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Horned lark observed feeding in the dunes along Matagorda Peninsula. The photo was taken March 3.
Contributed photo by Taylor Bennett
Nature Notes: Female horned larks do all the work for nesting
We at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory are surveying for non-breeding shorebirds along Matagorda Beach,... | 2022-03-17T22:03:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Nature Notes: Female horned larks do all the work for nesting | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/nature-notes-female-horned-larks-do-all-the-work-for-nesting/article_edd47cea-a3df-11ec-b423-6b1726fb40f4.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/nature-notes-female-horned-larks-do-all-the-work-for-nesting/article_edd47cea-a3df-11ec-b423-6b1726fb40f4.html |
Livingston man dies in crash near Bloomington
A Livingston man was killed in a two-car head-on collision early Monday morning on Farm-to-Market Road 616 near East King Road.
Paul Edwin Heefner, 45, was driving a 1998 Toyota 4-Runner north on the farm road at 5:09 a.m., when for an unknown reason his vehicle crossed the... | 2022-03-18T00:20:13Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Livingston man dies in crash near Bloomington | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/livingston-man-dies-in-crash-near-bloomington/article_571ea05c-a630-11ec-9388-33ee4c65f1a8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/livingston-man-dies-in-crash-near-bloomington/article_571ea05c-a630-11ec-9388-33ee4c65f1a8.html |
Kay Johnson holds up a copy of “Willie & Lee,” a book written by Neeka Jones Rhodes, of Victoria.
Neeka Jones Rhodes’ father, William Jones, third on the left, is seen in an old photograph.
Victoria woman's novella tells father's story of overcoming polio
Her hands shook slightly and her brown eyes seemed distant as Ne... | 2022-03-18T00:20:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria woman's novella tells father's story of overcoming polio | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-womans-novella-tells-fathers-story-of-overcoming-polio/article_8d544b86-a57c-11ec-9a58-07532f198d67.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-womans-novella-tells-fathers-story-of-overcoming-polio/article_8d544b86-a57c-11ec-9a58-07532f198d67.html |
Bradley Allen Bowles
CUERO — Bradley Allen Bowles, 35, of Cuero entered into rest on Sunday, March 6, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Saturday March 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel, 8819 Hwy 87 N, Victoria, TX with the Rev. Lawrence Roy, Eulogist and Rev. Finnian Patton, Officiant. Burial to foll... | 2022-03-18T06:28:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bradley Allen Bowles | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/bradley-allen-bowles/article_e38510c2-11df-5bd3-bbdc-d18957ec734e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/bradley-allen-bowles/article_e38510c2-11df-5bd3-bbdc-d18957ec734e.html |
Efrain Guerra, Sr.
SAN ANTONIO, FORMERLY OF BLOOMINGTON — Efrain Guerra, Sr, of San Antonio, formerly from Bloomington, Texas passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born in Kenedy, Texas on June 18, 1932, to Federico and Manuela Martinez Guerra. He is survived by his sons; Hector Guerra Sr. a... | 2022-03-18T06:29:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Efrain Guerra, Sr. | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/efrain-guerra-sr/article_571b4410-3bb9-5440-9cc2-5eafc6bc8e46.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/efrain-guerra-sr/article_571b4410-3bb9-5440-9cc2-5eafc6bc8e46.html |
FRANCES ALLEENE "FRANCALENE" BOONE SLACK
FRANCES ALLEENE “FRANCALENE” BOONE SLACK
REFUGIO — The beautiful notes emanating from the small house in the old Quintana Camp were not the usual noises of the oilfield waking up to a new day. They were the sounds of Chopin, Liszt and Schubert played by a gifted young mother wit... | 2022-03-18T06:29:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | FRANCES ALLEENE "FRANCALENE" BOONE SLACK | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/frances-alleene-francalene-boone-slack/article_134b1d87-17ef-52b5-8fac-afb9396e1174.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/frances-alleene-francalene-boone-slack/article_134b1d87-17ef-52b5-8fac-afb9396e1174.html |
MICHAEL LEE OLIVAREZ
AUSTIN — Michael Lee Olivarez, 54 , of Austin, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He grew up in Victoria and was a 1985 graduate of Stroman High School and 1989 graduate of the University of Texas. He was a scientist and inventor.
He is survived by his mother, Emma G. Olivarez, of Victoria; his... | 2022-03-18T06:29:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | MICHAEL LEE OLIVAREZ | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/michael-lee-olivarez/article_d6cd907f-6623-505b-82f7-72328e8cb942.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/michael-lee-olivarez/article_d6cd907f-6623-505b-82f7-72328e8cb942.html |
Some of the cast members from Mystery in the Garden pose for a portrait at the Victoria College’s Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts.
Meaghan MacKenzie-Rolfe as “Maryann.”
Mary K. Rabe as “Shantelle Freebush.”
Carla Hanes as “Carolina Spalding.”
Emma Rose as “Annie Pawlson.”
Kelly Pierce as “Celia.”
Audience ... | 2022-03-24T03:57:39Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Audience to partake in drama at Theatre Victoria murder-mystery fundraiser | Get Out | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/audience-to-partake-in-drama-at-theatre-victoria-murder-mystery-fundraiser/article_60760988-aaf4-11ec-8836-8beb948f8d08.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/audience-to-partake-in-drama-at-theatre-victoria-murder-mystery-fundraiser/article_60760988-aaf4-11ec-8836-8beb948f8d08.html |
Pozzi
By Bill Pozzi | Special to the Advocate
Editor’s note: Victoria resident Bill Pozzi was given an opportunity to travel to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees at a church. This is the fifth of his reports from Poland. Pozzi is a school teacher and Victoria County Republican Party chairman.
To get back into the Unite... | 2022-03-24T03:58:16Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Airport soldier and misinformation | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/airport-soldier-and-misinformation/article_a9e2b0a8-aa27-11ec-be24-e7eb0ee619e1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/airport-soldier-and-misinformation/article_a9e2b0a8-aa27-11ec-be24-e7eb0ee619e1.html |
Palacios' Bryan Thomas won three gold medals at the Shark Relays on Thursday.
Palacios' Thomas displays speed, stamina at Shark Relays
PALACIOS — Palacios’ Bryan Thomas had a busy night at the Shark Relays.
But Thomas had no complaints.
“I try to stay hydrated when I’m getting ready to run,” he said. “I drink a lot of ... | 2022-03-25T09:03:50Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Palacios' Thomas displays speed, stamina at Shark Relays | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/palacios-thomas-displays-speed-stamina-at-shark-relays/article_7103cda0-ab33-11ec-8ec8-cb71f1faed85.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/palacios-thomas-displays-speed-stamina-at-shark-relays/article_7103cda0-ab33-11ec-8ec8-cb71f1faed85.html |
The old Edna Pentecostal Congregation sanctuary in 1994. The building was refurbished twice before it was replaced in 2021.
The newly constructed Edna Pentecostal Church sanctuary after it was completed in 2021.
The church's congregation stands outside its new sanctuary.
The Rev. Darrel Clark, right, with his wife Pegg... | 2022-03-25T09:03:56Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Edna Pentecostal congregation outgrows church, looks to future | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/edna-pentecostal-congregation-outgrows-church-looks-to-future/article_25172560-abd6-11ec-882d-f31e689d8641.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/edna-pentecostal-congregation-outgrows-church-looks-to-future/article_25172560-abd6-11ec-882d-f31e689d8641.html |
Stained-glass windows cast light patterns inside the chapel at the Catholic Diocese of Victoria chancery office. Bishop Brendan Cahill and parishes in the diocese will participate on Friday with Pope Francis in a worldwide Consecration of Russia and Ukraine.
Bishop Brendan Cahill.
