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A reception attendee is reflected in the glass frame of a painting during a reception for the “Chromatic Nature” exhibit at the Nave Museum.
Artist Eilen Thedford poses with her painting “Three Amigos” before a reception for the “Chromatic Nature” exhibit at the Nave Museum on Thursday evening.
Artist Dona Walston pose... | 2022-04-04T10:28:27Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Exhibit at Nave examines color and nature from different perspectives | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/exhibit-at-nave-examines-color-and-nature-from-different-perspectives/article_2b9714c2-b3bf-11ec-920d-c3c54daf3015.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/exhibit-at-nave-examines-color-and-nature-from-different-perspectives/article_2b9714c2-b3bf-11ec-920d-c3c54daf3015.html |
Is it about the journey or the destination? Neither. It’s about the company, of course.
The journey is always so much more fun when we are surrounded by people we love while getting to the places we want to be. Surrounding ourselves with healthy relationships and friendships of intent is integral to our spiritual, emot... | 2022-04-04T13:42:05Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Empathic Immersion: Cognitive and emotional connection | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/empathic-immersion-cognitive-and-emotional-connection/article_4d888686-b06f-11ec-8e08-b368f5375803.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/empathic-immersion-cognitive-and-emotional-connection/article_4d888686-b06f-11ec-8e08-b368f5375803.html |
Victoria County sheriff's deputies will soon be equipped with body-worn cameras.
A state grant will provide $105,783.75 toward the purchase of 55 body cams for the sheriff's office and was approved at commissioners court Monday. Also at the meeting, commissioners approved the end of the county's burn ban, an agreement ... | 2022-04-04T18:24:11Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | County receives grant funding to buy 55 body-worn cameras for deputies | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/county-receives-grant-funding-to-buy-55-body-worn-cameras-for-deputies/article_3be19bd2-b431-11ec-baaa-2b00c16eaa9c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/county-receives-grant-funding-to-buy-55-body-worn-cameras-for-deputies/article_3be19bd2-b431-11ec-baaa-2b00c16eaa9c.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.18:6-7; quote by Georg Buchner
They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the beasts of the earth: and the fowls shall summer upon them, and all the beasts of the earth shall winter upon them.
Isaiah Isa.18:6
The stars are scattered all over the sky like shimmering tear... | 2022-04-04T22:09:48Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.18:6-7; quote by Georg Buchner | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-18-6-7-quote-by-georg-buchner/article_ee051ece-b044-11ec-885b-23da8125d49c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-18-6-7-quote-by-georg-buchner/article_ee051ece-b044-11ec-885b-23da8125d49c.html |
The following editorial published on March 25 in the New York Times:
It is worth underscoring that much of what the Biden administration is requesting should not require emergency funding. The United States ought to maintain funding for public health, including the resources to monitor infectious diseases and to develo... | 2022-04-04T22:10:00Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | The New York Times says pretending the pandemic is over won't make it so | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/the-new-york-times-says-pretending-the-pandemic-is-over-wont-make-it-so/article_9e68391a-b435-11ec-96f9-9f9063df4260.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/the-new-york-times-says-pretending-the-pandemic-is-over-wont-make-it-so/article_9e68391a-b435-11ec-96f9-9f9063df4260.html |
The Point Comfort City hall.
Port Widening
POINT COMFORT - The Port of Calhoun expects to move forward soon with deepening and widening the Matagorda Ship Channel.
Charles Hausmann, port director, provided an update on the project at Point Comfort's City Council meeting Monday evening.
The project began in 2016 and the... | 2022-04-05T02:16:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Port of Calhoun prepares to move forward with expanding ship channel | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/port-of-calhoun-prepares-to-move-forward-with-expanding-ship-channel/article_0e9ca586-b46d-11ec-b324-73fcd5d8363c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/port-of-calhoun-prepares-to-move-forward-with-expanding-ship-channel/article_0e9ca586-b46d-11ec-b324-73fcd5d8363c.html |
Virginia Averill
VICTORIA — Virginia Wearden Averill peacefully passed away at her Houston home on Friday, March 25, 2022, following a brief courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of Joe and Josephine Wearden, both deceased, of Victoria, Texas and is survived by her seven brothers and three sist... | 2022-04-05T08:42:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Virginia Averill | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/virginia-averill/article_237ca55d-d874-5892-8e51-52a9bea0d4d7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/virginia-averill/article_237ca55d-d874-5892-8e51-52a9bea0d4d7.html |
EL CAMPO — Ellwood Harry Hermansen, 77, of El Campo, passed away on March 31, 2022 in the company of his loved ones. He was born on May 6, 1944 in El Campo to the late Harry Herman Hermansen and Lois Ellwood Hermansen Holt. He was a graduate of El Campo High School and went on to play college basketball and baseball an... | 2022-04-05T08:42:21Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Ellwood Hermansen | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/ellwood-hermansen/article_f4b30212-37bc-5f1e-94ca-c13a45b9dd79.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/ellwood-hermansen/article_f4b30212-37bc-5f1e-94ca-c13a45b9dd79.html |
Janet Matilda Jalufka Rother
VICTORIA — Janet Matilda Jalufka Rother, 82, passed away April 1st at Sodalis, in Victoria, TX, after a long battle with dementia. Even though the dementia took her away from this world, her loving spirit left a mark on the people she touched throughout her journey.
Janet was born in Hallet... | 2022-04-05T08:42:27Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Janet Matilda Jalufka Rother | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/janet-matilda-jalufka-rother/article_d1ca9fbf-0bf4-59a1-a1c9-ca50bee6efaf.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/janet-matilda-jalufka-rother/article_d1ca9fbf-0bf4-59a1-a1c9-ca50bee6efaf.html |
Bay City Hilliard graduate Ronnie Ford, right, visits with former Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin during induction ceremonies for the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. Ford won six state medals in track and also played football and basketball at Hilliard.
DALLAS — Bay City Hilliard graduate Ronnie Ford was inducte... | 2022-04-05T21:01:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bay City's Ford inducted into Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/bay-citys-ford-inducted-into-texas-black-sports-hall-of-fame/article_e0309a78-b466-11ec-a157-57468e06b5d2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/bay-citys-ford-inducted-into-texas-black-sports-hall-of-fame/article_e0309a78-b466-11ec-a157-57468e06b5d2.html |
Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening. Clouds lingering later. Low 67F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%..
Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening. Clouds lingering later. Low 67F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Lloyd, retired, receives a... | 2022-04-05T23:35:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Warrior's Weekend musters funds for annual fishing weekend for wounded veterans | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/warriors-weekend-musters-funds-for-annual-fishing-weekend-for-wounded-veterans/article_660d7be0-b4f6-11ec-baa9-2341fae31a78.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/warriors-weekend-musters-funds-for-annual-fishing-weekend-for-wounded-veterans/article_660d7be0-b4f6-11ec-baa9-2341fae31a78.html |
A woman reported being mugged for her phone Monday in the 2400 block of North Ben Wilson Street,
The 24-year-old woman said her iPhone 13 was stolen by a man at 8:30 a.m. It was later recovered, according to the incident report.
Robbery is a second-degree felony punishable by 2-20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,0... | 2022-04-06T02:00:58Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Blotter: Woman mugged for iPhone | Victoria | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/victoria/blotter-woman-mugged-for-iphone/article_8f27972a-b516-11ec-9fc0-4fe5f2c18ecf.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/victoria/blotter-woman-mugged-for-iphone/article_8f27972a-b516-11ec-9fc0-4fe5f2c18ecf.html |
A 20-block area of downtown where the city of Victoria plans to establish an Arts and Culture District.
Danielle Williams, Victoria economic development director, presents the plan for the arts and culture district to the City Council Tuesday.
By this time next year, downtown Victoria could be reaping the rewards of ne... | 2022-04-06T02:01:05Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | City Council approves resolution to establish arts and culture district | Victoria | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/victoria/city-council-approves-resolution-to-establish-arts-and-culture-district/article_d1ecfa0a-b52a-11ec-801b-737dfd452fdd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/victoria/city-council-approves-resolution-to-establish-arts-and-culture-district/article_d1ecfa0a-b52a-11ec-801b-737dfd452fdd.html |
Jason D. Williams will perform on April 15 at Club Westerner.
