We live busy lives with lots to do, and, sometimes, even losing a minute or two can be cause for annoyance.

The following editorial published in the Houston Chronicle on April 5:

The following editorial published on April 7 in the Wall Street Journal:

The federal government is handing the city of Victoria and Victoria County millions of dollars to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since the weeklong freeze in February, Nasir Kureshy, the owner of Turtle Creek Aquaculture in Palacios, has been busy cleaning out the tens of thousands of redfish that died in his ponds, applying for disaster loans and pleading along with other farmers for relief.

The following editorial published in the San Antonio Express-News on April 2:

The following editorial published on March 30 in the Wall Street Journal:

Some Crossroads residents still are working to recover after the February freeze that left countless homeowners with burst pipes and no water.

A second life is coming to F.W. Gross School, and we are glad to see it.

The following editorial published in the San Antonio Express-News on March 26:

The following editorial published on March 24 in the Albuquerque Journal:

For years residents of Port Alto have enjoyed the quiet life while having a clear view of Caranahua Bay. They have also enjoyed using the bay for recreation.

Bobby Blaschke first realized how essential internet access has become after Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

The following editorial published in the San Antonio Express-News on March 19:

The following editorial published on March 16 in the Wall Street Journal:

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is the resiliency of our education system.

Children and other Victoria residents — in all parts of Victoria — need pristine parks with ample amenities where they can go to play and exercise, and experience the natural world.

Victoria stands to lose tens of millions of dollars if the federal rule changes stripping the county of its metropolitan statistical area designation are approved.

The following editorial published in the San Antonio Express-News on March 9:

The following editorial published on March 8 in the San Antonio Express-News:

Mayor Rawley McCoy understood the power of taking the time to listen.

There was little doubt that the 75th annual Victoria Livestock Show would look different than usual this year because of the pandemic.

Competing in a spelling bee teaches a lot more than just the spelling of words.

The following editorial published in the Dallas Morning News on March 3:

The following editorial published on March 2 in the Tahlequah (Oklahoma) Daily Press:

Some things you just don’t rush.

The Crossroads is full of strong religious leaders who provide a moral compass to the community’s many residents.

The following editorial published in the Amarillo Globe-News on Feb. 25:

The following editorial published on Feb. 24 in the Washington Post:

Imagine caring for and coordinating the care of almost 11,600 sea turtles over a period of a few days.

When Texas’ electrical grid became overwhelmed on Feb. 15, leaving tens of thousands of people in and around Victoria without power and even more without reliable drinking water, Glen Dry was ready to go.

Students who choose a career and technical education path while in high school set themselves up for success well before walking the stage at their high school graduation.

The following editorial published in the San Antonio Express-News on Feb. 19:

The following editorial published on Feb. 17 in the Dallas Morning News:

We can never let this happen again.

The last three years have been a tough haul for many Crossroads residents who continue to recover from Hurricane Harvey.

The following editorial published in the Brownsville Herald on Feb. 11:

The following editorial published in the Amarillo Globe-News on Feb. 12:

The following editorial published on Feb. 10 in the Tampa Bay Times:

Awww, Valentine’s Day, where everyone’s thoughts turn to the love they feel for their significant other. They work hard to make the day special to tell one another how they feel, to do good deeds and shower one another with gifts to say “I love you” or “I am thinking of you.”

Alan Kristynik, one of two recently appointed members to Victoria County’s Airport Commission, knows whose input the airport needs to consider.

For decades Sandra Avery kept busy with work, church and family, but her most pressing work was to help the children in Victoria.

The following editorial published in the Houston Chronicle on Feb. 4:

The following editorial published on Jan. 29 in the Orange County Register:

Signing up for a life-saving vaccine shouldn’t be like fighting through the chaos and crowds of Black Friday.

Get your cookies! The Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas are learning all kinds of lessons while satisfying the collective sweet tooth in the Crossroads.

The community should decide what happens to Victoria school district’s proposed bond.

The following editorial published in the Dallas Morning News on Jan. 29:

The following editorial published on Jan. 26 in the Free-Lance Star:

Texas’ agriculture industry has a new crop that could be a payload for the industry.