Pope Francis met with students from ac... | 2022-03-25T09:04:12Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria Catholics to take part in worldwide prayer for Ukraine | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/victoria-catholics-to-take-part-in-worldwide-prayer-for-ukraine/article_6d5b5e92-ab8e-11ec-9960-33f959f2806f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/victoria-catholics-to-take-part-in-worldwide-prayer-for-ukraine/article_6d5b5e92-ab8e-11ec-9960-33f959f2806f.html |
HOUSTON — Mr. Jack Alan Newman, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born October 4, 1940 in Cuero to Cecil E. and Olga Klokau Newman. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 1:00 PM at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero. You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com,... | 2022-03-25T09:04:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jack Alan Newman | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/jack-alan-newman/article_35769140-4fb7-5061-90f6-6e84c7be99d6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/jack-alan-newman/article_35769140-4fb7-5061-90f6-6e84c7be99d6.html |
Lupe Gutierrez
VICTORIA — Our beloved Lupe Gutierrez 86, returned to her heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was born on April 25, 1935, in McFaddin, Texas to the late Juan and Petra Olguin.
Lupe was a Godly woman of exceptional Faith and a devout Christian. She loved her family unconditionally and her le... | 2022-03-25T09:04:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Lupe Gutierrez | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/lupe-gutierrez/article_4a53adc2-da4a-5b36-acfe-5d5851cdf2fb.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/lupe-gutierrez/article_4a53adc2-da4a-5b36-acfe-5d5851cdf2fb.html |
Sabrina Marie Guillory
VICTORIA — Sabrina Marie Guillory, 54, of Victoria entered into rest on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born October 8, 1967 to the late Richard Joseph Guillory and Alice Faye Snell in Orange, Texas.
Sabrina leaves to mourn her mother Alice F. Snell, daughter Ashley Renae Guillory, son Darius Jam... | 2022-03-25T09:04:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Sabrina Marie Guillory | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/sabrina-marie-guillory/article_35f05438-9006-5cfa-8d2f-fe04cf861d7c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/sabrina-marie-guillory/article_35f05438-9006-5cfa-8d2f-fe04cf861d7c.html |
Hurricanes host Outlaws in home opener
The Victoria Hurricanes play their first Big South Football League home game of the season when they host the South Texas Outlaws at 6 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The Hurricanes (1-1) look to bounce back from an 8-0 loss to the South Texas Bills. The Outlaws suffered a 40-6... | 2022-03-26T08:38:09Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Hurricanes host Outlaws in home opener | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/hurricanes-host-outlaws-in-home-opener/article_7417d7be-aa22-11ec-9a76-c79362d72e49.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/hurricanes-host-outlaws-in-home-opener/article_7417d7be-aa22-11ec-9a76-c79362d72e49.html |
JANICEK, GARY, 68, of Victoria, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Services are pending with Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341.
NICHOLS, ANGELA, 41, of Victoria, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Services are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel, 361-578-3611.
ORTIZ, FRANK Q., 95, of Victoria, passed away on T... | 2022-03-26T08:38:45Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | March 26, 2022 | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/march-26-2022/article_04d6f4ad-6693-597b-b05e-3358df0daa11.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/march-26-2022/article_04d6f4ad-6693-597b-b05e-3358df0daa11.html |
PORT LAVACA — Nell Walker Lanfear of Port Lavaca, passed away on March 13, 2022, in Port Lavaca, TX. She was born in LaWard, TX in 1932 to Lolita Myers and Covey Kelly Walker. She moved to Newgulf, TX in 1938 and graduated from Boling High School in 1949. She was a member of the Newgulf Baptist Church. She attended Sou... | 2022-03-26T08:39:10Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Nell Walker Lanfear | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/nell-walker-lanfear/article_f7d0472c-75c9-5adf-ba42-7996d1f138dc.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/nell-walker-lanfear/article_f7d0472c-75c9-5adf-ba42-7996d1f138dc.html |
Melody Vecera prays before the start of Friday’s Act of Consecration service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
The Rev. Kristopher Fuchs, St. Mary’s pastor, begins Friday’s special service that was held in concert with the Vatican and other churches around the world.
Anne Martin sings hymns during Friday’s Act of Consecra... | 2022-03-26T08:39:22Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Catholics unite in prayer for peace between Russia and Ukraine | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/catholics-unite-in-prayer-for-peace-between-russia-and-ukraine/article_8d6be55a-ac72-11ec-9ded-dba0849495cd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/catholics-unite-in-prayer-for-peace-between-russia-and-ukraine/article_8d6be55a-ac72-11ec-9ded-dba0849495cd.html |
AnnaHarris
A Victoria criminal justice advocate is facing charges accusing her of lying in court.
On March 17, Anna Harris, 39, was indicted on aggravated perjury, a third-degree felony, by a Victoria County grand jury, according to court records released Friday. On March 16, she also was charged with perjury, a Class ... | 2022-03-26T08:39:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Updated: Victoria criminal justice advocate lied in court about credentials, court documents say | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/updated-victoria-criminal-justice-advocate-lied-in-court-about-credentials-court-documents-say/article_3d786572-ac6e-11ec-b1f9-2f97536b8584.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/updated-victoria-criminal-justice-advocate-lied-in-court-about-credentials-court-documents-say/article_3d786572-ac6e-11ec-b1f9-2f97536b8584.html |
UHV vs. St. Edwards University, 6 p.m.
UHV at Jarvis Christian College, 12 p.m.
UHV at Our Lady of the Lake University, 1 p.m.
UHV at Our Lady of the Lake University, after Game 1
UHV vs. Texas A&M-Texarkana, 1 p.m.
UHV vs. Texas A&M-Texarkana, after Game 1
UHV vs. LSU-Alexandria, 12 p.m.
UHV vs. LSU-Alexandria, after ... | 2022-03-27T03:46:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | College Schedule for the week of April 2 | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/college-schedule-for-the-week-of-april-2/article_ab2af4a6-ad4d-11ec-8439-a30c066e6370.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/college-schedule-for-the-week-of-april-2/article_ab2af4a6-ad4d-11ec-8439-a30c066e6370.html |
El Campo’s Hendrick Hundl finished seventh in the boys Division I 110-meter hurdles at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on Saturday at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Hundl, a senior, had a time of 14.92 seconds.
Contributed Photo by Shawn Price
AUSTIN — Cutler Zamzow was a member of the Texas A&M’s distance-medley ... | 2022-03-27T03:46:36Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Goliad graduate part of Aggies' record-setting relay team | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/goliad-graduate-part-of-aggies-record-setting-relay-team/article_34de7b6a-acc6-11ec-8c96-a395f93548d6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/goliad-graduate-part-of-aggies-record-setting-relay-team/article_34de7b6a-acc6-11ec-8c96-a395f93548d6.html |
Adam Baucom
Limiting the IRS’s impact on your business
By Adam Baucom
Most self-employed people know the impact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can have on your business. They can often be an unwanted partner, sharing in your profits at rates over 50%.
For many, it seems the harder they work, the harder the IRS want... | 2022-03-27T03:47:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Limiting the IRS’s impact on your business | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/limiting-the-irs-s-impact-on-your-business/article_9c2e5bd4-aa26-11ec-9ca9-77734e94f065.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/limiting-the-irs-s-impact-on-your-business/article_9c2e5bd4-aa26-11ec-9ca9-77734e94f065.html |
Small business owners should invest in themselves
As a Certified Business Advisor for the University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center, I have had the honor and pleasure of working with small business owners in our 11 county region.
Having worked for UHV-SBDC for the last 10 years, a few things all ... | 2022-03-27T03:48:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Small business owners should invest in themselves | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/small-business-owners-should-invest-in-themselves/article_bfd033de-aaf1-11ec-8624-7363e1795318.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/small-business-owners-should-invest-in-themselves/article_bfd033de-aaf1-11ec-8624-7363e1795318.html |
100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1947, Frank Wagner presented with 50-year jewel by Odd Fellow's Lodge
MARCH 27 – The city’s repair forces have centered their operations on South Bridge Street and when they get through that much-traveled thoroughfare, it will be in much better shape than it has been in many a day.