“What I do is high energy Americana, rockabilly music - piano based in sort of the style of Jerry Lee Lewis. But, you know, the truth of the matter is we (Williams and his band) do a lot of original material. Got one new album coming out, called “Who's going... | 2022-04-06T09:22:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Expect the unexpected from singer, piano player Jason D. Williams at JAM Fest performance | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/expect-the-unexpected-from-singer-piano-player-jason-d-williams-at-jam-fest-performance/article_d1a81976-b45d-11ec-a19a-cf114a25dec6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/expect-the-unexpected-from-singer-piano-player-jason-d-williams-at-jam-fest-performance/article_d1a81976-b45d-11ec-a19a-cf114a25dec6.html |
Caleb Staudt, is the lead vocals and guitarist of the Staudt Brothers. He is shown performing at Downtown Rhythms at DeLeon Plaza last April.
Chris Benson is the bassist with the Staudt Brothers.
The Victoria Fine Arts Association has a long history of bringing talented musicians to perform in Victoria. This year the a... | 2022-04-06T09:22:50Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Rock out at JAM Fests' first event with Jason D. Williams and The Staudt Brothers | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/rock-out-at-jam-fests-first-event-with-jason-d-williams-and-the-staudt-brothers/article_c8b55c8c-b441-11ec-8c5e-0bcebbc58f12.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/rock-out-at-jam-fests-first-event-with-jason-d-williams-and-the-staudt-brothers/article_c8b55c8c-b441-11ec-8c5e-0bcebbc58f12.html |
Daniel B. "Shorty" Cano, Sr.
Daniel B. “Shorty” Cano, Sr.
VICTORIA — Daniel B. “Shorty “Cano, Sr., a native of Victoria went to be with the Lord, March 24, 2022. Daniel was born July 21, 1947, to the late Raul M. Cano, Sr. and Angelita Brewster Cano.
Family and friend will gather for a memorial visitation, Thursday, Ap... | 2022-04-06T09:22:56Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Daniel B. "Shorty" Cano, Sr. | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/daniel-b-shorty-cano-sr/article_aa9a9e05-f36a-508f-a656-876c21887acb.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/daniel-b-shorty-cano-sr/article_aa9a9e05-f36a-508f-a656-876c21887acb.html |
Jackie T. Bertling
MOULTON — Jackie Thomas Bertling, 92 of Moulton, formerly of Nixon passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022. He was born in Gonzales County, TX on October 12, 1929 to George H. and Lillie Hull Bertling.
He retired from GTE (Verizon) after 36 years of service in 1987. He received an Honorable discharge from ... | 2022-04-06T09:23:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jackie T. Bertling | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/jackie-t-bertling/article_9726d147-0027-51b2-9e47-ede8fd891fa1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/jackie-t-bertling/article_9726d147-0027-51b2-9e47-ede8fd891fa1.html |
PORT LAVACA — Norman Cecil Sanders, 92, a lifelong resident of Port Lavaca, passed from this life on earth to heaven on April 3, 2022 in Port Lavaca, Texas.
Visitation will be at the Richardson Colonial Funeral Home at 123 Newlin Street, Port Lavaca on Thursday, April 7th from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral services will be held ... | 2022-04-06T09:23:39Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Norman Cecil Sanders | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/norman-cecil-sanders/article_4f8cf7b8-c584-581f-b56b-359436b97f92.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/norman-cecil-sanders/article_4f8cf7b8-c584-581f-b56b-359436b97f92.html |
Kimberly Zygmant
City seeks Riverside Stadium memorabilia for anniversary celebration
Riverside Stadium is turning 75 next month, and the city’s parks and recreation department needs residents’ help to make the celebration a grand slam.
The department is seeking Riverside Stadium merchandise, uniforms and other memorab... | 2022-04-06T21:04:01Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | City seeks Riverside Stadium memorabilia for anniversary celebration | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/city-seeks-riverside-stadium-memorabilia-for-anniversary-celebration/article_4cefb05a-b51f-11ec-b9cc-938fa22fb808.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/city-seeks-riverside-stadium-memorabilia-for-anniversary-celebration/article_4cefb05a-b51f-11ec-b9cc-938fa22fb808.html |
At Drug Emporium Tuesday morning, store manager Ward Sutton said the store keeps a “good selection” of water in stock at all times, adding that no one can beat the store’s price of a 24 pack of water for $1.97. He also said the store is well-stocked with gallon water bottles.
“And it so happens I’ve got a shipment of w... | 2022-04-06T21:04:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Longview residents cope with boil water notice | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/longview-residents-cope-with-boil-water-notice/article_80bfa7fe-b5e3-11ec-9901-a73831e24e33.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/longview-residents-cope-with-boil-water-notice/article_80bfa7fe-b5e3-11ec-9901-a73831e24e33.html |
Clear. Gusty winds diminishing after midnight. Low around 50F. NNE winds at 20 to 30 mph, decreasing to 10 to 15 mph. Higher wind gusts possible..
Clear. Gusty winds diminishing after midnight. Low around 50F. NNE winds at 20 to 30 mph, decreasing to 10 to 15 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
Mike Disanto, of the Crossr... | 2022-04-06T21:04:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria cancels 2022 Bootfest and event won't return before 2025, if at all | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/victoria-cancels-2022-bootfest-and-event-wont-return-before-2025-if-at-all/article_61d9f702-b5db-11ec-b648-13c4209b1a4b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/victoria-cancels-2022-bootfest-and-event-wont-return-before-2025-if-at-all/article_61d9f702-b5db-11ec-b648-13c4209b1a4b.html |
Letter: Making our earthly home a better place for all mankind
There are so many problems going on in the world today that one must wonder how we will contend with them and still have a better place for our progeny to call home. All of the issues facing us are important and must be dealt with through due diligence and ... | 2022-04-06T21:04:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Making our earthly home a better place for all mankind | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-making-our-earthly-home-a-better-place-for-all-mankind/article_e5812c88-b527-11ec-a407-ff3d99bb1d92.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-making-our-earthly-home-a-better-place-for-all-mankind/article_e5812c88-b527-11ec-a407-ff3d99bb1d92.html |
Congressman Michael Cloud and staff hosting open house
The public is invited to come meet U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud and his staff from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 12 at the Victoria District Office, at 111 N. Glass St. There will an opportunity to tour the Victoria District Office along with the chance to engage wit... | 2022-04-07T00:46:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Congressman Michael Cloud and staff hosting open house | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/congressman-michael-cloud-and-staff-hosting-open-house/article_81f12492-b5dc-11ec-9e85-d3fe3af628bf.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/congressman-michael-cloud-and-staff-hosting-open-house/article_81f12492-b5dc-11ec-9e85-d3fe3af628bf.html |
Mai Vang, co-owner of Trinity Sports Cards, points to single cards in a display case at the shop Wednesday. The case to the right holds cards from Texas sports teams.
An array of football cards in a display case at Trinity Sports Cards.
Trinity Sports Cards offers mystery packs in addition to single cards and tradition... | 2022-04-07T00:46:37Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Sport card shop opens doors as card prices explode | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/sport-card-shop-opens-doors-as-card-prices-explode/article_d05584fe-b5fd-11ec-baa9-335083052915.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/sport-card-shop-opens-doors-as-card-prices-explode/article_d05584fe-b5fd-11ec-baa9-335083052915.html |
Mary Winston Jackson became NASA’s first female Black engineer in 1958. To take classes that qualified her for the position, she had to get permission from the city of Hampton, Va., to attend classes at the then-segregated Hampton High School.
