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It was June 1997 when John Griffin first realized something was wrong. Read Story »
A projected one in three Victoria residents will be diagnosed with diabetes throughout their lives, health practitioners said, and 9,500 ... Read Story »
Victoria attorney John W. Griffin Jr. recently received the American Diabetes Association's prestigious Charles H. Best Medal. Read Story »
John W. Griffin Jr. has been named the chairman of the board for the national American Diabetes Association - and ... Read Story »
Obesity is an uphill battle. Americans live increasingly sedentary lives filled with high-stress desk jobs, processed foods pumped full of ... Read Story »
Alyssa Sternadel is sprite-like in appearance and mannerism. Read Story »
America's health continues to be abused by diseases such as diabetes, and Victoria resident John Griffin emphasized that fact at ... Read Story »
At 63 years old, Vicki Viel makes life seem easy. Read Story »
We still agree with Clara Ramos, our local activist who lobbied for a bullying hotline in the Victoria school district. ... Read Story »
A school shooting is a terrifying scenario. No one ever thinks it will happen in their hometown to their children. ... Read Story »
We see them every day. We watch for them as we drive around town. We teach our children to run ... Read Story »
Scientists often say America is suffering from an epidemic. Last year, there was the West Nile Virus, and leaders often ... Read Story »
Victoria is full of leaders. Our city is home to dozens of nonprofit and citizen-led organizations, from the United Way ... Read Story »
My First Job is a feature that highlights people's first - or wackiest - job and what they learned from ... Read Story »
In the past, Americans could be fairly certain their money would be safe if it was kept in a bank. ... Read Story »
Victoria County officials have some tough decisions to make. Under the current federal sequester plan, if nothing changes, the Victoria ... Read Story »
The word "generous" has three modern definitions in the Merriam-Webster dictionary: "characterized by a noble or forbearing spirit," "liberal in ... Read Story »
Libraries conjure a certain image. People often think of a musty smell, the Dewey Decimal System, card catalogues, microfilm readers ... Read Story »
Every town struggles with a perceived lack of activity. No matter how many events or options are available, there are ... Read Story »
Quality of life is an important factor is any city. This rather vague, all-encompassing term applies to many elements, spanning ... Read Story »