The Vic... | 2022-03-27T03:48:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1947, Frank Wagner presented with 50-year jewel by Odd Fellow's Lodge | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1947-frank-wagner-presented-with-50-year-jewel/article_89d34dee-a636-11ec-8daf-e3063e1bb1dc.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1947-frank-wagner-presented-with-50-year-jewel/article_89d34dee-a636-11ec-8daf-e3063e1bb1dc.html |
Ashley Hunter: There are many new and intricate card games that people have invented online
I thought I was losing my mind trying to create more meaningful interactions with my children by playing a few little card games. It turns out that I’m not the only one. In my previous article, I recounted how bringing a pack of... | 2022-03-27T03:48:14Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Ashley Hunter: There are many new and intricate card games that people have invented online | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/ashley-hunter-there-are-many-new-and-intricate-card-games-that-people-have-invented-online/article_80c6e234-a950-11ec-8efc-c72054e13b30.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/ashley-hunter-there-are-many-new-and-intricate-card-games-that-people-have-invented-online/article_80c6e234-a950-11ec-8efc-c72054e13b30.html |
Shana Bohac: Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis or EPM is an infection of the central nervous system with a protozoal parasite named Sarcocystis neurona. Infection causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
EPM is one of the most common neurological diseases in horses. A large ... | 2022-03-27T03:48:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Shana Bohac: Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/shana-bohac-equine-protozoal-myeloencephalitis/article_55efe64e-aad3-11ec-80d2-4b7f760caa0f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/shana-bohac-equine-protozoal-myeloencephalitis/article_55efe64e-aad3-11ec-80d2-4b7f760caa0f.html |
Herath
UHV to host on-campus International Festival
After two years, the University of Houston-Victoria will once again host the International Festival and showcase the diversity of cultures and countries represented on UHV’s campus, including a flag parade, cuisine from different countries, a fashion show and traditio... | 2022-03-27T03:48:39Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV to host on-campus International Festival | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-to-host-on-campus-international-festival/article_c77a61d4-aadf-11ec-87b1-fb25139fee35.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-to-host-on-campus-international-festival/article_c77a61d4-aadf-11ec-87b1-fb25139fee35.html |
Bible verse - Romans Rom.13:10-12; quote by Charles Dickens
Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: le... | 2022-03-27T03:48:51Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Romans Rom.13:10-12; quote by Charles Dickens | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-13-10-12-quote-by-charles-dickens/article_534c436a-aabf-11ec-a855-4f4d785f0343.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-13-10-12-quote-by-charles-dickens/article_534c436a-aabf-11ec-a855-4f4d785f0343.html |
Victoria has a strong resource in its regional airport. It offers daily air service to Houston, provides general aviation services for private pilots, offers a place for military plane can touch down and take off as part of training and much more.
But it needs the public’s support to keep growing.
On March 11, SkyWest,... | 2022-03-27T03:48:57Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Public needs to use the airport more | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/public-needs-to-use-the-airport-more/article_b32fc7e8-ac5e-11ec-ab6c-1b47f9f4c6b7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/public-needs-to-use-the-airport-more/article_b32fc7e8-ac5e-11ec-ab6c-1b47f9f4c6b7.html |
Syndicated column: Does the GOP still want to repeal Obamacare?
John L. Micek - Syndicated Column
While it had a troubled adolescence, the law has only grown in popularity, with a clear majority of Americans (55%) telling Kaiser Health they supported the law in 2020 as the U.S. Supreme Court took up a challenge to the ... | 2022-03-27T03:49:09Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated column: Does the GOP still want to repeal Obamacare? | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-does-the-gop-still-want-to-repeal-obamacare/article_e9638c04-ac55-11ec-9164-2b4521a068a3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-does-the-gop-still-want-to-repeal-obamacare/article_e9638c04-ac55-11ec-9164-2b4521a068a3.html |
Ashley Fansher, assistant professor of criminal justice at UHV, looks at sexual assault case characteristics Friday at the Victoria Police Department.
Sexual assault case characteristics are pulled up on Ashley Fansher’s laptop Friday at the Victoria Police Department.
Ashley Fansher’s ID bage lies on her desk.
For man... | 2022-03-27T03:49:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | On the case: VPD enlists UHV researcher to look into rise of reported sexual assaults | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/on-the-case-vpd-enlists-uhv-researcher-to-look-into-rise-of-reported-sexual-assaults/article_64ad75e4-abcc-11ec-aed9-7f00d2c106ca.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/on-the-case-vpd-enlists-uhv-researcher-to-look-into-rise-of-reported-sexual-assaults/article_64ad75e4-abcc-11ec-aed9-7f00d2c106ca.html |
A vacant lot in Silver City, one of the neighborhoods Victoria is looking to revitalize with infill housing.
A vacant lot filled with rubble on Victoria’s Loma Vista Avenue.
A vacant lot in Queen City, one of the neighborhoods Victoria is seeking to revitalize with infill housing, sits empty and overgrown.
The only thi... | 2022-03-27T03:49:46Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria hopes to revitalize neighborhoods with affordable housing | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-hopes-to-revitalize-neighborhoods-with-affordable-housing/article_4817763a-aac0-11ec-a488-871ceb6a244e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-hopes-to-revitalize-neighborhoods-with-affordable-housing/article_4817763a-aac0-11ec-a488-871ceb6a244e.html |
GOLIAD - A contingent of Mexican soldiers marched a ragged, tired group of Texans out of Goliad's Presidio La Bahia. The procession was solemn and terminated in a wide open field blanketed by a sea of bluebonnets.
The unarmed Texans were positioned in a long line across from the Mexican squad. As the Mexican soldiers l... | 2022-03-27T19:26:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Goliad Massacre reenactment a chance to experience tactile history | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/goliad-massacre-reenactment-a-chance-to-experience-tactile-history/article_66ecfa78-adf2-11ec-b234-e3f65e1d9349.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/goliad-massacre-reenactment-a-chance-to-experience-tactile-history/article_66ecfa78-adf2-11ec-b234-e3f65e1d9349.html |
Angela Marie Nichols
VICTORIA — It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Angela Marie Nichols. She was one of the most kind-hearted women to grace this earth with her presence.
Angela-Ang or Angie to those closest to her-was born September 4, 1980, in the small town of Goshen, Indiana. Sh... | 2022-03-27T19:26:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Angela Marie Nichols | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/angela-marie-nichols/article_91cd16db-56c9-5084-ab47-77bcb544adbd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/angela-marie-nichols/article_91cd16db-56c9-5084-ab47-77bcb544adbd.html |
Carl "Ray" Castell Jr.
Carl “Ray” Castell Jr.
YOAKUM — Carl “Ray” Castell, Jr., age 60, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born January 20, 1962 in Yoakum to Carl Raymond Castell, Sr. and Rebecca Munson Castell.
He worked for offshore drilling companies, was a commercial fisherman and a chef. He liked to fis... | 2022-03-27T19:26:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Carl "Ray" Castell Jr. | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/carl-ray-castell-jr/article_bf2bda63-3090-5d5c-8e4c-998fe9c7ddc3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/carl-ray-castell-jr/article_bf2bda63-3090-5d5c-8e4c-998fe9c7ddc3.html |
CYPRESS — Mr. Jack Alan Newman, 81, of Houston passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born October 4, 1940 in Cuero to Cecil E. and Olga Klokau Newman. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 1:00 PM at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero. You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuner... | 2022-03-27T19:26:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jack Alan Newman | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/jack-alan-newman/article_bd6d2c90-dda8-53dd-aabb-1be563c51e0f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/jack-alan-newman/article_bd6d2c90-dda8-53dd-aabb-1be563c51e0f.html |
Dorothy "Dottie" Mae Gibbs
Dorothy “Dottie” Mae Gibbs
PORT LAVACA —
November 23, 1927 ~
March 9, 2022 (94 years)
Dottie Gibbs (Granny, GGma, Aunt Dottie) went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2022.
