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State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst discussed ideas for additional improvements to Victoria’s airport and the future of the pandemic in her role as the health and human service committee chair Tuesday.
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No arrests or identifications have been made in the car-pedestrian crash that killed Christopher Espitia, police said Tuesday.
Total voters in Victoria County: 56,665Number of people voted Tuesday: 1,136Number of people voted in person total: 20,874Number of ballots mailed so far:5,447Number of mailed ballots returned so far:4,287Total number of people voted:25,161
VICTORIA — A 40-year-old Victoria woman was robbed at a department store in the 7800 block of North Navarro Street on Monday. Two gold chains totaling $19,099.98 were reported stolen and were later recovered.
Qualified residents who are having trouble making their rent or mortgage payments because of COVID-19 can apply for financial assistance through the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program administered by Victoria’s Development Services department.
Omega-3’s include EPA (eicosapetaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaeonic acid), and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). EPA and DHA are found in fish oils, while ALA is plant-based. The level of omega-3’s in fish varies significantly. Cold-water fatty fish such as salmon, herring, tuna, maceral, and sardi…
The Bronte Club met on Oct. 21 via Zoom. President Iris Rodgers called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. Kathleen Carey led the membership in reciting the collect and the pledges to the American and Texas flags. Anna Lou Nix recorded 35 members as present.
The president’s annual reception and installation of officers for The Bronte Club of Victoria was called to order by President Emily Koenig on Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. in the Victoria Women’s Clubhouse.
State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst has earned the backing of sheriffs from across the Crossroads region in her reelection bid to the Texas Senate, according to a news release from Kolkhorst’s office.
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This has been a turbulent year for most cities in the Crossroads, but Port Lavaca’s 2020 has been especially tumultuous.
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More than 2,000 sites were identified in Victoria County’s most recent historic resources survey, Jeff Wright, director of Victoria Preservation Inc., said Monday.
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Augustine Ortiz was energetic and prepared as he walked up to Queen City Park to get a flu shot late Monday morning.
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Every day at work is difficult for Christina Tate, a detective with the Victoria Police Department who investigates sexual and physical abuse against children.
Total voters in Victoria County: 56,665Number of people voted Monday: 1,230Number of people voted in person total:19,738Number of ballots mailed so far: 5,447Number of mailed ballots returned so far: 4,154Total number of people voted: 23,955
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Warrior’s Weekend Field of Honor holds flags for both veterans and first responders this year.
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Northbound traffic on Laurent Street between Anaqua and Melrose avenues will be reduced to one lane beginning Tuesday for three days, weather permitting, so pavement can be repaired.
School lunch menus for the week of Oct. 27 — Nov. 2. Milk and bread are served with each meal.
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Picking one genre to describe Teryn, a new teen band in Victoria, is a complicated task for Charles Villarreal, the band’s lead singer.
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The Victoria County Long-Term Recovery Group transferred ownership of a ranch-style house that came with the property on which Hope Meadows subdivision was built to the VFW Post 6074 in Bloomington on Friday.
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Total voters in Victoria County: 56,665Number of people voted Sunday: 908Number of people voted in person total: 18,508Number of ballots mailed so far: 5,440Number of mailed ballots returned so far: 4,154Total number of people voted: 19,914
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Victoria County commissioners on Monday will discuss a grant application that could lead to an updated historic resources survey for the county.
No confirmed case counts of COVID-19 were reported in the Advocate’s nine-county area Sunday.
Q: How has the pandemic affected the census?
Cuero High School teachers interested in teaching University of Houston-Victoria dual-credit courses now have the opportunity for required UHV graduate courses to be paid for by the Cuero Community Foundation.
The University of Houston-Victoria will host six in-person commencement ceremonies in Victoria and Katy for 2020 spring, summer and fall graduates.
With the help of a $6,000 grant from the Victoria College Foundation, Victoria College has piloted an “I Believe in You” voucher program to help bridge the gap between instructors and students.
A $30,000 grant from Alcoa Foundation will allow the University of Houston-Victoria to continue to host public events focused on math, computer science and robotics for middle and high school students in the Crossroads.
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More than half a year has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown the economy and started forcing millions of Texans out of jobs. The local, state and national economies are far from full recoveries.
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The Victoria East and West cheerleaders pump up crowds for the two schools’ 11th annual crosstown meetup for the Battle of the Boot. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no lack of team spirit on either side.
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For Jeannie Decker, 50, President Donald Trump’s response to COVID-19 is one of the big factors pushing her to vote blue.
This is a listing of building permits issued by the city of Victoria from Oct. 14-20 for new commercial, commercial remodeling, new residential construction and manufactured homes.
Victoria County public health officials reported four new and 74 active cases of COVID-19 among residents Saturday.
Total voters in Victoria County: 56,665Number of people voted Saturday: 1,789Number of people voted in person total: 17,600Number of ballots mailed so far: 5,440Number of mailed ballots returned so far: 4,154Total number of people voted: 21,754
If you have Google Photos or a similar photo app, you may get some notifications or compilations of photos taken on a certain day or week throughout the years.
Will my pet go home the night of surgery?
Americans have endured economic crises before but none quite like this. To capture the depths of the suffering, The New York Times teamed up with the Victoria Advocate and 10 other local news organizations across the country to document the lives of a dozen Americans who found themselves out…
The Victoria Rotary Club is now accepting applications for grant requests from local 501©(3) nonprofit community organizations.
Editor’s Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission in Austin.
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Farming is taking on a new role on either side of the Crossroads.
As we continue to move forward and navigate through these very unique times, the Cuero community remains strong and is getting back to business. Our shops, restaurants and small businesses are open and ready for customers. Red White and Blue open flags welcome visitors as they drive through …
Q: Do I need to wear a mask if I'm 6 feet away from others?
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As Victoria West’s cheerleaders backflipped their way across the turf before kickoff under the lights Friday night, Victoria East’s cheer squad, lining the opposite sideline, shook their sparkling pom-poms in applause.
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The Hartman family has been moving alcoholic beverages through the area since prohibition ended.
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On 45 acres where a distillery may have once stood, retired Col. Stephen Mitchell and his business partner Rick Elliott are opening Matagorda Bay Distillery between Bay City and the Texas coast.
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