Editor, the Advocate:I've never done this before and have no earthly clue as what to do or how to do it, or even who to do it, but of one thing I'm sure of, we have to do something. more >>
I think the city should put in elevated crosswalks like in other big cities. I think we need an elevated overpass over Navarro all the way to the mall. Vic more >>
Editor, the Advocate: I am a senior at Memorial High School and I have a problem with my school. I think that the district cares more about parents than they do about students, because only when a parent complains is the administration moved to help a student. I have gone all the way through school with my dad behind me 100 percent — but when I found myself without a guardian this year, I also found myself with no help from administration. It's too late for me this year, but I'm writing to remind you of the others — the students who are shuffled through the system year after year and receive little to no guidance or assistance in school, because they are alone in the world. In a school system, a child should be No. 1 on the list of priorities — not his/her parents. Just remember that not all children have been blessed as I have in the past, and none should be ignored because they have no one else to fall back on. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: The Junior League of Victoria would like to thank the following donors for making “Project Cinderella” such a great success. We could not have done it without your generous support! Al’s Formal Wear, America’s Hair Studio, Bella Jean, Chili’s, Chit-Chat & Jewels, CMC Recycling, Dollhouse Salon, Eden Day Spa, Green Brothers of Victoria, Hair Dimensions, Killebrew, Inc., Kloesel’s Cleaners, La Hacienda Mexican Cafe, Madi Tay’s, Montana Mike’s Steakhouse, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Clegg, Nail Spa, Papillon Salon, Paradize Tans, Down to Earth Day Spa, Tailer Made Sewing, Taqueria Victoria, Target and Woodhouse Day Spa. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Wednesday’s editorial titled “Paul may have overlooked ethics in effort to publicize his ideas” was a real head-scratcher. The author correctly points out that Dr. Paul is widely respected and recognized for his unimpeachable integrity, calling him “one of Washington’s few honest politicians.” On this point, I wholeheartedly agree. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Last Saturday, my husband, Tim, and I were honored to participate in Warrior's Weekend. We took our wounded soldier, his wife and young son fishing, and a fabulous time was had by all. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Good morning. Well, last night (May 6) it was us. The crime spree in Palacios is now personal. We live one block behind Main Street, "in the forgotten block." We live midst junk cars, junk and trash galore, and we are drowning in ordinances from the city. Each time we have a problem, we get an ordinance. So the next ordinance will be "crime is a crime." more >>
Editor, the Advocate: The Sheriff’s DARE Officer at Guadalupe Elementary School insisted that I pull over to a restricted area so he could park were I was parked. He stated that he would give me a written citation. He had a line of parents waiting to come in. He embarrassed me so much. I am tired of the Sheriff’s department hassling me for no reason, but for the sheer pleasure of wearing the badge! I am a law abiding citizen. I have never been in trouble with the law. I voted for Mr. Michael T. O’Connor because I believe in his knowledge and fairness to every individual. I will reconsider voting again because of the unfairness of the people who come into office. Where is real, true justice? more >>
Editor, the Advocate: The family of Elena C. DeLuna says, “Thank you,” to our wonderful family and friends who were with us at our time of sorrow. Thank you for the beautiful flowers, calls, food and to everyone that helped with the reception. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Methodist Day School would like to thank Debbie Durham, education coordinator for the Victoria Symphony, for bringing the Musical Zoo to our school. The students learned about many different orchestra instruments by getting to hold and play each one. This is a wonderful program the Victoria Symphony offers. Thank you again, Methodist Day School more >>
Editor, the Advocate: I believe that there are some roads in Victoria that are being overlooked. They need to be fixed. There are potholes and bumps all the way down them. I think that all roads should be looked at and fixed based on the ones that need it most. We are wasting money on streets that are in better condition than others. They might have a couple spots where they are bad, but there are others that are worse and are being overlooked. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Biking. With gas prices rising, why is the city of Victoria not planning ahead of time? There are some of us who would like to ride our bikes to work or to other places of interest. There is no way of riding across Navarro, the loop and other major streets. There are no bike trails. In a lot of places there are no sidewalks, and if there are, there may be a a big pole stuck in the middle of it. It is not safe to ride here in Victoria. I think Victoria should think about starting to make it safe to ride and to walk. more >>