Dottie was born on November 23, 1927, in Houston, TX to Gerhardt and Margaret Schoenbohm. She grew up in Cuero, Texas,... | 2022-03-27T19:27:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Dorothy "Dottie" Mae Gibbs | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/dorothy-dottie-mae-gibbs/article_b0899636-a9ac-5d20-8d94-2d269d082aa6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/dorothy-dottie-mae-gibbs/article_b0899636-a9ac-5d20-8d94-2d269d082aa6.html |
Eloy Barraza
CORPUS CHRISTI — Eloy Barraza, 67, passed peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022, surrounded by his family after a short battle with brain cancer. He was a resident of Corpus Christi and former long-time resident of Victoria and will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather.
Eloy wa... | 2022-03-27T19:27:14Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Eloy Barraza | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/eloy-barraza/article_6bb58ddd-6057-5fd5-a2b2-5207274213fa.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/eloy-barraza/article_6bb58ddd-6057-5fd5-a2b2-5207274213fa.html |
Frank Q. Ortiz
VICTORIA — Frank Q. Ortiz, 95, gained his wings to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was born to Catarino and Refugia Ortiz in De Costa, Victoria County. He graduated from St Joseph High School with all-around athletic medals, playing all sports for the school. Frank played for the Victoria... | 2022-03-27T19:27:20Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Frank Q. Ortiz | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/frank-q-ortiz/article_d2d050bb-dbd3-5e62-a676-dfcf14db167e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/frank-q-ortiz/article_d2d050bb-dbd3-5e62-a676-dfcf14db167e.html |
Patricia Ann Holford
PORT LAVACA — Patricia Ann Griffin Holford, “Mama Honey”, entered into her eternal rest on March 24, 2022 after a lifetime of love and service of the Lord. She was born February 1, 1934 to Alton Griffin and Teryl Cole Griffin in San Antonio, Texas. Patricia spent most of her childhood in Goliad, wh... | 2022-03-27T19:27:32Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Patricia Ann Holford | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/patricia-ann-holford/article_4686f7ae-7fcf-5c4e-90a5-f424cb98beec.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/patricia-ann-holford/article_4686f7ae-7fcf-5c4e-90a5-f424cb98beec.html |
VICTORIA — Robert Allen Jones, 89, “Bob”, passed away Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022. Family and friends will gather for visitation and sharing of memories, Tuesday, March 29th, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Hwy. in Victoria. Service for Robert will be held on Wednesday, March 30th at 10:00AM a... | 2022-03-27T19:27:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Robert Allen Jones | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/robert-allen-jones/article_b7f6fbeb-e9e1-5601-a214-5b73e04cbe8c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/robert-allen-jones/article_b7f6fbeb-e9e1-5601-a214-5b73e04cbe8c.html |
This summer, children, their families, and teachers will find themselves with the opportunity to explore, create, develop collaboration skills, practice critical thinking, and explore their genius.
Victoria ISD is launching its first academic and enrichment camp for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
And the best pa... | 2022-03-28T08:14:16Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | School Matters: Summer Learning: VISD Summer Camp | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/school-matters-summer-learning-visd-summer-camp/article_b9a06ed8-a160-11ec-8054-8359e2389a0c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/school-matters-summer-learning-visd-summer-camp/article_b9a06ed8-a160-11ec-8054-8359e2389a0c.html |
Freddie Cantu
Jaira Jenkins
RISE and Shine: Diversity conference set for April
The University of Houston-Victoria has invited area college and high school students to its upcoming diversity and inclusion conference focusing on the importance of supporting underrepresented groups on campus and in society.
UHV’s second a... | 2022-03-28T08:14:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | RISE and Shine: Diversity conference set for April | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/rise-and-shine-diversity-conference-set-for-april/article_40545a28-aae1-11ec-8fac-ef526215db7a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/rise-and-shine-diversity-conference-set-for-april/article_40545a28-aae1-11ec-8fac-ef526215db7a.html |
The Spring 2022 UHV Katy Open House is scheduled from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at 22400 Grand Circle Boulevard.
Choosing the best university to complete an undergraduate degree or deciding to take the next step and pursue a master’s degree can be daunting. At the University of Houston-Victoria we want to meet you right ... | 2022-03-28T08:14:40Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV Katy to host open house event | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-katy-to-host-open-house-event/article_2dd2b4dc-ac6a-11ec-8c2b-6f4ac7ecfe9f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-katy-to-host-open-house-event/article_2dd2b4dc-ac6a-11ec-8c2b-6f4ac7ecfe9f.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.17:6-8; quote by Albert Camus
Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost fruitful branches thereof, saith the Lord God of Israel.
At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his... | 2022-03-28T08:14:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.17:6-8; quote by Albert Camus | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-17-6-8-quote-by-albert-camus/article_215fa4ce-aab9-11ec-a2f7-83b86f80ffd8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-17-6-8-quote-by-albert-camus/article_215fa4ce-aab9-11ec-a2f7-83b86f80ffd8.html |
Syndicated Column: The Economist: Omnipresent oil
Gasoline prices have soared, topping $4 per gallon in most areas. The increase has been rapid, and with inflation in almost everything else in family budgets, the additional costs are difficult to absorb. They are also very visible; we see the signs constantly.
One reas... | 2022-03-28T08:15:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated Column: The Economist: Omnipresent oil | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-omnipresent-oil/article_112d1e9e-ac3d-11ec-9702-27ac7c2376d6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-omnipresent-oil/article_112d1e9e-ac3d-11ec-9702-27ac7c2376d6.html |
Had 181 cows and 20 bulls Friday. This market was again strong continuing the level of the last several weeks as we go into spring. Qualities were good. Top packer cow was $99/cwt while the top bull on hand went for $115/cwt.
The calf market was much better for the second consecutive week. With last week's rise of over... | 2022-03-28T18:48:56Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Livestock markets for March 24-26 | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/livestock-markets-for-march-24-26/article_37edd2c2-ae99-11ec-8294-4b82ffb4d106.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/livestock-markets-for-march-24-26/article_37edd2c2-ae99-11ec-8294-4b82ffb4d106.html |
Ryan McIver is resigning as the athletic director and football coach at Weimar.
Ryan McIver has resigned as athletic director and head football coach at Weimar effective at the end of the school year.
McIver, 42, has been at Weimar for four seasons and led the Wildcats to two playoff appearances.
McIver said his resign... | 2022-03-29T03:34:56Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | McIver resigning as AD/football coach at Weimar | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/mciver-resigning-as-ad-football-coach-at-weimar/article_5bed67de-aef1-11ec-ad1a-9f0faa7adcca.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/mciver-resigning-as-ad-football-coach-at-weimar/article_5bed67de-aef1-11ec-ad1a-9f0faa7adcca.html |
Guest column: The final push
We are back from spring break and that means we are in the final push to the end of the year. This is always a fun time in education as students begin to look forward to the summer break, teachers look forward to the same, seniors look forward to graduation, and parents look forward to havi... | 2022-03-29T03:35:20Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Guest column: The final push | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-the-final-push/article_82326bb6-ac6b-11ec-8d40-5fee42f1f71f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-the-final-push/article_82326bb6-ac6b-11ec-8d40-5fee42f1f71f.html |
A 64-year old man died in a fire resulting from a head-on collision outside of Vanderbilt Sunday morning.
