As Victoria West’s cheerleaders backflipped their way across the turf before kickoff under the lights Friday night, Victoria East’s cheer squa…
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COVID-19
The COVID-19 news is changing rapidly. We are here to keep you up-to-date on every aspect of it within the Crossroads region. Our interactive maps will help you find detials on cases near your community or where to get help. Our compilation of questions and answers will help you stay informed on a variety of topics. We've been covering COVID-19 from the beginning, and our stories will keep you knowledgeable about what you need to know.
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Q: Can cloth masks be worn in the water?
When the Rev. Felix Twumasi, 44, the associate pastor at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg, received a call from Bishop Brendan …
There are 73 active cases of COVID-19 in Victoria County as of Friday evening, local health officials said, leaving the county’s number of act…
Victoria trick-or-treaters got into the spirit a little early Thursday night at the Trunk-or-Treat on North Navarro Street.
The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the Golden Crescent remains low Thursday, even as the number of hospitalizations is increasing…
Americans have endured economic crises before, but none quite like this.
Q: What can I do to stay safe while dining out?
A Refugio County resident died of causes related to COVID-19, according to a Wednesday news release.
The last time Anthony Smith was in El Campo he was playing running back for Bay City.
Q: Can 3D printing be used to make personal protective equipment?
An organization based in the Houston suburbs is offering COVID-19 blood testing at the Victoria Community Center Annex Wednesday, Thursday and…
Covid-19 questions
Q: Can cloth masks be worn in the water?
Q: Can 3D printing be used to make personal protective equipment?
Q: What are treatment options?
Q: Are there face mask exemption cards I can use from the ADA?
Q: How far can a sneeze spread COVID-19?
Q: Does the flu vaccine affect my chances of getting COVID-19?
Q: Are masks still required?
Q: Am I immune to the virus if I’ve already had it?
Q: How can I reduce the spread of COVID-19 in a vehicle?
Q: Do schools have to offer remote instruction?
Q: How are bars adapting to reopen under COVID-19 restrictions?
Q: How did President Trump get COVID-19?
Q: Can the coronavirus travel more than 6 feet in the air?
Q: What is considered close contact?
Q: How can I volunteer for a virus vaccine study?
Q: What is a comorbidity?
Q: How are schools reporting COVID-19 cases?
Q: When can a student who tests positive for the coronavirus return to campus?
Q: What is multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and how is it linked to COVID-19?
Q: How do I protect my child with underlying medical conditions?
Q: Are there updates to research on the coronavirus’s isolation periods and potential for re…
Q: What if my mask doesn’t cover my nose?
Q: Why is Victoria reopening slower than the rest of Texas?
Q: Does UV light kill the coronavirus?
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Headlines
Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Victoria County on Tuesday, along with seven re…
Q: What are treatment options?
In Victoria County, one new death related to COVID-19 was reported Monday, bringing the coun…
Q: Can wearing a mask be bad for your health?
No updates to case count information were reported in the Advocate’s nine-county coverage re…
Q: Are there face mask exemption cards I can use from the ADA?
Universal mask wearing is no longer required in three Crossroads counties where COVID-19 cas…
Q: How far can a sneeze spread COVID-19?
Eight Victoria County residents who had COVID-19 were reported to have recovered Saturday.
Mona Gonzales, 67, gently guided square fabric through her Necchi sewing machine.
Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Victoria County Friday.
Q: Does the flu vaccine affect my chances of getting COVID-19?
COVID-19 cases continue to pop up in schools throughout the Crossroads and response is key, …
Victoria County officials reported 11 new COVID-19 cases and 10 recoveries on Thursday.
Q: Can my child hang out with their friends during the pandemic?
Q: How can I vote safely in person?
Bars in all Crossroads counties were cleared to reopen Wednesday after months of being close…
Q: How long can I expect a COVID-19 illness to last?
The Victoria County Office of Emergency Management reported four new confirmed cases of COVI…
Q: Are masks still required?
Videos
Join us as Gary Moses, everyone’s brother in Victoria, chats with Elena Watts, Victoria Advocate features editor. Be sure to also read our Get Out entertainment section every Thursday and visit VictoriaAdvocate.com/discover361 to keep up with what’s going on in the Crossroads.
Join us as Gary Moses, everyone’s brother in Victoria, chats with Elena Watts, Victoria Advocate features editor. Be sure to also read our Get Out entertainment section every Thursday and visit VictoriaAdvocate.com/discover361 to keep up with what’s going on in the Crossroads.
Join us for a press conference with local officials to discuss COVID-19 in Victoria: