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commissioners to discuss airport
Even though flights arrive and depart from Victoria's airport daily, many locals don't seem to realize this, said Ben Zeller.
Zeller, a Victoria County Judge, said the County Commission will discuss several items on next week's agenda that should help alleviate that.
"I talk to a lot of folks who aren't aware,'' Zeller said.
Two proposals before the county would authorize marketing and advertising for the Victoria Regional Airport as well as authorize the appointment of an engineer, as required by the Federal Aviation Authority.
"It's also an effort to establish Skywest Air Service and let folks know what a great service they are,'' Zeller said. "I think a big part of the issue is people thinking they aren't reliable, but Skywest is very reliable.''
"People are unaware that flights are available daily,'' he said. "If you're not using it, it's not on your radar.''
Skywest began air service to Victoria in November 2020, with its contract set to end Oct. 31, 2023. It originally offered 12 round trip flight a week to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. On Feb. 1, the early morning flight was discontinued in a cost-cutting move, leaving two flights daily from Victoria to Houston and two flights returning to Victoria.
In March, Skywest gave the U.S. Department of Transportation a 90-day notice of intent that it wished to stop serving Victoria Regional Airport. Skywest, which operates a codeshare agreement with United Airlines as United Express to Victoria, had to submit the notice of intent because it is required of airlines serving Essential Air Service communities.
The Department of Transportation, which has the power to approve or reject the notice, rejected it in April while it searches for a new service to replace it.
Zeller said the FAA requires a qualified engineer to be on hand for any capital improvements planned for the airport. A firm that provides an engineer is required as approval is given every five years under capital improvements funds. The county is also expected to grant Rawley McCoy & Associates, PLLC approval to demolish an old mechanics shop to has asbestos installed. Zeller said the county demolished it after it was damaged by Hurricane Harvey, but it has not yet been removed.
"Obviously there are some environmental risks, but it was a World War II training airport,'' Zeller said. "The federal government gave it to us, so it is of that era.''
"You have the right to an attorney if you are accused of a crime,'' he said. "It's a constitutional right.''
"In most counties, the county pays for a private attorney,'' he said. "A model gaining traction is to form a partnership with other counties to create public defenders offices available to county agencies.''
He said he would make a recommendation to the council on whether they should look at using non-profit law firms to provide lawyers, should the county continue to contribute or look at ways to bring state funding into the mix.
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Passion Play about to begin in Victoria
The Passion Play in Victoria is getting under way.
The La Capilla de Santísima Trinidad, mission of Our Lady of Sorrows, has led a Living Stations of the Cross every Good Friday for the past 30 years.
The Living Stations, or Via Crucis Viviente, is an immersive prayer experience where parishioners dress up in costume, memorize Scripture, and reenact Jesus’ journey to Calvary, following the structure of the traditional Catholic devotion of the Stations of the Cross.
The Via Crucis begins at 12:15 p.m. at the former Trinity Chapel at 2511 Ozark St. and proceeds South on Callis Street until reaching the current Capilla.
The Living Stations ends with the Good Friday Liturgy in which we read the Passion Narrative from the Gospel of John, have a special veneration of the Cross, and end with the reception of Holy Communion.
This is a developing article. Check back for full coverage.
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Jeannette Easley
Amor Meus Spirituality Center to host prayer workshop
Amor Meus Spirituality Center, 1101 N. E. Water St., will host a workshop on centering prayer from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23.
Centering prayer is based on a Christian contemplative practice first described in "The Cloud of Unknowing," written in the latter half of the 14th Century. It is a centuries-old prayer method calling one to surrender to God’s influence in our lives and therefore, deepening our relationship with God, according to a news release from Amor Meus Spirituality Center.
"It consists of sitting in silence with God — beyond thoughts, words, and emotions — and opening our mind, heart and whole being to the Ultimate Mystery. It opens us to God's infinite love and power to heal. It also opens the door to other related prayer practices around forgiveness, and dealing with painful situations and emotions," according to the news release.
In the workshop, attendees will experience this prayer style in a guided setting, be able to ask questions and share your experiences of it with the presenter and other participants.
It will be facilitated by Jeannette Easley, from Ruah Spirituality Center in Houston. Easley has been a missionary in Ecuador, Peru and Columbia; ministered as a pastoral administrator for 28 years in San Antonio; taught in the Diaconate formation program, Oblate School of Theology Lay Ministry Institute; and led many workshops and retreats in spiritual leadership formation.
This workshop is open to the public. Parking will be in the front of Incarnate Word Convent.
Attendees will are asked to bring their own lunch. A free will offering will be accepted.
To register or for further information call 361-575-7111 or email amormeuscenter@gmail.com.
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Life is Messy, God is Good
Life is Messy, God is Good: God’s mercy never fails
This Sunday, Easter, is the most important day of the year for Christians. We celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead, and because of that we can rise too. While this day is truly unforgettable each year, I want to share about another celebration just a week later that many may not be as familiar with, Divine Mercy Sunday.
This important day in the Catholic Church celebrates how God loves all of us, no matter what. There was a popular boy band song back in the day when I was growing up with lyrics stating, “I don’t care who you are, where you’re from, what you did, as long as you love me.” We believe basically the same thing about God, that He loves us unconditionally. His lyrics for that song would read something like, “I don’t care who you are, where you’re from, what you did, I love you.” No strings attached. We don’t even have to love Him back in order for Him to love us. His love is unconditional.
It’s hard for us as humans to think of a God who loves us so much that He will always welcome us back with loving arms. In fact, even when we’ve run from him, He chases us down so we will give our hearts to Him. He doesn’t just wait for us. This truth about God is captured in a famous poem called the “Hound of Heaven.” The poem describes a man running as fast as he can to escape God. But each time he stops to take a breath, he hears the hound of Heaven (God) following after him slowly, patiently. That is how God waits for each one of us. He doesn’t make us choose Him, He waits, giving us the opportunity again and again.
Have you taken a moment to pause and let God catch you? Are you afraid of what might happen if He does? I was once afraid too, but I promise you there is nothing to be afraid of; He has the best intentions for you. “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope,” (Jeremiah 29:11 NRSVCE).
We may think we can run from Him, but we truly can’t if He is calling us. He is the Good Shepherd. “My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand,” (John 10:27-28).
As we enter into the Easter Season, which is actually the longest season of the Catholic Church at fifty days, I encourage you to pause and let God into your life. A friend of mine asked me to do that years ago and it changed me forever. Just pause, wherever you are, and ask God to come into your life. For He also promises us, “Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me,” (Revelation 3:20). God bless.
Justin Reyes is Director of Family Evangelization for the Catholic Diocese of Victoria.
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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 room, where he spoke before the Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
“The poorer countries, they’ll be looking at shortages,’’ Cloud said, warning that the U.S. needed to return to its manufacturing role in the world. “It’s about putting things in context and taking care of the things we need.’’
“We are seeing what happens on the world stage when the U.S. shirks its responsibility,” he said.
“We have maybe one last chance in the next five years to right this ship,’’ Cloud said.
“Oil and gas revenues are going overseas. Manufacturing is going overseas,’’ Cloud said. “We need to bring oil and gas back to this country and manufacturing back.’’
“I don’t think the U.S. is at the end of its history, but we would be negligent to not realize it’s possible.’’
“Unless we embrace solutions, it will come at the expense of our law-abiding citizens,’’ Cloud said.
“The America-first agenda is what is best for the world,’’ Cloud said in an interview after his presentation to the Chamber. “We’re really blessed for a reason.’’
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The processional pauses at the third station, where Jesus falls for the first time, during the Living Stations of the Cross reenactment on Friday along Callis Street.
The Living Stations of the Cross, or Via Crucis Viviente, proceed down Callis Street in Victoria on Friday afternoon.
The Living Stations of the Cross processional pauses on Friday afternoon on Callis Street.
Church members bring story of the Passion of Christ to life on Good Friday
The Rev. Jacob Koether, pastor of the Victoria church, as well as Rev. Parmenio Florez and Deacon Ed Molina, joined the congregation. Not just bystanders, they also, at certain points in the procession, carried the cross for Jesus in the presentation.
Koether explained that at La Capilla de Santisima Trinidad they serve the Hispanic community of Victoria and “most of the pastoral work for the community is done by Spanish speakers,” he said.
The entire process is about two hours long. There are 14 stations. “We do a couple of them here. And then we'll stop a couple of times along the way to reenact some of those scene,” Koether said.
The event began at noon, with the entire presentation in Spanish, although English speakers had no trouble following the well-known story of the crucifixion of Jesus. The group traveled slowly along Cassi Street until it reached the final scene on “Calvary” at the La Capilla church.
Cesar Hernandez, dressed in long flowing blue robes and carrying a tall staff, was directing much of the presentation. He has been involved since the inception of the Passion as a major community event. He said the sisters of the church during that time “wanted to start doing something.” At first, they began with the idea of “carrying the cross,” then the people in the community and the sisters decided to create something more and needed a Jesus. Hernandez became the first Jesus.
Hernandez said he felt a lot of pressure when representing Jesus when he was a young man. He played Jesus “seven or eight times” over the years.
He explained that by recreating the Passion of Christ in this way the community is able to better understand “what Jesus suffered for us … what he went through. If the people see something like this they start thinking, ‘Okay, Jesus did this for me, you know, what now can I do for him?’” Hernandez explained.
The La Capilla de Santisima Trinidad church has some 600 members. About 75 took part in the Passion Play, all dressed in full costume, with parts memorized. A van held a narrator and loudspeakers to help guide the crowd following along through the many stations of the cross. A trailer carried musicians and a small choir, which led the procession. The soldiers, including those on horseback, and Jesus and the two criminals who were also condemned follow. Behind them are the “people from the town” and Jesus’ family.
Several hundred from the community walked along the street with the Passion Play, which stopped periodically for each station of the cross. Eventually they reached the field behind the church where “Calvary” waited. The crowd joins the choir in song frequently at this point and when Jesus “dies on the cross” sound effects of a thunderstorm fill the air from the loudspeakers.
“It's a great community. There are so many people who have been a part of this for a long time and they love their church. They always want to do whatever they can to build it up over these years. They’ve got a lot of enthusiasm,” Koether said.
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Eduardo Torres, as Jesus, pauses at the third station, where Jesus falls for the first time, during the Living Stations of the Cross reenactment on Friday along Callis Street. To view a photo gallery and video with this story, visit VictoriaAdvocate.com or VictoriaAdvocate.com/eedition.
Eduardo Torres, as Jesus, leads the Living Stations of the Cross, or Via Crucis Viviente, down Callis Street in Victoria on Friday afternoon.
Eduardo Torres, portraying Jesus, and the Living Stations of the Cross processional pauses on Friday afternoon on Callis Street.
Eduardo Torres, dies on the cross. Thunder and lightning effects gave the moment real drama under dark and cloudy skies.
Jesus, portrayed by Eduardo Torres, is brought down from the cross.
Jesus, portrayed by Eduardo Torres, lies in the arms of his family after the crucifixion.
The Rev. Jacob Koether, pastor of the Victoria church, as well as the Rev. Parmenio Florez and Deacon Ed Molina, joined the congregation. Not just bystanders, they also, at certain points in the procession, carried the cross for Jesus in the presentation.
Koether explained that at La Capilla de Santisima Trinidad, they serve the Hispanic community of Victoria and “most of the pastoral work for the community is done by Spanish speakers.”
The entire process is about two hours long. There are 14 stations.
“We do a couple of them here. And then we’ll stop a couple of times along the way to reenact some of those scenes,” Koether said.
The event began at noon, with the entire presentation in Spanish, although English speakers had no trouble following the well-known story of the crucifixion of Jesus. The group traveled slowly along Callis Street until it reached the final scene on “Calvary” at the La Capilla church.
Cesar Hernandez, dressed in long, flowing blue robes and carrying a tall staff, was directing much of the presentation. He has been involved since the inception of the Passion as a major community event. He said the sisters of the church during that time “wanted to start doing something.”
At first, they began with the idea of “carrying the cross,” then the people in the community and the sisters decided to create something more and needed a Jesus. Hernandez became the first Jesus.
Hernandez said he felt a lot of pressure when representing Jesus when he was a young man. He played Jesus “seven or eight times” over the years, he said.
He explained that by recreating the Passion of Christ in this way, the community is able to better understand “what Jesus suffered for us … what he went through. If the people see something like this, they start thinking, ‘OK, Jesus did this for me, you know, what now can I do for him?’” Hernandez said.
The La Capilla de Santisima Trinidad church has some 600 members. About 75 took part in the Passion play, all dressed in full costume, with parts memorized. A van held a narrator and loudspeakers to help guide the crowd following along through the many stations of the cross. A trailer carried musicians and a small choir, which led the procession. The soldiers, including those on horseback, and Jesus and the two criminals who were also condemned followed. Behind them are the “people from the town” and Jesus’ family.
Several hundred from the community walked along the street with the Passion play, which stopped periodically for each station of the cross.
Eventually they reached the field behind the church where “Calvary” waited. The crowd joined the choir in song frequently at this point, and when Jesus “dies on the cross” sound effects of a thunderstorm filled the air from the loudspeakers.
“It’s a great community. There are so many people who have been a part of this for a long time, and they love their church. They always want to do whatever they can to build it up over these years. They’ve got a lot of enthusiasm,” Koether said.
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ziaire Williams in the second half of an NBA basketball game April 10, in Memphis, Tenn.
"If he feels like he can go out there and contribute, then great," Irving said. "We just don't know. I just want him to take one day at a time — get his mental, his heart right, his spirit right, and we'll be fine."
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Q: What do we know about “stealth omicron” so far?
A: It’s an extra-contagious version of the omicron variant, but it doesn’t seem to cause more severe disease.
Has the Crossroads seen the end of the omicron surge?
Q: What do we know about the Omicron variant?
Reader Question: Is the omicron variant of COVID-19 in the Crossroads?
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Los Angeles Dodgers players and staff listen to David Robinson, right, son of Jackie Robinson, speak before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday. MLB celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, in honor of Robinson, who was the first African American to play in the major leagues.
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100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1922, German police dog pup has pedigree longer than his tail
APRIL 18 – The Victoria baseball team will start actual practice for the 1922 season at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, O. Miracle, field captain, has announced.
A silver tea party will be given by the ladies of the First Methodist Church from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the residence of Mrs. R.E. Hill. Proceeds are to be applied on a payment of a lot adjoining the Methodist Church building, recently bought by the church.
APRIL 21 – A play, “Miss Topsy Turvy,” will be given in Raisin on May 6. Members of the cast are Agnes Hencerling, Clara Angerstein, Lorene Angerstein, Amalia Billo, Albert Billo, Leonard Maddox, Hermon Angerstein and Daniel Hencerling.
E. Frank Stuart, proprietor of the Queen Confectionery, has received a full blooded German police dog from some of the New York State kennels. The dog is just a pup and his pedigree is much longer than his tail.
APRIL 17 – Two former Victorians who were living in Texas City at the time of the explosions Wednesday had returned safely to Victoria and had been reunited to tearfully thankful parents and relatives. They are Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Barton. Mrs. Barton is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Pennington, 306 E. Juan Linn St. At the time of the first blast, Mrs. Barton was awaiting her turn for treatment at a clinic in a one-story building only half a mile from the center of the disaster.
In appreciation of his faithful and unselfish service to the Victoria Independent School District for the past 14 years, the board of trustees Wednesday voted to name the new elementary school at North Street and Lone Tree Road the William Offer Public School.
APRIL 22 – W. R. McCright, newly installed alderman and city park commissioner, will toss out the first ball to officially open play in the new Riverside Park Sunday, when the Rosebuds open their home season with the Edna Pipeliners.
Deputy sheriffs today were investigating the burglary of the C.W. Pesek clothing store at 220 South Main St. Someone entered the store Monday night through a second story window by climbing up the bars, officers said.
Floyd Schiewitz, housing chairman for the recent P-TA convention, extending thanks to those Victorians who helped with the housing of some 350 visitors and mentioning the fact that several places were not needed because of the Texas City disaster.
APRIL 19 – Paulette Smith was named outstanding student of the Vocational Office Education Association at Victoria High School at the Employer-Employee Banquet Monday. Connie Payne and Cheryle Kunefke were first and second runners-up, respectively.
Victoria Planning Commission authorized what could become the city’s only speed control bumps. The commission gave final plat and construction plan approval to Frank Buhler on the Fairway Estates subdivision near Victoria Country Club, voting to allow Buhler to install speed control bumps in the subdivision, over objections raised by Public Works Director Nolen Chafin.
APRIL 23 – Juvenile shelters will be the topic of the “vital issues” breakfast to be sponsored by the education committee of the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday at Holiday Inn. The meeting will especially feature plans to develop a juvenile shelter in Victoria, to be presented by Jim Hutchinson, county probation officer; Dick Wearden, supervisor of the Victoria City-County Child Welfare Unit; and Nolayn Dunn and Julie Martin, representatives of the Junior Service League.
Ten students have been named to the Who’s Who roster for the 1971-72 school year at Victoria College, according to an announcement by Dr. Roland Bing, dean. They are Twinkle Johnson, Charles Stone, Beverly Spraggins, Anita Rogers, Sandra Oehlke, Jerry Mylius, Betty Janak, Bruce Billstein, Cindy Bielec and Bob Ulman.
APRIL 18 – The Victoria City-County Health Department will kick off National Immunization Week today with a festival for those who need shots. The festival will feature the department’s own Healthy Teddy, two different puppet shows, the Hopkins Fine Arts Academy dancers and choir as well as the Ballet Folklorico De Victoria. Janie Canchola, a community services aide at the Health Department, said the carnival atmosphere will help “take away the scariness and some of the pain of the shots.” Students at Hopkins made the decorations for the festival, which will take place in the street in front of the Health Department office at 107 W. River St.