There was a time when kindergartners spent their days learning how to color,... | 2022-04-07T02:31:56Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | STEM, STEAM, rocket science and music | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/stem-steam-rocket-science-and-music/article_7b763fac-b5b5-11ec-978d-af20d35d5fe4.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/stem-steam-rocket-science-and-music/article_7b763fac-b5b5-11ec-978d-af20d35d5fe4.html |
The Yoakum girls track team poses after winning the District 28-3A meet at Rice Consolidated High School on Wednesday.
ALTAIR — Yoakum’s Jayana Phillips and Tidehaven’s Mary Johnson have recently gotten to know each other.
The two freshmen are likely to see each other quite a bit more during the next three years.
Phill... | 2022-04-07T05:57:29Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Freshmen make presence known at District 28-3A meet | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/freshmen-make-presence-known-at-district-28-3a-meet/article_c296411a-b624-11ec-b756-8350f9f33b8b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/freshmen-make-presence-known-at-district-28-3a-meet/article_c296411a-b624-11ec-b756-8350f9f33b8b.html |
Daniel Franklin Wagner
HALLETTSVILLE — Daniel Franklin Wagner, 72, of Hallettsville, went to be with his heavenly Father on April 3, 2022. The fourth of six brothers, he was born on February 13, 1950 to Willie and Lillie Wagner of Hallettsville, TX. He married Beverly Ann Hoffer on June 27, 1970 at Sacred Heart Catholi... | 2022-04-07T07:32:50Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Daniel Franklin Wagner | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/daniel-franklin-wagner/article_b31ca136-fae1-5729-be43-9749fc6751b4.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/daniel-franklin-wagner/article_b31ca136-fae1-5729-be43-9749fc6751b4.html |
Our Lady of Victory fifth graders learn social etiquette from Colonial America times.
Our Lady of Victory fifth graders pose in their period costumes.
Students line up in their period costumes.
Students pose in their period costumes for the Patriots Day program at Our Lady of victory school.
Adults who helped with the ... | 2022-04-07T09:11:40Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Our Lady of Victory fifth graders take a time machine to 1776 | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/our-lady-of-victory-fifth-graders-take-a-time-machine-to-1776/article_266226b8-b5ef-11ec-a60f-cb43f1729af5.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/our-lady-of-victory-fifth-graders-take-a-time-machine-to-1776/article_266226b8-b5ef-11ec-a60f-cb43f1729af5.html |
Celeste Silling
A swainson’s thrush banded at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory.
Contributed photo by Celeste Silling
By Celeste Silling
When studying animals in the wild, researchers must often keep track of and identify individual animals.
In ornithology, the study of birds, there’s a simple solution: bird banding. Bird ba... | 2022-04-07T13:10:00Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Nature Notes: Bird banding for scientific research | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/nature-notes-bird-banding-for-scientific-research/article_612c62aa-b459-11ec-b6b7-9fc1319d490e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/nature-notes-bird-banding-for-scientific-research/article_612c62aa-b459-11ec-b6b7-9fc1319d490e.html |
Karl Wendel, Amanda Wendel's husband, places one of the several cut outs representing those going through the foster care system in the Crossroads near the intersection of East North and North Main streets.
Cutouts of children fill the lawn near the intersection of East North and North Main streets as members and volun... | 2022-04-07T13:10:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Blue ribbons bring awareness to child abuse in Victoria | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/blue-ribbons-bring-awareness-to-child-abuse-in-victoria/article_5b524750-b607-11ec-84fb-c3350ce82a85.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/blue-ribbons-bring-awareness-to-child-abuse-in-victoria/article_5b524750-b607-11ec-84fb-c3350ce82a85.html |
Laurie Garretson: Grasshoppers are one of the most destructive insects in the gardening world
This is the time of year when grasshoppers tend to show up in our landscapes, which is not a good thing.
Grasshoppers are herbivores and voracious eaters that will eat all kinds of plants in your landscape.
Grasshoppers are on... | 2022-04-07T15:23:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Laurie Garretson: Grasshoppers are one of the most destructive insects in the gardening world | Home And Garden | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/home_and_garden/laurie-garretson-grasshoppers-are-one-of-the-most-destructive-insects-in-the-gardening-world/article_b1022a20-b44b-11ec-8158-c3e477ae1277.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/home_and_garden/laurie-garretson-grasshoppers-are-one-of-the-most-destructive-insects-in-the-gardening-world/article_b1022a20-b44b-11ec-8158-c3e477ae1277.html |
Hallettsville’s Trace Patek, center, made his commitment to play football at Texas Lutheran University official. Joining Patek for the ceremony Thursday in the Hallettsville gym were mother, Trina, and father, Terry.
HALLETTSVILLE — Trace Patek has played football, basketball and baseball during his athletic career at ... | 2022-04-07T21:12:43Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Hallettsville's Patek headed to Texas Lutheran | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/hallettsvilles-patek-headed-to-texas-lutheran/article_f9681e8e-b6a6-11ec-8d83-633dbb733eef.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/hallettsvilles-patek-headed-to-texas-lutheran/article_f9681e8e-b6a6-11ec-8d83-633dbb733eef.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:3-4; quote by John Buchan
And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards. And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a ... | 2022-04-07T21:12:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:3-4; quote by John Buchan | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-3-4-quote-by-john-buchan/article_491ffb2e-b5ba-11ec-9eb7-c70e1319775f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-3-4-quote-by-john-buchan/article_491ffb2e-b5ba-11ec-9eb7-c70e1319775f.html |
Letter: Liberty Academy is not an ideal location for Stroman Middle School students
VISD currently has a building at the Liberty Academy campus that is being utilized as storage. It would be a perfect building in which to house Stroman Middle School. The building has four long sections that could house sixth, seventh a... | 2022-04-07T23:02:46Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Liberty Academy is not an ideal location for Stroman Middle School students | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-liberty-academy-is-not-an-ideal-location-for-stroman-middle-school-students/article_19d9e4d0-b6b7-11ec-a043-9740131c3e3a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-liberty-academy-is-not-an-ideal-location-for-stroman-middle-school-students/article_19d9e4d0-b6b7-11ec-a043-9740131c3e3a.html |
Letter: Sex education should be taught in Texas middle and high schools
In the Feb. 22, 2022, the Advocate published an article from the Texas Tribune on the subject of Texas topping the nation in teens giving birth multiple times and it left me with the question. Why is sex education not required in Texas middle and h... | 2022-04-07T23:02:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Sex education should be taught in Texas middle and high schools | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-sex-education-should-be-taught-in-texas-middle-and-high-schools/article_794a925e-b67e-11ec-b7c3-f7fe27a452ab.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-sex-education-should-be-taught-in-texas-middle-and-high-schools/article_794a925e-b67e-11ec-b7c3-f7fe27a452ab.html |
Doug Wallace, general manager at H-E-B plus on Navarro Street, is overwhelmed by emotions as he turns the corner to see all of the attendees during his retirement celebration on Thursday.
A cutout of Doug Wallace, general manager at H-E-B plus!, peeks out from the crowd.
Doug Wallace, general manager at H-E-B plus!, st... | 2022-04-07T23:03:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | H-E-B plus! honors retiring store manager after 48 years of service | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/h-e-b-plus-honors-retiring-store-manager-after-48-years-of-service/article_a661eaba-b5bd-11ec-b748-0f96380dcf96.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/h-e-b-plus-honors-retiring-store-manager-after-48-years-of-service/article_a661eaba-b5bd-11ec-b748-0f96380dcf96.html |
The Victoria school board expects a selection committee to meet with architects who will design the Mission Valley bond project later this month.
The committee hopes to meet with candidates on April 18, with a recommendation coming at the school board meeting scheduled for April 21, assistant superintendent Greg Bonewa... | 2022-04-08T02:26:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | School board forms committee to select architect for Mission Valley Elementary | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/school-board-forms-committee-to-select-architect-for-mission-valley-elementary/article_4d976636-b6c5-11ec-8c54-cf3d7982ee21.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/school-board-forms-committee-to-select-architect-for-mission-valley-elementary/article_4d976636-b6c5-11ec-8c54-cf3d7982ee21.html |
The Goliad girls won the District 29-3A meet Thursday night at Tiger Field in Goliad. The Tigerettes have won 10 straight district titles.
