Stories for September 14, 2012
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In Omar Rachid's eyes, the protesters behind the rioting in Europe and the Middle East are no different than those ... Read Story »
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An overwhelming sadness has troubled me of late, regarding the condition of humanity in some areas of the world. Read Story »
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A crash involving at least one tanker truck on U.S. Highway 87 between Smiley and Nixon in Gonzales County forced ... Read Story »
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SAN ANTONIO - They may not have a booming sound system on their charter bus, but that won't stop the ... Read Story »
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An 8-year-old Victoria boy was delivering birthday party invitations on his bike when an unfamiliar car pulled up behind him ... Read Story »
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Woman injured after SUV rolls into ditch Read Story »
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The Goliad city administrator is resigning, pending acceptance of a city manager position in Guthrie, Okla. Read Story »
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VICTORIA JAYCEES Read Story »
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin judge on Friday struck down the state law championed by Gov. Scott Walker that ... Read Story »
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Victoria Market Days in downtown Victoria has been canceled for Saturday due to inclement weather. Read Story »
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James Turner had to prove this week that he is still alive. Read Story »
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Friday's rain brought some relief to a month of hot weather with a record-breaking number of 1.68 inches of precipitation. ... Read Story »
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"I am concerned, very concerned. I don't like it. There is nothing Americans can do to keep Muslims from hating ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - A 30-year-old Victoria woman by officers on Wednesday on suspicion of tampering or fabricating physical evidence and possession ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Symphony League will host its fifth annual fall luncheon and fashion show Wednesday at the Spring Creek Place ... Read Story »
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Courtney Schacherl is a member of the Texas State Strutters dance team. This organization was the first precision dance team ... 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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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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THUMBS-DOWN Read Story »
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A Wisconsin judge on Friday struck down nearly all of the state law championed by Gov. Scott Walker that effectively ... Read Story »
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BETTGE, RUTH JUSTINE DUDERSTADT, 88, of Meyersville: Funeral service 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Meyersville, interment following ... Read Story »
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FLORES, SOPHIE S., 95, of Victoria, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Artero Memorial Chapels, 361-575-3212. Read Story »
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Casting Crowns' lead singer, Mark Hall, doesn't consider himself a rock star. Read Story »
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The Rev. Charles D. Stephens, of John Wesley United Methodist Church, is calling area churches to participate in National Back ... Read Story »
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Restoration House Ministries' 1,000 Women Strong Fall Expo is searching for area vendors to be featured at the event on ... Read Story »
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Follow the links here to find all of our extensive coverage. Read Story »
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Violent protests outside the U.S. embassy in Tunis were met with tear gas and gunshots Friday, leaving two people dead, ... Read Story »
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Tens of thousands of people streamed off university campuses in Texas and North Dakota on Friday after telephoned bomb threats ... Read Story »
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A Victoria eatery aimed at bringing something different to Victoria is looking for a miracle to keep its doors open. Read Story »
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Hope of South Texas has suspended its sexual assault crisis center and 24-hour crisis intervention hotline. Read Story »
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A chance of showers and thunderstorms enters the forecast Friday, with some storms possibly producing heavy rainfall. Skies will be ... Read Story »
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James 'Scoop' Simons doesn't miss a game. Read Story »
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Storms drifting through the Crossroads caused a fire and some damage Thursday in Victoria County. Read Story »
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As a kid, I grew up in church and heard a lot about faith. I thought because I heard all ... Read Story »
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"And God said, 'My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest."' Read Story »
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Christian Multi Ethnic Baptist Church, 601 E. Red River St., is having a building fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 ... Read Story »
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Cmdr. Albert Garcia, left, of St. John's Post 1269 of the Catholic War Veterans received the Billy Sorensen Award for ... Read Story »
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The descendants of Peter Jacob Wendel and Barbara Braden will gather at the Mentz Church picnic in Mentz at 1 ... Read Story »
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St. Mary's Altar Society had their Sept. 10 meeting at 401 S. Liberty St. Al Bomba, president, welcomed all back ... Read Story »
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Catholic Daughters Court St. Ann No. 369 new incoming officers greeted their members by hosting a supper Aug. 27 at ... Read Story »
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The John B. Blank family reunion had about 144 members meet Aug. 12 at Turner Hall near Yoakum. The Alvin ... Read Story »
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Dr. Gary Branfman, of Victoria, blows the shofar at Rosh Hashanah services at Temple B'nai Israel in Victoria. Read Story »
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The economy is not the real problem in America. The real issue is spiritual. Read Story »