APRIL 20 – After three years of negotiations, a real estate deal that will lead to the expansion of the University of Houston-Victoria could be completed this week. Victoria College trustees will meet at 4 p.m. Monday to decide on whether to sell campus property to the University of Houston System. The trustees will also name their selling price. The property includes the building that the college currently leases to the University of Houston-Victoria and additional land for expansion. Then, the University of Houston System Board of Regents will vote on accepting the college’s offer at 8 a.m. Thursday in Houston.
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A Lindenau sunset -Lindenau is an unincorporated community in DeWitt County. The colors are glorious and reminded me of our homecoming with the Lord.
A Different Perspective: Tell me tomorrow
When my brother and I were pre-school age, once Mom wrangled us into bed, we’d always beg her to “tell us tomorrow.” Our little ritual probably started with the various reasons we needed to go to sleep. Over time, it evolved into talking about the next day. We weren’t in school yet, so it was errands like the grocery store and Sears or just a play-at-home day. Young as I was, I still remember her sitting on one of our twin bed corners and telling us tomorrow.
After Daddy died, I realized the chances were pretty good that I would outlive my parents. Only I didn’t know how that looked. Tearfully, I approached Mama and told her that she needed to tell me tomorrow before the time came so I’d know what to do. Whether it’s been thought, word or deed, Mama has lived life’s seasons before me. Her example helped me pick out a good husband, raise good kids, live a healthy lifestyle, and learn how to shop. She’s always been there to tell me tomorrow.
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out we live in troubled times, but Christians have a different perspective.
Once we accept Jesus as our Savior, we are granted eternal life. Our bodies don’t live forever, but our spirits do. Scripture says God has placed eternity in our hearts. (Ecclesiastes 3:11) In His perfect timing, God will come and set all things right despite the chaos and evil. Forever. That’s a truth I like to hang on to.
Scripture also tells of Enoch, who walked with God and was no more for God took him. (Genesis 5:24) On the one hand, that can appear a bit scary. Like he disappeared for the wrong reason, and surely it’s God’s fault. However, I’m convinced we need to look deeper. I like to think Enoch regularly walked with God.
They walked and talked about all sorts of things like friends do. Perhaps, one day they walked together for a long time and stopped to watch the sunset. It was beautiful, all purples, pinks, and oranges. Amid this glorious picture of the heavens, God said to Enoch, “Why don’t you come home with me?” So he did. And Enoch was no more on the earth because he went with God — to an early homecoming.
They may have been the ones who initiated the “walking off into the sunset” idea. After all, if a sparrow doesn’t fall to the ground without God knowing, and all the hairs on our heads are counted (Luke 12:6-7), don’t you suppose God knows what happened to Enoch?
It’s good to have people we love teach us about the future. We can gain much from their wisdom and experience. In His infinite wisdom, God has not only given us instructions on how to live, He’s also told us tomorrow through the Book of Revelation. Although I’m better informed about the future by studying the last book of the Bible, there is still plenty I don’t understand. Gaps. Mysteries. Puzzles.
But rather than get in a tizzy about the end of the world, I believe God holds all things in His hands. He’s not going to forget or overlook anyone. We can humble ourselves under His mighty hand so that we may be exalted at the proper time. We can cast all our cares/anxieties on Him because He cares for us. (I Peter 5:6-7)
I’m not worried about tomorrow because God is already there. Someday, when my time here is complete, he’ll come to get me, and I’ll be with him forever. He’s my living hope.
He is tomorrow.
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Sam is a 2-year-old male Jack Russell terrier mix who weighs about 18 pounds. He has such a friendly personality and plenty of energy. Sam is always happy to be in the spotlight and is hoping to become part of your loving family.
Ariah is a 1 1/2-year-old female Alaskan husky mix who weighs 41 pounds. She’s very treat-motivated and loves to run and play in the yard. Ariah would do best in a home with plenty of enrichment.
Ranger is a 6-year-old male domestic shorthair mix with a beautiful dark orange tabby coat. He’s such a sweetheart and a purrfect companion. Ranger is looking for a home with a relaxed environment where he can enjoy his days cuddling in your lap.
Saffron is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair mix with an orange tabby coat. He has a very outgoing personality and loves being the center of attention. Saffron would enjoy being in a home where he’s the only feline.
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UHV economist to research telemedicine usage
Patients have for years connected with their doctors via videoconferencing, to a limited degree, but the spread of the pandemic is what really made telemedicine take off. The question is, how much should telemedicine usage continue once the pandemic is over?
Chien-Ping Chen, a University of Houston-Victoria professor, intends to find out. He was granted academic leave for the fall 2022 semester to pursue a research project aimed at answering this and other questions about telemedicine usage.
“Patients do not consider telemedicine a quality service, but the pandemic forced them to accept telemedicine. So, I would like to do research to answer some key questions,” said Chen, a professor of economics in the UHV College of Business. “Of all my research topics, I consider this one as one of the most interesting.”
For his research project this fall, the first question he will seek to answer regards the savings and costs of telemedicine for each participant – the patient, the care provider and the insurance company. Secondly, he wants to learn what, if any, optimal telemedicine adoption rate exists.
“We want to find out if there are any optimal adoption rates for all participants of the whole system, or at least find out the break-even points,” he said.
His third key question is whether the policymakers should continue to promote telemedicine in the post-pandemic period.
Few studies have been done regarding telemedicine usage, and those few have been small in scale, he said, adding that he intends to expand the data for his project so results are more statistically significant.
Chen joined UHV’s faculty 20 years ago and received UHV’s Teaching Excellence Award in 2005 and 2020. He has also received several best paper and teaching awards, including recognition in 2009 from the government of Taiwan for being a Taiwan Distinguished Teacher in the U.S.
Full-time tenured faculty members are eligible for academic leave after they have been employed by UHV for a minimum of five consecutive academic years.
“Dr. Chen is an excellent member of UHV’s faculty who values research that can have a positive impact on the world,” said Ken Colwell, dean of the UHV College of Business. I look forward to seeing how his work will highlight telemedicine and how it is used in today’s society.”
In addition to collecting data for his research project, Chen also plans to spend part of the fall semester applying for grants to fund this research. The research is worthy of funding for many reasons, not the least of which is its potential benefit to the health care system, he said.
“This research could provide important information for policy makers,” he said. “If we can get some methodology to measure the savings and find out the optimal adoption rate of telemedicine, then it could definitely help lower the high medical costs in the U.S.”
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Syndicated column: Yes, it's Biden's inflation
Ben Shapiro - Syndicated Column
So, what is the problem? The problem lies in loose monetary policy from the Federal Reserve for years on end, combined with wildly irresponsible economic policy from the Biden administration.
Begin with the Federal Reserve. Between 2008 and 2015, the Federal Funds Effective Rate was essentially zero. It rose to 2.39% in May 2019, then dove back down to zero amidst the COVID-19 recession. This means that the Federal Reserve essentially subsidized borrowing and spending for years on end.
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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, Odefey, Witte & Wall, LLP, where he will represent local government entities across southeast Texas. Before entering the legal field, Gwosdz spent eight years teaching high school English in Needville. After he graduated from law school, he worked in the private sector writing contracts dealing with large corporations. He discovered it really wasn’t what he wanted to do because profit wasn’t his motivation.
At that time, he found work with the Texas Association of School Boards. There, he combined his previous jobs, representing every school board in the state while training trustees and presenting conferences on economic development, Robert’s Rules of Order and government ethics. When Gwosdz joined Victoria as the city attorney, he continued training both employees and local commission members, but also at government conferences across the state.
Some communities, he said, don’t have experience in dealing with certain legal issues, thus, it gives him a chance to put his knowledge to beneficial use.
“It’s a highly specialized field, certainly not something typically taught in law schools,’’ he said Thursday.
Earlier this month, Gwosdz was awarded a fellowship in the Society for Legal Scholars by the Texas Bar College, a legal society which recognizes and applauds lawyers who enhance their professional skills and the quality of their public service by completing at least double the required hours of continuing legal education each year. This award recognized Gwosdz’s decade of duty to providing Victoria with the best possible legal representation through exceptional education effort.
“I’m very much so excited,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to it.’’
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CASSO, SISTER M. CARMELITA, 100, of Victoria, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Services are pending with Colonial Funeral Home, 361-578-3535.
GUTIERREZ, ELISA, 86, of Victoria, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Services are pending with Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341.
HESSLER, RUSSELL, 56, of Victoria, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. Services are pending with Rosewood Funeral Chapel, 361-573-4546.
RUNNEL, LODIE JR., 79, of Victoria, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Services are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel, 361-578-3611.
HENRY, MABLE, 84, of Yoakum, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Services are pending with Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
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Israel Gomez
VICTORIA — Israel Gomez, of Victoria, 92 years strong, a father, grandfather, and great grandfather, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Citizens Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A man of humble beginnings, he was born on November 20, 1929, in Laredo, TX, to the late Rafael and Candida Gomez.
The son of a South Texas rancher, he was a real cowboy at heart. Like his father, a former Hebbronville, Texas School Board President, he believed in education and graduated with a business degree from North Texas State College in Denton, Texas. And like his mother, who was raised in a Catholic convent, he valued integrity and would settle for nothing less. He joined the United States Army in 1951 and served in the Korean War, attaining the rank of Corporal. After his Honorable Discharge, he went on as a civilian to modify atomic bombs for the Atomic Energy Commission at Medina Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He purchased, owned, and operated a Texaco Gas Station as he loved working on vehicles. After that, he pursued a career at Dupont in Victoria, Texas. He retired from DuPont in 1985 after 17 years of service as an operator and mechanic. After retirement, he enjoyed tinkering and inventing and spending time with the grandchildren.
His five children survive him; daughters, Annabelle Gomez, Rebecca (Jay) Fidler; sons, Israel (Cheryl) Gomez Jr., Rolando Gomez, and Albert (June) Gomez; sister, Virginia Lydia Melton; grandchildren, Cheri, Jacqueline, Andrew, Kristine, Judge, Brandi, Alisha, Jennifer, Stephanie, Natalie, Sophia, Nicholas, and Brody, and numerous great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gomez was preceded in death by his wife, Estella Guerra Gomez and a brother Rafael Gomez Jr.
On Monday, April 18, 2022, Visitation will be from 4-6 PM at Rosewood Funeral Chapels, 3304 Mockingbird Lane, Victoria, Texas 77904. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 10:30 AM at Rosewood Funeral Chapels, with burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council.
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John P. Schoenherr
VICTORIA — John P. Schoenherr, 84 of Victoria passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born in Yorktown, TX on February 19, 1938 to Henry P. and Vera Kozielski Schoenherr.
John served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-58. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, Knights of Columbus and Fourth Degree Knights. In 1974, he received the Archbishop J. Furey Award.
John retired after 33 years as a maintenance supervisor at Alcoa.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Josephine Roach Schoenherr; daughters Joni Harrison (John), Jackie Porter (Marty), Julie Williams (Rob) all of Victoria, Johnna Grinstead (Rick) of The Woodlands; ten grandchildren John Harrison (Jordan), Jordan Harrison (Heather), Trey Porter (Shanna) Tyler Porter (Mary), Kelsey Jan (Newt), Drs. Ryan Williams (Paige), Denny Williams, Ricky Grinstead, Adam Grinstead (Nancy), and Morgan Grinstead; and eleven great grandchildren.
Papa loved spending time at his farm in Westhoff with his family.
A rosary will be recited at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm. John will be laid to rest in Resurrection Mausoleum with full military honors under the auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
Contributions in John’s memory may be made to Our Lady of Victory School, 1311 E. Mesquite Lane, Victoria, TX 77901.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
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Randy Michael Trotter
VICTORIA — Randy Michael Trotter, 66 of Victoria passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in Houston, TX. He was born December 21, 1955, in Greenwood, South Carolina to F. Keller and Emily Lorick Trotter.
Randy loved his family and was a wonderful, husband, father, and Papa. Most of all he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Randy was the former owner of Interstate Batteries and was rightfully proud of the business he had built in Victoria. It could not have been possible without his great employees, several who have been there for decades.
He was very active in his Mighty Men Sunday School Class at Northside Baptist Church. It meant a great deal to Randy that many of his former and current class members were so faithful in calling and visiting.
An active sportsman from his youth in Batesburg-Leesville, SC, he continued into adulthood playing church league softball, golfing, fishing (both bass and fly), hiking and “jeeping” on old Colorado mining roads. Not to be deprived of his love of sports because of his quadriplegia, Randy played in three fantasy football leagues via his computer and power chair chin drive!
Before his injury in 2017, he and his wife, Betty, traveled the U.S. in their 5th wheel RV. Randy enjoyed walking the campgrounds with his favorite mug of coffee visiting with other early risers. His favorite place was The Blue Spruce RV Park in Vallecito Colorado. It was there that the couple attended and enjoyed serving with year-round members at Vallecito Baptist Church. We will always be grateful for our friends, former Victorians, Bob and Veronica Tate, for introducing us to this wonderful spot of God’s creation.
He married his bride Elizabeth Hupp Simpson Trotter 40 years ago, assuming the responsibility of helping to raise her three children. The family enjoyed their life together; he is also survived by his daughters, Brenda Brown (Mark) of Montgomery, Jennifer Wright (Mike) of Victoria; son Calvin Simpson III (Tyler) of Victoria; sister, Jeannene Hallman of South Carolina; brother, Fairey Trotter of South Carolina; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service and celebration of Randy’s life will be 11 am on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Tomasek officiating.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Home Instead, especially caregivers, Sue and Aubrey, as well as all his friends, especially John and Janice Meade, and “Mom” Shelby that showed their love and care during the past five years.
If friends so desire, memorials may be made to Northside 4100 N. Laurent, Victoria, TX 77901 or Vallecito Church, 17576 CR 501 Bayfield, CO 81122 or charity of donor’s choice.
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Some clouds. Low around 65F. SE winds shifting to NE at 10 to 15 mph.
SkyWest began service to Victoria in November 2020. It originally offered 12 round trip flights a week to George Bush International Airport in Houston. On Feb. 1, the early morning flight was discontinued in a cost-cutting move.
Even though flights arrive and depart from Victoria's airport daily, many locals don't seem to realize this, County Judge Ben Zeller said on Friday.
"I talk to a lot of folks who aren't aware," Zeller said.
SkyWest announces plans to stop service to Victoria, flights to continue
"It's also an effort to establish SkyWest Air Service and let folks know what a great service they are," Zeller said. "I think a big part of the issue is people thinking they aren't reliable, but SkyWest is very reliable.
"People are unaware that flights are available daily," he said. "If you're not using it, it's not on your radar."
SkyWest will continue to service Victoria until new air service is found, officials say
SkyWest began air service to Victoria in November 2020, with its contract set to end Oct. 31, 2023. It originally offered 12 round trip flights a week to George Bush International Airport in Houston. On Feb. 1, the early morning flight was discontinued in a cost-cutting move, leaving two flights daily from Victoria to Houston and two flights returning to Victoria.
In March, SkyWest gave the U.S. Department of Transportation a 90-day notice of intent that it wished to stop serving Victoria. SkyWest, which operates a codeshare agreement with United Airlines as United Express to Victoria, had to submit the notice of intent because it is required of airlines serving Essential Air Service communities.
The Department of Transportation, which has the power to approve or reject the notice, rejected it and is searching for a new service to replace it.
Victoria Regional Airport celebrates one year of United Express service
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Zeller said finding an engineer to be on hand for any capital improvements, as required by the FAA, is crucial. A firm that provides an engineer is required, as approval is given every five years under capital-improvements funds. The county is also is expected to grant Rawley McCoy & Associates PLLC approval to remove an old mechanics shop that has asbestos contamination. Zeller said the county it was damaged by Hurricane Harvey but it has not yet been removed.
"Obviously, there are some environmental risks, but it was a World War II training airport," Zeller said. "The federal government gave it to us, so it is of that era."
Criminal defense for indigent
"You have the right to an attorney if you are accused of a crime," he said. "It's a constitutional right."
"In most counties, the county pays for a private attorney," he said. "A model gaining traction is to form a partnership with other counties to create public defenders offices available to county agencies."
He said he would make a recommendation to commissioners on whether they should look at using nonprofit law firms to provide attorneys, should the county continue to contribute, or look at ways to bring state funding into the mix.
A long-time journalist, George likes '60s muscle cars and firearms. Reach him at gcoryell@vicad.com.
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Darrek Ferrell
By Darrek Ferrell
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of the internet, improving access was on city of Victoria leaders’ to-do list.
In November 2019, City Council adopted a resolution requesting the Federal Communications Commission enforce their established customer service standards on Suddenlink, the primary internet service provider in the city.
When the pandemic hit, everyone relied on streaming services and other online forms of entertainment when it became unsafe to go out. Adults began working from home, while schools engaged children in remote learning.
In the midst of this, the city of Victoria established the Victoria Broadband Commission, consisting of partners in public organizations related to governmental, educational, medical and economic development endeavors. Additionally, ConnectedNation provided a broadband expert to support the work of the Victoria Broadband Commission. The commission has already made strides to improve the internet in Victoria, and we are looking forward to many more future initiatives.
The group released a request for proposals seeking solutions for accessible, affordable and reliable high-speed internet connectivity in Victoria and the surrounding region. There were 14 responsive submissions, ranging from developing a plan to constructing an entire network.
From that effort, the city immediately welcomed Sparklight (formerly CableOne) as they implemented a plan to expand upon their existing commercial network with a new residential fiber-to-the-home network. Sparklight has completed a “walkout,” which is an evaluation of sites for aboveground and underground network installation. Sparklight expects to begin construction this month.
The city also accepted a proposal from CobbFendley, an engineering firm, recommending a feasibility study to identify the problems and solutions for connectivity throughout the city. The complete study is available online at www.victoriatx.gov/broadband.
The first recommendation that came from the study was engagement in public/private partnerships — similar to the work to be done with Sparklight. City staff continue to work with several providers and companies to improve internet service in our community.
The second recommendation was the development of targeted infrastructure aimed at expanding coverage and access to multiple providers. From that effort, the city began conversations around developing a “middle mile,” which would give providers an avenue to extend their networks from the high-adoption areas in the northern half of the city to low-adoption regions of the southern half of the city. The city is actively engaged in conversations with providers about how best to help them serve the entire city and do it as quickly as possible.
The third recommendation was to use existing resources to promote digital literacy and encourage broadband adoption throughout the city. There are many reasons why some residents in Victoria choose not to subscribe to any internet service, even in locations where the service is available. We will discuss how to address financial barriers and build digital literacy in a future column.
Finally, the fourth recommendation is participation in regional initiatives. One planned project would create a fiber loop stretching from Aransas County to the Victoria Regional Airport and back again. The city continues to support that project, which will provide redundancy and ensure connectivity even after a disaster. It also offers the best avenue for connecting to high-speed internet throughout our entire region.
As a regional hub, Victoria benefits when our neighboring communities benefit. To that end, the city also supports the University of Houston-Victoria’s Center for Regional Collaboration, which is making great strides on behalf of Victoria County’s rural communities and throughout the Golden Crescent Region.
There are many more great things to come from the city’s broadband improvement program and related efforts throughout our region. We encourage you to keep following the initiative through our City Facebook page and www.victoriatx.gov/broadband.
Derrek Ferrell is the Assistant City Manager for the City of Victoria.
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Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:16-17; quote by Plato
In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and fear because of the shaking of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which he shaketh over it.
And the land of Judah shall be a terror unto Egypt, every one that maketh mention thereof shall be afraid in himself, because of the counsel of the LORD of hosts, which he hath determined against it.
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
Plato (428-348 BC) was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, founder of the Platonist school of thought and the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
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Syndicated column: Republicans unleash a cynical attack on our legal system
John L. Micek - Syndicated Column
As a refresher, President Biden’s newly-confirmed Supreme Court pick represented Guantánamo detainees — which, as a federal public defender, is something her job required her to do under the U.S. Constitution.
But let’s assume for a moment that Cotton was earnest and wasn’t simply a wingman in the GOP hit squad that worked hard (but failed) to tank the nomination of the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court.
But Republicans, who have tried to claim the mantle of defenders of the Constitution, and whose members have often bragged about keeping a miniature copy with them at all times, have, in the words of columnist Aaron Blake, “an increasingly novel relationship” with the document that James Madison and the Founders pulled together in Philadelphia in 1787.
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Syndicated Column: Texas is likely to remain among strongest global economies
The past two years have been difficult, but the path forward is encouraging. Many parts of Texas have now reached or exceeded pre-pandemic employment levels, and unless a new and dangerous variant emerges, we may finally be able to put the worst of COVID-19 behind us.
In fact, Texas is now more than 200,000 jobs ahead of its pre-pandemic peak. Supply-chain issues, worker shortages, and other challenges are likely to linger over the coming months, slowing the rate of expansion to some extent in the short term. Nevertheless, the outlook for the state remains highly favorable, and the momentum is palpable.
Technology-oriented industries and advanced manufacturing are key sources of future expansion. Large, high profile locations and expansions in the state are setting the stage for continued development of related and support industries. In fact, as I discussed in a recent column, Texas recently won the Governor’s Cup (awarded by Site Selection magazine to the state with the largest number of major corporate locations or expansions) for the 10th time in a row. Emerging industries complement expansion in the state’s long-time cornerstone sectors, enhancing future performance.
The Texas economy is quite diverse and becoming more so all the time, but energy remains a major driver of activity, and the outlook for the sector is a critical determinant of future overall performance. Despite uncertainties in the market, it is apparent that oil and gas will remain essential to future energy dynamics for decades and the industry will grow, although the pattern is likely to be uneven (as always).
Recent events are stimulating an impressive ramp up at present.
Prior to the pandemic, Texas was among the fastest-growing states in the nation. Although the economy suffered a notable setback, the lost ground has been more than regained and the outlook remains positive.
There are challenges to be sure, but there are also myriad competitive advantages that have served the state well for decades (including, among others, favorable cost environment, location, available workforce, diverse industrial mix, regulatory climate, and world-class development programs). These forces will remain dominant in the coming years.
In short, Texas is likely to remain among the world’s strongest economies for the foreseeable future. Stay safe.
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The Guardian on dilemmas presented by the war in Ukraine
The following editorial published on April 8 in the Guardian:
Even amid so many other horrors in Russia’s war on Ukraine, the Kramatorsk attack stands out for heartless brutality. It is a week now since Russian forces began to retreat after their invasion stalled around Kyiv. During that time, reporters have filed horrific revelations of the carnage and destruction that the defeated Russians left behind them. Evidence from places such as Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel and Borodianka, in all of which Ukrainian civilians appear to have been summarily murdered, has appalled the civilized world. War-crimes charges rightly seem certain to be brought against Russia. Now the crimes of Kramatorsk must be added to the charge sheet.
The past 10 days mark an important change in the dynamics and location of the Ukraine war. But it is not a simple or conclusive change yet. Ukrainian resistance, aided by western weaponry and technology, has secured a notable military victory by forcing the Russians to retreat. Kyiv is, for now, able to come back to a kind of life; a few refugees have begun returning from the west, and western leaders, including the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, have traveled there to show solidarity. Russian troops have now left the Sumy region in the northeast. Ukraine has also regained control of its border with Belarus.
After a week like the last one, he has morality more than ever on his side. He is also likely to feel less pressure to seek a compromise peace deal. Yet by making these appeals, the Ukrainian president has helped to trigger a new and intense phase of debate in the western democracies about how far they are really willing to go in supporting Ukraine militarily. This has exposed genuine differences about real dilemmas. The Czech Republic has supplied Soviet-era tanks, Poland is considering following suit and Slovakia has sent air defense systems. The U.S., Britain and France are more cautious, yet all of them have been quietly and incrementally crossing the military threshold they adopted in February that only defensive support would be given. Some in the west, including the Commons defense select committee chair, Tobias Ellwood, want them to go further.
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Alexis Longoria, 29, in Selena cosplay, poses for a picture with her nieces, Penelope Longoria, 15 months, and Kamille Longoria, 4, in front of a painting of Selena on Saturday in front of Casa De Luna at “Anything for Selena: Season 1.”
Grupo Folklórico de Victoria dancers perform their dances on Saturday at "Anything for Selena: Season 1."
Victoria resident Renae Miles, 41, dances with her niece Jozlyn Perez, 8, to "Baila Esta Cumbia" being performed by Fantazzia as their family watches Saturday at "Anything for Selena: Season 1" in downtown Victoria.
"Anything for Selena" attendees dance the Cha-Cha and Cumbia on Main Street on Saturday in downtown Victoria while listening Selena Quintanilla-Perez's music.
KK Benavidez, Casa De Luna cashier, rings up customers Saturday during the store's "Anything for Selena: Season 1" event. Customers at the store were lined up out the door.
Victoria Tejano band Fantazzia performs covers of Selena Quintanilla-Perez's songs Saturday at "Anything for Selena: Season 1" in downtown Victoria.
From “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” to “Baila Esta Cumbia” Main Street was a display of Latin American Culture as hundreds turned out Saturday in downtown Victoria for Casa De Luna’s celebration of the late Tejano artist Selena Quintanilla-Perez’s birthday.
Casa De Luna, an authentic cultural gift and home décor shop, has been open for six weeks and put together the event in that period as a way to honor and share the Latin American culture that influences them. The response to which put people at Casa De Luna in awe.
“I’m definitely speechless, overwhelmed, overjoyed, everything,” said Chris Melendez, Casa De Luna co-owner. “We did not expect this kind of response, but we’re super excited looking forward to next year already.”
Dubbed “Anything for Selena: Season 1,” attendees were dressed like Selena, enjoying food from vendors, with a line out the door of Casa De Luna and danced in the street to Selena’s music as put forth by both a DJ and a Tejano band name Fantazzia covering the artist’s music.
Jazmin Montalvo, owner of Frida Bae, a vendor for Casa De Luna, helped put the event together with with Melendez and her husband Elias Melendez, Casa De Luna co-owner, as a way of displaying their culture, with Montalvo originally from the Rio Grande Valley and Chris Melendez originally from Peru.
“Our culture is very, very dear to our heart,” Montalvo said. “We wanted to bring some of our culture and our love of our culture here to Victoria. There is such a big Hispanic community and we just wanted to bring that here. … That’s our main purpose with our store as well.”
The event was self-funded by the group, with the cost to put it on ranging between $5,000 and $10,000, they said. Vendors were reaching out to them up to the day before the event to be part of it, including some from outside the area.
When Montalvo and Chris Melendez initially decided they were going to do the event, Elias Melendez was worried about the financial cost, but it was great to see how well it came together, he said.
They choose Selena to represent their culture because the Tejano singer was a fixture in all of their lives, Montalvo said, citing her own passion she had, with Selena posters hanging in her bedroom as a child. She still remembers where she was when Selena was killed in 1995 by the manager of her fan club. She was 23.
“Bringing our culture and our love for Hispanic heritage, it will pay off eventually and just make everyone feel more inclusive in this community, and for us that’s more important,” Montalvo said.
Another notable performance at the event was from Grupo Folklórico de Victoria performing their Folkórico dance on main street for the crowd in attendance.
Stacey Ortiz, the group’s secretary, was happy to have the event. Her three daughters, who are part of the dance group, got to take part in it and she was able to share her love for Selena with them.
“I’ve listened to her since I was a child,” Ortiz said. “Most kids don’t know what their heritage is today, so to be able to share a bit of that through Selena on her birthday is great.”
The Longoria family of Victoria, who attended the event, shared Ortiz’s sentiment.
Alexis Longoria, 29, came out just because it celebrated Selena, who she finds a huge inspiration for the Latin American community, she said. Events like this just make Victoria a bigger community.
“The Hispanic heritage is very important,” Victoria resident Sandra Longoria, 60, said. “There aren’t many opportunities where we get to share our culture like this, and if it’s because Selena’s birthday what better way to do it than with Selena.”
Casa De Luna
Anything For Selena Season 1
Tejano Culture
Grupo Folklórico De Victoria
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Even though flights arrive and depart from Victoria’s airport daily, many locals don’t seem to realize this, County Judge Ben Zeller said on Friday.
“I talk to a lot of folks who aren’t aware,” Zeller said.
“It’s also an effort to establish SkyWest Air Service and let folks know what a great service they are,” Zeller said. “I think a big part of the issue is people thinking they aren’t reliable, but SkyWest is very reliable.
“People are unaware that flights are available daily,” he said. “If you’re not using it, it’s not on your radar.”
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Amber Aldaco
UHV Q&A: Come see UHV
By Amber Aldaco
Q: I’m an alumna of UHV, and it has been several years since I have visited the campus. What has changed, and is there anything open to the public?
A: The University of Houston-Victoria has seen a lot of changes since 1973, when the university was first established. Within the past several years, the university has added five new buildings to the campus: UHV University North; UHV University Commons; Don & Mona Smith Hall; UHV University South; and UHV Northwest. While UHV University North, where some university and student services offices are located, was built in 2015, the four other buildings opened within the past three years.
In 2019, UHV University Commons, 3006 N. Ben Wilson St., opened. The three-story, 80,124-square-foot building is home to the university’s library and university offices. Within the library is the Victoria Regional History Center, a collaboration between UHV and Victoria College, which holds institutional records and other materials that document the history of the college and university and the Crossroads. Many community members like to use the center for research about local people and events as well as for genealogy projects. These services are available to the public, although some services may require a fee.
Also located on the first floor of the building is a multi-purpose room that has space for up to 250 people and a food court with Chick-fil-A and Jaguar Java, a coffee bar featuring Starbucks coffee beverages. The food court is open to the public. The Jag Station bookstore also is located on the first floor, and while this is a great place for students to buy textbooks, community members and Jaguars fans can also purchase UHV merchandise at the store.
UHV Northwest, which opened in 2021, is located at 1604 E. Airline Road and is home to UHV Athletics, the Center for Regional Collaboration and the Small Business Development Center. Both centers are resources for the community. Organizations that are looking for resources can call or go by the building to find out more information about how the Center for Regional Collaboration may be able to help them. Small business owners or those starting a business may also call or go by UHV Northwest to inquire about free resources available to them through the UHV SBDC.
UHV University South is the newest academic building and is the science, technology, engineering and mathematics building. Most of the STEM courses take place in the three-story building, which has classrooms, research labs, study areas, offices and a 210-degree visualization theater. Many local middle school students have toured the academic space, and we are excited for more Crossroads students to visit and tour the building. Additionally, Don & Mona Smith Hall is the newest residence hall for students and where many upperclassmen reside on campus. The residence hall opened in 2020 and is not open to the public; however, prospective students can tour the hall.
Whether you are alumnus, a community member or a prospective student, you are invited to come see UHV. If you are unable to visit the campus, you can visit our UHV Facebook page or our Instagram account, @universityofhoustonvictoria, to keep up with us.
Do you have a question about the University of Houston-Victoria? Contact Amber Aldaco, UHV communications specialist, at 361-570-4296 or aldacoa@uhv.edu.
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Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:18-19; quote by Ulysses S. Grant
In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the Lord of hosts; one shall be called, The city of destruction. In that day shall there be an altar to the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the Lord.
Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.
Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) was an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877.
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Letter: Family thankful for return of lost wedding ring
Our family would like to say thank you to the management and staff of the M&M Pinto Bean on Main Street. Not only are they our favorite Mexican food restaurant, their customer service is astounding. During a time of saddened anxiety, they brought love, compassion and generosity.
At the beginning of March, my daughter and I went to eat. When I washed my hands, I lost my husband’s wedding ring. I was devastated, I had not removed his ring since he went home to the Lord almost two years prior. The staff told us that if it showed up, they would contact us.
We kept thinking and praying, we decided to offer to get a plumber. I called the manager to ask about checking the drain with a wire, if we heard something, I’d pay for a plumber. We agreed on the next day, which happened to be exactly two years from the day my husband passed.
I thought I heard something in the pipe, instead having the plumber called, the manager and crew went in and found my husband’s ring.
They refused compensation for their time. We will forever be grateful for their kindness and generosity.
Kathy Raven, Bloomington
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Syndicated Column: Texans without high-speed internet are getting closer, slowly
Like other states, Texas found out during the pandemic how critical high-speed broadband is for school, work and medicine. And the state is working to expand it — but it’s going to be at least a year before Texans start to see results.
Lawmakers assigned broadband to State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, who has been traveling the state collecting public comments on broadband access and affordability, as well as online feedback. His office is mapping the have and have-not areas of broadband in the state and will likely be the office that funnels federal money coming to Texas into the places that qualify for it.
Each state will get a minimum of $100 million in federal infrastructure money for broadband, and then a chunk of another $42.5 billion will be divided on the basis of maps from each state.
The wild-guess estimates from the experts are that Texas will get $1 billion to $4 billion. Those maps are like the one Hegar is working on, Harris said in a telephone conversation that fell apart two or three times as she drove through one of the sparsest and least connected parts of West Texas. The conversation was a quick reminder of what it’s like to conduct business where communications technology is scarce.
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Victoria East’s Micah Porter opens up his hands for the ball during Monday’s spring football practice at Victoria East High School.
Head Coach Roland Gonzalez talks to the team in a huddle during Monday’s spring football practice at Victoria East High School.
Victoria East’s Brysyn Gardner makes the catch during Monday’s spring football practice at Victoria East High School.
Victoria East did not lack motivation as it took the field Monday for its first spring practice.
All the Titans had to do was look back at last season.
East finished 6-4, but missed the playoffs for the second time in the last three years.
“It was kind of tough,” said wide receiver Thomas Vargas, who will be a senior in the fall. “We didn’t go as far as we thought we were. But I think this year, that right there is going to drive us.”
The Titans will be an experienced team, as they return eight starters on offense and six on defense.
“We’ve got a lot of guys coming back,” said East coach Roland Gonzalez. “We’re really focusing on the guys who have not been on varsity. We’re looking at guys who are going to be competing for slots that we have open.”
The Titans won’t practice with pads on until Thursday — they’ll have Wednesday off for the area track and field meet.
“It feels good to be out here,” Vargas said. “We’ve all been excited, anxious and ready, and we’ve been talking about it this last week.”
Gonzalez wants the players to maintain their enthusiasm throughout the spring.
“One of the things about spring ball is it can get really monotonous so you’ve got to be careful about how you do things,” he said. “Obviously, we’re looking for guys who are going to be physical, who are smart, who are able to pick up and retain the schemes that we’re running, and also guys who are going to be good teammates.”
Cornerback Brysyn Gardner, who will be a senior in the fall, views teamwork as the key to a successful season.
“The morale is high,” he said. “We’re going to try and go far and do better this year. We need to focus on teamwork and get everything down in our minds, the plays and everything.”
Gonzalez wants the Titans to be ready to go in the fail when they finish spring practice.
“One is routine,” he said. “We want to maintain consistency with what we’re doing. It’s like I tell the guys, ‘We’ve got to get our work done now.’ When we get back, it’s fast and furious and before you know it we’re scrimmaging Bay City.”
Gallery: Victoria East spring football practice
Victoria East opened up its spring football practice Monday afternoon.
Victoria East Titans
5 p.m. May 17, Memorial Stadium
Aug. 26, at San Antonio Taft
Thomas Vargas
Brysyn Gardner
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Robert "Jerry" Nobles
Robert “Jerry” Nobles
VICTORIA — Robert “Jerry” Nobles, 83 of Victoria, passed away on April 15, 2022. He was born on July 24, 1938, in Yoakum to Curtis and Inez Garrett Nobles. On January 25, 1964, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Orsag, in Ganado, Texas. Jerry retired from Victoria County after serving over 23 years as County Commissioner of Precinct 2. Prior to his county service, he was employed at the Victoria DuPont Plant for over 20 years and the Texas Highway Department for 6 years. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves and Texas National Guard. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Donna Nobles (Joe Torres); grandchildren, Courtney (Justin), Zachary (Jackie), Nicholas (Kayla), Nina (Alejo) and Julia (Austin), also his 11 great-grandchildren, brothers, Walter Nobles, and Don Nobles (Shirley). Jerry has been preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brother and sister-in-law, J.B. and Linda Nobles, and his sister-in-law Lynette Nobles. There was a private family visitation and graveside service, at the family’s request. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be sent to Victoria College, Department of Nursing (LVN Department) in remembrance of his late wife, Dorothy Nobles, LVN. Services have been entrusted to Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Goat Cheese Caprese Salad
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Dennis Patillo: Goat cheese is delicious and good for you too
Dennis Patillo
Dennis Patillo is a committed foodie and chef. He has spent a lifetime studying foods from around the world as well as regional cuisines.
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It seems that everything that tastes good is bad for us.
Cakes, pies, and cookies have too much sugar.
Breads and pastas have too many carbohydrates and or glutens.
Red meats, we are told, should be avoided like the plague, and processed meats like bacon and bologna are even worse.
Certain seafood can harbor dangerous toxins.
Dairy has too much saturated fats.
We hear on TV that the only way we can ingest enough fruits and vegetables is to buy them in capsule form and take many capsules every day, I think primarily for the benefit of the manufacturer.
It used to be said, “everything in moderation.” But with all the food “don’ts” it seems that even moderation is not good enough.
Today I am going to talk about a food, that as of this writing, at least, seems to be good for us and has the added benefit of tasting good. Yes, I am talking about goat cheese.
Goat cheese has a good amount of protein, calcium, and other nutrients that are beneficial to bone health. For all those who are into one of the numerous low carbohydrate diets, or any attempt to control hunger and weight, the search for foods with high levels of medium chain triglycerides is a high priority. It seems that the fatty acids found in goat cheese metabolize faster than cow’s milk cheeses which makes us feel full faster and therefore we may eat less. That is probably a good thing.
What I like about goat cheeses are the seemingly endless varieties, the delicious flavors, the creaminess, the crumble, and the versatility. You have no doubt heard that any dish can be made better with bacon or cheese. When it comes to cheeses, goat cheese rates right up there with some of the best cheeses in the world.
In most supermarkets today you will find a variety of goat cheeses or chevre (chèvre is French for goat) most often made from pasteurized goat’s milk. Sometimes you may find some artisanal goat cheese that is produced by small operations. If you have the chance, give these a try. The dairy goat and cheese industry in Texas is growing and these small producers have developed some exceptional cheeses.
When it comes to artisanal cheeses, you will find that some are made with unpasteurized milk. The use of unpasteurized milk has, for years, been a topic of debate. Aficionados claim that cheeses made with unpasteurized milk have greater complexity in flavor than those of the pasteurized varieties. That may be true, but you should know, that in the United States, cheeses made from unpasteurized milk must be aged for a minimum of 60 days or they cannot be sold.
The goat cheese most commonly sold is soft and creamy. It has a mild but slightly tangy flavor and is delicious on just about anything. But the fresh homestead goat cheese you often find is not your only choice. Try to find some aged goat cheese. Aged goat cheese is firmer and the longer it is aged the more assertive the flavor becomes.
So how can you use goat cheese? I love it on salads, in stuffing for chicken, in omelets, in tarts, on pizzas, on toast and the list goes on and on. Goat cheese pairs with all meats. It works great with pears, apples, and beets.
If you want to have a truly remarkable cheeseburger, substitute your favorite cheese with goat cheese, add a couple of strips of bacon, and serve on a toasted potato bun and your life will be better. I guarantee it.
Rather than French toast, try toasting some sourdough bread, spread a healthy portion of goat cheese and top with your favorite fruit compote. My favorites are dewberries, blueberries and strawberries.
Rather than your standard cheese omelet, fill your omelet with goat cheese and sundried tomatoes. For good measure I like to throw in a couple of slices of fresh avocado.
Without a doubt goat cheese is one of the foods that is absolutely delicious and that is good for you too.
Dennis Patillo is a committed foodie and chef. He has spent a lifetime studying foods from around the world as well as regional cuisines. His passion is introducing people to ingredients and techniques that can be used in their home kitchen. He and his wife, Louise, own The PumpHouse Riverside Restaurant and Bar.
1 pound heirloom tomatoes
½ cup basil leaves
1 TBLS balsamic vinegar
1 TBLS extra virgin olive oil
Cut the goat cheese log into ¼ inch thick slices (rounds).
Core the tomatoes and slice them.
Arrange the tomatoes and cheese on a serving plate.
Chiffonade or tear the basil leaves over the salad.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
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City manager Jesús Garza explains amendments to the city charter that are on the upcoming May ballot.
More than a dozen amendments to the Victoria city charter are on the upcoming May election ballot.
The city charter was last updated in 2012, city manager Jesús Garza said at Tuesday morning's Victoria Partnership meeting, organized by the Victoria Economic Development Corporation. A six-person committee came up with 14 recommended amendments to the charter with the assistance of the city attorney and an outside consultant.
"The easiest way to describe our city charter is that it's a combination of the city's articles of incorporation as well as our bylaws," Garza said. "It outlines our governance structure."
The committee that reviewed the charter did not dramatically change the city's charter that was first adopted in 1956, committee chair Michael Atkinson said.
"(The consultant) did not walk in and say, 'Hey, by the way, I've got this cookie-cutter charter that works all over the place, just take this,'" Atkinson said. "That didn't happen. We began with our charter and we ended with our charter. This is not something that was brought upon us. It's something that we studied and reviewed for our benefit to suit our needs."
Proposition C, for instance, would establish term limits for elected officials, Garza said. There are currently no term limits, and the amendment would establish term limits of four consecutive terms in a single office. City council terms are three years, so the term limit would effectively be 12 years.
"It's important to be mindful of the fact that our community is evolving and term limits are a way to ensure that the representation is evolving as well," Garza said.
Proposition D would allow the city council to appoint a member should a vacancy open up with less than 180 days remaining on the term, Garza said.
"The only way we can fill the vacancy when it occurs, regardless of how it occurs, is through an election," Garza said. "While in some instances that might make sense, in some instances it wouldn't be prudent or even financially appropriate to go through that."
For example, if a seat due for election in May were to be vacated in November, it wouldn't make sense to hold an election that might be settled in March and then turn around and hold an election again in May.
Proposition F would allow the most senior member of the city council to perform the duties of mayor should the mayor and mayor pro-tem both be unable to perform the duties of office, Garza said.
This is something that already takes place and has happened in the recent past, but "it was important for the committee and for the council to put it in writing," Garza said.
Proposition M would change how the city charter addresses conflicts of interest by aligning the charter more with state law, Garza said.
"The way that our charter is written would lead you to think that the city can't do any business with any business that a councilmember has ownership stake in, and of course that's not consistent with state law and can be very restrictive," he said.
The amendment would change the charter by making it so that if a councilmember has ownership stake in a company, they would have to simply recuse themselves from being part of any official vote or decision on any matter involving the business.
Recommended charter amendments
Proposition A: Removes redundant sections of the charter.
Proposition B: Removes sections of the charter that contradict state law.
Proposition C: Sets term limits.
Proposition D: Allows the council to fill vacancies by appointment.
Proposition E: Allows long-term (20+ year) parkland leases.
Proposition F: Allows the most senior council member to fulfill the duties of mayor if the mayor and mayor pro-tem are both absent.
Proposition G: Sets mayor pro-tem elections after every regular election.
Proposition H: Mandates online access for city codes and ordinances.
Proposition I: Allows the city attorney to hire assistants without council approval.
Proposition J: Clarifies that the city is allowed to hire outside legal counsel.
Proposition K: Allows the city to update its rules about authorizing payments.
Proposition L: Changes the term "qualified voter" to "registered voter" when describing who is registered to vote.
Proposition M: Aligns the city's conflicts of interest regulations with state law.
Proposition N: Provides a way for the council to fill vacancies if multiple vacancies at once prevent the establishment of a quorum.
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Calhoun County Democrats Club will meet on May 3
The Calhoun County Democrats Club will meet May 3 at the Calhoun County Library, in the community room, 200 W. Mahan St., Port Lavaca.
The social begins at 5.30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6 p.m.
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Educator seeking District 1 position on Victoria school board
Educator and lifelong Victorian Kathy Bell is seeking the District 1 position on the Victoria ISD school board.
“Working as a teacher with students and parents, Bell knows the value of authentic learning, communication, and transparency,” according to a news release from Bell.
The election is May 7. Early voting is April 25-May 3.
Committed to making student achievement a priority in the Victoria community, she is passionate about education and knows first-hand the difference it makes in the lives of students. Bell is an advocate for kids, educators, and public education, according to the news release.
She is involved in the community through volunteer work with her Mt. Zion Baptist Church congregation.
“She wants to bring that same passion and energy to service as a trustee on the VISD board,” according to the news release.
Bell graduated from Texas A & I University with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and from Corpus Christi State University with a Master of Education degree in curriculum instruction with a supervision endorsement.
She had been a teacher in the Victoria school district for the past 24 years. Her son, Barrett, is a junior at West High School.
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Local Catholic War Veterans Post reaches 75 years of service
Catholic War Veterans, St. John’s Post 1269, marked its 75th anniversary on March 12. The local group’s charter was issued on March 12, 1947, by the National Catholic War Veterans organization, according to a news release.
Post 1269 was founded by a group of Catholic veterans returning to Victoria from World War II battlefields in Europe, Africa and the Pacific. The organization takes pride in its contributions over the years of community involvement, promoting youth programs and scholarship opportunities, rendering military honors for fallen comrades and supporting the welfare of area veterans from all branches of the armed forces and all conflicts.
In keeping with the year of celebration, St. John’s Post will host the CWV Department of Texas State Convention in Victoria on April 21-23. Posts and auxiliaries from throughout the state will converge for the annual convention to conduct business and elect a slate of officers for the coming year.
The current state commander, Daniel Martinez, who is a member of the local post, will preside and will welcome National CWV Commander David Crum and National Auxiliary President Marylyn Crum, both from New York. The joint session of the convention will kick off April 22 with an address by Bishop Brendan Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria.
Greetings and congratulations are included in the convention booklet from Victoria City Mayor Jeff Bauknight and Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller. CWV Post 1269 Commander Juan Benavidez and the entire organization are proud to host the event, and will treat visitors to a meet and greet social, a Texas-style BBQ, as well as a catered banquet dinner and dance to close out the convention on April 23.
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Bible verse - Romans Rom.14:13-14; quote by Wayne Dyer
Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way. I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.
Wayne Walter Dyer (1940-2015) was an American self-help author and a motivational speaker. Dyer completed a Ed.D. in guidance and counseling at Wayne State University in 1970. Early in his career, he worked as a high school guidance counselor, and went on to run a successful private therapy practice.
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Calhoun’s Jacob Nguyen hits a tee shot during the opening round of the boys’ Class 4A regional golf tournament at The Club at Colony Creek on Monday.
Beeville’s Jayse Arredondo tries to hole a putt during the opening round of the boys’ Class 4A regional golf tournament at The Club at Colony Creek on Monday.
Beeville turned in the best area finish as the boy’s Class 4A, Region IV golf tournament concluded play at The Club at Colony Creek on Tuesday.
The Trojans finished the tournament in eighth place with a two-day team score of 714.
Grayson Luke set the pace again for Beeville firing a second consecutive round of 79 to finish tied for 10th with a total of 158.
Jayse Arredondo shot an 83 on the second day, a 12-stroke improvement from his opening round, and finished with a total of 178 which was good for 40th in the field of 94.
Calhoun finished in a tie for ninth place with Hondo after shooting 715 over the two-day tournament.
Jacob Nguyen had the best second day for the Sandcrabs, shooting 82 and moving into a tie for 25th at 173 over the two days. Teammate Josiah Campos joined him in the tie after shooting 87 on Tuesday.
Gary Billings was the lone other Sandcrab in the top 40 after finishing in a tie for 34th with rounds of 90 and 84 over the two days.
Kingsville edged out Fredericksburg in a tiebreaker for the team title after each team finished 67-over-par at 635.
Boerne finished with a two-day score of 651 to secure the final team qualification spot to the state tournament on May 9-10 at Legends Golf Course.
Wimberley’s Jaxon Donaldson defeated San Antonio Davenport’s Kyle Doolittle in a playoff for the regional championship.
The two shot totals of 148 to finish tied at the top. Donaldson shot rounds of 69 and 79 while Doolittle shot 74 and 74.
Devine’s Brian Schaefer finished an even-par 71 on Tuesday to move into a tie for fifth and lock up the final regional qualifying spot.
Where: Legends Golf Course, Kingsland
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Tuesday evening the city council heard from consultants who told them what type of studies would needed to be conducted over the next 18 months to bring the sewer and water systems up to a conventional level.
"There will be more costs coming down the road, but there's a lot of work to be done,'' said City Manager Jesus Garza. "It makes sense to find out what our issues are.''
The funds would come largely from the American Rescue Plan Act. The city’s wastewater monitoring system for the city’s wastewater treatment levels is over 20 years old and was identified as a weak point after Winter Storm Uri. With a more modern system, it could have mitigated some of the issues during the freeze.
A study of the city’s storm-water and sewer systems is to look where storm-water is bleeding into the sewer system and taxing the capacity of the wastewater treatment facilities. The concern was brought to the city’s attention by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
As part of the planned studies, Garver LLC, has been evaluating the existing systems, said Water Team Leader Greg Swoboda. Garver is expected to design water and wastewater improvement projects and an engineering evaluation of the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility. To do so, they will study the current capacities of existing pipes and facilities such as lift stations, towers and wells.
Swoboda said among the problems the current system had was equipment was obsolete, some not standardized and some not functioning. He added that facility computers had outdated software that was vulnerable to cyber attacks. The proposed improvements should allow routine maintenance at the facilities to be done more quickly and workers to identify where specific problems were.
The city also heard from RJN Groups about their study of the Inflow and Infiltration of the sanitary sewer system, which causes problems when too much storm-water flows into the 1.8 million feet of sewer lines in Victoria. To be able to define which areas in the sewer system will require work, RJN indicated that the city would be broken down into 31 separate sections.
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CUERO — Cuero Coach Colby Mica wasn’t pleased with his team’s performance at the plate or in the field.
But he was more concerned about its mental approach.
“We just weren’t as focused tonight,” Mica said. “We had some things going on and that’s what it was. Our focus wasn’t there from the get go and that led to the errors. I mean they were easy plays that we usually make. It could have been a totally different ballgame.”
The Gobblers managed only two hits and committed four errors in an 8-0 District 27-4A loss to La Vernia on Tuesday night at the Ballpark in Cuero.
“Once errors happen in the field, kids take it to their at-bats,” Mica said. “It goes hand in hand. If you make that many errors, you’re not going to win too many ball games.”
Cuero (7-15) dropped to 1-2 in a district where all four teams will make the playoffs and are vying for the best seed.
The Bears (12-5, 3-0) scored two runs in each the second, third, fourth and fifth innings. But six of those runs were unearned.
Cuero starter Jerry Rossett was tagged with six runs — four unearned — before being relieved by Dylan Mills in the fourth inning.
“Jerry pitched a great game,” Mica said. “He got us ground ball after ground ball. When the defense doesn’t make those plays behind you, it’s kind of hard to stay positive out there. Give him credit, he kept throwing strikes and going after them, but after a while I took him out.”
The Gobblers had very little success against La Vernia pitcher Tyler Hensley, who had 14 strikeouts.
Caleb Rangel led off the bottom of the first with a single, but Cuero didn’t have another hit until Rossett singled with two outs in the seventh.
“I mean credit to their pitcher,” Mica said. “Their pitcher was dealing. He threw a dang good game. He mixed it up and kept us guessing. We didn’t have good approaches. Like I said, the focus wasn’t there tonight.”
The Gobblers will go back to work preparing for their rematch with the Bears on Friday at La Vernia.
“Defensively, we’re going to spend some time just making the easy plays,” Mica said. “I think at this point in the season, we see a routine play happening in front of us and we think we’ve seen 20 times this season and can make that play. It doesn’t work that way. We kind of need to go back to work on the easy plays defensively and making sure we can field ground balls.
“Hitting wise, just being focused and taking the bat to the ball. Just being able to put the ball in play and make things happen and put some pressure on the defense so we can score some runs somehow.”
La Vernia 8, Cuero 0
La Vernia 022 220 0 — 8 9 0
Cuero 000 000 0 — 0 2 4
W: Tyler Hensley. L: Jerry Rossett. Highlights: (LV) Hensley 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 14 K; Brandon Craig 2-for-4, R, 2 RBIs. (C) Caleb Rangel 1-for-2, SB; Jerry Rossett 1-for-3. Records: La Vernia 12-5, 3-0; Cuero 7-15, 1-2.
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CORPUS CHRISTI — The Yorktown boy’s golf team is heading to the state tournament after a third-place finish at the Class 2A, Region IV tournament Monday and Tuesday at Lozano Golf Course.
Bech Bishop qualified as the third and final medalist with rounds of 90 and 90 to finish 36-over.
Weimar shot a total of 800 and was led by Hudson Ervin with rounds of 91 and 93.
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Lodie Runnels
VICTORIA — Lodie Runnels, Jr., 79, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a chapel service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel, 8819 US Hwy 87N, Victoria, TX. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. www.gracefuneralhome.net.
