Newsletter
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Homosexual Marriage Arguments & Refutations
By LovinglyJaded in Jaded Conformity
As the title of my blog suggests, I am not a conformist. Most of what you are about to read may offend you, your religion, and your political viewpoints. If so, then please direct your attention away from your computer ...
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By LAHightower in Community Conversation
Hello, Advocate readers. We have an intense, informative talk with Victoria Airport Manager Jason Milewski at our editorial board meeting Wednesday. He gave us a ton of information that will help with our Sunday editorial. Below is our schedule for ...
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Do the region's animal laws need more teeth?
By jessicapriest in On the Docket
I'm working on a story this week about a retired couple that traps beloved pets in their backyard that they say are ruining their vegetable garden. They take them to the Victoria County Animal Control, but said they've also dropped ...
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Waterless fracking is catching on
By dwray in The nature of things
The Eagle Ford Shale has been thundering through South Texas for the past couple of years, and a big reason the play is even happening is the use of slant drilling and hydraulic fracturing (aka fracking) to unlock oil and ...
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Biblical or Constitutional: Where the Logic Lies
By KrissyVincik in Here I Go Again
I'm sure by now, everyone has heard of this whole Supreme Court debate about gay marriage. If you haven't, can you please tell me how this is the first time to hear of it? That would make for an interesting ...
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By LAHightower in Community Conversation
It's Wednesday again, lovely readers. This week, the editorial board will be joined by Jason Milewski, the Victoria Regional Airport manager. We're looking forward to talking with him about the airport's plans for the future and how the airport will ...
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Increasing Sales & Profits as a Destination Business
By sara789456123 in Victoria Main Street Program
NSA KEYNOTE SPEAKER, MARKETING CONSULTANT, BUSINESS COACH Jon Schallert is an internationally-recognized speaker and business expert specializing in teaching businesses and communities how to turn themselves into Consumer Destinations. Schallert speaks to thousands annually on his proprietary 14-step "Destination Business" ...
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By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
As reported by the Advocate, the FAA will withdraw its funding of the Victoria Regional Airport's traffic control tower on April 21, and the locals are scurrying to find a way to meet the funding shortfall. We'll hear all manner ...
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Registration Deadline Approaching
By GeorgeMatthews in Victoria County Election Administrator
The last day to register to vote in the May 11, 2013 City of Victoria General & Special Election is Thursday, April 11th. Applications will be accepted through the mail if they are postmarked no later than 4-11-13. Applications will ...
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How would you use $338 million?
By JROrtega in The Daily Dose
Surprise - I won Saturday's $338 million Powerball jackpot, and I'm trying to figure out how to best use my winnings. And back to reality. My partner and I talked a bit Saturday night about what $338 million could do ...