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.
As Jesse was walking down the street, completely lost in thought, she plopped down on the curb and dropped her head into her hands. Jesse sat there, feeling empty and lonely.
As COVID cases are rapidly increasing across the communities, Victoria Electric Coop and Infinium Broadband have made the decision to temporarily close their customer service lobby effective Wednesday.
The Frank and Margaret Krejci family reunion, scheduled for Aug. 2, has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Kresta Family reunion, scheduled for July 26 at the Moravia Hall, has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next reunion is planned for July 24, 2021.
The Texas Wild Band will provide live music at the DaCosta Hall Raisers dance from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Hermann Sons Hall in DaCosta, 15736 Farm-to-Market Road 1686.
The annual Victoria Photography Club’s photo contest has been canceled due to the continuing uncertainties about the coronavirus, said Ingrid Kabela, a contest committee member for the club.
The Victoria Senior Citizen’s Center on Murray Street AARP Tax-Aide site will not reopen for the remainder of this tax season. The health and safety of our volunteers, staff and taxpayers is our top priority, and the decision not to reopen was made based on health date trends for U.S. states…
The Victoria Chamber of Commerce is hosting a hurricane town hall from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
Cuero Regional Hospital has launched in-home sleep studies, offering this test to be performed in the comfort of the patient’s home.
Parks and Recreation will host the City of Victoria’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show at the Victoria Community Center in a new drive-in format, allowing residents to park their cars to watch the patriotic show while keeping their distance from other attendees.
Eric Callaway is on Sam Houston State University’s spring president’s honor roll and the dean’s list. Callaway is pursuing a degree in engineering technology with a focus on electronics and computer engineering technology.
The Coastal Bend Archaeological Logistics Team, who man the Public Archaeology Lab at the Museum of the Coastal Bend, will be featured in an international online archaeology festival.
The first ever Rockport Fulton Pirate Fest will kick off Father’s Day weekend in conjunction with the monthly Rockport Fulton Market Days on the Aransas County Navigation District Fairgrounds, 100 Seabreeze, Rockport. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20-21.
Kimberlite Homes’ custom home at 499 Dayspring Lake Trail in Capstone Estates in Victoria was named best of show in the 2020 Crossroads Builders Association Parade of Homes.
Phylis Canion, of Cuero, will speak to Republican Women of Yoakum Area on June 11. She will be sharing her knowledge about nutrition and making healthy choices.
Last week marked a new round of City facilities reopening to the public after closing in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some facilities have implemented new regulations or amended services to align with public health guidelines.
Northside Baptist School is hosting “Eagle Camp,” a summer program for ages 3-11. The camp is from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. now through Aug. 7 at 4001 N. Laurent St.
The City of Victoria is seeking to fill two full terms and two unexpired terms on the Planning Commission, a volunteer organization that oversees the platting and subdivision of land in Victoria’s jurisdiction.
Victoria County United Way has worked with the United Ways of Texas to create a survey to assess how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Texas families, leading to ways communities may be able to work together to recover.
The Victoria Public Library reopened June 1, and residents won’t have to worry about paying late fees on items that passed their due dates during the closure.
Beginning on Monday, Placido Benavides Drive will be closed to through traffic from Navarro Street to East Larkspur Street for two weeks, weather permitting, for construction.
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A benefit barbecue will be held for Raul Mendez Sr. beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic War Veterans Hall, 1007 S. Main St.
The Victoria College board will have special meetings June 8-11 in the Founder’s Room at the Victoria Country Club, 14 Spring Creek Road.
About $84,000 in grants have been approved to help Yoakum’s small businesses negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skateworld, 108 Monterrey St., is reopening Friday
The City Parks and Recreation has partnered with Flow Paddle Co. and starting Monday, the company will rent kayaks, inner tubes and bikes and offer guided kayaking tours.
Texans can fish on any public body of water in the state without a fishing license Saturday as part of the annual Free Fishing Day.
Hallettsville artists, Blanche and Roy Cavarretta won awards at the annual Southwest Fine Art Gourd Fine Art Show held in Kerrville.
TrustTexas Bank has fully reopened the lobbies at all branches to serve its customers with temporary limited banking hours.
The Victoria Rotary Club recently announced its 2020 scholarship recipients.
The San Antonio River Authority is hosting the third annual River Clicks photo contest and is encouraging the public to get out and enjoy the San Antonio River Basin’s natural treasures.
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The Parade of Homes is an annual event showcasing the latest in home building design, floor plans, architecture, state-of-the-art technology, interior design, outdoor living, furniture decor, landscape design, and new home trends in products and services throughout the Crossroads.
Upbring, a Texas-based nonprofit, has been awarded a grant to operate Head Start programs in Bee, Goliad, Live Oak and Refugio counties as of June 1.
Throughout the summer, Victoria school district plans to stay committed to supporting families and the community, officials said.
Victoria Parks and Recreation Department is planning to keep the splash pads closed until further notice.
The U.S. Census Bureau announced Friday that the office of the Fort Bend County enumeration area, which includes Victoria County, will reopen May 27 as the bureau begins a phased restart of some 2020 census field operations in Texas.
The City of Victoria’s Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for its summer sports leagues through a new online system, and the public is encouraged to participate.
Cuero Community Foundation presented a check of $5,200 to Cuero Area Ministerial Alliance House of Cuero on May 5. This check was an accumulation of funds raised and matched to date for the Cuero Community Foundation’s Food Pantry Matching Fund. The organization will continue to match funds …
The San Antonio River Authority is hosting its seventh annual Environmental Film Fest to help commemorate National Rivers Month in June. It will be streamed online June 3 -21.
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Victoria’s annual Memorial Day ceremony will continue with a few slight changes to protect the public from COVID-19.
Four Hallettsville students were recognized for their art entered into a national contest.
Summer camps can happen this summer, with proper social distancing,of course.
Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity provided breakfast to city of Victoria Solid Waste staff May 14 as a way of saying thank you for their hard work. Solid Waste staff has been working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including during the “Stay Home – Stay Safe” order, to provide essential…
The Victoria County Public Health Department is hosting Yoga in the Park from 7 to 8 a.m. Saturday at Queen City Park, 2202 N. Cameron St.
Victoria author Crystal Lindsey has written a book, "Grit & Gratitude: The Foster Youth's Playbook for Adulting," to show youth in foster youth how they can take care of their mind and body to stay strong during the pandemic.
The Victoria Advocate will reopen its offices to the public Monday morning.
Museum of the Coastal Bend is offering at-home summer camp kits for Beginner Scientist, Archaeology 101, and History Explorers. Children will learn and have fun while completing the activities at home with pre-packaged supplies provided by the museum, and common household supplies. All kits …
The local board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program is preparing to submit a proposal for federal funds made available through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program National Board.
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