GOLIAD — Kyla Hill got her Goliad track and field career off to an impressive start.
Hill won two gold medals and two bronze medals as a freshman at last year's state meet and was n... | 2022-04-08T05:38:45Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Hill helps Tigerettes keep district title streak alive | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/hill-helps-tigerettes-keep-district-title-streak-alive/article_23770466-b6ec-11ec-9655-07a4e26cd0c2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/hill-helps-tigerettes-keep-district-title-streak-alive/article_23770466-b6ec-11ec-9655-07a4e26cd0c2.html |
Cora Franklin
VICTORIA — Cora Franklin entered into rest on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the age of 66. A chapel service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel, 8819 US Hwy 87N, Victoria, TX with Rev. Lou Terry Jackson, officiating. Burial at Memory Gardens Cemetery. www.gracefuneralh... | 2022-04-08T07:12:41Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Cora Franklin | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/cora-franklin/article_7d90702b-931f-548d-8666-45b6ff41b349.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/cora-franklin/article_7d90702b-931f-548d-8666-45b6ff41b349.html |
Daniel Industries celebrates its opening in Victoria on Saturday, April 9, 2022.
A new power equipment store has arrived in Victoria.
Daniel Industries will provide Victoria with name-brand outdoor power equipment, owner Colt Daniel said. The company’s grand opening is set for Saturday.
Daniel Industries is a certified... | 2022-04-08T11:09:58Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | New power equipment dealer comes to town | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/new-power-equipment-dealer-comes-to-town/article_4961d254-b508-11ec-ad5e-3b7bf6b88acc.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/new-power-equipment-dealer-comes-to-town/article_4961d254-b508-11ec-ad5e-3b7bf6b88acc.html |
Rev. Wade Powell explains how Palm Sunday will be celebrated at First United Methodist Church.
The sanctuary is filled with reminders of the desert throughout Lent.
Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church explains the meaning of Palm Sunday.
Rev. Wade Powell speaks about why burlap covers the altar during Lent.
... | 2022-04-08T11:10:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Rev. Wade Powell explains how Palm Sunday leads worshipers into Holy Week | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/rev-wade-powell-explains-how-palm-sunday-leads-worshipers-into-holy-week/article_f4db6a6c-b523-11ec-bdeb-8f376a49b8e2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/rev-wade-powell-explains-how-palm-sunday-leads-worshipers-into-holy-week/article_f4db6a6c-b523-11ec-bdeb-8f376a49b8e2.html |
Andrew Schroer: Bread Crumbs: Keeping the bad news in perspective
One news item has dominated every news cycle for the last six weeks: the conflict in Ukraine. The news from Ukraine is almost all bad news – first and foremost for the people of Ukraine who are suffering, but also for the rest of the world which is force... | 2022-04-08T15:23:42Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Andrew Schroer: Bread Crumbs: Keeping the bad news in perspective | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/andrew-schroer-bread-crumbs-keeping-the-bad-news-in-perspective/article_f55374b6-b44d-11ec-8c66-071fbd38ecb9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/andrew-schroer-bread-crumbs-keeping-the-bad-news-in-perspective/article_f55374b6-b44d-11ec-8c66-071fbd38ecb9.html |
Mike Singenstreu, pastor, Mission Valley
JJ Velasquez
Saturday Sermon: Our purpose is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever
By Mike Singenstreu
Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Jesus of Nazareth was by all estimations the most extraordinary man ever to se... | 2022-04-08T17:19:42Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Saturday Sermon: Our purpose is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-our-purpose-is-to-glorify-god-and-enjoy-him-forever/article_5c6a9b0c-b458-11ec-82f4-c33828c9ee9a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-our-purpose-is-to-glorify-god-and-enjoy-him-forever/article_5c6a9b0c-b458-11ec-82f4-c33828c9ee9a.html |
By Amber Bagwell | Special to the Advocate
9th grader competes for collegiate scout recognition for scholarships
Dark hair tucked into a ball cap, eyes a little shy and hooded by her cap, demeanor unassuming, 15 year old Mallorie Prickett, packs a lot of punch when it comes to horsemanship, and her years of training ar... | 2022-04-09T02:06:20Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria freshman qualifies for Nationals in Horsemanship and Ranch Riding | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/victoria-freshman-qualifies-for-nationals-in-horsemanship-and-ranch-riding/article_2525ac3e-b7a7-11ec-832e-df08f11d695e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/victoria-freshman-qualifies-for-nationals-in-horsemanship-and-ranch-riding/article_2525ac3e-b7a7-11ec-832e-df08f11d695e.html |
Sunny skies with gusty winds developing later in the day. High 88F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible..
A few clouds from time to time. Windy early. Low 64F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
The Shiner boys scored 207 points to win the District 28-2A meet Friday at Indian Stadium i... | 2022-04-09T05:18:11Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Shiner sweeps titles at district meet | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/shiner-sweeps-titles-at-district-meet/article_c8ddc728-b7b4-11ec-aa35-1304c1c87570.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/shiner-sweeps-titles-at-district-meet/article_c8ddc728-b7b4-11ec-aa35-1304c1c87570.html |
Mateo Vasquez, 13, practices shooting on Tuesday afternoon in Moulton.
Mateo Vasquez, 13, poses for a portrait in his family’s backyard on Tuesday afternoon in Moulton.
Mateo Vasquez, 13, demonstrates his ball control in his family’s backyard in Moulton.
Balls of various sizes cover a trampoline in the Vasquezes’ backy... | 2022-04-09T12:54:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Moulton teen gets chance of a lifetime with FC Barcelona Academy | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/moulton-teen-gets-chance-of-a-lifetime-with-fc-barcelona-academy/article_6490bfec-b6cd-11ec-8e63-63fe594086de.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/moulton-teen-gets-chance-of-a-lifetime-with-fc-barcelona-academy/article_6490bfec-b6cd-11ec-8e63-63fe594086de.html |
Industrial graduate Norman Hamilton died April 2 in Amarillo at the age of 87.
Industrial graduate, TCU All-American dies
Hamilton was born in Lolita and played football at Industrial before going on to play at TCU.
Hamilton was an All-American, all-Southwest Conference, played in the Hula Bowl and was named the Most V... | 2022-04-09T22:18:39Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Industrial graduate, TCU All-American dies | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/industrial-graduate-tcu-all-american-dies/article_d46bbae6-b7d7-11ec-82f4-131e51fb5da8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/industrial-graduate-tcu-all-american-dies/article_d46bbae6-b7d7-11ec-82f4-131e51fb5da8.html |
100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1922, Central High School's name changed to Mitchell School
APRIL 10 – Otto Fiek returned to his home in this city Saturday night after an extended visit to various points in Europe. He left this city Nov. 22, going to Germany where he visited his two brothers and three sisters, who reside... | 2022-04-09T22:19:16Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1922, Central High School's name changed to Mitchell School | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1922-central-high-schools-name-changed-to-mitchell/article_d7e4f0aa-b11c-11ec-b0c2-3fe65e0a668b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1922-central-high-schools-name-changed-to-mitchell/article_d7e4f0aa-b11c-11ec-b0c2-3fe65e0a668b.html |
Ashley Hunter: Fan mail
In the almost five years that I have been writing articles for the Advocate, I have heard from many people in person or by email of how they appreciate reading my work.
I am always so appreciative of my fans. It means so much to me, and although I love writing just for the sake of doing so, it m... | 2022-04-09T22:19:22Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Ashley Hunter: Fan mail | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/ashley-hunter-fan-mail/article_eddc32a4-b510-11ec-88ba-9f42996c7a22.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/ashley-hunter-fan-mail/article_eddc32a4-b510-11ec-88ba-9f42996c7a22.html |
Shana Bohac: Feeding bones to pets
Many owners treat their pets by feeding them table scraps or left overs. Not only can human food be toxic to our pets, but feeding bones can cause serious health problems.
