A year unlike any other deserves an extra dose of holiday cheer. Read more

COVID-19 precautions like staying inside and staying apart may not fit most people’s idea of a Thanksgiving celebration, but with a few modifications, you can still enjoy the holiday while keeping your loved ones safe. Read more

The weather outside will be frightful before we know it—but before you light a fire in the fireplace or turn on your heating appliances, remember that fire safety is crucial even (and especially) during the colder months. Read more

The window to take part in our nation’s once-in-a-decade head count closes Oct. 5. Read more

If you’re out for a drive, chances are you’ll see one of the City’s patch trucks rolling down the street, looking for streets to patch up before they get out of hand. Read more

The self-response period for the 2020 Census will end Sept. 30, and the Complete Count Committee — a coalition of representatives from the City of Victoria and various community organizations — is in the midst of its final push to make sure everyone in Victoria is counted. Read more

Spending hours a day researching building codes may not be most people’s idea of a good time, but development specialist Dora Gomez enjoys delving into the complex material. Read more

Responding to the U.S. Census is a bit like washing your hands: It’s a simple action that won’t take too much of your time and will help to protect the health of your community. Read more

To celebrate National Park and Recreation Month, the City of Victoria is spotlighting its Parks & Recreation employees who help make Victoria a great place to live, work and play. Read more

To celebrate National Park and Recreation Month, the City of Victoria is spotlighting its Parks & Recreation employees who help make Victoria a great place to live, work and play. Read more

As concerns about COVID-19 gripped the Crossroads, the start of hurricane season came and went June 1 without much fuss. Read more

In the second part of my interview with Chief Fox we cover Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19, both so impactful to Victoria in such different ways. Read more

During a person’s career there are always moments that stand out. For most these may be big projects or promotions. For a firefighter, though, these times may include natural disasters. Being that we are in the middle of a pandemic, something fairly new to us, I thought it’d be interesting t… Read more

Staying at home can be frustrating if you’re not used to it, especially if it’s just one of many challenges you’re facing during the COVID-19 situation. Read more

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and that includes our population. Read more

Do you want to see more shopping or restaurant options in Victoria? You can help by responding to the 2020 Census. Read more

If you were excited to see a sleek new bus stop being installed at the Victoria College Science Center, complete with a bike rack and solar-powered lighting, then get ready to see even more upgrades at a total of 48 Victoria Transit stops across the city. Read more

If school district officials receive funding to provide lunch for 50 children, one can imagine the last thing they would want is for 250 hungry students to show up when lunchtime rolls around. Read more

The 2020 Census is right around the corner, and with it comes an opportunity for Victoria to show the federal government just how much our city has grown. Maybe you already know that the census is used to gather data for representation and other purposes, but did you know it impacts how $675… Read more