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Groups provides handbags to homeless

10 minutes ago

Fire

Out-of-control cooking fire destroys Bloomington home

13 minutes ago

Photo contest

Fish tails and stringers

31 minutes ago

We have heard the stories about the giant fish that got away. Now it is time to show us the fish you landed. In the ...

Health Corner

Everyone should have a family emergency plan

an hour ago

Today Service for August 22, 2017

2 hours ago

BUTLER, MARCELLA, 88, of Edna: Funeral service 11 a.m. at Robinson Street Church of Christ, burial at Kerr Cemetery, Cook-Butler Funeral Home, 361-782-3821. CARRIZAL, TAMMY, ...

Corrections

Correction

2 hours ago

A Victoria man is suing West African construction company Guinea-Roth Construccion. Roth Construction, of Victoria, was originally named in the lawsuit, but a judge later ...

Death Notice for August 22, 2017

2 hours ago

VICTORIA COUNTY RIVERS, CHARLES WAYNE SR., 77, of Victoria, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Services are pending with Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341. ELSEWHERE ...

NFL

Boldin focusing on bridging racial divisions

2 hours ago

TV Spotlight

Tuesday's TV Spotlight

3 hours ago

Guest Column

Many young Americans dream of leaving US

3 hours ago

Government

County continues military surplus program

3 hours ago

Local Health Providers to Aid Rural Veterans

18 hours ago

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NFL

Boldin focusing on bridging racial divisions

2 hours ago

TV Spotlight

Tuesday's TV Spotlight

3 hours ago

Outdoors

Tides and calm seas return

12 hours ago

NBA

Lakers amid George tampering allegation

20 hours ago

MLB

Semien, Cotton send Athletics past Astros

20 hours ago

Prep Volleyball

Prep volleyball scores

20 hours ago

Prep Football

VISD football tickets to go on sale

20 hours ago

Community

Blessing native sings at Astros game (w/video)

12 hours ago

TV Spotlight

Monday's TV spotlight

12 hours ago

NFL

America still in turmoil year after Kaepernick's protest

22 hours ago

NFL

Prescott, Bryant connect quickly as Cowboys top Colts

1 day, 17 hours ago

Prep Football

Hallettsville offense finds groove in scrimmage

1 day, 12 hours ago

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Guest Column

Many young Americans dream of leaving US

3 hours ago

Guest Column

War of words could prove deadly

12 hours ago

Guest Column

Superintendent's column: Exceptional effort seen throughout Victoria school

2 days, 3 hours ago

Letter to the Editor

Golden Rule recommended by Communities of Faith

2 days, 3 hours ago

Editor, the Advocate: Most of us know the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The words may vary, ...

Advocate Editorial Board Opinion

Standardized testing is killing education

2 days, 3 hours ago

Letter to the Editor

Time is right to improve upon VISD facilities

3 days, 1 hour ago

Editor, the Advocate: Thanks to VISD School Board and Dr. Robert Jaklich for their hard work on the exciting bond proposal. The following are observations ...

Letter to the Editor

Closely monitor how Formosa Plastics is affecting bays

3 days, 1 hour ago

Editor, the Advocate: I want to address several concerns that have plagued me and other citizens of Calhoun and Jackson counties regarding Formosa Plastics. The ...

Thumbs-Up, Thumbs-Down

Thumbs-up, thumbs-down; it's your choice

3 days, 1 hour ago

THUMBS-UP Thumbs-up to the habit of reading to and with children. Thumbs-up to reading fiction by good authors. Thumbs-up to reading nonfiction that opens doors ...

Guest Column

Lyle Lovett concert to help build Habitat houses

3 days, 12 hours ago

Advocate Editorial Board Opinion

Get ready for rare, brilliant show

3 days, 12 hours ago

Letter to the Editor

Gratitude expressed for assistance with benefit

4 days, 2 hours ago

Editor, the Advocate: Regarding the recent Sticks and Stones Bike Rally, held in memory of my husband, James Henry Flores, aka "Jamo," my daughters and ...

Letter to the Editor

Gratitude expressed, along with a caution about scammers

4 days, 2 hours ago

Editor, the Advocate: Recently, my wife, Sylvia, suffered a neurological event while driving on Airline Road. She lost consciousness and crashed. She was wearing her ...