The two-car collision occurred at 7:30 a.m. on Farm-to-Market Road 616, one mile west of Vanderbilt, said Sgt. Ruben San Miguel, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Jose Benitez, 64, of Lolita, d... | 2022-03-29T03:35:26Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Lolita man dies in head-on collision | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/lolita-man-dies-in-head-on-collision/article_e4861850-aed5-11ec-9bd4-2fee711fcd43.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/lolita-man-dies-in-head-on-collision/article_e4861850-aed5-11ec-9bd4-2fee711fcd43.html |
A view of Port of Victoria from the dock Monday in Victoria County.
An aerial view of Port of Victoria.
Contributed by Sean Stibich
Water along Port of Victoria.
Port of Victoria on Monday.
Max Midstream plans to purchase a natural gas pipeline that runs through Victoria and convert it to a crude oil transport, John Jo... | 2022-03-29T03:35:32Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Pumping up port, economy: Max Midstream pipeline project could be boon or bust for Port of Victoria | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/pumping-up-port-economy-max-midstream-pipeline-project-could-be-boon-or-bust-for-port/article_b8a7aca0-aeb5-11ec-83ca-178f6ed7a7d8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/pumping-up-port-economy-max-midstream-pipeline-project-could-be-boon-or-bust-for-port/article_b8a7aca0-aeb5-11ec-83ca-178f6ed7a7d8.html |
Industrial head coach Jamie Dixon hugs defensive coordinator Craig Nairn after the Cobras won the Lavaca River Shootout against Edna, becoming the District 14-5A, Division I champions at Cowboy Stadium in 2019.
Kendall Warner | kwarner@vicad.com
Industrial didn’t have to look far for its new athletic director and head ... | 2022-03-29T10:46:09Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Nairn promoted to AD/head football coach at Industrial | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/nairn-promoted-to-ad-head-football-coach-at-industrial/article_30a32828-af16-11ec-b14d-3301953091bd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/nairn-promoted-to-ad-head-football-coach-at-industrial/article_30a32828-af16-11ec-b14d-3301953091bd.html |
VICTORIA — James Jay Herron, 82, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a chapel service beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Grace Memorial Chapel, 8819 US Hwy 87N, Victoria, TX. Interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery. www.grac... | 2022-03-29T10:46:27Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | James Jay Herron | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/james-jay-herron/article_3d4bafdf-8749-50eb-8c46-d2804b973d97.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/james-jay-herron/article_3d4bafdf-8749-50eb-8c46-d2804b973d97.html |
Stanley J. Janis
EL CAMPO — Stanley Janis passed away March 26, 2022 at the age of 68. He was born Oct 13, 1953 to the late Frances and Jerry Janis. Private graveside services will be at a later date at Garden of Memories. Funeral arrangements under direction of Wheeler Funeral Home. | 2022-03-29T10:47:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Stanley J. Janis | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/stanley-j-janis/article_1af66bf2-addb-5012-88e9-02284d538ad7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/stanley-j-janis/article_1af66bf2-addb-5012-88e9-02284d538ad7.html |
Franklin D. Fitzgerald
VICTORIA — Frank Fitzgerald went to be with the Lord March 26, 2022 at the age of 81. He was born November 17, 1940 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Matthew and Gladys Verlie Fitzgerald.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 5 sisters and 1 brother.
He is survived by his wife of 5... | 2022-03-29T10:47:10Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Franklin D. Fitzgerald | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/franklin-d-fitzgerald/article_4893ff14-d6e3-5d8a-a475-ffab2aada273.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/franklin-d-fitzgerald/article_4893ff14-d6e3-5d8a-a475-ffab2aada273.html |
Jonas Titas.
Major economics projects could be on their way to the Crossroads.
Jonas Titas, president of the Victoria Economic Development Corporation, provided an update on several projects at a weekly partnership meeting organized by the VEDC.
The first of these was the Newmark regional strategic plan, he said, which... | 2022-03-29T16:58:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Several projects could help fuel Crossroads region's economic engine | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/several-projects-could-help-fuel-crossroads-regions-economic-engine/article_b9fc3f1e-af62-11ec-8813-a7d2bcbcddcd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/several-projects-could-help-fuel-crossroads-regions-economic-engine/article_b9fc3f1e-af62-11ec-8813-a7d2bcbcddcd.html |
Victoria East's Emma Koch hits a wedge shot during the first day of the District 29-5A tournament on Monday.
Victoria East's JR Gips tees off during the first day of the District 29-5A golf tournament on Monday.
MEMBERS BOUNCE
Emma Koch hasn’t felt like herself the last few days.
The East junior golfer has been battlin... | 2022-03-30T02:38:59Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | East's Koch notches second regional qualification | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/easts-koch-notches-second-regional-qualification/article_b08a8a1c-afc6-11ec-a187-cffcdd6fe7aa.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/easts-koch-notches-second-regional-qualification/article_b08a8a1c-afc6-11ec-a187-cffcdd6fe7aa.html |
Cami Patek celebrates with her teammates after scoring against La Joya Palmview in the bi-district round in Corpus Christi.
Stu Duncan | Special to the Advocate
CORPUS CHRISTI — With their backs to the wall and going against the wind in the second half Tuesday night, Victoria West just wouldn't be denied while winning ... | 2022-03-30T06:29:26Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Patek's late winner sends West to regional quarterfinals | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/pateks-late-winner-sends-west-to-regional-quarterfinals/article_e1b13bae-afd0-11ec-8094-cb502c948875.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/pateks-late-winner-sends-west-to-regional-quarterfinals/article_e1b13bae-afd0-11ec-8094-cb502c948875.html |
EL CAMPO — Diane J. Johnson, age 82 of El Campo entered eternal rest Friday, March 18, 2022. She was born January 25, 1940, in El Campo to the late Glen Johnson and Isabel Wendel Wegenhoft. She is survived by her husband, Michael G. Johnson of El Campo; sons, Kenneth Balusek of Kansas City, Missouri, and Glen Balusek o... | 2022-03-30T06:30:15Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Diane Johnson | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/diane-johnson/article_5f1e2b14-4289-5879-8e08-885851fc9362.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/diane-johnson/article_5f1e2b14-4289-5879-8e08-885851fc9362.html |
DOUGLAS BROOKS MOZINGO
DOUGLAS BROOKS
YOAKUM — A strong and loving heart now beats free, without pain or sorrow.
On March 27, 2022, Douglas Brooks Mozingo transitioned to a higher plane peacefully at home in Yoakum, Texas, surrounded by loving family.
Born on November 10, 1948 in Houston, Texas to Rufus Mozingo and Mar... | 2022-03-30T06:30:21Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | DOUGLAS BROOKS MOZINGO | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/douglas-brooks-mozingo/article_4570a2ce-7cb4-5ee1-83ac-5c05117b6593.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/douglas-brooks-mozingo/article_4570a2ce-7cb4-5ee1-83ac-5c05117b6593.html |
Enrique Garza
PORT LAVACA — Enrique Garza, age 79 passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2022 at 1:30 PM at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church with rosary beginning at 2:00 PM. A funeral mass will start at 2:30 PM with burial to follow at Port Lavaca Cemetery.
A full obituary ... | 2022-03-30T06:30:27Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Enrique Garza | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/enrique-garza/article_93cf2fd0-e10b-54e8-a7d7-870576bb41d1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/enrique-garza/article_93cf2fd0-e10b-54e8-a7d7-870576bb41d1.html |
VICTORIA — James Jay Herron, 82, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born February 13, 1940 to the late Robert and Evelyn Williams Herron in Placedo, Texas.
James is survived by his wife Alma Herron, his daughter Sherrice Herron, his brother Floyd Herron and sister Evelyn Calloway.
He is preceded in ... | 2022-03-30T06:30:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | James Jay Herron | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/james-jay-herron/article_6086044a-26ef-5ab1-a82c-e6122a906b9e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/james-jay-herron/article_6086044a-26ef-5ab1-a82c-e6122a906b9e.html |
Michael Edward Absher
VICTORIA — Michael Edward “Mike” Absher, 64, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born February 4, 1958 in Seguin to the late Billie and Frances (McConnell) Absher.
