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The recreational season for one of the Gulf’s most valuable and most regulated fish is coming to a close in federal waters off the Texas coast.
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In hopes of letting loose, dozens of people flocked to DeLeon Plaza in Victoria Saturday evening.
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A total of $16 million came to the city and county of Victoria during the month of May.
City of Victoria Communications and Public Affairs Director Ashley Strevel was honored July 22 for earning her Certified Public Communicator certification from Texas Christian University’s Bob Schieffer College of Communication — Strategic Communication division. As part of the program, Stre…
This is a listing of building permits issued by the city of Victoria from July 21-27 for new commercial, commercial remodeling, new residential construction and manufactured homes.
When Mary Field took on the role of University of Houston-Victoria Staff Council chair last school year, she had no idea what to expect during a pandemic. Now, she’s ready to continue the work she started.
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Many questions still remain after a Victoria criminal justice advocate filed a federal lawsuit against county enforcement officials and her subsequent arrest by deputies on misdemeanor charges the same day.
Editor’s Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission in Austin.
The path that led Robert Merino to the field of financial aid services started when he was an undergraduate student worker at the University of Houston-Victoria. Now, the UHV School of Business Administration alumnus is tapped to lead a statewide financial aid association.
We were on our way home one day from a trip to the gym. I was the last to walk out of the building, talking to people as usual. It was truly a beautiful day. Yes, the heat was getting back up there, and the humidity was frying my hair, but the birds were active in the trees, and the clouds m…
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The following have filed for new business permits or renewed business permits through the Victoria County Clerk’s office.
The next “Lunch and Learn With the Masters” program will be from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 9 at the VEG Pavilion, 283 Bachelor Drive.
For our latest photo contest, we asked readers to share their displays of patriotism and show off their Fourth of July celebrations.
It has been a very wet month. Our family, including kids and grandkids, were in Hot Springs, Ark., while Victoria was getting flooded. I hope you and your property weathered the storms well.
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The University of Houston-Victoria is proud to announce that Kelsey Norgard, of Victoria, will be joining the university as the new director of alumni relations and annual giving.
Regional government entities meet throughout the month, taking care of public business. Below is a list of meetings this week. The meetings are open to the public.
Victoria College will offer prospective and current students an opportunity to start or finalize their preparations for the upcoming Fall 2021 semester with a “Super Saturday” event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Student Services Building on VC’s Main Campus.
The public has a chance to utilize some cutting-edge technology at the Victoria College Library.
As Elon Musk’s net worth skyrocketed, the billionaire did something rather unusual. He sold his houses, moved to Texas and rented a “mini-house.”
Vaccinations prevent many pet illnesses and can help avoid costly treatments for diseases that can be prevented, not to mention, the deadly diseases that cannot be treated. Vaccinations prevent illnesses that can be passed between animals and also from animals to people. This is of utmost im…
One of Patrick McLaughlin’s best play scripts sat dormant for about seven years before it finally came to life on the stage.
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A church bell, which has been in one particular family for generations, has been donated to grace the grounds of God’s Church of Restoration in Victoria for many more generations.
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Firefighters were called to a burning Victoria home Friday evening after smoke was reported there.
This article is the latest development about a criminal justice advocate who was issued a criminal trespass warning by a district judge after she filmed a TikTok in a courtroom that was not being used. Earlier coverage includes articles on the trespass warning, the federal lawsuit against co…
The Miss Sparkle Special Needs Pageant hosted by Sparkle Club, Inc. will be 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Performing Arts Center in Cuero.
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Beginning in September, new mothers in Texas will be able to continue receiving Medicaid coverage six months postpartum.
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This article is the latest development about a criminal justice advocate who was issued a criminal trespass warning by a district judge after she filmed a TikTok in a courtroom that was not being used. Earlier coverage includes articles on the trespass warning, the federal lawsuit against co…
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Construction on a new, affordable workforce housing development, Enchanted Gardens Apartment, will begin Monday.
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For weeks, a white sign reading “Coming Soon,” with two doughnuts for the O’s, sat out front of a refurbished building on North Navarro Street, announcing Shipley Do-Nuts’ return to Victoria after a 10-year absence.
This article is the latest development about a criminal justice advocate who was issued a criminal trespass warning by a district judge after she filmed a TikTok in a courtroom that was not being used. Earlier coverage includes when she was served the warning, her attorneys filing a federal …
An electric blower was reported stolen from a home on Williamsburg Avenue in Victoria on Thursday, according to police records.
The Fall Sweep and Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up hosted by Keep Victoria Beautiful will be from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 25.
Not long ago, my wife and I were in a cowboy town where the stop signs read, “whoa” instead of “stop.” I thought it was a fun way to show the uniqueness of their little town. I got a chuckle every time I had to stop at a “whoa” sign.
Auditions for “Steel Magnolias” at the Shiner Gaslight Theatre will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 and Aug. 17.
“Afternoon, everybody.”
The Rock the Park Coors Light Summer Street Dance sponsored by Victoria Parks and Recreation Department will be 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday in DeLeon Plaza in downtown Victoria.
A monstrous bride, a couple who speak in rhyme and a man-sized talking bunny are just a few of the characters theatergoers will encounter when Here Be Monsters returns to the stage for its first in-person performance since 2019, according to a news release.
Calhoun county residents called for jury duty at 10 a.m. Monday in District Judge Stephen Williams' court need not appear.
Friday is expected to be partly sunny, with a 40% chance of thunderstorms after 11 a.m. and heat index values reaching up to 110 degrees.
Once, during a terrible storm at sea, a small passenger ship rolled out of control in the crushing waves. Anything and everything of value was tied down, and the less valuable items were cast overboard. The passengers were confined to their cabins for their safety. Many of the crew and most …
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Dr. Larry Riedel, a physician of internal medicine with the DeTar Medical Group, has been serving patients for 65 years, and he has seen more medical advancements than he can possibly recall in one interview.
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After 36 years working in Victoria schools as a cafeteria manager, Minnie Reyes retired in 2014 to care for her husband Domingo, who had recently suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed.
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To read a Victoria Advocate story published Wednesday about rising COVID-19 cases in the Crossroads, click here.
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Attorneys for a criminal justice advocate, who was indefinitely banned from the Victoria County Courthouse by a district judge, filed a lawsuit against county law enforcement officials on Thursday.
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Two Victoria car clubs are joining together to raise supplies for students in need.
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