Two Victoria women were recent victims of a terrible dog attack. One victim, Rosa Garcia, was able to deter the dogs with her wheelchair and didn’t suffer any physical wounds. The other victim, Blanca Vasquez, who was not so lucky, suffered severe injuries on her arms and legs and remained h…
There’s a certain magic in the air on Christmas morning as children emerge from their rooms to find wished-for toys and surprises left by Santa.
The following editorial published Dec. 4 in the Houston Chronicle:
The following editorial published in The Dallas Morning News on Nov 25:
Connect the dots. They form an alarming picture.
Most members of the El Campo school board think Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez is not worthy enough to have the district’s elementary school renamed in his honor.
We’re just three weeks away from Santa’s sleigh steamrolling the skies to bring joy to the masses.
Jaywalking should not be punishable by death.
The following editorial published on Nov. 26 in the Wall Street Journal:
The following editorial published in the Corpus Christi Caller Times on Nov. 27:
Sometimes, we take for granted the rural hospital in our hometown will be there forever.
By any standard, Christmas in the Park in Cuero is an awe-inspiring display of holiday lights.
Thanksgiving is a day to be grateful. Grateful for family, friends and food on the table. But not everyone is living in the most fortunate situation.
For many of our area teams, the excitement of Friday night lights has extended well into the playoff season – but for the most part, the lights of Memorial Stadium have stayed dark.
The following editorial published on Nov. 14 in the Orange County Register:
The following editorial published in the Corpus Christi Caller Times on Nov. 20:
Suddenlink has a monopoly on high-speed internet service in Victoria.
“It takes two to speak the truth – one to speak and another to hear.”
Suicide is a sad reality for many people.
Living in a home you can’t afford is never a good idea.
The following editorial published Nov. 11 in the Wall Street Journal:
Election season is officially upon us, and the number of people who have filed for office is lagging so far.
On a weeknight evening, the Nguyen family members gathered in their kitchen to prepare a traditional Vietnamese meal and commune around their dinner table. Their home had a feeling of warmth and their company was friendly. Amanda Nguyen, the wife of Dr. Peter Nguyen, ladled up bowls of steam…
Children and grandchildren of Advocate Advantage members need to wrap up their wish lists for Santa Claus because he’s coming to town at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Calhoun Port Authority has operated for decades without any bylaws. A new move to enact a code appears to be a step forward after voters tossed out two longtime incumbents in the May elections.
The following editorial published Nov. 4 in the Wall Street Journal:
The Victoria Master Gardeners Association is a terrific organization deserving of full public support.
“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show …
An active shooter on campus is the worst-case scenario school officials and parents could ever imagine.
For the students who participate, mock trial is about far more than indulging in a little courtroom drama.
The following editorial published on Oct. 30 in The Wall Street Journal:
The following editorial published in The Dallas Morning News on Nov. 1:
People with substance abuse addictions do not belong in jail when they are detoxing.
Gastronomes of the Crossroads unite.
One in four women will have a miscarriage. Despite this being fairly common, women who experience them can often feel alone in their grief.
Halloween is almost here – even though it feels like it’s been going on awhile, judging by the creepy lawn displays and themed events we’ve been treated to all month.
The following editorial published on Oct. 20 in the Orange County Register:
The following editorial published on Oct. 22 in the Wall Street Journal:
Victoria County commissioners spent millions on repairing buildings after Hurricane Harvey, but they are just learning they still have roofs that leak “terribly” and work “done wrong.”
For more than 60 years, the Texas Zoo has been a loyal and constant companion to the city of Victoria.
The following editorial published in The Dallas Morning News on Oct. 22:
After Victoria passed its most recent game room ordinance, the number of game rooms plummeted from double digits to a mere handful.
The following editorial published Oct. 15 in the Dallas Morning News
The following editorial published in the Houston Chronicle on Oct. 13:
For centuries, dating back to biblical times, a census has been held at a set time and residents are asked to comply and be counted.
For 60 years, residents of small, picturesque Yorktown have gathered with visitors from surrounding areas to celebrate their Western roots.
Chad Hall sat in front of two cameras one afternoon to tearfully retell the story of his gruesome cycling accident in late July that landed him in the emergency room. He flew over the handlebars of his bicycle after a dog ran out in front of him, resulting in him face-planting onto the aspha…
For a trauma patient who’s losing blood, every second counts.
The following editorial published on Oct. 3 in the Orange County Register:
The following editorial published in the “Abilene Reporter-News” on Oct. 3:
When you serve 31 years as a Victoria firefighter and paramedic, you don’t need a traffic study to know the city’s most dangerous streets.
Children and grandchildren of Advocate Advantage members need to wrap up their wish lists for Santa Claus because he’s coming to town at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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