Mike met the love of his life, Janet Jacobs, while working at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) in 1981. They quickl... | 2022-03-30T06:30:46Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Michael Edward Absher | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/michael-edward-absher/article_269e3820-3835-5429-a1f4-0bce20798510.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/michael-edward-absher/article_269e3820-3835-5429-a1f4-0bce20798510.html |
Windy...scattered thunderstorms during the morning, with sunny skies this afternoon. High 89F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph..
Roderick Chambers, 15, looks at his stop motion animation scene during class on Tuesday afternoon at Victoria East High School.
Kayne Ki... | 2022-03-30T09:50:27Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | VISD students bring their art to life | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/visd-students-bring-their-art-to-life/article_efd40e90-af77-11ec-bf50-238d662f7e8b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/visd-students-bring-their-art-to-life/article_efd40e90-af77-11ec-bf50-238d662f7e8b.html |
Kindness can be a tool for peace
Kindness is contagious.
On March 25 people young and old gathered together in Victoria (and around the world in concert with Pope Francis in Rome) to pray together for peace between Ukraine and Russia.
We all know the situation between these two nations is both dire and extremely comple... | 2022-03-30T18:07:42Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Kindness can be a tool for peace | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/kindness-can-be-a-tool-for-peace/article_d5619588-aee0-11ec-be54-036bf4f552b8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/kindness-can-be-a-tool-for-peace/article_d5619588-aee0-11ec-be54-036bf4f552b8.html |
Letter: Thank your doctors for their unwavering care
Health care is always changing, brought on by scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, government regulation and reform. However, there is one constant: physicians still shoulder the ultimate responsibility for each patient’s care whether it be in the em... | 2022-03-30T20:21:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Thank your doctors for their unwavering care | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-thank-your-doctors-for-their-unwavering-care/article_08bd1e38-b031-11ec-89a6-f314cfb9d70c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-thank-your-doctors-for-their-unwavering-care/article_08bd1e38-b031-11ec-89a6-f314cfb9d70c.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.18:1-2; quote by Jean de La Fontaine
Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia: That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the waters, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from thei... | 2022-03-31T21:15:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.18:1-2; quote by Jean de La Fontaine | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-18-1-2-quote-by-jean-de-la-fontaine/article_c8be4902-b039-11ec-b921-877fb9227542.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-18-1-2-quote-by-jean-de-la-fontaine/article_c8be4902-b039-11ec-b921-877fb9227542.html |
Thumbs-Up, Thumbs-Down
Thumbs-up, thumbs-down; it's your choice
THUMBS-UP
Thumbs-up to the two amazing volunteers who worked at Harbor Hospice. You will be missed.
Rebecca, Victoria
THUMBS-DOWN
Thumbs-down to lack of progress towards fixing Dairy Road and Guy Grant Road.
William, Victoria
We want to make it as easy as ... | 2022-03-31T21:15:15Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Thumbs-up, thumbs-down; it's your choice | Thumbs | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/thumbs/thumbs-up-thumbs-down-its-your-choice/article_9f7db594-af6e-11ec-a9e1-dfc7b1ecd66d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/thumbs/thumbs-up-thumbs-down-its-your-choice/article_9f7db594-af6e-11ec-a9e1-dfc7b1ecd66d.html |
Jean Briones holds a picture of her late husband, John Briones, on Wednesday evening in her living room.
Jean Briones poses in front of her house on Wednesday evening in Victoria.
Portraits of the Briones family adorn the walls of the family's home in Victoria.
Jean Briones stands for a portrait outside her home on Wed... | 2022-04-01T02:04:29Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Crossroads enters new phase of COVID-19 pandemic, medical experts say | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/crossroads-enters-new-phase-of-covid-19-pandemic-medical-experts-say/article_9f9674f2-b12c-11ec-8751-97f707d0304c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/crossroads-enters-new-phase-of-covid-19-pandemic-medical-experts-say/article_9f9674f2-b12c-11ec-8751-97f707d0304c.html |
Refugio's J. Henry Moore, center, wins the 200-meter dash at Thursday's District 31-2A meet at Coach Aaron Houston Stadium in Woodsboro. Refugio's Marvin Fox finished second.
Richard Fierova | Special to the Advocate
Refugio's Peyton Oliver wins the 200-meter dash at Thursday's District 31-2A meet at Coach Aaron Housto... | 2022-04-01T04:08:11Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Refugio runs away with district titles | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/refugio-runs-away-with-district-titles/article_32148e3a-b165-11ec-aa74-8f41fbc54c7b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/refugio-runs-away-with-district-titles/article_32148e3a-b165-11ec-aa74-8f41fbc54c7b.html |
Alfredo ?Fred? Martinez
Alfredo “Fred”
GOLIAD — Alfredo “Fred” Martinez, 72, of Goliad, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was born September 23, 1949, to Rafael and Aurelia Martinez in Seadrift. Fred was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to all. After graduating from Goliad High School Fred joined the... | 2022-04-01T06:12:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Alfredo ?Fred? Martinez | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/alfredo-fred-martinez/article_9913388c-e863-5d65-b4ad-afa27409da52.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/alfredo-fred-martinez/article_9913388c-e863-5d65-b4ad-afa27409da52.html |
PORT LAVACA — Melvin “Scooter” Henke, 74, of Port Lavaca, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in Victoria. He was born in El Campo, Texas on October 10, 1947 to the late Edward and Nonie Melbourn Henke. He was a self-employed Farmer/Rancher and owner of TexKan Farms Inc. He served in the National Guard, and was a ... | 2022-04-01T06:13:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Melvin J. Henke | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/melvin-j-henke/article_73a4fb70-95cd-5e59-b724-4a151fa46748.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/melvin-j-henke/article_73a4fb70-95cd-5e59-b724-4a151fa46748.html |
Rosita M. Hernandez
VICTORIA — Rosita M. Hernandez, 82, passed away Friday, March 25th, 2022. Family and friends gathered for a visitation on Thursday, March 31st, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM with a Rosary recited at 7:00PM at Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Hwy. in Victoria. Funeral Mass for Rosita will be held at 1:00PM, ... | 2022-04-01T06:13:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Rosita M. Hernandez | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/rosita-m-hernandez/article_06c143c7-d8e2-5d2a-a537-cbd4b1395c70.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/rosita-m-hernandez/article_06c143c7-d8e2-5d2a-a537-cbd4b1395c70.html |
Bread Crumbs: Jesus’ hands are never tied
“I’m sorry, sir. There is nothing I can do. My hands are tied.”
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard that in my life. You’re on the phone with the credit card company. You’re talking to the billing department at the hospital. You’re trying to convince the person on t... | 2022-04-02T00:49:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bread Crumbs: Jesus’ hands are never tied | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/bread-crumbs-jesus-hands-are-never-tied/article_74eadc9e-ac71-11ec-a4c3-5fb8a7a42313.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/bread-crumbs-jesus-hands-are-never-tied/article_74eadc9e-ac71-11ec-a4c3-5fb8a7a42313.html |
Jim Graff: Embrace Jesus' impossible command
Baseball, hot dogs and apple pie — I loved them all as a kid but especially baseball. And still do.
I still remember with joy playing in a Little League All-Star tournament with my friends when I was 12 years old. We were from a smaller area in a county of about 130,000 peop... | 2022-04-02T00:49:58Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jim Graff: Embrace Jesus' impossible command | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/jim-graff-embrace-jesus-impossible-command/article_ae07e3f6-aeaf-11ec-ae02-1b441dd0b0a1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/jim-graff-embrace-jesus-impossible-command/article_ae07e3f6-aeaf-11ec-ae02-1b441dd0b0a1.html |
Oceans For Emotions: Love one another
And now abideth faith, hope, and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love." I Corinthians 13:13
During this time of the year, before Christ gave up his earthly life for us, many Christians ponder what they need to give to strengthen their love for Jesus.
