The Victoria Fire Department recently recognized the contributions of outstanding employees and community members at its annual Fire Department Awards and Recognition Ceremony for 2019.
The Victoria Fire Department recently recognized the contributions of outstanding employees and community members at its annual Fire Department Awards and Recognition Ceremony for 2019.
Victoria Electric Cooperative holds an essay contest for high school students each year with the winning students selected to attend the Government-in-Action Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.
The Texas General Land Office disaster recovery team will celebrate the completion of the Refugio Apartments at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America met for their quarterly meeting and Christmas social. Betty Dearman, co-president, presided.
Equipping the Saints, an annual, all-day event for lay persons and clergy hosted by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 N. Esplanade St., in Cuero will be held Feb. 1.
The Victoria County Czech Heritage Society’s first quarterly program of the year will be Thursday in St. Peter's Hall at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 704 Mallette Drive.
The Lavaca County Czech Heritage Society met Jan. 12 at the KC Hall of Fame in Hallettsville.
Victoria County Master Gardener Association will begin the 2020 season of its Lunch and Learn with the Masters Program as a very popular presentation returns Monday.
Decora Study Club’s Christmas luncheon was Dec. 10, at the Club at Colony Creek. First the collect was read and the pledge to the American flag was said, led by Pamela Johnson.
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The crowd was excited to see the return of Joe Lopez to Victoria. The line waiting to get in was so long, it took more than 20 minutes to get in. The DJ was excited to see the crowd and commented it takes Joe Lopez to get the crowd out. Fantazzia came on, and the dancers were on the floor. R…
The Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild will meet Jan. 7 at the Shiner Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 102 W. Church St., in Shiner.
Learn how to produce honey and help save the bees by attending the 12th Annual Central Texas Beekeepers School on March 21 at Brenham High School in Brenham. The school is open to anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees.
Decora Study Club’s Christmas Luncheon was held Dec. 10 at The Club at Colony Creek. First the collect was read and the pledge to the American flag was said, led by Pamela Johnson.
The Dec. 19 meeting of Morning Study Club opened with Helen Williams leading the collect, pledges to the flags and the American Creed.
National Public Radio will broadcast an interview with Victoria author Jim Cole about his novel, “Never Cry Again.”
Cesar Ornelas didn’t get Christmas when he was 13 years old. His parents provided what they could, but toys weren’t possible that year. He said growing up poor contributed to his drive to be a successful businessman and to his philanthropic thinking.
Formosa Religious Trust Fund 2019 grants totaling $42,000 were distributed to 35 separate religious-based organizations Dec. 11 during a luncheon at the Formosa Guest House in Point Comfort.
“Paradise Lost and Found,” a delightful comedy about the crazy misunderstandings and confusing happenings at the Lost and Found Department of the Paradise Bus Company.
Texas Lions provide summer camp for more than 1,500 children with physical disabilities, Type 1 diabetes, cancer and Down syndrome each summer at no cost to the camper family.
The Texas Department of State Health Services recently awarded the Victoria City Secretary Office with an Exemplary Five Star Service Award for its excellence in service to the public.
The Dec. 5 Morning Study Club meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by third-grader Sadie and pledge to the Texas flag by CJ, a fourth grader. All members sang the Federation Song and read the Collect.
The celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe took place Dec. 11 and 12 at la Capilla de la Santisima Trinidad. This was a two-day celebration that started Wednesday with a 5:30 p.m. procession from Santisima Trinidad Hall to the church followed by a rosary, performance by Our Lady of Sorrows mat…
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At the Lavaca County Czech Heritage Society Christmas party Dec. 8, Margaret Kallus was honored with a plaque recognizing her devoted service as treasurer since 1993.
Santa and Clifford are ready for the biggest, reddest holiday photoshoot ever at the Children’s Discovery Museum. Children can share their wishes with Santa while parents take their own photos in front of the backdrop. Clifford is ready to join in your photo as well. The doors open at 10 a.m…
Mary Helen Goldsmith and Cynthia Hanselman were hostesses for the first December meeting of Torchbearer Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The group met in the home of Cynthia Hanselman, where she presented program on “The Holly and The Ivy,” the Christmas carol. Members related their favori…
The Catholic War Veterans will host a pre-Christmas dance with Albert Tiger Diaz and The CRUES from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at St John’s Post 1269, 1007 S. Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets are $9 at the door. Reserved tables for eight are available for $80. To purchase tickets …
Decora Study Club celebrated Americanism Day in November with President Mary Ann Wright presiding. The collect, pledges to the flags and the American Creed were led by Monika Janak.
The Bronte Club of Victoria meeting was called to order by President Emily Koenig at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Victoria Women’s Club House. Doris Wuensche led the collect and the pledge to the American and Texas flags. Secretary Anna Lou Nix called role.
Pastoral Care Volunteers of Citizens Medical Center and DeTar hospitals met at the Citizen Healthplex on Nov. 19. Volunteer Manager at Citizens Glenda Gibbs introduced the volunteers and speakers. There was a total of 17 attendees.
Join the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce and H-E-B for the annual Food Rally on Monday. Teams arrive at 10:15 p.m., and the rally begins at 10:30 p.m. All food donations benefit the food pantry. Team registration is $20 per team, with three members to a team. You must be 18 or older to parti…
The Bronte Club of Victoria meeting was called to order by President Emily Koenig at 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Victoria Women’s Club House. Koenig led the collect and the pledge to the American and Texas flags. Secretary Anna Lou Nix called role and read the minutes. Treasurer LaJuana Roth gave …
Shop, graze and sip at four boutiques 4-6 p.m. Thursday in downtown Victoria. Participating shops are Charlene's, Days Gone Bye!, Peaches and Tortilla Mercantile and Puddleback.
WoodmenLife Victoria Chapter will host a meeting and Christmas party at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sky Restaurant. The meeting is open to any who would like to attend.
Crossroads Cruisers Car Club will host a Toys for Tots Car, Truck and Bike Show and Shine from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Children's Discovery Museum of the Golden Crescent, 1205 Sam Houston Drive.
A Holiday Pop Up Market will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday at 115 E. Main St. in Cuero, just across the street from Vintage on Main.
Torchbearer Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met in the home of Frances Smith. Betty Mercer and Delores Kaspar were hostesses.
Due to a recent law change, veterans may be eligible for VA benefits if they served in the Navy or Coast Guard in Vietnam between 1962 and 1975 and were exposed to herbicides.
The Community Action Committee of Victoria administers a Department of Housing and Urban Development program to assist low-income customers with their monthly city of Victoria water, sewer and garbage bills.
The Nave Museum presents The Exquisite Rainbow Corpse Redux, an exhibit featuring works from more than 80 women artists who are members of the Gentileschi Aegis Gallery Association. This association, which was formed in 2010, was founded to help promote, educate and advance women artists in …
Students of VMTA teachers, Marguerite DeBolt, Betty Jordan, Don Ladner, Marcia Henry, Karen Perkins, Ann Johannsen and Betsy Gifford performed in recitals Nov. 16 at the Victoria College Fine Art Building. These recitals are free and open to the public.
The 57th Annual DeWitt County Pecan Show was Tuesday at the Friar Ag Center in the Cuero City Park.
The William P. Rogers Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at the Power Home on Nov. 15 with 16 members and guests present.
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