Despite Lavaca-Navidad River Authority having to cancel the fireworks festivities due to a Jackson County ban, families still turned out to enjoy their Independence Day weekend on Saturday.
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Children, families and friends enjoy Brackenridge Park and Campground's Independence Day Celebration on Saturday.
The Fourth of July schedule for governmental offices and other services in the Victoria area includes:
A lawsuit filed in May details environmental concerns with the planned expansion of the Matagorda Ship Channel.
Ben Keating once tasted victory at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans before it was stripped away. This year, the Victoria car dealer's name is cemented in the race's legacy.
For the first time since 2018, Riverside Stadium will play host to the TCL All-Star Game.
Four people have been arrested by Victoria police in connection with a shooting Thursday afternoon in the 2200 block of North Ben Jordan Street.
Players from Yoakum, Tidehaven, Refugio and Shiner were selected to the THSBCA All-State teams.
Three Houston men were arrested by Victoria Police after reports of theft of catalytic converters Thursday afternoon at the Walmart at 9002 North Navarro Street.
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Three years after he was struck in the arm by a stray bullet on the Fourth of July, 9-year-old Joe Pena and his family say that while they’ve recovered in some ways, the incident still weighs on them.
Four people have been arrested by Victoria police in connection with a shooting Thursday afternoon in the 2200 block of North Ben Jordan Street.
Three Houston men were arrested by Victoria Police after reports of theft of catalytic converters Thursday afternoon at the Walmart at 9002 North Navarro Street.
A Victoria woman reported 14 Converse shoes stolen Thursday in the 1700 block of Azalea Street.
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Ben Keating once tasted victory at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans before it was stripped away. This year, the Victoria car dealer's name is cemented in the race's legacy. Read more
For the first time since 2018, Riverside Stadium will play host to the TCL All-Star Game. Read more
Players from Yoakum, Tidehaven, Refugio and Shiner were selected to the THSBCA All-State teams. Read more
Chase Chapa is a powerlifting national champion after placing first in the 60-kilogram raw division at the USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals in Lombard, Illinois. Read more
I used to have a boss who always started his lectures by saying “for the record” to let us know his feelings about a subject, so there wouldn’t be any ambiguity. Read more
I threw away the notes I had for this blog after listening to the Bill Pozzi show this morning. The two guests County Commissioner Client Ives and Sheriff Deputy Chief Will Franklin enforced w… Read more
Last week and part of today I searched through local Facebook feeds, the local talk shows, and The Victoria Crossroads comment section for a rebuttal to the Liz Cheney January 6 Committee open… Read more
I feel like our nation is like a diabetic who refuses to take medication. Just lose a little weight and nature will take its course. A little more funding for mental health and arm the staff. … Read more
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Houston police show how you can protect your catalytic converter from theft, or make it easier to prosecute the thief.
A police video of a catalytic converter theft in South Lake.
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I used to have a boss who always started his lectures by saying “for the record” to let us know his feelings about a subject, so there wouldn’t be any ambiguity. Read more
I threw away the notes I had for this blog after listening to the Bill Pozzi show this morning. The two guests County Commissioner Client Ives and Sheriff Deputy Chief Will Franklin enforced w… Read more
Last week and part of today I searched through local Facebook feeds, the local talk shows, and The Victoria Crossroads comment section for a rebuttal to the Liz Cheney January 6 Committee open… Read more
I feel like our nation is like a diabetic who refuses to take medication. Just lose a little weight and nature will take its course. A little more funding for mental health and arm the staff. … Read more
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It’s no secret by now that I live in a 140-year-old house. Jeb and I bought it almost five years ago with plans to up… Read more
The Summer edition of Discover 361 magazine will not be in Sunday's newspaper. Instead, it will be distributed in the Sunday newspaper on June 12. Read more
The Summer edition of Discover 361 magazine will not be in Sunday's newspaper. Instead, it will be distributed in the Sunday newspaper on June 12. Read more
As the temperature continues to increase, so does summer fun. This weekend has a lot to offer, no matter what you are into. Read more
The latest elementary and middle school STAAR test results strengthen hopes that Texas students are recovering academ…
The Victoria Independent School District's board of trustees approved Michael Kuhrt as the district's deputy superintendent during their meeting on Thursday.
The Fourth of July schedule for governmental offices and other services in the Victoria area includes:
Campers at Victoria College's Kids College learn about STEM, fashion and nature in a series of educational summer camps.
A lawsuit filed in May details environmental concerns with the planned expansion of the Matagorda Ship Channel.
Rick McBrayer, the county’s emergency management coordinator, said the emergency operations center becomes the heart of a multi-prong effort to help the public in times of disaster.
Fireworks will be banned under the fire conditions facing Victoria County. Also, there will be no fireworks allowed at Patriot Park on the evening of July 4.
A mass of dust particles from the Sahara in northern Africa has migrated across the Atlantic Ocean and over to the Crossroads this week.
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gregory goetz said:
Wow. No comments on any articles for a long time?
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Brian Vandale said:
Glenn I agree. Security should be close to the top, also bullying.
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Esfrin Cortinas said:
I worked with Alvin in the oilfield many years ago. He was the kinda person you like to hang out with. God Bless Alvin and his family
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