Mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-90s are expected Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
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The president of a regional sheriff’s group says a photograph of members was not meant as an endorsement for a Victoria County candidate.
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Hotel occupancy rates in Victoria have been hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Crossroads residents are facing delays of more than a week while waiting for the results of their COVID-19 diagnostic tests as the result of an increased spread of the disease and a subsequent backlog at laboratories.
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The Fourth of July weekend has come and gone, and we know you celebrated our country’s independence and greatness with great displays of patriotism.
The Crossroads Area Veteran Center has temporarily suspended in-person visits because of the continued increase of COVID-19 cases in the area.
Bush’s Chicken at 4209 N. Navarro St. will reopen Thursday after an extended closure because of water damage.
Q: What's the penalty for violating Texas' face mask order?
Edna Christian Academy will host registration for the 2020-21 school year this weekend. Registration is available 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
About 100 vendors are expected at Goliad Market Days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-90s are forecast for Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Another 66 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Victoria County on Tuesday as totals of the respiratory disease reached record heights statewide.
Victoria City Council members on Tuesday agreed to spend $75,000 to support a marketing study at the Victoria Regional Airport to help it attract business interest.
As the summer heats up, so does the chances of grass fires.
As the state has seen a surge in coronavirus cases, calls have been growing over the past week for the party to cancel its Houston event.
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Victoria school district’s back-to-school plans will continue to evolve in light of state guidelines.
Landowners are alleging that the construction of the barrier is driven by little more than racism and politics and is therefore unconstitutional, according to a new lawsuit.
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Four COVID-19 testing sites are available in the Crossroads this week: two in DeWitt County and two in Refugio County.
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Amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, some Crossroads residents are looking to home-grown eggs for comfort.
Q: Does smoking, vaping increase risks of COVID-19?
Victoria resident Samantha Bell wanted to do what she could to help her community.
The following is the menu for the Meals on Wheels Victoria and for the Community Action Committee for July 13-17. Milk and bread are served with each meal.
The Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties.
The Brother pin, with the likeness of Gary Moses, was recently revealed at a fundraiser. The pin was created by artist Josh Vega of Free Art Victoria, according to a news release.
When journalist Hunter S. Thompson said “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” …
Too many veterans are still not filing for their veteran benefits. I have been running into many World War II, Korean, Vietnam and recent war veterans who are not aware of the benefits they have earned and deserve.
More than 2.5 million people attended the fair last year. This is the event's first cancellation since World War II.
Scattered showers and storms are possible Tuesday.
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Seven Crossroads residents with COVID-19 have died in recent days as the respiratory disease continues to spread throughout the region. Also, the number of hospitalized patients continues to climb.
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School buses may be maxed out with no more than 12 students this fall.
The Cuero Regional Hospital will move its temporary drive-thru laboratory to the Cuero Medical Plaza front entrance starting Tuesday, hospital leaders said in a news release.
Recently, there has been a rise in anti-Semitic crimes in our country and the world. Data indicates that anti-Semitism is not only alive and dangerous in the U.S.; it is on the rise.
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Victoria County’s veteran services officer has received an award from the Texas Veterans Commission for her work serving area veterans.
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The Victoria Main Street Program has placed 42 red, white and blue banners downtown that feature the program’s logo and add a splash of color to the historic district, according to a city news release.
Q: Do I still need to stay at least 6 feet away from people if I’m wearing a cloth facial covering?
A soccer tournament originally planned for July 11 was canceled by the city of Victoria because of the pandemic.
Businesses becoming targets of scams
The Victoria Main Street Program has been recognized as one of 341 Main Street America Affiliate programs for 2020.
Dr. Manju Sachdev, a Victoria pediatrician, has joined the faculty of DeTar’s residency program, which equips new doctors with specialized training in family medicine, according to a news release from DeTar Healthcare System.
A heat advisory is in effect Monday afternoon and early evening.
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Victoria County officials Sunday reported the death of a woman in her 80s as the latest fatality of COVID-19, bringing the total number of people to die of the disease in the county to nine.
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Victoria County officials Sunday reported the death of a woman in her 80s as the latest fatality of COVID-19, bringing the total number of people to die of the disease in the county to nine.
Q: Does wearing a mask pose any health risks? A: No, not for most people. Babies and toddlers should not wear masks because they could suffocate. The same goes for anyone who has trouble removing a mask without help.
Stephen Keen recently was hired by the City of Victoria’s Planning Services department as a transportation planner. In addition to providing transportation planning for the City, Keen will serve as the Metropolitan Planning Organization coordinator, overseeing the administration, implementat…
Victoria County’s judge said he was not surprised the county’s veteran services officer has been recognized for her work serving local veterans.
Editor’s Note: The Advocate publishes honor rolls for sixth through 12th grades. The information is provided by the school districts.
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