Little kids lea... | 2022-04-02T00:50:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Oceans For Emotions: Love one another | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/oceans-for-emotions-love-one-another/article_c7b85458-aeae-11ec-a435-2fddbf5bac82.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/oceans-for-emotions-love-one-another/article_c7b85458-aeae-11ec-a435-2fddbf5bac82.html |
Victoria West’s Maliea Huerta was looking to get back in a groove at the plate as well as the mound as she went into Tuesday night’s District 29-5A softball game against Corpus Christi King.
Huerta came to the plate with the bases loaded and no outs, and belted a bases-clearing double, as part of a 10-run first inning ... | 2022-04-02T05:23:10Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | West cruises by CC King in four innings | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/west-cruises-by-cc-king-in-four-innings/article_cb95ef40-b232-11ec-bc4f-c774f6d16c27.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/west-cruises-by-cc-king-in-four-innings/article_cb95ef40-b232-11ec-bc4f-c774f6d16c27.html |
From left are, cast members Christy Sutherland, Chris Guerra, Paul Drozd and Summer Dulock. Not pictured is cast member Mikayela Lerma.
"Tombs" is free and open to the public.
The musical drama “Tombs” features dramatic performances along with prerecorded interviews with real-life church members who talk about feeling ... | 2022-04-02T05:23:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Faith Family musical production ministers to those trapped in spiritual 'tombs' | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/faith-family-musical-production-ministers-to-those-trapped-in-spiritual-tombs/article_265ee9d4-b163-11ec-931e-2bc4cbfa79b4.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/faith-family-musical-production-ministers-to-those-trapped-in-spiritual-tombs/article_265ee9d4-b163-11ec-931e-2bc4cbfa79b4.html |
APRIL 3 – Misses Caroline Williamson, Marie Patton, Hazel Oatman and Vesta Chrisman entertained Claude F. Fullick, Lloyd T. Roemer, Edmond L. Jecker Jr. and Forrest Krim with a sumptuous chicken barbecue Sunday afternoon on the banks of Coleto Creek.
Hundreds of Victorians motored to the bridge over the Guadalupe River... | 2022-04-02T09:13:03Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1947, A new major oil strike in Bloomington townsite | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1947-a-new-major-oil-strike-in-bloomington/article_a6dcb0d4-ab9e-11ec-b0e2-cbae404e3d82.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1947-a-new-major-oil-strike-in-bloomington/article_a6dcb0d4-ab9e-11ec-b0e2-cbae404e3d82.html |
“A Storm Blowing In,” 2006.
Photo by Tommy Linn
“Reaching New Heights,” Nov. 5.
Parker McCollum at Shiner Music Fest, Oct. 19, 2019.
“Take me out to the ballgame.” District win over Industrial by Conner Zaruba.
“Supercharged,” March 27, 2020.
“Running over the competition,” Dec. 15, 2016.
“Tribute to America”
“Run, Jen... | 2022-04-02T09:13:21Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Yoakum photographer shares perspective | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/yoakum-photographer-shares-perspective/article_ec6589bc-af79-11ec-86cd-332487e7a75c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/yoakum-photographer-shares-perspective/article_ec6589bc-af79-11ec-86cd-332487e7a75c.html |
Oh boy! Spring has sprung. I can almost watch the flowers grow and bloom while sitting on my porch.
Yes, it is the time to get out and smell the roses, and all the other flowers.
Susan and I are already taking trips on our motorcycle enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. He sure used a beautiful pallet.
That is what w... | 2022-04-02T09:13:27Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Art Corner: Spring Youth Art Show this month | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/art-corner-spring-youth-art-show-this-month/article_18d960ca-b02b-11ec-8e00-4f48c15407ba.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/art-corner-spring-youth-art-show-this-month/article_18d960ca-b02b-11ec-8e00-4f48c15407ba.html |
Shana Bohac: CareCredit
CareCredit is a health care credit card that can be used for medical, dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, vision, and pet health expenses. This allows for medical expenses to be paid off over time for unexpected medical expenses. This article provides a brief overview explaining what CareCredit is, ... | 2022-04-02T09:13:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Shana Bohac: CareCredit | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/shana-bohac-carecredit/article_74fd8fa4-af75-11ec-8661-87b336f9c877.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/shana-bohac-carecredit/article_74fd8fa4-af75-11ec-8661-87b336f9c877.html |
VPD's approach to sexual assault problem inspires community trust
In the year 2022, policing is about more than patrolling the streets with a gun and a badge.
Sure, there are still criminals to catch and crimes to solve, but law enforcement offices are waking up to the idea that one of their most effective tools is the... | 2022-04-02T09:14:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | VPD's approach to sexual assault problem inspires community trust | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/vpds-approach-to-sexual-assault-problem-inspires-community-trust/article_c29f3640-b1f5-11ec-878d-17bb291eb3d3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/vpds-approach-to-sexual-assault-problem-inspires-community-trust/article_c29f3640-b1f5-11ec-878d-17bb291eb3d3.html |
Robin Cadle, CEO of the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent, points at pallets of food that are stacked to the ceiling.
Pallets stacked high in the warehouse of the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent.
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent workers sort through boxes of rescue food.
The sign on the wall outside the Food Bank of th... | 2022-04-02T09:14:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Food bank finds new home amid continuing high operations | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/food-bank-finds-new-home-amid-continuing-high-operations/article_732f9422-b02b-11ec-b4d7-37c0b386d319.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/food-bank-finds-new-home-amid-continuing-high-operations/article_732f9422-b02b-11ec-b4d7-37c0b386d319.html |
Heather Bacak holds her adopted son Levi Bacak, 6, inside of the family home on Monday in El Campo. Levi was an adoptee from Ukraine.
Heather Bacak plays with her sons Levi Bacak, 6, left, and Bentley Bacak, 7, right, on Monday inside of the family home in El Campo.
Heather Bacak reads a book to Levi Bacak, 6, inside o... | 2022-04-02T09:14:40Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | In limbo: Russian-Ukrainian conflict displaces special needs orphans | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/in-limbo-russian-ukrainian-conflict-displaces-special-needs-orphans/article_c06ad6a4-b15f-11ec-884d-13ed00a94aa6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/in-limbo-russian-ukrainian-conflict-displaces-special-needs-orphans/article_c06ad6a4-b15f-11ec-884d-13ed00a94aa6.html |
Dave Sather: First quarter investment lessons
With the second anniversary of the pandemic upon us, most people were just hoping for a return to calm and normalcy. The first quarter delivered anything but calm and has reminded investors that logical decisions and portfolio management are harder than they look.
Here are ... | 2022-04-02T18:34:56Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Dave Sather: First quarter investment lessons | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/dave-sather-first-quarter-investment-lessons/article_1e5c75be-b030-11ec-89c3-33f27212f1fd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/dave-sather-first-quarter-investment-lessons/article_1e5c75be-b030-11ec-89c3-33f27212f1fd.html |
Letter: Reliability of flights is necessary for successful air service in Victoria
Back in the 1990s when I had a day job, I traveled weekly from the Victoria Airport to somewhere via Houston. I almost always left on the 6 a.m. flight and arrived at my destination around mid day.
It seems to me that for any flight serv... | 2022-04-02T21:05:12Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Reliability of flights is necessary for successful air service in Victoria | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-reliability-of-flights-is-necessary-for-successful-air-service-in-victoria/article_18af1de6-b1cb-11ec-98a8-e36c92ee242d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-reliability-of-flights-is-necessary-for-successful-air-service-in-victoria/article_18af1de6-b1cb-11ec-98a8-e36c92ee242d.html |
Will Holcomb follows through on a tee shot during the final round of the Victoria Open on Saturday.