Some problems that arise from feeding bones can start from the beginning of the gastrointestinal tract. Mouth and... | 2022-04-09T22:19:53Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Shana Bohac: Feeding bones to pets | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/shana-bohac-feeding-bones-to-pets/article_4bdcb540-b5e8-11ec-be30-eb8b7a17202a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/shana-bohac-feeding-bones-to-pets/article_4bdcb540-b5e8-11ec-be30-eb8b7a17202a.html |
Shuford
UHV hires new vice president for administration, finance
Beverly Shuford knows that success and doing important work doesn’t necessarily mean being out in front and receiving accolades, and that’s the attitude she plans to bring to the University of Houston-Victoria as a new vice president.
“I find success in b... | 2022-04-09T22:19:59Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV hires new vice president for administration, finance | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-hires-new-vice-president-for-administration-finance/article_fe147428-b5e8-11ec-8fad-573888c127eb.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-hires-new-vice-president-for-administration-finance/article_fe147428-b5e8-11ec-8fad-573888c127eb.html |
UHV history faculty member receives prestigious fellowship, grant
A University of Houston-Victoria professor is preparing for academic leave to research at the renowned Institute for Advanced Studies in Princeton, N.J.
Esther Cuenca, a UHV assistant professor of history, is among a select group of about 250 scholars fr... | 2022-04-09T22:20:05Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV history faculty member receives prestigious fellowship, grant | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-history-faculty-member-receives-prestigious-fellowship-grant/article_73c43564-b5e9-11ec-950e-bf04b4df2459.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-history-faculty-member-receives-prestigious-fellowship-grant/article_73c43564-b5e9-11ec-950e-bf04b4df2459.html |
Bible verse - Romans Rom.14:6-7; quote by Albert Einstein
He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks. F... | 2022-04-09T22:20:11Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Romans Rom.14:6-7; quote by Albert Einstein | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-14-6-7-quote-by-albert-einstein/article_1969320e-b5c1-11ec-b194-43b34b9b801c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-14-6-7-quote-by-albert-einstein/article_1969320e-b5c1-11ec-b194-43b34b9b801c.html |
Much needed pedestrian crossing almost complete
Work is almost complete on a much-needed project to make crossing Rio Grande safer for pedestrians and motorists.
By the end of May, people traveling Rio Grande, also known as the Houston Highway, near the H-E-B Rio Grande store, will have an additional traffic signal to ... | 2022-04-09T22:20:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Much needed pedestrian crossing almost complete | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/much-needed-pedestrian-crossing-almost-complete/article_7fe127b6-b757-11ec-96ac-078ff93101f9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/much-needed-pedestrian-crossing-almost-complete/article_7fe127b6-b757-11ec-96ac-078ff93101f9.html |
Syndicated column: What’s wrong with the world?
Rich Manieri - Syndicated Column
The point is, I think, every generation believes it has the market cornered on hardship. I can remember my great-grandmother, not known for her sunny disposition and optimistic outlook, saying in the 1970s, “This country is going to hell i... | 2022-04-09T22:20:23Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated column: What’s wrong with the world? | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-what-s-wrong-with-the-world/article_c2b68156-b691-11ec-83a2-73e3dde5e26f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-what-s-wrong-with-the-world/article_c2b68156-b691-11ec-83a2-73e3dde5e26f.html |
A 19-year-old Port Lavaca man was shot and killed Saturday morning at a rural Calhoun County home.
The shooting happened on Holloman Road and involved two men, the 19-year-old and a 22-year-old Port Lavaca man who is in jail, Calhoun County Sheriff B.J. Vickery said Saturday afternoon.
The incident was reported at abou... | 2022-04-10T00:42:22Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 1 dead, 1 jailed following Calhoun County shooting | Counties | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/1-dead-1-jailed-following-calhoun-county-shooting/article_62e3ccde-b84e-11ec-b15d-472d6a6a6d80.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/1-dead-1-jailed-following-calhoun-county-shooting/article_62e3ccde-b84e-11ec-b15d-472d6a6a6d80.html |
Living history reenactors line up in formation in their uniforms as they ready to march to raise the 1916 U.S. flag during a reenactment of the Punitive Expedition into Mexico Saturday at the Presidio La Bahia in Goliad.
Living history reenactors unfurl a 1916 U.S. flag to raise during a reenactment of the Punitive Exp... | 2022-04-10T02:51:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Outside living history at the Presidio La Bahia in limbo | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/outside-living-history-at-the-presidio-la-bahia-in-limbo/article_1793f812-b83a-11ec-bcbd-b3c39cd164e9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/outside-living-history-at-the-presidio-la-bahia-in-limbo/article_1793f812-b83a-11ec-bcbd-b3c39cd164e9.html |
VICTORIA — Jose Francisco Hernandez, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 05th, 2022. Family and friends will gather for visitation Monday, April 11th, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM and a Rosary to begin at 7:00PM at Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Hwy. in Victoria. Funeral Mass for Jose will be held at 1:00PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2... | 2022-04-10T06:54:09Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jose Francisco Hernandez | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/jose-francisco-hernandez/article_e43c9b86-df5e-5448-a5b3-e41e87f18058.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/jose-francisco-hernandez/article_e43c9b86-df5e-5448-a5b3-e41e87f18058.html |
VICTORIA — Joseph Peyton Wyatt Jr., 80, died peacefully on April 4th after having spent the afternoon with his family at his bedside. He squeezed the hand of his wife and his two sons before going to sleep that afternoon and now we fully expect him to be drafting new policy as to why we haven’t expanded the lanes leadi... | 2022-04-10T06:54:15Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Joseph Peyton Wyatt, Jr. | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/joseph-peyton-wyatt-jr/article_a6f754ac-866d-5aa9-bc03-d3362809bfd6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/joseph-peyton-wyatt-jr/article_a6f754ac-866d-5aa9-bc03-d3362809bfd6.html |
BBB Tip: Leveling up your financial literacy during National Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month, a time for youths and adults to focus on their financial future and well-being. An estimated 3.4 million high school students will graduate this spring, and while they may be well-versed in ... | 2022-04-10T23:26:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | BBB Tip: Leveling up your financial literacy during National Financial Literacy Month | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/bbb-tip-leveling-up-your-financial-literacy-during-national-financial-literacy-month/article_0d3d3f7a-b512-11ec-83f2-f7f2e33d8739.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/bbb-tip-leveling-up-your-financial-literacy-during-national-financial-literacy-month/article_0d3d3f7a-b512-11ec-83f2-f7f2e33d8739.html |
Tammy Sestak
School Matters: What is a Portrait of a Graduate and why do we create one?
As we grow up, we learn the 5 W’s: Who, What, When, Where, and of course Why. The ‘why’, though typically listed last in the sequence, is more often than not the most important ‘W’ of them all. As community members, educators, stude... | 2022-04-10T23:26:50Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | School Matters: What is a Portrait of a Graduate and why do we create one? | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/school-matters-what-is-a-portrait-of-a-graduate-and-why-do-we-create-one/article_805d59cc-b5df-11ec-bc80-872407f6fe93.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/school-matters-what-is-a-portrait-of-a-graduate-and-why-do-we-create-one/article_805d59cc-b5df-11ec-bc80-872407f6fe93.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:5-7; quote by Julie Andrews
And the waters shall fail from the sea, and the river shall be wasted and dried up.
And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.
The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of t... | 2022-04-10T23:27:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:5-7; quote by Julie Andrews | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-5-7-quote-by-julie-andrews/article_d830c5a8-b5bc-11ec-9ca3-37ff5ec59282.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-5-7-quote-by-julie-andrews/article_d830c5a8-b5bc-11ec-9ca3-37ff5ec59282.html |
Syndicated Column: The Economist: Trade trends are rebounding
Overall volumes of U.S. imports dipped during the worst of COVID-19 but have rebounded. The total value of imports was $2.8 trillion in 2021. Of that amount, consumer goods were $766.7 billion, capital goods (which is a range of products from semiconductors ... | 2022-04-10T23:27:14Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated Column: The Economist: Trade trends are rebounding | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-trade-trends-are-rebounding/article_661dbb5c-b674-11ec-b441-6fd0613aa0be.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-trade-trends-are-rebounding/article_661dbb5c-b674-11ec-b441-6fd0613aa0be.html |
Victoria County Commissioners court will consider Monday approving a legal service contract for a firm to file for a visa for Emmanuel Opada, the county's new epidemiologist.