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Mary M. Saenz
VICTORIA — Mary M. Saenz, age 79, of Victoria Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born October 30, 1942, in Alice, Texas to the late Refugia and Librado Muñoz. She and Samuel Saenz were married for 58 years during which time she was a proud military wife and devoted mother. Among the places they lived were San Francisco, California during the 1960s and Newport, Rhode Island in the 1970s. Mary worked in the banking industry for 25 years and belonged to many religious, professional and charitable organizations, which brought her much joy.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Samuel, son Samuel Jr. (Kim), daughters Sonya Delgado (Bob) and Sandra Chapa (Gary), along with her beloved grandchildren Robby Delgado, Lilly Chapa, Sam Saenz III, Lucas Chapa.
Mary is also survived by one sister, Hilda Acuña and preceded in death by her parents and siblings Pablo Muñoz, Mauricia Garza and Consuelo Rodriguez.
Visitation will begin Friday, April 22, 2022, at 1pm at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral with a Rosary to be recited at 1:15 PM. A Funeral mass will then be celebrated at 2:00 PM. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Services are under the care and direction of Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home 361 575-3212.
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REFUGIO — Robert Harold Mackey, 91, of Refugio, Texas joined his heavenly family on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1931 to the late Alger and Ollie Mackey. He married his beloved Luella Fortenberry in 1951 and they enjoyed a quiet, family-oriented life together until her passing in 2019. He worked for over 40 years on offshore rigs and enjoyed fishing, watching football and spending time with his family. Robert was a kind and patient man who enjoyed the simple things in life and was a proud Papa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Reilly; son-in-law, William Tyus; grandchildren, Melissa Maxey, Trey Reilly (Lindsey), Jonathan Tyus (Amanda), Michael Tyus (Robyn) and Brianna Perrin (Chris) and great-grandchildren, Logan, William, Elisabeth, Connor, Parker, Bront, Rane, Axton, Avery and Lily. He is proceeded in death by his parents; his wife, Luella Fortenberry Mackey; daughter, Roberta Mackey Tyus and grandson, William Robert Tyus. Pallbearers will be Trey Reilly, Michael Tyus, Jonathan Tyus, Chris Neimann, William Tyus. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Moore Funeral Home in Refugio, Texas followed by a small service at Oakwood Cemetery in Refugio, Texas. Services entrusted to Moore Funeral Home, Inc. 402 South Alamo Street; Refugio, Texas 78377
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Robert Lee Janota
SHINER — Robert Lee Janota, 76, entered Heaven on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Robert was born in Gonzales County at Crews Hospital on Sept. 30, 1945, to Charlie Joe Janota and Albina Ella Stefka Janota. A lifelong Catholic, he was baptized at St. James Catholic Church in Gonzales, where he would receive his First Communion with Father Mathey in 1956 and his First Confirmation with Bishop Lucy in 1961. He grew up on a farm and was very involved in everything from picking cotton to milking cows and collecting eggs. He attended school in Gonzales, graduating from Gonzales High School in 1963, and joked with his kids that he had to walk uphill, both ways, in the snow, to get to school each day. While in school, Robert developed a passion for music, and was excited to receive a scholarship to attend the Texas College of Arts and Industries (later renamed Texas A&I University) in Kingsville. He loved those college years, but he returned home in 1967 when his mother passed away. He intended to remain at Texas A&I University after earning his bachelor’s degrees in music, as he was even offered a graduate assistantship, but his dad asked him to come home to Gonzales and teach at the high school, since he had taken enough hours in music education. And because family was the most important thing to Robert, that’s what he did. Robert taught band at Gonzales High School from 1967-71, and then at Moulton High School from 1971-79. He also taught band at St. Paul High School in Shiner from 1972-1979. Robert thoroughly enjoyed those bachelor years, and he had many friends from nights shooting pool at The Club and other local beer joints, playing music, attending dances, playing dominos and driving around. Many of the stories have been exaggerated or lost over the years, but good friends would recount, with a mischievous twinkle in their eye, what a character Robert was back in the day. It took two serious car wrecks and a good woman to finally tame him. And Robert fell for the love of his life while recuperating in the Shiner Hospital after that second wreck. Eight short months later, after a whirlwind courtship, Robert married Peggy Marie Valis on Aug. 5, 1978 (her 20th birthday), at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. They built a house and their lives together in “Kokernot Hill” between Gonzales and Shiner. Robert took took a year off from teaching in 1979-80 to start his Farmers Insurance business, but when his former students threatened to quit band if he didn’t come back, he returned to teaching at St. Paul again from 1980-82, while continuing his insurance career. He and Peggy also started a family, and Robert’s greatest joy was being a dad. They had three children and spent their weekends tending cattle at their property in Nickel, barbecuing, hanging out with friends and family in local beer joints, and fishing. Robert enjoyed treating the kids to ice cream, snacks for the drive home on Friday evenings, quarters for a jukebox and $5 for straight A’s on their report cards. The family attended church together, where Robert sang, led the choir, and actively participated as a member (and eventual 4th Degree Knight) of the Knights of Columbus Council 5090. The family also traveled often to nearby communities while Robert was a proud member of both the Shiner Hobo Band and the Round Top Brass Band. He loved his friends from The Bunch, his Czech genealogy and polka music. Robert played all instruments, but trombone and harmonica were his favorites. He loved entertaining a crowd, big or small, with music and jokes. And his laugh was so big, loud, often and unique that his kids would use the sound of his laugh to find him in a crowded room.
After retiring from Farmers Insurance in 2008, and seeing his children off to college, Robert also happily welcomed grandchildren. And he loved being a Papa! He could no longer let kiddos ride on his back or sit in his lap to drive a truck, but he entertained his beloved grandchildren with stories and more jokes. And he enjoyed his final years reminiscing with good friends from Gonzales, Moulton and Shiner, including his fellow members of the 621st Mess Kit Repair Club. Robert is survived by his adoring family: wife Peggy of Shiner; daughters Jocelyn Sexton (and her husband Scott) of Dripping Springs, and Haley Boney (and her husband Matthew) of Pine Grove, Louisiana; son Nicholas (and his wife Alex) of Leander; brother Clarence (and his wife Mary Ann) of Sinton; sister-in-law Millie Janota; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, parents, brothers Charlie and Clifton Janota, and sisters-in-laws Pippen and Martha Janota. Robert’s immediate family will have a private funeral, with interment to follow in the St. James Catholic Cemetery in Gonzales. Friends may leave their condolences with the family by visiting www.seydlerhillfuneralhome.com. The family sends a special thank you to the staff at the Texan Nursing & Rehabilitation of Gonzales, as well as Dr. Sean Hattenbach and Dr. James Drost, for their care and compassion over the years.
A private family Funeral Mass was held at St. James Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund.
Friends may sign the guestbook and leave condolences by visiting www.seydlerhillfuneralhome.com
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Russell Gerard Hessler
VICTORIA — Russell Gerard Hessler, 56, found peace with the Lord on April 15, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his father Emil “Al” Hessler and son Michael Hessler. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Billie Hessler; children, Erin (Daniel) Elliff, Ryan (Kaitlyn) Hessler, Kori (Brantley) Bordovsky, Amy (Logan Dodd) Hessler, and Emma Hessler; grandchildren, Knox Elliff, Whitt Elliff, and Kirby Bordovsky; mother, Patricia Hessler; siblings Jennifer Hessler, Charlotte (Doye) Bethke, and Christopher Hessler; and all his nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Our Lady of Victory Cathedral Center, Victoria, TX from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm with a rosary at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, April 21, 2022 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Industrial Athletic Booster Club [PO Box 497, Inez, TX 77968] or The Emmaus Center, in an effort to bring an end to the mental health crisis.
To share a memory or a message of condolences visit www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
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Sr. M. Carmelita Casso
VICTORIA — Sister M. Carmelita Casso, IWBS, 100, died on April 12, 2022. She was born April 8, 1922 in San Antonio to the late Jesse and Luisa Diaz Casso. She was the eldest of seven children, four girls and three boys. Sister Carmelita attended elementary grades in Houghton Public Schools in Detroit Michigan, and St. Peter and St. Joseph Home in San Antonio. After she graduated from Blessed Sacrament Academy High School in San Antonio, she pursued her call to become a religious sister and entered the Postulancy of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament at Blessed Sacrament Convent in San Antonio on September 9, 1939; became a Novice at Nazareth Convent in Victoria on June 10, 1940; and professed religious vows on June 11, 1941. She received a BA in English and Spanish from Incarnate Word College; a MA in Spanish from the University of Houston; and a MA in Theology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. She also studied music and was an excellent organist. During her 81 years as a Sister, Sister Carmelita taught at the grade-school level in Shiner, Loire, San Marcos, Weimar, Selma, Cuero, Victoria at Nazareth Academy, and San Antonio at Blessed Academy High School level.
While at Nazareth, she had charge of the boarders for a while and assisted with Drum and Bugle Corps for nine years. She then served as Secretary General for the Congregation for six years. From 1982 until 2010, she lived in Rome, Italy and Lyons, France, while translating the French writings of the IWBS Foundress, Venerable Jeanne Ch?zard de Matel, into English and in promoting the Cause of Canonization of the foundress. There was great jubilation when the foundress was proclaimed “Venerable” in 1992. Sister Carmelita was able to communicate in English, Spanish, French, Latin, and Italian. After 2010 Sister Carmelita resided at Incarnate Word Convent in Victoria and continued translating the writings of Venerable Jeanne de Matel as well as promoting the Cause of Canonization of the foundress in every way she could. Throughout her life, she was vivacious, entertaining, dedicated, deeply spiritual, and an avid reader.
Sister Carmelita was preceded in death by her parents and all her siblings: Jessie, Beatrice (Betty), Mary Louise, Philip, Henry, Gloria and their spouses. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Rosary and Visitation will be held at Incarnate Word Convent (1101 N.E. Water Street) on Thursday, April 21 at 3:00 p.m. A Wake Service with Evening Praise and Sharing of Memories will be held at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, April 22, the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Incarnate Word Convent. Burial will follow at Catholic Cemetery No. 3. Memorial donations may be made to Incarnate Word Convent, Blessed Sacrament Academy, Nazareth Academy, Hospice of South Texas or donor’s choice. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com
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A collection of Antonio "TJ" Vela Jr.'s belongings reside at his family's home in Mission Valley.
A collection of TJ Vela's records.
Contributed by Natalia Vela
A week after he vanished, more than a hundred people bowed their heads in prayer at a Victoria bar, his last known location.
A year later, his family held a garage sale to pay for put his face on billboards.
Five years after he vanished, Antonio "TJ" Vela Jr.'s family is still looking for answers.
"Not knowing is what's keeping the world from turning completely around for us," said Natalie Vela, his older sister.
On June 15, 2017, Vela left Sports, a north Victoria bar, around 2 a.m. He told his friends he was going to get some food and head home. The next morning, his roommate found snacks and Vela's cellphoneon the floor of their garage. Vela and his car also were gone. He was 36 at the time.
In early April, Victoria Police Department officials said the investigation into Vela's appearance was still open, and they are actively investigating all leads.
By most accounts, Vela, also known as "TJ" and "Speshul Ed," was a popular guy. An avid and talented self-taught musician, he participated in rap battles around the state through the Texas Battle League. His disappearance initially drew attention, mostly in Victoria.
But in the months that followed, his case came to the attention of Claudia Rivero, a Pennsylvania-based investigative journalist with a background in TV news who specializes in covering underreported missing persons cases. Rivero has spent years following Vela's case, and she visited Victoria eight or nine months after Vela's disappearance to investigate.
“I’ve always had an interest in these types of stories because, first of all, there are so many of them," and the public only hears about a small percentage of them, she said. After someone disappears, it's typical for media and public interest to move on.
Over the years and as attention waned, his family has made several attempts to put the spotlight back on Vela. They've tried to get on "Dateline," "Nancy Grace" and even "Ellen DeGeneres."
Then Rivero brought Vela's case to "The Vanished," a popular podcast hosted by Marissa Jones that shares the stories of missing persons with wider audiences.
On March 14, followers of "The Vanished" heard Natalie Vela share her brother's story. It was the podcast's 334th episode.
"In cases like this," Jones said, "you never know where somebody’s gonna be that has information." Someone could have been passing through the area when they witnessed something without realizing its significance, she said.
With her podcast platform, "you have a chance to reach someone and jog their memory," she said.
Vela's case is one of many.
"What’s important, again, is to get the story out there" to remind people that this person is still missing, and a family is waiting for answers, Rivero said.
"We’re not law enforcement," Jones said. "We shouldn’t be the ones filtering what's important and what's not." If the thought has crossed your mind, she said, you should report it.
Natalie Vela said that by talking about her brother's story, she hopes to keep the case active and remind investigators her family is still here, still waiting.
"We’re not going to give it up," she said. "We’re not going to let it go."
The Victoria Police Department encourages anyone with information about Antonio "TJ" Vela Jr. to call the Victoria Police Department Investigations Division at: 361-485-3730. Information can also be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling: 361-572-4200.
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Carymel Rodriguez performs with Selena Forever Tribute Live in Concert.
The Selena Forever Tribute Live in Concert features Carymel Rodriguez as the lead vocalist. She is joined on stage by her husband, Esteban Rojas, along with AJ Rock Flores, percussionist, Nate Lima, bassist, Chris Vasquez, guitarist, and Tony Gutierrez, drummer.
Carymel Rodriguez on stage as Selena.
Latin singing sensation Selena may have been taken from the music world at the young age of 23 in 1995, but her music and legacy as a performer lives on in the form of the Selena Forever Tribute Live in Concert.
Playing at Breezy’s sports bar at 8 p.m. Saturday, The Selena Forever Tribute concert features Carymel Rodriguez as lead vocalist. She is joined on stage by her husband, Esteban Rojas, along with percussionist AJ Rock Flores, bassist Nate Lima, guitarist Chris Vasquez and drummer Tony Gutierrez.
Rojas, from Colombia, co-founded the group with his wife. He is also the music director and keyboard player for the band. Rojas said the year before the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2019, he had been talking about creating a project with Erik Rodriguez, the band's business manager with Forte Entertainment, and Flores, who has ties to Selena’s family.
“I was the one that came up with the idea. I wanted to create something,” Rojas said. “I realized that tribute bands might become something worthy of consideration. And then I knew that (my wife Carymel Rodriguez) was a hell of a singer,” he said.
Rojas knew his wife had loved and admired Selena since childhood.
“So why not? Right? Why not?” Rojas said, adding they also considered they all had Latino heritage and lived in Texas, where Selena was very popular. “We put a team together, and here we are.”
Carymel Rodriguez said she didn’t have to study Selena’s singing style too much, “since I grew up listening to her and seeing her on stage and watching everything. I also like to put a little bit of my personal touch (into her performance) because I want people to see that I can offer them something more. I mean, I want them to listen to the music and remember her, of course, but also, I want them to see what Carymel can do on the stage. So, it's like a combination between her and me.”
Selena is called “the Queen of Tejano music,” said Erick Rodriguez, who described the style “as fused from different types of music back in the day.
"I mean, it has its inception in the early 1900s. It evolved over time, from accordions to synthesizers and guitars,” he said
Flores has deep ties with the Selena family.
“My dad was a trumpet player with (Selena’s dad Abraham Quintanilla Jr.), he said. When Selena was killed in 1995, his first tour was in 1995-96, with Jennifer Peña, who Selena's dad had signed to Q-Productions, his Latin music entertainment company. He toured with Peña, and then later played with the Kumbia Kings, with Selena’s brother.
“I do Latin percussion … the reason why I'm a part of this is because it's being done right. (Carymel) brings the charisma, the energy, the moves. It’s just like you're looking at Selena perform now. She's not trying to be Selena. We are just paying a tribute to Selena — to her music. And we're giving the audience what they want,” he said.
“I'm a musician, classically trained,” Rojas said. “I'm an orchestra conductor and a pianist, as well. But I love also what you would call popular music, whether it is rock or pop or Colombian or Tejano, or whatever. So, I love that. I have the blessing of having two perspectives. I am Colombian by heart. I was born there. I speak Spanish, and I'm familiar with the Latino culture. But now that I've been living in the U.S. and speaking another language, living in Texas, I have learned also about other cultures.”
“The Latina music and specifically Cumbia music, or music that involves drums — that African heritage — it calls the attention of almost everybody that hears it, whether they are Selena lovers or not,” said Rojas. “So, I think that music still connects, even though (English audiences) don't understand the lyrics. They see the dancing. They feel compelled to dance, and they clap, so that way we connect."
Carymel Rodriguez said becoming Selena on stage is a wonderful experience for her. “You have to pay attention to so many things — your emotions, the audience. You want them to feel good, you want them to like the show, you want them to enjoy the show.”
Confidence is very important, and although sometimes Rodriguez feel nervous, she mostly feels excited before going on stage. “I enjoy (the performances) a lot because I love music … I grew up listening to the music of Selena, so I love this music. I love what I do … It's an amazing experience. It's a beautiful experience. And I'm so proud of being part of this,” she said.
Flores added they “do a lot of crowd involvement. Carymel puts the mic to the people. We want the people to sing along. It's memories. I mean, it’s a great, great project.”
Selena was notable for her connection with her audiences, and that is something the band considers important, so they will often bring children up on stage to dance with them when there are families in the audience.
“Selena was very approachable,” said Erik Rodriguez. “The love that she had for people — you know, she'd be in public, and she would accept everyone that came to her. She had a special love for kids … The bottom line is, in our shows, we want to have that connection with children, as well, and, you know, the parents of these children. They grew up listening to Selena.”