Victoria Country Club pro Joe Mitchell (left) poses with Will Holcomb after he won the the 27th Victoria Open on Saturday.
Will Holcomb (center) shakes hands with Arthur Griffin (right) and Blake Elliott after winning th... | 2022-04-02T23:24:21Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Holcomb hangs on for first Victoria Open crown | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/holcomb-hangs-on-for-first-victoria-open-crown/article_8ad23fe2-b2d0-11ec-9be2-33979dee948a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/holcomb-hangs-on-for-first-victoria-open-crown/article_8ad23fe2-b2d0-11ec-9be2-33979dee948a.html |
Photo contributed by Victoria College
Former Victoria College President David Hinds died unexpectedly late Friday.
Hinds served Victoria College as president for five years, beginning in 2015, according to a college news release issued Saturday.
“We’ve been in touch with his wife, Kim, and she shared that Dr. Hinds was... | 2022-04-03T01:28:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Former VC president remembered as passionate leader | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/former-vc-president-remembered-as-passionate-leader/article_12b2ac82-b2e8-11ec-a779-278f2fcabed7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/former-vc-president-remembered-as-passionate-leader/article_12b2ac82-b2e8-11ec-a779-278f2fcabed7.html |
From left, Freddie Cantu, assistant director of student diversity and inclusion and conference organizer; Jaira Jenkins; Trisanya Dennie and Alma Gutierrez. Jenkins, Dennie ad Gutierrez spoke during a panel at the University of Houston-Victoria's second annual RISE Diversity Conference on Saturday.
Zion Walker
Daisy Ma... | 2022-04-03T01:28:22Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Students learn about respect, find inspiration at UHV diversity conference | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/students-learn-about-respect-find-inspiration-at-uhv-diversity-conference/article_7453980e-b2d2-11ec-a0d3-a750c3ad1372.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/students-learn-about-respect-find-inspiration-at-uhv-diversity-conference/article_7453980e-b2d2-11ec-a0d3-a750c3ad1372.html |
Kenneth Dean Lester
HALLETTSVILLE — Kenneth Dean Lester, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, former businessman and community leader, and friend passed away on March 28, 2022 at the age of 89. Kenneth (or “Kenny Dean” as he was known as a young man) was born January 13, 1933 to the late Carl Lester and Mami... | 2022-04-03T07:13:35Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Kenneth Dean Lester | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/kenneth-dean-lester/article_9732672d-b589-5a27-a185-e2829f3a8f7b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/kenneth-dean-lester/article_9732672d-b589-5a27-a185-e2829f3a8f7b.html |
LeAnn Allbright O'Hara
LeAnn Allbright O’Hara
VICTORIA — On Thursday, March 17, 2022, LeAnn Allbright O’Hara, aged 64, entered into eternal rest in her home in Victoria. She was born November 2, 1957 in Victoria, Texas to lee Lance Allbright and Jacqueline Jean Mauney Allbright.
LeAnn is preceded in death by her parent... | 2022-04-03T07:13:41Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | LeAnn Allbright O'Hara | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/leann-allbright-ohara/article_f85cc1e9-b953-5536-a70d-78b08ffc2c11.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/leann-allbright-ohara/article_f85cc1e9-b953-5536-a70d-78b08ffc2c11.html |
Syndicated Column: Analysis: Texas gets a respite on Medicaid, but not a cure for the uninsured
Texas got a temporary reprieve on Medicaid funding from the federal government. But that won’t solve underlying problems with high numbers of uninsured Texans and the plight of hospitals in the state — especially those in ru... | 2022-04-03T10:40:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated Column: Analysis: Texas gets a respite on Medicaid, but not a cure for the uninsured | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-analysis-texas-gets-a-respite-on-medicaid-but-not-a-cure-for-the/article_62427cd2-b112-11ec-aeb8-cff504df8ef7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-analysis-texas-gets-a-respite-on-medicaid-but-not-a-cure-for-the/article_62427cd2-b112-11ec-aeb8-cff504df8ef7.html |
The Victoria City Council meets at the municipal court building, 107 W. Juan Linn St.
Kayla Renie | krenie@vicad.com
The establishment of an arts and culture district was initially a recommendation of the city's downtown master plan.
Victoria Main Street Program is spearheading the effort of establishing the district, ... | 2022-04-03T21:41:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | City Council to vote on establishing arts and culture district | Victoria | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/victoria/city-council-to-vote-on-establishing-arts-and-culture-district/article_e522c980-b334-11ec-8b91-734d9778a9ae.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/victoria/city-council-to-vote-on-establishing-arts-and-culture-district/article_e522c980-b334-11ec-8b91-734d9778a9ae.html |
Armando Chavez-Rivera
Kyoko Amano
UHV faculty member elected to national Spanish-language academy
Armando Chávez-Rivera, a University of Houston-Victoria associate professor of Spanish, recently was elected to join the Spanish-language academy that serves the United States and also will become a corresponding member of... | 2022-04-03T21:42:20Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV faculty member elected to national Spanish-language academy | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-faculty-member-elected-to-national-spanish-language-academy/article_ddd6ffd4-b0f0-11ec-b31f-6b802116484f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-faculty-member-elected-to-national-spanish-language-academy/article_ddd6ffd4-b0f0-11ec-b31f-6b802116484f.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.18:3-5; quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he lifteth up an ensign on the mountains; and when he bloweth a trumpet, hear ye.
For so the Lord said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a ... | 2022-04-03T21:42:26Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.18:3-5; quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-18-3-5-quote-by-samuel-taylor-coleridge/article_c3ba9d24-b03a-11ec-9ead-57436e628d65.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-18-3-5-quote-by-samuel-taylor-coleridge/article_c3ba9d24-b03a-11ec-9ead-57436e628d65.html |
As to mechanics, oil-producing countries exchange crude for dollar-denominated assets which they then recycle into purchases on international markets. For the U.S., the demand for dollars increases, which is normally beneficial because it helps promote non-inflationary growth, liquidity, and lower interest rates. Conve... | 2022-04-03T21:42:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated Column: The Economist: Petrodollar paranoia | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-petrodollar-paranoia/article_835efd54-b1bd-11ec-b8a0-dfa0778221f0.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-petrodollar-paranoia/article_835efd54-b1bd-11ec-b8a0-dfa0778221f0.html |
Victoria County commissioners are expected to receive $105,000 grant to purchase body cameras for the sheriff's office at commissioners court Monday.
The grant allows the county to purchase 55 cameras, Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller said.
Also at the meeting, the court is expected to discuss the fiscal year 2023 budg... | 2022-04-03T21:42:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria County to receive $105,000 grant to purchase body cams | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-county-to-receive-105-000-grant-to-purchase-body-cams/article_445cebd0-b388-11ec-8a27-d31c1bda4395.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-county-to-receive-105-000-grant-to-purchase-body-cams/article_445cebd0-b388-11ec-8a27-d31c1bda4395.html |
If high gas prices and inflation have thrown your outings off course, don’t worry; the city of Victoria Convention & Visitors Bureau is here to help you find activities close to home that won’t break the bank.
The CVB maintains a comprehensive calendar of local events at www.explorevictoriatexas.com. Take a quick glanc... | 2022-04-04T05:20:59Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | City Corner: Feeling the pinch from inflation? We’ll help you plan a staycation | Government | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/city-corner-feeling-the-pinch-from-inflation-we-ll-help-you-plan-a-staycation/article_cd8bfbb4-b101-11ec-bd4c-c3f594aadbdb.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/city-corner-feeling-the-pinch-from-inflation-we-ll-help-you-plan-a-staycation/article_cd8bfbb4-b101-11ec-bd4c-c3f594aadbdb.html |
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