The public is invited to join the Victoria County Republican Women (VCRW) for dinner and discussion on topics concerning the upcoming election of the Victoria school board candidates at the Victoria Country Club on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Weekly games of bingo will resume at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Victoria, 3610 N. Ben Wilson St., Wednesday night.
Editor’s Note: The Advocate publishes honor rolls for sixth through 12th grades. The A honor roll is published in print. The the A and B honor roll is published at VictoriaAdvocate.com/eedition.
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GOLIAD — Juan Gonzales adjusted his black brimmed hat to the wind and affixed a six-of-diamonds playing card in the band to signal his Texan allegiance against the Mexican Army.
As part of Inteplast Group’s 30th Anniversary, the company is this year donating $1,000 each to 30 charitable organizations to strengthen its partnerships that make the surrounding communities strong and vibrant. The donations come after the region’s recent unprecedented and deadly winter st…
If you are looking for an intriguing and oh-so-fun quilt project, then come to the Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild meeting at 6:30 p.m. on April 6 at the Shiner Methodist Fellowship Hall to learn about the “Disappearing Quilt Block.” President Janet Ferguson will demonstrate how to take a fai…
The Keep Victoria Beautiful Trash-Off Clean Up, in partnership with Adopt-A-Highway, will take place 7:30-9:30 a.m. April 10, according to a news release.
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4146 Victoria will be raffling off military plaques crafted by Murphy Enterprises of Bushwood, Md., at the District 24 meeting in April.
The James Walker Fannin Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas was called to order at 2:30 p.m., March 10, at the Victoria County Archives building by President Pauline Hendryx. The opening included an invocation by Chaplain Ann Heinrich, and pledges to the American flag by Martha…
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This year’s annual Riverside Ride in Victoria drew dozens of biking connoisseurs from the region like past years, but Shannon Longoria was poised to shake it up for the event’s 13th year.
Victoria residents called for jury duty for Victoria County District Court at 8:30 a.m. Monday need not appear.
Editor’s Note: The Advocate publishes honor rolls for sixth through 12th grades. The A honor roll is published in print. The the A and B honor roll is published at VictoriaAdvocate.com/eedition.
The Bronte Club of Victoria was called to order by President Iris Rodgers at 3 p.m. March 3 via Zoom.
The Texas Zoo will host a camp during spring break, March 15-19.
Paul Fleener, principal of Victoria West High School in Victoria’s school district, has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as a Region 3 Outstanding High School Principal of the Year.
The quarterly meeting of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Zion Lutheran Church Mission Valley was called to order by President Denise Afflerbach at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Education Building.
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PORT LAVACA — Post Commander Laval Simons rummaged through his keys to unlock the hall’s entrance for veterans who arrived early for the monthly meeting.
The 17th annual Family Outdoor Expo at Son Valley Ranch brought hundreds of families from around the Crossroads seeking some fun in the sun Saturday.
Victoria residents called for jury duty for Victoria County District Court scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Monday need not appear.
Editor’s Note: The Advocate publishes honor rolls for sixth through 12th grades. The A honor roll is published in print. The the A and B honor roll is published at VictoriaAdvocate.com/eedition.
Robbery reported at convenience store
Victoria police arrested and charged a man with assaulting a public servant Thursday.
The Community Engagement Unit, formerly the Crime Prevention Unit, of the Victoria Police Department was supposed to meet with Victoria faith leaders and their representatives in a Zoom meeting at 10 a. m. Feb. 2 in an effort to open the lines of communication in the community, but the meeti…
The Bronte Club of Victoria was called to order via Zoom by President Iris Rodgers at 3 p.m. Jan. 20. Emily Koenig led the Collect and the pledge to the American and Texas flags.
Editor’s Note: The Advocate publishes honor rolls for sixth through 12th grades.
Victoria residents called for petit jury duty for Victoria County District Court scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Monday need not appear.
Victoria residents called for jury duty for Victoria County District Court scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday need not appear.
At the Jan. 5 meeting of the Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild, Kathleen Schacherl presented a program on hexagon quilts.
Victoria residents called for jury duty for Victoria County District Court scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Monday need not appear.
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Q: How has COVID-19 impacted childbirth in hospitals?
The Victoria Fire Department held its 2020 Peer Awards to honor the achievements of employees and teams in the department.
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Cathy Stuart arrived at the county courthouse early morning New Year’s Day in 2013 after volunteering to swear in the new district judge.
A 10-year-old boy suffered severe injuries Monday when the family’s dog attacked him, authorities said Wednesday.
A man was in critical condition after a rollover crash on Farm-to-Market Road 1090 near Six Mile Community Wednesday, authorities said.
Three men suspected of robbing two women during a social media marketplace meetup were arrested Monday, police said.
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Cassadee Matthews, 4, darted from one light display to the next on Christmas Eve.
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The first holiday after the tragic loss of a family member can be hard. Although this was true for the Johnstons this Christmas, the community has come together to ease the burden of their tragedy.
Q: What is the difference between side effects and adverse events?
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Brandon Rangnow, 44, was hungry Christmas Day when he stumbled on a free hot meal at Texas Seafood.
Christmas decorations are popping up everywhere as people get ready for Christmas. For the Advocate’s next reader contributed photo contest we want to see your decorations. They can be photos of your home or maybe an ornament that has a special meaning. The options are limitless.
Responders from all of Victoria fire stations teamed up to raise money and donate necessities to local families this month.
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When 14-year-old Kyle Shedd mounted his dirt bike Wednesday afternoon with his newly-gifted helmet, he could not have known what would happen next.
Christmas decorations are popping up everywhere as people get ready for Christmas. For the Advocate’s next reader contributed photo contest we want to see your decorations. They can be photos of your home or maybe an ornament that has a special meaning. The options are limitless.
Christmas decorations are popping up everywhere as people get ready for Christmas. For the Advocate’s next reader contributed photo contest we want to see your decorations. They can be photos of your home or maybe an ornament that has a special meaning. The options are limitless.
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Two Victoria men were arrested and charged with numerous drug charges Thursday.
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Susan Hyak donned a Christmas-themed face mask and turned on the popular tune “We Need a Little Christmas” in her SUV before her Meals on Wheels shift Thursday morning.
Christmas decorations are popping up everywhere as people get ready for Christmas. For the Advocate’s next reader contributed photo contest we want to see your decorations. They can be photos of your home or maybe an ornament that has a special meaning. The options are limitless.
Christmas decorations are popping up everywhere as people get ready for Christmas. For the Advocate’s next reader contributed photo contest we want to see your decorations. They can be photos of your home or maybe an ornament that has a special meaning. The options are limitless.
Texas CrossRoads Softball has collected 638 Toys for Tots, breaking their goal for 2020 by more than 100.
A daycare center in Ganado is collecting donations of items for a local nursing home.
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EDNA — Section leader Isabel Schroer ushered her fellow trumpet players to their starting positions during what would be the last after-school rehearsal before the area competition.
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