WHAT: Selena Forever Tribute Live in Concert
WHERE: Breezy's, 13869 U.S. 77 North, Victoria
For tickets and event information go to: www.eventbrite.com
Tejano
What is Tejano music?
Tejano, originated as a music genre that fuses Mexican, European, and U.S. influences. It started in northern Mexico and Texas in the mid-19th century with the accordion, brought by German, Polish and Czech immigrants.
As it evolved, a second type of Tejano emerged with big bands in the 1930s which incorporated orchestral sounds with Mexican folk music.
Tejano’s third innovation was called, grupo, which originated in the 1960s with the addition of keyboard instruments and synthesizers as its foundation. Grupo’s most famous performer was Selena.
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Christopher Bland, 27.
Christopher Bland, 27, was arrested by Victoria police detectives at a home in the 1500 block of East Park Avenue, according to a department Facebook post published Wednesday.
While serving the warrants, officers noticed in plain view a pistol, digital scales, ammunition, small empty baggies as well as a "large" amount of cash and marijuana, according to police.
Police, with the help of U.S. Marshals Service officials, had arrived at the home to arrest Bland on warrants charging him with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance less than 400 grams, possession of marijuana 4 ounces-5 pounds and criminal mischief.
Police also arrested Bland on suspicion of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of marijuana 4 ounces-5 pounds.
As of 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Bland remained in the Victoria County Jail in lieu of a bonds totaling $100,350.
Police visited a home Monday to arrest a Victoria man on warrants charging him with illegal firearm and drug possession. When they arrived, they found marijuana, scales and a gun in plain sight.
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Syndicated column: Happy birthday cake to me
And then there’s the singing involved with birthdays. I don’t mean to be a grouch, but doesn’t “The Birthday Song” get a bit tiresome? “Happy Birthday to you” is repeated three times.! It’s as if it’s intended for a person with short-term memory loss. If I make it to 90 years old, I’m sure I’ll appreciate it more, but in the meantime . . .
In the age of COVID-19, is blowing on cake even still a “thing”? Or has it gone by the wayside along with other forbidden activities–like shaking hands, kissing babies and enjoying life in general?
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Kit MacAvoy/kmacavoy@vicad.com Michelle Vela, left, Antonio Vela, center, and Natalie Vela Thompson, pose with the posters they made after the disappearance of Antonio “TJ” Vela Jr., on Wednesday outside of Sports, the bar where he was last seen.
A collection of Antonio “TJ” Vela Jr.’s belongings are displayed at his family’s home in Mission Valley.
Michelle Vela and Antonio Vela hold up the flyers they made after Michelle’s brother, Antonio’s son, disappeared nearly five years ago.
A collection of TJ Vela’s records.
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Michelle Vela, left, Antonio Vela, center, and Natalie Vela Thompson, right, stand outside of Sports on Wednesday.
A week after he vanished, more than 100 people bowed their heads in prayer at a Victoria bar, his last known location.
A year later, his family held a garage sale to pay for putting his face on billboards.
Five years after he vanished, Antonio “TJ” Vela Jr.’s family is still looking for answers.
“Not knowing is what’s keeping the world from turning completely around for us,” said Natalie Vela Thompson, his older sister.
On June 15, 2017, Vela left Sports, a north Victoria bar, around 2 a.m. He told his friends he was going to get some food and head home. The next morning, his roommate found snacks and Vela’s cellphone on the floor of their garage. Vela and his car also were gone. He was 36 at the time.
Nearly five years later, Natalie Vela Thompson told that story again on “The Vanished,” a popular podcast hosted by Marissa Jones that shares the stories of missing people with wider audiences.
In early April, Victoria Police Department officials said the investigation into Vela’s appearance was still open, and they are actively investigating all leads.
By most accounts, Vela, also known as “TJ” and “Speshul Ed,” was a popular guy. An avid and talented self-taught musician, he participated in rap battles around the state through the Texas Battle League.
His disappearance initially drew attention, mostly in Victoria.
But in the months that followed, his case came to the attention of Claudia Rivero, a Pennsylvania-based investigative journalist with a background in TV news who specializes in covering underreported missing persons cases. Rivero has spent years following Vela’s case, and she visited Victoria eight or nine months after Vela’s disappearance to investigate.
“I’ve always had an interest in these types of stories because, first of all, there are so many of them,” and the public only hears about a small percentage of them, she said. After someone disappears, it’s typical for media and public interest to move on.
Over the years and as attention waned, his family has made several attempts to put the spotlight back on Vela. They’ve tried to get on “Dateline,” “Nancy Grace” and even “Ellen DeGeneres.”
Then Rivero brought Vela’s case to “The Vanished.”
On March 14, followers of the podcast heard Natalie Vela Thompson share her brother’s story. It was the podcast’s 334th episode.
“In cases like this,” Jones said, “you never know where somebody’s gonna be that has information.”
Someone could have been passing through the area when they witnessed something without realizing its significance, she said.
With her podcast platform, “you have a chance to reach someone and jog their memory,” she said.
Vela’s case is one of many.
“What’s important, again, is to get the story out there” to remind people that this person is still missing, and a family is waiting for answers, Rivero said.
“We’re not law enforcement,” Jones said. “We shouldn’t be the ones filtering what’s important and what’s not.” If the thought has crossed your mind, she said, you should report it.
Claudia Rivero said everyone should take a moment to put themselves in the shoes of the family of a missing person.
“Sometimes it’s hard to wake up,” said Vela Thompson. “You get to go on through your day, and you’ve got to keep on living life,” while hoping for something to change.
“He’s always in the back on your mind,” said Vela’s father, Antonio Vela. “It’s hard to not know something. Especially if you can’t see their face, or hear their voice.”
To remind herself, Vela Thompson listens to the music Vela recorded or watches the videos he uploaded to YouTube.
“Just to hear his voice,” she said. “He’s playing music. He’s playing the piano, just practicing on the piano. Just listening to and watching him with his fingers. It’s just these facial expressions, just to see that.”
Vela Thompson said that by talking about her brother’s story, she hopes to keep the case active and remind investigators her family is still here, still waiting. Those waiting are his siblings, Natalie Vela Thompson, Sara Lott, Michelle Vela, Melissa Redding, Benny De La Garza, his father Antonio Vela, his mother Ninfa Vela, and his stepmother, Sara Vela.
“We’re not going to give it up,” she said. “We’re not going to let it go.”
The Victoria Police Department encourages anyone with information about Antonio “TJ” Vela Jr. to call the Victoria Police Department Investigations Division at 361-485-3730. Information can also be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling: 361-572-4200.
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St. Joseph’s Nicholas Rodriguez signs his letter of intent during a signing ceremony Wednesday held at St. Joseph High School. Rodriguez signed to go run cross country and track at the University of North Texas.
Nicholas Rodriguez hugs his friends during a signing ceremony Wednesday held at St. Joseph High School.
William Carrasco claps during a signing ceremony Wednesday held at St. Joseph High School. Carrasco will run cross country at Victoria College.
Monroe Hobbs signs his letter of intent to play football at Lakeland University in Wisconsin during a signing ceremony Wednesday held at St. Joseph High School.
Lindsay McKinney smiles after committing ceremony Wednesday held at St. Joseph High School. McKinney will swim at Trinity University.
Hayden Land signs his letter of intent to play football for Tabor College during a signing ceremony Wednesday held at St. Joseph High School.
Callie Nelson smiles at the audience after signing her letter of intent to play golf at McDaniel College during a signing ceremony Wednesday held at St. Joseph High School.
Kerigan Baumgartner signs her letter of intent to play volleyball at Texas A&M-Kingsville.
By Kevin Alstrom | Special to the Advocate
It was a dream come true Wednesday afternoon at St. Joseph High School as seven athletes signed their letter of intent to continue their athletic career.
The event was held in the gym with parents, friends, coaches, teachers, and their fellow classmates in attendance celebrating this next chapter in their athletic journey.
St. Joseph athletic director James Duprie is proud of what these student athletes have accomplished and how the overall athletic program has prepared them for success on and off the field.
“I think this is great for the individuals, as well as St. Joseph. Our kids put a lot of work into what they do and it’s great when that pays off,” Duprie said.
According to Duprie, the emphasis St. Joseph puts on academics plays a large role in helping the athletes prepare for the rigors of college.
“I think one of the biggest things we provide are the academics. When colleges look at our kids they know the grade part of it will not be an issue,” said Duprie.
Nicholas Rodriguez feels blessed to continue his cross country and and track career at Division I University of North Texas.
Rodriguez sports a 4.0 GPA and will major in Biomedical Engineering. He medaled four years in a row at the State Cross Country Meet. He was named Academic All State in Cross Country and Track two consecutive years.
“It’s been my dream for a long time to run in college. It has always been in the back of my mind and in high school it became more prevalent. I’m really thankful God gave me the talent to do this and the parents to help me,” said Rodriguez.
Kerigan Baumgartner will continue her volleyball career at Division II Texas A&M-Kingsville.
She was a member of the Lady Flyer State Championship team her junior year where she earned second team All-State and well as first team All-District. This year she was named first team All-District and honorable mention All-State.
“I’m thankful I get to play the sport I love for the next four years. I loved playing at St. Joseph and loved my coaches. I would like to thank my parents, friends, and coaches for pushing me to where I am today,” Baumgartner said.
Monroe Hobbs was a three-year All-District defensive performer for the Flyer football team.
He participated in the All-American All-Star Bowl game as a senior. The hard work has paid off for Hobbs as he committed to Division III Lakeland University in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
“It has always been a dream of mine to play college football. I’ve been thinking about it since second grade. I would like to especially thank my mom and dad. They helped get me to this point and put me in a position to accomplish my dream,” said Hobbs.
Hobbs’ teammate Hayden Land signed to play at NAIA Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. Land was an All-District selection his junior and senior year.
“I’m really excited at this unique opportunity that not a lot of athletes get to do. I’m more honored than excited. I would like to think my parents for always being there, they didn’t miss a single game my whole high school career. I don’t think they plan on missing any games during my college career,” Land said.
Callie Nelson will take her golf swing to NCAA Division III McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. Nelson has been to the state golf tournament as a junior and hopes to qualify this year. She has achieved Academic All-State as well as Academic All District.
“Being in Maryland, it’s going to be different types of courses in different weather. My time at St. Joseph has been wonderful. I love how I have been able to not only pursue sports but also do well in my academics. I would like to thank my parents for all of their support” said Nelson.
Lindsay McKinney will continue to swim as she committed to Trinity University in San Antonio.
McKinney was a State Champion her junior year, while finishing third in state as a senior. She was Academic All State both her junior and senior years.
“I started swimming on a club team in eighth grade and that made me realize I wanted to swim in college. I would like to thank my parents, coach and friends for keeping the sport exciting,” said McKinney.
William Carrasco signed to run cross country locally at Victoria College.
“I’ve been wanting to run in college and I now have the opportunity to do just that. I would like to thank my mom and all of my teachers,” said Carrasco.
St. Joseph boys hang on for first district win
The St. Joseph boys basketball team couldn’t help but feel a sense of deja vu.
Flyers, Lady Flyers exit in TAPPS bi-district round
St. Joseph's Edwards rebounds to finish top 3 at Lauren Johnson
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Bay City’s Brice Turner poses in front of a statue of Olympian Joe DeLoach. Turner won three gold medals at Wednesday’s Districts 25/26-4A area meet at Bay City’s Memorial Stadium.
BAY CITY — Brice Turner sees the statue of Joe DeLoach every time he walks from the Bay City fieldhouse to the track at Memorial Stadium.
Turner got a chance to meet DeLoach, who won the gold medal in the 200-meter dash at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games, at an indoor meet at the University of Houston.
“I knew he was pretty fast,” Turner said. “He was fast and from Bay City. He was a cool guy. I look up to him. Hopefully, I can be like him one day and do what he did.”
Turner, a junior, has put himself on the right path.
He won the 100- and 200-meter dashes and ran the anchor leg on the winning 400-meter relay at Wednesday’s Districts 25/26-4A area meet at Memorial Stadium.
Turner gave the crowd a scare when after finishing the 400-relay in an automated time of 43 seconds, he grabbed his left leg and fell to the track in pain.
But Turner returned to win the 100 in a season-best time of 10.66 seconds, and the 200 in a time of 21.71 seconds.
“I know I could have done a lot better,” Turner said. “But there were little mistakes in my body. That’s all going to be healed.”
Turner displayed his closing speed in all three races, which he attributes in part to Bay City Coach Robert Jones having him run the 400-meter dash this season.
“I’ve been running a 400 a couple of times,” Turner said. “That just really makes me stronger. Coming out of the blocks, I have that second gear. That makes me go faster and run faster.”
Turner’s next stop will be the Region IV-4A meet at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville on April 29-30. The top four finishers in each event qualified for the regional meet.
Turner qualified for the state meet last year, but was battling an injured groin and finished second in the 100 and third in the 200 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.
“It motivated me a lot,” he said. “I knew I could have gotten first in both races. The injury again. This year, I’m going to make sure it doesn’t happen. I’m coming back healthy in all my races and bringing back the gold.”
Calhoun’s Seth Sandberg qualified for the area meet as a sophomore, but finished seventh and was unable to qualify for the regional meet.
But Sandberg finished third in a time of 52.06 seconds Wednesday and will join a number of his Calhoun teammates in Kingsville.
“I ran hard at practice,” he said. “I did everything I could to get here. I felt good. That wind was pretty brutal. I ran hard to get there. I was thinking ‘advance, advance.’”
Sandberg also ran a leg on the 1,600-meter relay that finished fifth and just missed qualifying for the regional meet.
“We all ran well,” he said. “We did what we could. Some of our teammates made regionals, and I’m proud of them and proud of everyone that ran today.”
Sandberg is ready to begin preparing for the regional meet.
“Coach (Allen Salena) already has a schedule ready,” he said. “I’m ready to do it. I/m trying to make it to the finals.”
Into the record books
Bay City’s Iris DeWitt won the discus Wednesday, and set a school record in the process.
DeWitt, a sophomore, had a toss of 124-feet, 11-inches.
Districts 25-/26-4A Area Meet
1, Stafford, 116; 2, Bay City, 99; 3, Needville, 67; 4, (tie) Calhoun & Ingleside, 54; 9, Beeville, 34.
1, Needville, 104; 2, Sweeny, 83; 3, Brazosport, 78; 6, Beeville, 51; 8, Calhoun, 46; 12, Bay City, 10.
For results go to live.jwtimingllc.com
Goliad runners finish state meet with flourish
AUSTIN — Goliad’s Kyla Hill provided an eye-opening start, and teammate Cutler Zamzow created a fitting finish at the UIL state meet.
Shiner boys win regional title, area athletes qualify for state meet
Iris Dewitt
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Lebron Johnson pulls ahead to win the men’s 100-meter dash during a District 27/28-4A area track meet on Wednesday in at Gobbler Stadium in Cuero.
Cuero’s Exavier Durham leaps toward the triple jump pit during the District 27/28-4A area meet Wednesday.
Cuero’s Justin Banda runs in the boy’s 1600-meter relay, the final event of the District 27/28-4A area track meet hosted by Cuero on Wednesday at Gobbler Stadium.
CUERO — Lebron Johnson wanted to make sure he did his part to qualify all three of Cuero’s relay teams for the regional meet.
Last year, the Gobblers were able to get all three to the Class 4A, Region IV meet in Kingsville.
Johnson ran legs on 400- and 800-meter relays, guiding the Gobblers to first and second-place times of 43.081 and 1:28.495, respectively, at the District 27/28-4A area meet at Gobbler Stadium on Wednesday.
Johnson also won the 100-meter dash with a wind-aided, hand-clocked time of 10.82 seconds to bring his point total to 19.
The Texas A&M-Kingsville-bound senior wanted to make sure he’s in as many events as possible at next week’s regional meet at Javelina Stadium.
“It feels good,” Johnson said. “I know what I’m going for. I know what’s there. I’ve just gotta compete.”
Johnson won the 100 after edging out Boerne’s Colby Brown by nine-hundredths of a second to win the event.
He finished second last year to Pleasanton’s Ashon Thompson.
“He’s improved every week,” said Cuero track coach Bryan Hood. “It’s amazing to see that progression. I was so proud in the 800 relay because he was behind by about 10 meters and he pulled ahead to take the lead. That just shows what kind of heart he has.”
Cuero’s 1600 relay entered the area meet as the fifth-seed with a qualifying time of 3:35.46.
Behind a gritty anchor leg from Braidon Mathis, the Gobblers clocked a time of 3:30.436 to beat Boerne’s 3:30.66 for the fourth and final regional qualifying spot.
The fourth-place finish helped secure the second-place team honors for the Gobblers with 79 points.
Cuero opted to make a change to their 1600 relay and put hurdler Mason Notaro as the first leg.
That proved to be the spark they needed in a race that featured 3:30 times from the third, fourth and fifth place teams.
“Mason’s got a lot of heart,” Hood said. “He’s gonna give me everything he has when he runs and we know that. That’s what we’re looking for in the 1600 relay, a kid who’s going to finish the race and he did today.”
Gobblers' Williams wins gold, sets school record at state meet
Durham leaps to regionals
Exavier Durham may have been a late addition to Cuero’s track team, but he knows what’s expected of him.
He saw what Dayvon Williams accomplished en route to gold in the high jump at the Class 4A state meet a year ago.
Durham rose to those expectations and jumped a season-best 6-foot-0 and beat Gonzales’ Kamren Cavitt in a tiebreaker before winning bronze in triple jump with a leap of 44-6.25.
“It’s pretty tough trying to fill those shoes with all those great jumps,” Durham said. “So I just have to come to practice every day and work.”
Durham and the field had to contend with gusty winds north of 20 mph that made it hard for the bar to remain in place.
Eventually, Durham realized he just had to fight through it since everyone else was battling the same conditions.