Finding an epidemiologist during the COVID-19 pandemic was difficult, Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller said. The H1-B visa the county is seeking ... | 2022-04-10T23:27:20Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Commissioners to consider approval for legal services to apply for epidemiologist's visa | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/commissioners-to-consider-approval-for-legal-services-to-apply-for-epidemiologists-visa/article_df334f90-b915-11ec-9fe5-0b2d9cab7b04.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/commissioners-to-consider-approval-for-legal-services-to-apply-for-epidemiologists-visa/article_df334f90-b915-11ec-9fe5-0b2d9cab7b04.html |
Mostly cloudy. Gusty winds this morning. High 84F. Winds SSE at 20 to 30 mph..
By Lauren Emerson
Q: I heard Glenn Hegar visited Victoria as part of the rural broadband project. I live in a community that would be affected by this effort. How can I and other community members support the push to bring broadband to rural... | 2022-04-11T12:01:57Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV Q&A: Community can help bring awareness to rural broadband project | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/uhv-q-a-community-can-help-bring-awareness-to-rural-broadband-project/article_3845dc2c-b675-11ec-a3a5-5b5bfdf5794c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/uhv-q-a-community-can-help-bring-awareness-to-rural-broadband-project/article_3845dc2c-b675-11ec-a3a5-5b5bfdf5794c.html |
Glenn Hunter is the director of music for Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory is holding a Tenebrae service April 12 at 8 p.m. The traditional mass is combined with a subdued arrangement of silent prayer, alternating with lessons and psalms from Scripture.
Glenn Hunter, director of mu... | 2022-04-11T18:03:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Holy Week Tenebrae service at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory welcomes all | Community News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/community_news/holy-week-tenebrae-service-at-the-cathedral-of-our-lady-of-victory-welcomes-all/article_bb0fa18c-b9aa-11ec-a5df-c7775accb62a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/community_news/holy-week-tenebrae-service-at-the-cathedral-of-our-lady-of-victory-welcomes-all/article_bb0fa18c-b9aa-11ec-a5df-c7775accb62a.html |
The following editorial published in the Dallas Morning News on April 8:
Title 42 is the reincarnation of a rarely used clause in the 1944 Public Health Services Law that requires asylum-seekers to wait outside the U.S. while their claims are processed in order to reduce the spread of disease. Activated at the onset of... | 2022-04-11T20:43:37Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Stop Title 42 and start serious border reform | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/stop-title-42-and-start-serious-border-reform/article_c3964fb4-b9a4-11ec-9b1b-bfc6de663772.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/stop-title-42-and-start-serious-border-reform/article_c3964fb4-b9a4-11ec-9b1b-bfc6de663772.html |
Joshua Licerio
Joshua Licerio.
Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking information regarding the location of Joshua Licerio.
Licerio has an outstanding warrant charging him with violation of probation. The warrant was issued on Oct. 19, 2021. His original charge was sexual assault of a child. He is 26 years old, 5 feet 5 in... | 2022-04-11T23:07:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria Crime Stoppers is looking for Joshua Licerio | Crime & Courts | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/victoria-crime-stoppers-is-looking-for-joshua-licerio/article_9e8e9ad6-b9c3-11ec-93ad-c717e589df2c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/victoria-crime-stoppers-is-looking-for-joshua-licerio/article_9e8e9ad6-b9c3-11ec-93ad-c717e589df2c.html |
Guest column: In memory of a compassionate educator, friend
When I first moved here over four years ago, I met a lot of people in a very short time. I met this one guy, however, who I had an instant connection with. He seemed to just ‘get me’ and I was immediately comfortable around him. He was taller than most, but wh... | 2022-04-11T23:07:14Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Guest column: In memory of a compassionate educator, friend | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-in-memory-of-a-compassionate-educator-friend/article_fb722d30-b996-11ec-bb67-17581bd12f1d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-in-memory-of-a-compassionate-educator-friend/article_fb722d30-b996-11ec-bb67-17581bd12f1d.html |
VICTORIA — Jose Francisco Hernandez, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 05th, 2022. Family and friends will gather for Funeral Mass for Jose which will be held at 1:00PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 208 W. River St. in Victoria with Interment to immediately follow at Resurrection Cemete... | 2022-04-12T07:14:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jose Francisco Hernandez | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/jose-francisco-hernandez/article_153ed9a6-5cbd-5ed2-848b-739321b2038e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/jose-francisco-hernandez/article_153ed9a6-5cbd-5ed2-848b-739321b2038e.html |
Katherine Burns
SEADRIFT — Katherine Burns, 79, of Seadrift joined the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2022, surrounded by her husband and daughter. She was born October 13, 1942 in Rockport to Roy Gray and Bonnie McClellen. She graduated from High School in Rockport in 1961 and later graduated from Business School. She marr... | 2022-04-12T07:14:20Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Katherine Burns | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/katherine-burns/article_c063a3ee-d0d4-51a0-99b0-eba621382120.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/katherine-burns/article_c063a3ee-d0d4-51a0-99b0-eba621382120.html |
VICTORIA — Kathryn Lee (Blansett) Knox, 84, of Victoria, Texas, went to heaven on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born on September 13, 1937, in Houston, Texas, to Marion and Mollie Blansett. She graduated from Beaumont’s Southpark High School in 1955 and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Lamar University and M... | 2022-04-12T07:14:26Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Kathryn Lee Knox | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/kathryn-lee-knox/article_e8673bd8-6e3a-55aa-8a89-4a52ff53c4a4.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/kathryn-lee-knox/article_e8673bd8-6e3a-55aa-8a89-4a52ff53c4a4.html |
Veronica Delgado
Dietitian Dish: Children with autism and nutrition
By Veronica Delgado
April is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) awareness month. This is a developmental disorder that is marked by poor levels of communication, interaction, and repetitive behavioral patterns. Many children with autism need support with t... | 2022-04-12T10:42:47Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Dietitian Dish: Children with autism and nutrition | Good Living | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/good_living/dietitian-dish-children-with-autism-and-nutrition/article_172f1ecc-b44a-11ec-a74d-67e860c64a0e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/good_living/dietitian-dish-children-with-autism-and-nutrition/article_172f1ecc-b44a-11ec-a74d-67e860c64a0e.html |
Bible verse - Romans Rom.14:8-9; quote by Henry Ford
For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.
For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.
Anyone who stops le... | 2022-04-12T20:20:35Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Romans Rom.14:8-9; quote by Henry Ford | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-14-8-9-quote-by-henry-ford/article_0021f764-b5c5-11ec-ab5c-1b986b334bb8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-14-8-9-quote-by-henry-ford/article_0021f764-b5c5-11ec-ab5c-1b986b334bb8.html |
Russell Cain
Guest column: Immigrants from Indianola settled at Seadrift in 1840
Russell Cain - Guest Column
Article from The Port Lavaca Wave's Calhoun County Centennial And Golden Jubilee Historical Edition
In 1840, German immigrants from Indianola settled here. Among them were Dierlams, Bindewalds, Sonnemans, Hausch... | 2022-04-12T22:26:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Guest column: Immigrants from Indianola settled at Seadrift in 1840 | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-immigrants-from-indianola-settled-at-seadrift-in-1840/article_54d41652-b9df-11ec-b54f-abb08f97fb93.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-immigrants-from-indianola-settled-at-seadrift-in-1840/article_54d41652-b9df-11ec-b54f-abb08f97fb93.html |
Lindsay Young, director of the Victoria Small Business Development Center, discusses how her organization aids small businesses at the partnership meeting organized by the Victoria Economic Development Corporation.
