is in a good ... Read Story »
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A Victoria man was arrested about 6 p.m. Wednesday in the shooting death of Johnny Ray Salazar, 31, of Victoria. Read Story »
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Although seemingly different on the surface, Muslim and Mexican immigrants have a striking correlation that a group of academics and ... Read Story »
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Thursday didn't bring an early Christmas for tiny Mileigh Smith, but it got the wheels turning on that ever-important shopping ... Read Story »
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Purchasing a new car this Christmas may bring joy to underprivileged Crossroads children. Read Story »
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MOULTON - New Police Chief Mark Pritchard wants the people of Moulton to get to know him. Read Story »
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A man known to local college students as "the modern day Indiana Jones" debuted riveting clips Thursday of his many ... Read Story »
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SUGAR LAND - The Victoria West Warriors improved to 4-0 on the season after beating Katy Morton Ranch 58-43 at ... Read Story »
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From the opening tip-off of the 2012-2013 Victoria East boys season opener Thursday night, Floresville cruised to a 61-49 victory ... Read Story »
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GARLAND - Schulenburg head coach Donald Zapalac was relieved when recent history didn't repeat itself. Read Story »
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El Campo and La Grange won their respective district championships. Read Story »
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PASADENA - Victoria East lost twice at the McDonald's Classic on Thursday. Read Story »
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Despite losing varsity mainstays and star players due to graduation, the Calhoun Sandcrabs are right back were they were a ... Read Story »
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Grammy Award winner and country artist Larry Gatlin plans to bring more country to an already country-proud Crossroads. Read Story »
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A homeless man sleeping in an abandoned mobile home escaped serious injury Wednesday night when the trailer caught fire. Read Story »
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DALLAS (AP) - A freight train slammed into a parade float carrying wounded veterans on Thursday, killing four people and ... Read Story »
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NEW BRAUNFELS - Woodsboro ended a 24-year wait in impressive fashion. Read Story »
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AUSTIN (AP) - Texas Gov. Rick Perry officially notified the federal government on Thursday that the state will not set ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - A 36-year-old Victoria man by officers Wednesday on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance in a drug-free ... Read Story »
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"The dressing. It's the part of the meal I love best." - Rosie Macias, Victoria, retired. Read Story »
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Preview capsules for Friday's and Saturday's playoff games. Read Story »
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Some students receiving mental health services with the Gulf Bend Center will no longer need a ride from campus to ... Read Story »
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Bertie Fay McIlvain is celebrating her 100th birthday Friday with family and friends at Twin Pines Nursing Home. A party ... Read Story »
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Victoria County lost a dedicated public servant on Nov. 7. Chief Deputy Terry Simons passed away after suffering a heart ... Read Story »
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Thanks to excellent leadership by the Victoria City Council and great input from Victoria residents, the city's current budget features ... Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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American Idol has gone Victoria. Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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BAASS, MILDRED VORPAHL, 95, of Victoria: Visitation 6 - 7 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapels, ... 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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BUESING, LORRI ANN, 50, of Yorktown, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Arrangements are pending with Grace Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-573-4341. Read Story »
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When I first saw lobelia growing in a landscape, I had to know what it was. The brilliant blue is ... Read Story »
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Partly sunny Thursday with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Read Story »
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I've never been a big fan of Halloween. So of course it is fitting that my children absolutely love it. ... Read Story »
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My dog sometimes wakes up in a puddle of her own urine. Originally, it was occasional, but now it's happening ... Read Story »
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Now that our holiday season is getting into swing, do you have any good tips on fall fashion cuts we ... Read Story »
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Nov. 19 - H.V. Hanley, a prominent citizen of Goliad County who owns Fannin's Battleground and considerable land surrounding it, ... Read Story »
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Noel Chapa to Gina Marie Garcia 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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The Victoria Advocate recently donated $4,658 to Guardians of the Ribbon for Project Pink. Read Story »
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This week's article is a reminder of several things to take care of in the landscape. Let's get started. Read Story »
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If you've hosted any holiday meals at your house, you know how stressful it can be. And while hosting tips ... Read Story »
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The Victoria County Genealogical Society met Oct. 8 and was called to order by President Kenneth Booth. Plans were completed ... Read Story »
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This is one of those hard-to-believe stories: a juvenile tropical sea turtle showing up off the coast of the Netherlands ... Read Story »
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