“It was pretty tough at first,” Durham said. “You’ve just gotta stay tall and be smooth.”
Youth doesn't deter Yoakum freshman at Jack Adcock Gobbler Relays
Texan two stepWimberley swept the boy’s and girl’s team titles.
The Texans scored 114 points to beat the hosts, Cuero. Pleasanton finished third with 63 points.
The Lady Texans scored 122 points to beat Fredericksburg by 22 points. Navarro was third after scoring 75 points.
BOYS: 1. Wimberley 114; 2. Cuero 79; 3. Pleasanton 63
GIRLS: 1. Wimberley 122; 2. Fredericksburg 100; 3. Navarro 75
WHAT: Class 4A, Region IV track meet
WHERE: Javelina Stadium, Kingsville
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Evelyn Mary Thompson
GANADO — There will be a visitation beginning at 9:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Ganado with Pastor Ryan Carpenter officiating, interment will follow at Ganado Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to FBC of Ganado, P.O.Box 385 Ganado, TX 77962.
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Virginia Roeder Helweg
SHINER — Virginia Roeder Helweg of Shiner passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022 with her loving family by her side at the age of 85.
Born January 3, 1937, to Oswald and Leona Baca Roeder in High Hill, Texas, she was of German and Czech ancestry and was the second oldest of six children. She received part of her education at Svetlo, a country school between Schulenburg and Weimar. When the school closed, she attended St. Rose in Schulenburg. Her family then moved to St. John near Schulenburg, and she would finish 10th grade at St. John School. She would later receive her Certificate of High School Equivalency.
She came to Shiner in February 18, 1955, to work as a waitress at Edgar’s Drive-Inn. This is where she would meet the love of her life, Brian H. Helweg, and married him on December 26, 1956. They made their first home in El Paso where Brian was stationed in the Army. They would be blessed with two daughters, Ada and Sue during this time. They lived there until he was discharged in 1958, returning to Shiner with their new family. A year later, a son Tod would complete their family.
Virginia, with her outgoing personality, had many careers throughout her life. She would complete a course in Cosmetology in 1959, then in 1966, begin work as a dental assistant for Dr. AA Darilek, Sr. and Dr. AA Darilek Jr. for 13 years. In 1973, when the Shiner Volunteer Rescue Unit was organized, Virginia was one of the first to volunteer. In 1978, she was certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and served in all the organizational offices.
She had a deep love of history in her community, her family’s birthplace, and her ancestry. She worked at the Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum for several years, giving tours and sharing the details of Shiner and its many wonderful artifacts. She was instrumental in obtaining the historical marker located at Half Moon Timber, the original townsite of Shiner. She worked tirelessly on the Shiner History Book, The First 100 Years, published in 1987 and she also served on the Lavaca County Historical Commission.
She enjoyed people, getting to know them and learn about their past, and that brought her to her next job at Trinity Lutheran Home, now Shiner Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, as an Activities Aid. Her bubbly personality and spirited voice could be heard in many of the resident’s rooms as she loved spending time with them.
Her hobbies were numerous, and through the years she did each with gusto. As she would say, her favorite hobbies were first, her children. She was active in the Shiner High School PTO as well as serving as the Girl Scouts Leader and in Cub Scouts as a Den Mother. She was also a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star.
She enjoyed bowling with Brian and many of their friends in the early years. After a visit to Germany to visit her sister Dorothy and husband, Del, she would try Volksmarching, a walking sport popular there. Never someone to sit still long, she would come home and become a founding member of the Shiner Volksmarching Club. She and Brian would frequently travel across the state, enjoying beautiful walks while making many new friends and of course, a cold Shiner beer, on their travels.
She was an avid quilter, and her designs were works of art, often winning awards at area quilt shows. She was a member of the Shiner Heritage Quilt Guild, and she enjoyed her fellowship with other quilters and their love of creating an heirloom. A particular showcase quilt was one she made for her daughter, Sue, sewn entirely from her husband’s silk neckties. She loved it when the quilt told a story of one’s life, as many of her quilts did of hers.
She loved yard sales, thrift shops and was a weekly visitor to the Pilot Club Thrift Shop. The excitement she would have when she stumbled across quilting squares just perfect for her next project, all for just $1.00, was always pure joy. She loved antiques, and collecting kisters, also known as the travel trunks immigrants used to come to America?always trying to decipher where this particular item had come from and what it told about its owner. Other collections dear to her included bonnets and vintage sewing machines.
Her final lifelong hobby would be one she’d dive into with great passion - the collection of vintage aprons and the stories tied to her apron’s strings. Her collection through the years would amass more than 800 aprons, collected from every era through the present. She would often scour eBay, garage sales and every thrift store while attending her grandchildren’s sporting events in hope of finding that one-of-a-kind apron. She was so happy when one of those visits brought the perfect discovery of the sweetest old apron stuck in a corner, complete with a newly built bird’s nest in the pocket. Through the years, she was often asked to give her apron presentation to area clubs, and they were always a hit. Hardest part was selecting which special aprons made the trip because she loved each one and the story it told. She also participated in the National Apron Extravaganza held in Tennessee in 2012.
Most importantly, Virigina will be remembered for a personality larger than life. She never met a stranger and loved living life with joy, laughter and most importantly, fun. Many a Shinerite can recall seeing her in her orange Nova car, probably driving a bit too fast, windows down, her arm waving, and hollering a big hello to her friends on the street. She loved living in Shiner and was one of its proudest citizens. When she and Brian were asked to be Grand Marshall at the Half Moon Holiday Parade, she beamed with pride while sitting shotgun in his pink Cadillac. Her grandsons will recall with horror her hollering out the window at any cute girls what handsome grandsons she had in the back seat.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the kindness and care their mother received in the later years of her life. We would like to thank the Shiner Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Ralph Wagner and Crown Hospice for their support and care.
Virigina loved her family and was so proud of her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Brian; parents, Oswald and Leona Roeder; her brothers, Joe Roeder and Allen Roeder. She is survived by her daughter Ada Coffman of Shiner; daughter, Sue Guy and husband Marc of Carrollton; son, Tod and wife, Melissa of Seguin; grandchildren, Matthew Taylor of San Marcos; Haley Fournier and husband Trey of Houston; Alexa Guy of Conroe; Tanner Helweg and wife Timber of Houston; Aric Guy of Greenville, South Carolina. Great grandchildren included Kolar and Bennett.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shiner Lutheran Church Building Fund, PO Box 26, Shiner, TX 77984. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, April 22, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum, TX. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am
Our thanks to Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home for handling the arrangements.
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Contributed photo by Gerhard G.
By Adam Trujillo
What is a nice meal to you? Pizza? A salad? Tacos? While those might sound good to a human being, the Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) has a hankering for something a little crunchier.
The Lammergeier, also known as the bearded vulture, is a peculiar bird. While most birds eat seeds, fruit, insects, or meat, the Lammergeier prefers to eat bones. It goes without saying that eating bones is… strange. There are other birds, like vultures, that will eat animals that have been dead for a while. But the vultures we know, like the turkey vulture and black vulture, eat the flesh from a dead animal, leaving behind the bones. The Lammergeier is not deterred by those leftovers.
These birds live high up in the mountains of central Asia and eastern Africa, even spanning as far as Spain and parts of South Africa. They can be found nesting on cliff edges, with one or two eggs in their clutch.
The Lammergeier is a beautiful bird with black and white stripes on its head, spotted white chest, and bristles on the chin that have a beard-like appearance.
Another distinguishing factor is its size. It’s huge for a bird, standing a little over 3 feet tall with a wingspan of nearly 10 feet.
So, how does this mammoth bird eat its prey? The Lammergeier will find a carcass and go straight for the bones. They’ll take pieces that are too large to swallow and drop them from heights of 80 feet or more, shattering them into smaller pieces. If the bone doesn’t break on the first drop, then the Lammergeier will try again until it does.
They have been known to return to the same spot over and over again once they figure out a good place for bone-breaking. These special spots are called ossuaries.
Once the bone has been broken into a small enough piece, the bird will swallow it in one big gulp. The bone will travel down to the bird’s esophagus and eventually end up in an area called the proventriculus, where powerful digestive enzymes and stomach acid will begin the digestion process. With the strong acids at work, it only takes about 24 hours for most of the food to be digested.
While bones constitute the majority of the Lammergeier’s diet, it can also eat small lizards and even turtles.
When I heard about these birds, the first question that came to mind is: why bones? That question is still in the process of being answered as more researchers study this species. But using basic logic, we can infer a few reasons why these birds seek out skeletons.
For one thing, eating primarily bones means that there is very little competition for food.
For another thing, bone marrow is very nutritious for these animals, being high in calories and fat. That means that the birds might need to eat less frequently to sustain themselves.
Again, since this is an area of little study, there is much still unknown about these birds. For now, this awesome bone-eating mountain bird remains somewhat of an intriguing mystery.
Adam Trujillo is an Education Intern at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the birds and their habitats along the entire Gulf Coast and beyond into their Central and South America wintering grounds.
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A Victoria man has been sentenced to prison for continually sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl.
Luis Caballero, 51, was sentenced by a jury Wednesday to 40 years in prison, according to a Victoria County District Attorney's Office news release issued Thursday afternoon.
Evidence presented in the case showed that Caballero repeatedly sexually abused the child over a four-month period in 2018 when he was her babysitter.
Caballero will not be eligible for parole and will be required to serve his sentence "day for day."
Caballero initially was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child victim under 14, aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Prosecutors abandoned the aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child charges.
Chief Felony Assistant District Attorney Jordan G. Fries and Assistant District Attorney Zachary A. Miles prosecuted the case. District Judge Eli Garza presided.
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Selena continues to inspire new generations of music lovers
The concept of a “cultural icon” is often bandied about freely and sometimes seems to be attributed to anyone or anything famous. An authentic icon, however, is a rare gift.
An icon can be many things. It can be a physical item from a cowboy hat to King Tut’s mask. Fictional characters often become cultural icons, both good and evil — think Superman, Mickey Mouse or Darth Vader. However, when an individual steps over into the realm of becoming an icon, something special happens.
When a person becomes an icon of their culture they become a symbol of that culture, often demonstrating its best traits, aspirations and practices. They make a lasting impact that reverberates across decades, and sometimes centuries. The Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Martin Luther King Jr., Albert Einstein and many more are quickly recognized as cultural icons, not just for their enduring legacies in their fields, but as cultural symbols. In the case of iconic individuals such as Monroe or MLK Jr., it is their deaths that also cement their legacies.
Music has a profound impact on cultures throughout the world. It inspires and motivates. It tells stories and reflects the ideas of different generations. Hispanic culture has a rich and varied musical history and one young woman, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, murdered by the president of her fan club when only 23 years old as her fame and impact were skyrocketing, has become an enduring cultural icon.
Selena was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson. Called the “Queen of Tejano” music, she represents an exciting and unique fusing of Mexican and American music genres. Known for her warmth and enthusiasm, she was rapidly heading for worldwide fame when her life was cut short.
Recently, hundreds celebrated Selena’s birthday in downtown Victoria. The event, called “Anything for Selena: Season 1,” included people dressed like Selena and there was, quite literally, dancing in the street to Selena’s music. This celebration is indicative of the important place someone like Selena plays in the lives of ordinary people. Her music brings them joy and continues to bring people together. Her performance style embraced her audiences and her fans — and that still resonates today.
On Saturday night, the “Selena Tribute Band Live in Concert” will perform at Breezy’s sports bar. The lead singer of that band, Carymel Rodriguez, said she grew up listening to Selena’s music and it had a strong impact on her early years. Esteban Rojas, co-founder of the group, said they want to maintain the connections that Selena created between Latino and mainstream American cultures.
Selena’s music attracted a broad audience, including children. Erik Rodriguez, manager of the tribute band, said even today children will arrive with their parents to their concerts “dressed in costumes like little baby Selenas. We try to include them somewhere in the show, where we invite them on stage and let them dance and sing along,” he said.
And, perhaps, that is what makes Selena a cultural icon — that profound connection with real life. Many musicians and singers have talent. But it seems to take something more, something special, to become an icon. Selena’s approachability, high energy, love of her music and her fans, and perhaps that lingering question of “what if” she had not died such a tragic death, make her a cultural icon who continues to impact new generations of music lovers.
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Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:22-23; quote by Wilbur Wright
And the Lord shall smite Egypt: he shall smite and heal it: and they shall return even to the Lord, and he shall be intreated of them, and shall heal them. In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians.
The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who... looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space... on the infinite highway of the air.
The Wright brothers, Orville Wright (1871-1948) and Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), were American aviation pioneers generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world’s first successful motor-operated airplane.
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2 historical markers to be dedicated in Shiner
The Shiner Knights of Columbus will hold a dedication ceremony for two newly installed historical markers in front of their hall, 122 S Ave. G, at 10 a.m. Saturday.
These markers were provided to the park by the Lavaca County Historical Commission and highlight the contributions to the city of Shiner and surrounding area by two well-known Shiner legends – the Joe Patek Orchestra and Bluecher Park, home of the current KC hall park.
Doug Kubicek, president of the Lavaca County Historical Commission, will do the unveiling and give a brief history on each of the markers.
The first marker describes how a small group of musicians came together to form the Joe Patek Orchestra from which the memorable “Shiner Song” originated. Their music is still enjoyed by many bands that have followed in their footsteps.
The second marker traces the history of Bluecher Park through its five owners to present times. This park was the center of many events for Lavaca County. It is currently owned and operated by the Columbus Club and home of the Shiner KC Council 3081. The park and hall remain a gathering area for many community functions.
The public is invited to this event to help recognize and honor the significance these two institutions have made to life in Shiner and elsewhere.
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Joe Patek Orchestra
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Danielle Williams, Victoria's Economic Development Director, plans to host a meeting for small businesses May 4, to help merchants get a better understanding of what assistance might be available.
The meeting will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Small Business Development Center at 1604 E. Airline Drive.
The information, presented by the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation, will present specialized tax credits available to businesses, Williams said. She said she hopes to have a study completed within a month that details why local consumers are traveling to Sugar Land and other locations to make their purchases instead of patronizing local stores.
"We want to learn where they are going and what they are shopping for,'' Williams said Thursday morning.
By utilizing Retail Coach, a national retail consulting firm, Williams said her office could determine what the city needs to develop to keep retail consumerism local. Retail Coach is a market research and development firm that develops retail recruitment strategies for local governments, chambers of commerce and economic development organizations.
In Victoria's 2035 Comprehensive Plan for the Existing City, Retail Coach noted in March 2015 that Victoria’s primary retail trade area could have potential annual sales of $2.05 billion dollars. However, the actual sales total was estimated at approximately $1.7 billion in 2015, meaning that the Victoria area experienced losses of $354.1 million in retail spending to other market areas such as Houston and San Antonio. A large portion of those losses are to online sales, not to other retail stores.
Williams plans to attend the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities conference in Las Vegas later in May. The ICSC promotes marketplaces in cities where people shop, dine and work as a essential ingredient of what makes a community work.
"My main areas of focus will be restaurants and retail,'' Williams said. "We will also focus on small business.''
"If we don't have strong downtown restaurants, the community won't strive,'' she said.
In January 2020, the City of Victoria hired Williams as the first Victoria Main Street Program director. Williams previously served as the assistant director of Parks & Recreation. She spent the following two years working closely with downtown business owners, helping them achieve their goals. She also led the development of the community’s first downtown master plan.
Since the downtown is both a cultural and entertainment district, with the Texas Commission on the Arts funding a number of projects locally, Williams said that Victoria's downtown should be utilized more.
"I'd like to have more nightlife, more restaurants, more businesses here,'' Williams said. She added that she would like to attract artists to downtown, using making some of the available second story space into residences or studios for them.
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Danielle Williams, Victoria economic development director, presents the plan for the arts and culture district to the City Council on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
Economic Development Director Danielle Williams poses for a portrait at Victoria City Hall.
Danielle Williams, Victoria's new economic development director, has moved quickly in her new role and plans to hold a meeting for small business owners in early May to help downtown merchants get a better understanding of what assistance might be available.
The information, presented by the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation, will focus on specialized tax credits available to businesses, Williams said. She said she hopes to have a study completed within a month that details why local consumers are traveling to Sugar Land and other locations to make their purchases instead of patronizing local stores.
"We want to learn where they are going and what they are shopping for," Williams said on Thursday.
The meeting is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 4 at the Small Business Development Center, 1604 E. Airline Drive. Williams was recently appointed to her position by the Victoria City Council, and this is her first major initiative in that role to help downtown businesses grow.
City manager shares downtown plans with county officials
By using Retail Coach, a national retail consulting firm, Williams said her office could determine what the city needs to develop to keep retail consumers shopping local. Retail Coach helps develop retail recruitment strategies for local governments, chambers of commerce and economic development groups.
In Victoria's 2035 Comprehensive Plan, Retail Coach noted in March 2015 that the city's primary retail trade area could have potential annual sales of $2.05 billion. However, the actual sales total was estimated at approximately $1.7 billion in 2015, meaning the Victoria area experienced losses of $354.1 million in potential retail spending to other markets, such as Houston and San Antonio. A large portion of those losses are to online sales.
Williams said she plans to attend the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities conference in Las Vegas in May. The conference promotes marketplaces in cities where people shop, dine and work as a essential ingredient of what makes a community work.
"My main areas of focus will be restaurants and retail," Williams said. "We will also focus on small business."
She added, "If we don't have strong downtown restaurants, the community won't strive."
Victoria City Council approve Tax Increment Financing District downtown
In January 2020, the city hired Williams as the first Victoria Main Street Program director. Williams previously served as assistant director of Parks & Recreation. She spent the following two years working closely with downtown business owners. She also led the development of the community’s first downtown master plan.