Small business development center helps to start, maintain local business
Clients of the Victoria Small B... | 2022-04-12T22:26:57Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Small business development center helps to start, maintain local business | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/small-business-development-center-helps-to-start-maintain-local-business/article_31fe6bb6-ba8c-11ec-8517-2bc252e903c5.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/small-business-development-center-helps-to-start-maintain-local-business/article_31fe6bb6-ba8c-11ec-8517-2bc252e903c5.html |
The last game Brad Dumont coached at Rice Consolidated was the 2012 season finale.
The next game Dumont coaches will be the Raiders’ 2022 season opener.
Dumont has come out of retirement to become Rice Consolidated’s athletic director and head football coach.
“Rice CISD is excited to have him return as our athletic dir... | 2022-04-13T00:23:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Dumont returns to Rice Consolidated as AD/football coach | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/dumont-returns-to-rice-consolidated-as-ad-football-coach/article_befcc54a-ba9f-11ec-b34d-07bd8d99a0ba.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/dumont-returns-to-rice-consolidated-as-ad-football-coach/article_befcc54a-ba9f-11ec-b34d-07bd8d99a0ba.html |
Rick Villa, executive director of Victoria County Long-Term Recovery Group pushes a pallet of cleaning supplies into place at the organization’s warehouse.
An 18-wheeler full of cleaning supplies backs up to the Victoria County Long-Term Recovery Group’s warehouse.
Victoria County Long-Term Recovery Group received a tr... | 2022-04-13T00:24:14Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria disaster relief organization receives huge donation | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-disaster-relief-organization-receives-huge-donation/article_51a79f18-ba79-11ec-a8eb-d7eb0124b763.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-disaster-relief-organization-receives-huge-donation/article_51a79f18-ba79-11ec-a8eb-d7eb0124b763.html |
Musician John Paul Ortiz plays a cover song during his performance at El Paso Tacos & Tequila in Victoria.
Macus Ortiz, 5, claps for his dad John Paul Ortiz after he finished a song at El Paso Tacos & Tequila in Victoria.
John Paul Ortiz sets up before performing at El Paso Tacos & Tequila in Victoria.
John Paul Ortiz ... | 2022-04-13T02:17:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Local musician grows with Downtown | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/local-musician-grows-with-downtown/article_23fcf124-baa3-11ec-ae8d-7fe98e19ca72.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/local-musician-grows-with-downtown/article_23fcf124-baa3-11ec-ae8d-7fe98e19ca72.html |
EDNA — Charles E. Williams, Jr., of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born in Edna, Texas on February 11, 1943, to the late Charles Eugene Williams and Eleanor Lydia Spree.
Charles retired from DuPont. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandf... | 2022-04-13T07:29:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Charles Eugene Williams, Jr. | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/charles-eugene-williams-jr/article_25268aa7-5afe-5307-91e8-a3360c3ea6ca.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/charles-eugene-williams-jr/article_25268aa7-5afe-5307-91e8-a3360c3ea6ca.html |
Harold Edward
Baecker
VICTORIA — Harold Edward Baecker passed away April 8, 2022. He was born on April 14, 1938 in Ander, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward Baecker and Marjorie Albrecht Baecker and his brother Glen Baecker.
Harold graduated from Goliad High School in May 1956 and immediately joined ... | 2022-04-13T07:30:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Harold Edward Baecker | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/harold-edward-baecker/article_9cdce1b3-0d83-5e8d-a855-b744ab46e90e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/harold-edward-baecker/article_9cdce1b3-0d83-5e8d-a855-b744ab46e90e.html |
VICTORIA — Patricia Ann Shaffer, age 79, of Victoria, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 from 5-7pm at Colonial Funeral Home, with funeral services beginning at 7pm. A second visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 4-8pm at Williams Funeral Hom... | 2022-04-13T07:30:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Patricia Ann Shaffer | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/patricia-ann-shaffer/article_3b2abec5-7065-50c7-bd49-b745721de78b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/patricia-ann-shaffer/article_3b2abec5-7065-50c7-bd49-b745721de78b.html |
Scattered thunderstorms this morning, then partly cloudy during the afternoon hours. High near 95F. S winds shifting to NW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Higher wind gusts possible..
Hayden Land, right, playing Drew Boley, and Gabriel Weaver, left, playing Dennis Dupree, perform a song during lay rehearsal at the... | 2022-04-13T10:41:27Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Teens rock out with Rock of Ages: Teen Edition musical comedy at St. Joseph High School | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/teens-rock-out-with-rock-of-ages-teen-edition-musical-comedy-at-st-joseph-high/article_b0accb20-b9dc-11ec-8c13-6bbf8c944450.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/teens-rock-out-with-rock-of-ages-teen-edition-musical-comedy-at-st-joseph-high/article_b0accb20-b9dc-11ec-8c13-6bbf8c944450.html |
Riverside Stadium is turning 75 next month, and the City’s Parks & Recreation needs residents’ help to make the celebration a grand slam.
Riverside Stadium anniversary even May 20-21
Parks & Recreation is seeking Riverside Stadium merchandise, uniforms and other memorabilia from throughout the stadium’s history to be d... | 2022-04-13T21:20:21Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Riverside Stadium anniversary even May 20-21 | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/riverside-stadium-anniversary-even-may-20-21/article_d9670d0e-bab4-11ec-94ff-f7d39448f7cb.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/riverside-stadium-anniversary-even-may-20-21/article_d9670d0e-bab4-11ec-94ff-f7d39448f7cb.html |
Changing Attitudes: There is no need for anyone, anywhere to silently suffer at the hands of another
The following editorial published in the Lufkin Daily News on April 6:
Advocates who work for the center are trained to provide counseling in various capacities. The center operates a safe house as well as a number of c... | 2022-04-13T21:20:45Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Changing Attitudes: There is no need for anyone, anywhere to silently suffer at the hands of another | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/changing-attitudes-there-is-no-need-for-anyone-anywhere-to-silently-suffer-at-the-hands/article_4ed1171a-bb55-11ec-86bf-f3e0e4c36397.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/changing-attitudes-there-is-no-need-for-anyone-anywhere-to-silently-suffer-at-the-hands/article_4ed1171a-bb55-11ec-86bf-f3e0e4c36397.html |
Letter: Only by the character of the people will we have honorable government
“Greatest scourge to republics is military glory.” “No capital city whose influence is directly or indirectly felt over the whole extant of the country.” “Americans have always seen the connections of public order and public prosperity.” “Fro... | 2022-04-13T21:20:57Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Only by the character of the people will we have honorable government | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-only-by-the-character-of-the-people-will-we-have-honorable-government/article_92c1d7b6-bb4b-11ec-a6d6-e3640e6953f9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-only-by-the-character-of-the-people-will-we-have-honorable-government/article_92c1d7b6-bb4b-11ec-a6d6-e3640e6953f9.html |
Generals Sign Three Additional Returners
With the 2022 Texas Collegiate League season a little more than a month away, the Victoria Generals announce the signing of three additional players from the 2021 team. Returning for another season are, outfielder Samuel Benjamin, pitcher Austin Testerman and pitcher Cristian Ci... | 2022-04-14T00:27:36Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Generals Sign Three Additional Returners | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/generals-sign-three-additional-returners/article_1f33cc9a-bb83-11ec-9fb1-c375e60c2b9b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/generals-sign-three-additional-returners/article_1f33cc9a-bb83-11ec-9fb1-c375e60c2b9b.html |
If prices continue to rise and the world economy doesn't rebound, poorer countries of the world could face shortages, U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud said on Wednesday afternoon.
