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Eveline Bethune, owner of Bethune & Son and Melvins Menswear, said the logistics of operating a clothing rental service would make it difficult, if not impossible, for most Victoria retailers.
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Port Lavaca City Hall’s server fell at the hands of the Russian ryuk virus last week.
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An all-middle school Valentine’s Day dance at Victoria West High School stopped in its tracks Friday night when the students heard the word “gun.”
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Years ago, a young girl decided she wanted to raise chickens and hogs for the livestock show.
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Port Lavaca City Hall’s server fell at the hands of the Russian ryuk virus last week.
An all-middle school Valentine’s Day dance at Victoria West High School stopped in its track…
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Thanks for dropping by the Get Out studio, John Rogers ! Definitely looking forward to the Michael Carbonaro Magic Show happening this Saturday night, presented by Victoria ISD Education Foundation ! 🔮
Joseph De La Vega receives the keys to her rebuilt home through the state's Homeowner Assistance Program.
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The Annual Chamber Membership Banquet was held at The Venue on Church Street, Jan. 9.
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Victoria’s third Chick-fil-A location will open in August in UHV’s recently opened University Commons building.
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Political cartoon for Feb. 17
Years ago, a young girl decided she wanted to raise chickens and hogs for the livestock show.
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Thanks for dropping by the Get Out studio, John Rogers ! Definitely looking forward to the Michael Carbonaro Magic Sh… Read more
The exact origin of Valentine’s Day inspires much speculation but remains a mystery. Read more
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I think that one of the unique things about Victoria is you can get lots of big city amenities, while still maintaini… Read more
The Dickson-Allen Foundation recently donated $122,500 to benefit Victoria College students in Lavaca and Gonzales counties.
Victoria College hosted a retiree coffee on Feb. 4 at VC’s Emerging Technology Complex. Seated, from left, are Doroth…
Victoria College is offering a Welding Level 1 and a Welding Level 2/3 Combo training course this spring.
The 2020 Charity Concert Series will conclude on March 13 at Victoria College’s Leo J. Welder Center for the Performi…
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Wendy Gordon did not shy away from one of the most politicized words in modern politics on Wednesday afternoon at the…
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Douglas Josef Halepaska said:
Sorry, cannot make sense of this
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Douglas Josef Halepaska said:
Am I the only one who can make sense of this, if so I'm really in trouble.
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Pamela Curlee said:
Soooo sorry for our loss .
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Brian Vandale said:
That's why they don't want a forensic audit. It'll dig to deep and expose any wrong doings or corruption.
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marc a. hinojosa said:
in March, not May...
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