"We'll be looking at higher prices,'' Cloud, a 46-year-old Republican, told a crowd of about 200 at the University of Houston-Victoria conference roo... | 2022-04-14T00:27:54Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | If economy sputters, U.S. prices may rise, some nations would face shortages, Cloud says | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/if-economy-sputters-u-s-prices-may-rise-some-nations-would-face-shortages-cloud-says/article_b7e3f372-bb5e-11ec-992f-3f4ce31d31a8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/if-economy-sputters-u-s-prices-may-rise-some-nations-would-face-shortages-cloud-says/article_b7e3f372-bb5e-11ec-992f-3f4ce31d31a8.html |
Mostly clear skies early will become overcast later during the night. Low around 65F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph.
Aubrey Bargas won multiple gold medals for Calhoun at the District 26-4A meet at Sandcrab Stadium on Wednesday.
The Calhoun girls won the team championship at the District 26-4A meet at Sandcrab Stadium in Por... | 2022-04-14T05:44:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Calhoun puts best foot forward at district meet | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/calhoun-puts-best-foot-forward-at-district-meet/article_82940468-bba5-11ec-8df3-ff549e4d0a4f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/calhoun-puts-best-foot-forward-at-district-meet/article_82940468-bba5-11ec-8df3-ff549e4d0a4f.html |
EDNA — Charles E. Williams, Jr., of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the age of 79. Services will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edna, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with funeral services to begin at 10:00 a.m. Visit www.... | 2022-04-14T07:59:41Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Charles Eugene Williams, Jr. | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/charles-eugene-williams-jr/article_4e91525f-e1e5-54a2-839e-9d245bcc9ae6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/charles-eugene-williams-jr/article_4e91525f-e1e5-54a2-839e-9d245bcc9ae6.html |
VICTORIA — Wesley “Wes” Emmett Cole, III of Victoria, TX passed away on April 11, 2022 at the age of 67.
Wes was a gruff, soft-hearted man, who left everyone he met with a story. He was passionate about flying airplanes and frequently volunteered with Angel Flight, an organization dedicated to providing transportation ... | 2022-04-14T08:00:18Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Wesley "Wes" Emmett Cole III | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/wesley-wes-emmett-cole-iii/article_0af5b606-eb28-5e74-8ea9-b5bbd098dda6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/wesley-wes-emmett-cole-iii/article_0af5b606-eb28-5e74-8ea9-b5bbd098dda6.html |
A traditional Passover meal consisting of shank of lamb, egg, bitter herbs, green vegetable, Charoset and wine. Three matzos are used in the service.
To engage young children a "bag of plagues" can be purchased for use when reciting the different plagues sent by God upon Egypt in the story. The plagues are: blood (colo... | 2022-04-14T12:15:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Passover links Jewish families with a dark history and a message of survival | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/passover-links-jewish-families-with-a-dark-history-and-a-message-of-survival/article_eb902a4c-bb4a-11ec-97a1-e7b903ce3f0a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/passover-links-jewish-families-with-a-dark-history-and-a-message-of-survival/article_eb902a4c-bb4a-11ec-97a1-e7b903ce3f0a.html |
Partly cloudy this evening followed by increasing clouds with showers developing after midnight. Low near 65F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Gulf fritillary butterfly and bee gather nectar on a passionflower blossom.
Contributed photo by Janet McCrea, Victoria County Master Gardener
Labeled drawing of pa... | 2022-04-14T14:04:46Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Master Gardeners: Passionflower | Home And Garden | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/home_and_garden/master-gardeners-passionflower/article_f00e445a-b9c4-11ec-ab6f-ef62121f6827.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/home_and_garden/master-gardeners-passionflower/article_f00e445a-b9c4-11ec-ab6f-ef62121f6827.html |
Letter: Mother of the Year Award would go to my remarkable mother
There needs to be an award of the year for mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers.
If my mother was living, I know she would be in the running for first place, but God called her at the age of 89. All she did in those years was remarkable.
Terry Bl... | 2022-04-14T21:06:18Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Mother of the Year Award would go to my remarkable mother | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-mother-of-the-year-award-would-go-to-my-remarkable-mother/article_7853b78a-bc1f-11ec-a159-87745eca7d4d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-mother-of-the-year-award-would-go-to-my-remarkable-mother/article_7853b78a-bc1f-11ec-a159-87745eca7d4d.html |
Dems are in danger of losing three congressional strongholds in South Texas
“President Biden’s anemic approval ratings with Hispanic voters and on the immigration issue could already be putting TX-15 out of reach (now that it’s a Trump seat), and the FBI raid and a Vela-triggered special election are massive distractio... | 2022-04-14T22:46:10Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Dems are in danger of losing three congressional strongholds in South Texas | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/dems-are-in-danger-of-losing-three-congressional-strongholds-in-south-texas/article_7be37744-bc3f-11ec-b9dd-1755f8d6a8a6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/dems-are-in-danger-of-losing-three-congressional-strongholds-in-south-texas/article_7be37744-bc3f-11ec-b9dd-1755f8d6a8a6.html |
Hunter Karl, of Victoria, carries the license plate presented to the family of Bill Davidson on Thursday afternoon at the Jackson County Courthouse in Edna.
A portrait of Trooper Bill Davidson, who was killed in the line of duty 30 years ago, sits on a table on Thursday afternoon in the Jackson County Courthouse.
Linda... | 2022-04-15T00:22:01Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | DPS honors fallen trooper Bill Davidson on 30th anniversary of his death | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/dps-honors-fallen-trooper-bill-davidson-on-30th-anniversary-of-his-death/article_9e5cde84-bc33-11ec-94c7-0bc1df6e9a31.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/dps-honors-fallen-trooper-bill-davidson-on-30th-anniversary-of-his-death/article_9e5cde84-bc33-11ec-94c7-0bc1df6e9a31.html |
Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Low 66F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%..
Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Low 66F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Josh Vega poses for a portrait inside of his art cabin in... | 2022-04-15T01:57:24Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Leaving a mark: Victoria artist commissioned to paint downtown crosswalks | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/leaving-a-mark-victoria-artist-commissioned-to-paint-downtown-crosswalks/article_0167db30-bb91-11ec-92aa-9378d5f419da.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/leaving-a-mark-victoria-artist-commissioned-to-paint-downtown-crosswalks/article_0167db30-bb91-11ec-92aa-9378d5f419da.html |
Mike Hurt
Saturday Sermon: The empty tomb and the full life
By Mike Hurt
This Sunday, we celebrate a day like no other. It was the best day ever. It was the day that Jesus was raised from the dead. At sunrise on the Sunday following His death, His friends came to the tomb expecting to care for His body, but as the ange... | 2022-04-15T06:35:24Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Saturday Sermon: The empty tomb and the full life | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-the-empty-tomb-and-the-full-life/article_c4cfb49c-b9c7-11ec-9727-879962c331e6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-the-empty-tomb-and-the-full-life/article_c4cfb49c-b9c7-11ec-9727-879962c331e6.html |
Jim Graff: Answered prayers often require more than just asking
I recently read a book by a successful Christian author on developing high worth relationships. He shared how his daughter, as a high school senior, was struggling in her youth group. She’d enjoyed some wonderful friendships and experiences up to this time... | 2022-04-15T09:38:01Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jim Graff: Answered prayers often require more than just asking | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/jim-graff-answered-prayers-often-require-more-than-just-asking/article_3a454caa-bb2b-11ec-8522-97550b13bf97.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/jim-graff-answered-prayers-often-require-more-than-just-asking/article_3a454caa-bb2b-11ec-8522-97550b13bf97.html |
Thomas Gwosdz
"I'm really excited about it to tell the truth,'' Gwosdz said Thursday afternoon. "I'm joining a premier law firm to help other communities, so it's very much a continuation of public service with a lot of other communities.''
Gwosdz, whose last name rhymes with "push," will join the law firm of Roberts, ... | 2022-04-15T09:38:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | A quest for service: City of Victoria attorney retires | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/a-quest-for-service-city-of-victoria-attorney-retires/article_40ef3fe6-bc31-11ec-a648-8ffe8aaf52c2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/a-quest-for-service-city-of-victoria-attorney-retires/article_40ef3fe6-bc31-11ec-a648-8ffe8aaf52c2.html |
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