Downtown Victoria community hears city's Master Plan, funding ideas
Since the downtown is both a cultural and entertainment district, with the Texas Commission on the Arts funding a number of projects locally, Williams said Victoria's downtown should be utilized more.
"I'd like to have more nightlife, more restaurants, more businesses here," Williams said. She said she would like to attract artists to downtown, using some of the available second-floor space as residences or studios.
The informational meeting provided by the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 4 at the Small Business Development Center, 1604 E. Airline Drive.
It will focus on tax credits available to small businesses.
Victoria Main Street Program
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Hurricanes host rematch with Panthers
The Victoria Hurricanes look for their second win this season over the South Texas Panthers.
The Big South Football League opponents will meet again at 6 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The Hurricanes (3-2) defeated the Panthers (4-1) 18-16 in the first meeting.
Gates will open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 and those ages 12 and under are admitted free of charge.
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Saturday Sermon: An exaggerated faith
By Charles Placker
I had spent two years preparing my team for a City Championship run. I had a pitcher who had averaged 13 strikeouts a game as an 11 year old. He walked only three people the whole year. Now he was a year older and much better.
I made the coordinator of the city program mad at me by not playing his 10-year-old son full time the year before. He pulled his son off my team and convinced my pitcher’s dad to take his son away from me knowing it would kill my chances for a great team. He figured they would win everything with all the best pitchers from both teams together.
I was left with nothing but younger and mostly first year boys. In frustration, I decided the best thing to do was to teach the younger boys how to play the game. It was hard. They lost all their practice games. One of my young helpers quit because we were so much behind the older boys on the other teams. But I felt they were improving day by day and we tried to install a positive attitude. It was slow, but when they opened the first game of the season with a win, they really perked up. I told them there was a lot more games to be won. I didn’t lie, I just tried to make them believe, and they did believe.
John is saying in the last verse of the 20th chapter, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book …” In the last verse of the next and final chapter of this book He wrote, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” I realize that’s hyperbole, but Jesus and the apostles used that tool often in their lessons. Christianity depends on faith. The whole world moves on the boldness of exaggeration.
There are many stories in the Bible that are hard to believe, The parting of the Red Sea, David and Goliath, Daniel in the lion’s den, Changing the water to wine, Walking on water, Rising from the dead. It’s not false exaggeration but going beyond human limits. It’s called faith.
Talk about exaggeration. Two bicycle repairmen named Orville and Wilbur actually believed they could fly. No one would believe that. Guess what happened next. They had faith.
If you would have told someone from the 1930s what a computer can do today, you’d have been laughed out of town.
“Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book.”
We have just celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. This provides hope for all Christianity. Christ is real. He died in our place for our sins, and was resurrected from death. He gives us hope of future resurrection. No other religion provides this hope.
By the way, I’d like to tell you the little baseball team won it all, but they didn’t. They finished second in a field of eight and beat the big team with their former players both times.
The next year they all were back and they did win. They had faith.
Francis Bacon once said, “In faith, hope and charity there is no excess.”
May God bless you all. Amen.
Charles Placker is a licensed minister who writes for the Victoria Advocate.
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UHV’s Hayden Leopold reacts in frustration at the end of an inning during Friday’s Red River Athletic Conference game against Texas A&M-Texarkana at Riverside Stadium.
UHV’s Cade Mitscherling, background, throws to his teammate Ty William, foreground, as he attempts to catch the ball.
UHV’s Christian Garcia pitches during Friday’s game against Texas A&M-Texarkana at Riverside Stadium.
ROUGHED UP
UHV had a chance to answer Texas A&M-Texarkana early.
Instead, UHV surrendered three home runs and committed four errors in a 13-3 mercy-rule loss in seven innings at Riverside Stadium on Friday.
It was the sixth consecutive loss for UHV and the fourth time in as many games to surrender double-digit runs.
The two teams will wrap the series with a doubleheader starting at noon Saturday.
UHV vs. Texas A&M-Texarkana baseball
UHV’s Amilcar Montanez bats during Friday’s game.
UHV’s Darvis Watson throws during Friday’s game against Texas A&M-Texarkana at Riverside Stadium.
UHV’s Amilcar Montanez catches the ball during Friday’s game against Texas A&M-Texarkana at Riverside Stadium.
UHV’s Kaden Fikac steps on first base to end an inning during Friday’s game against Texas A&M-Texarkana at Riverside Stadium.
UHV’s Hayden Leopold bats during Friday’s Red River Athletic Conference game against Texas A&M-Texarkana at Riverside Stadium.
UHV’s Raul Lopez stands on first base.
UHV’s Kaden Fikac stands on first base.
UHV’s Christian Garcia throws during Friday’s game against Texas A&M-Texarkana at Riverside Stadium.
UHV’s James Turnbull runs to second base.
Gallery: UHV vs. Texas A&M-Texarkana
The Jaguars (19-20, 14-14) trailed 4-2 in the first with two on and two outs before stranding the pair. UHV stranded five runners Friday, four of whom were in scoring position.
“We could’ve broken their backs,” said coach Terry Puhl. “They dropped a four-spot on us, we could’ve come back with a five-spot or tie the score. There’s a lot of things you can go back to all parts of this game.”
UHV managed its three runs on five hits from five players.
The Jaguars were 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and 3-for-12 with runners on.
“We just can’t leave runners on base,” said junior outfielder Raul Lopez. “We’ve got to score every run possible. With the way things are going, allowing a lot of runs, I feel like every run is crucial.”
Senior Christian Garcia was charged with the loss after allowing eight runs — five of which were unearned — on 12 hits in five innings of work.
After failing to tack on more runs in the first, UHV surrendered a three-run home run to Hunter Reid in the second and a solo shot by Jack Skinner in the third.
The Jaguars were outscored 49-49-26 and outhit 45-31 during the three-game Red River Athletic Conference series, and to make matters worse their pitchers issued 27 walks and hit six batters.
Nick Tamez put the exclamation point on the Eagles’ onslaught with a grand slam as part of a five-run sixth for the visitors.
Texas A&M-Texarkana (30-18, 18-10) scored seven of its 13 runs with two outs. The Eagles were also 9-of-17 at the plate with two outs.
“We’ve just got to clean it up on defense,” Lopez said. “We’ve got to make every play that we get. They’re giving us outs, we’ve got to take them. We’ve got to take advantage of it.”
Third baseman Ty Williams committed consecutive errors to open the sixth inning before Tamez’s shot into the trees behind the left-center field fence at Riverside.
The Jaguars committed three of their four errors in the sixth inning.
“It looked a little sloppy,” Puhl said. “Got some guys in there that don’t get a lot of time. So I got to take a look at them to see if they can help us in any way down the stretch. Yeah, it looked a little messy.”
UHV led 14-7 in Game 2 before being outscored 14-1 to close the game.
Williams partially atoned for those errors with a solo home run in the bottom of the inning. It was just too little, too late.
“The bottom line is, it’s easy to play the game when there’s a differential of 10 runs,” Puhl said. “I want the players that can play when it’s a one-run ballgame. Those are the guys that I want on my team. Will they show up, perform and produce at those times.”
RRAC Baseball
Texas A&M-Texarkana 13, UHV 3
TAMUT 431 005 0 — 13 16 2
W: Jordan Izzo (3-1). L: Christian Garcia (3-5). Highlights: (TAMUT) Nicholas Tamez 4-for-4, 4 RBI, 3 R, Grand Slam; Jack Skinner 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 R; Hunter Reid 1-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 HR; (UHV) Ty Williams 1-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 HR; Amilcar Montanez 1-for-3, 1 RBI. Records: Texas A&M-Texarkana 30-18, 18-10; UHV 19-20, 14-14.
WHAT: Texas A&M-Texarkana vs. UHV baseball doubleheader
WHEN: Noon Saturday
WHERE: Riverside Stadium, 407 Memorial Drive
TWITTER: @mikeforman21
NOTE: UHV's homecoming ceremony will take place between games
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A group gathers to look at All About the Dress’ selection of wedding dresses.
Formal/Bridal
Best Formal/Bridal Wear: All About the Dress
All About the Dress is in the business of making its customers shine.
"Our biggest goal is to make sure our clients are beautiful," said Christina Tisdale, owner. "It’s their big day. We want them to shine."
Whether it be a wedding, prom, party or another important event, looking your best on the big day is a priority at the boutique. But at All About the Dress, it's also about making that experience as stress-free as possible.
"It's fun. It's upbeat. Everything is always happy," Tisdale said.
Ensuring that stress-free atmosphere is a team effort, she said.
"If I didn't love it, I wouldn't be here," Tisdale said. "I've got to thank my staff and employees ... They are my rock. They deserve a huge thank you."
Staff at the boutique dedicate a tremendous amount of attention on the client's experience. They project positivity. They follow up after purchases, and they're always sure never to pile any stress, no matter how small, on a client's plate.
Nearing its 10th year, the business has weathered all kinds of challenges from the pandemic to Hurricane Harvey, and through it all, the business has continued its work.
"We are still here, and we are still thriving," she said.
Tisdale said she simply loves what she does. These days, she loves seeing long-time customers return with their daughters and girls who once came in for prom dresses return for wedding gowns.
Those are joys that go beyond business, said Tisdale, adding she feels blessed to continue her work.
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Bessie Charbula
INEZ — Services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 with rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Inez. Interment will be St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Donations: St. Joseph Catholic Church,P. O. Box 337, Inez, Texas 77968. To share a memory or words of comfort visit www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
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Tattiana Munoz Raye
VICTORIA — Tattiana Munoz Raye, 56, of Victoria passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, in Houston. She was born December 15, 1965, in Victoria to the late Encarnacion Munoz, Jr. and Maria Zapata Munoz.
Visitation will be 3:00 PM Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Hwy, Victoria, Texas 77901, with the prayer of rosary to be recited at 4:00 PM, led by her nephew, John Alegria, and her niece, Amy Alegria.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her significant other, Jefferey Lane Rodriguez; siblings, Jesse Munoz, Encarnacion “Chon” Munoz, III, Diana Carrera and JoAnn Cisneros.
Tattiana was survived by her sisters, Tomasita (Frank) Lara; Maria (Emerico) Hererra, and Elsa Munoz; her brothers, Mike (Grace) Munoz, Sr. and Pete (Jeffrey) Munoz; and her beloved shih tzu, Chula; as well as, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of family and friends.
Tattiana was a graduate of Victoria High School in 1985. She was blessed to be a part of a big family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a social person who was very well liked and loved to entertain. She was known for her shopping and decorative side, but she also enjoyed cooking.
Thoughts and fond memories may be shared at www.gracefuneralhome.net
Arrangements and services under the personal care of Grace Funeral Homes & Cemeteries
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Jim's Big Burger.
Jim's Big Burger has a special ingredient that can't be matched.
"We are cooking with love. Our slogan is 'Taste the love,'" said Amy Wuest, one of the restaurant's owners. "That’s the No.1 thing that customers love."
For Wuest, working in the burger business is an exercise of love. There's just something divine about a perfectly made burger, she said. Something magical happens with the perfect combination of a soft bun, crisp vegetables and succulent meat.
"It's a party in your mouth," she said. "We are in the business because we love burgers."
Always aiming to please, the restaurant caters to all kinds of customer requests with a variety of toppings like ham, onion rings as well as grilled jalapenos, mushrooms and onions.
"Whatever we have, we'll do it," Wuest said.
Although the burgers come with any number of customizable toppings, they all share one thing. Each and every burger is made to perfection with a careful eye for quality and detail. And after about 42 years, Jim's has got a solid lock on what it takes to create the ideal burger.
"We make them one at a time. They don't hit the grill until they are ordered," Wuest said. "People tell us exactly what they want, and that’s exactly what we do."
In fact, Wuest said she's so dedicated to the quality of her burgers that she often takes a moment to examine their quality.
That quality has led to loyal customers coming from near and as far as New Hampshire. Wuest thanked those customers for their continued business and support.
"We want to say thank you," she said.
Jim's Big Burger
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Hospice of South Texas has won the best home health/hospice facility for the second year in a row.
But that is only part of the story. Advocate readers have also said they are the best five other years.
For the past 37 years the nonprofit has provided end-of-life care to patients and families in 12 counties - Victoria, Bee, Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, and Refugio counties
“We feel honored, grateful, supported but most of all blessed to provide end-of-life care to the 12 counties we serve,” said Hilary Lucas, Hospice advancement director.
Lucas believes Hospice’s dedication to its patients and families and its standard care of bringing love, comfort and hope to those they serve is what keeps readers voting for them.
The only nonprofit hospice in the area, it serves more than 800 patients and their families a year.
Hospice of South Texas provides 24/7 specialized care for people living with chronic illnesses, including comprehensive physical, medical, emotional, and spiritual care to patients and their families. The caregiving team includes hospice physicians, registered nurses, certified hospice aides, social workers, chaplains and volunteers.
“We provide a team of expert caregivers focused on physical health and emotional and spiritual well-being. We partner with patient’s healthcare providers to add this extra level of care,” Lucas said.
It has three locations - the main office in Victoria, the in-patient center, the Dornburg Center of Compassion, the Hallettsville office.
“We are truly humbled by your vote of confidence in our care. To us, there is no greater honor than to have the support of the communities we serve… We will continue to strive to be the best we can be for our patients and families.”
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Chaithanya Tota, left, and Jon Poland enjoy lunch inside of The Water Well Cafe.
First opening on July 1, 2021, The Water Well Café won Best Overall Restaurant by Advocate readers.
The Goliad comfort food café is owned by husband and wife duo Jennifer and Sammy Lopez. They serve up comfort food to those who walk in.
“We took a big leap of faith,” Jennifer said. “We want to be able to not just serve people good food and nourishment, but to be able to make everybody feel welcomed like they’re family.”
Walking into the restaurant, customers are greeted by the smells of chicken fried steak, ribeye steaks, burgers along with a plethora of other menu items.
“We do a lot of comfort foods and we also do a lot of different meals that we can generate,” Jennifer said. “We love to make things out of ingredients, we throw it in our minds, we put it on a plate and our customers love that.”
Before going into the restaurant business, Jennifer said she has worked in the hair industry as a stylist since 1997 while her husband Sammy worked at a chemical plant for the past three years.
“We felt led to open (Water Well Cafe) here in Goliad, it was literally by faith,” Jennifer said. “So when the opportunity came up to open a restaurant, we weren't sure about it at first, but then as time went on, we prayed about it and we decided it was just the right thing to do,” her husband Sammy added.
Located in downtown Goliad at 141 S. Courthouse Square, inside of the old Empresario restaurant, the Water Well Café has wood panels covering the walls, walls painted red and chandeliers hung above to set the atmosphere. The restaurant is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The eatery is closed Sundays and Mondays.
“We’re genuine at heart and we love without boundaries,” Sammy said. “It doesn’t matter who you are, doesn’t matter where you’re from, there’s always a seat at the table.”
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Rabke Methodist Church Decoration Day planned for May 1.
Rabke Methodist Church Decoration Day planned for May 1
Rabke Methodist Church will host its annual Decoration Day on May 1, according to a news release.
A potluck lunch will be served at noon and services will begin at 2 p.m.
Rabke Methodist was established in 1894 and still has monthly services. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Rabke Methodist Church is located on Farm-to-Market Road 2718, 9 miles southeast of Yorktown, or 10 miles south west of Cuero.
Mary Ann, I went back and read all your comments because I’ve never seen a situation where someone was so angry because a college professor stated his views. Professor Ward is a knowledgeable …
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Shana Bohac: Equine vaccines
Vaccines are very important to minimize the risk of infection with potentially fatal diseases, however they cannot prevent disease in all circumstances. The vaccinations that are considered “core” are those with potential public health risks, very highly infectious, common in our region, or required by law. Tetanus, Eastern & Western Equine Encephalomyelitis, West Nile Virus, and rabies are the “core” vaccines. Other commonly requested vaccines include Strangles, Equine Influenza, and Equine Herpesvirus or Rhinopneumonitits. Infrequently, Rotavirus, Equine Viral Arteritis, Botulism, Anthrax, Snake Bite, and Potomac Horse Fever vaccines are administered in endemic areas or for special circumstances.
Tetanus is caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani which can survive in the environment for many years. It is acquired from punctures, lacerations, surgical incision, umbilicus of foals, and reproductive tract of postpartum mares. Tetanus toxoid vaccines should be given annually to previously vaccinated horses and in a two-dose series to horses that have not been vaccinated or if the vaccination history is unknown. The two tetanus toxoid vaccines should be give four to six weeks apart, followed by annual vaccines.
Eastern and Western Encephalitis (EEE and WEE) are viruses spread by mosquitoes to wild birds and rodents and then to horses. The risk of exposure to EEE and WEE varies from year to year.
Adult horses that have been previously vaccinated should be vaccinated annually. Horses with unknown vaccination history or have not been previously vaccinated should receive a two dose series four to six weeks apart, followed by annually.
West Nile virus is spread from birds to mosquitoes and then to horses, humans, or other mammals. It is the leading cause of encephalitis in the U.S. Adult horses that are current on vaccines should receive annual vaccination in the spring. Animals with unknown vaccination history or previously unvaccinated should receive a two dose series four to six weeks apart, followed by annual vaccination.
Rabies virus causes a neurological disease that is fatal and of public health concern. The virus is acquired via a bite from an infected animal.
Common sources of infection include the raccoon, skunk, fox, or bat. Adult horses both previously vaccinated and unvaccinated should receive a single vaccine annually.
Due to recent outbreaks, Equine Herpesvirus vaccinations have become more common. Both EHV-1 and EHV-4 are spread by aerosolized nasal secretions from infected horses. EHV-1 causes abortion in pregnant mares, weak foals, and neurologic disease. EHV-4 causes respiratory disease in all ages of horses.
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Husband-and-wife attorneys Brent and Terri Lynn Dornburg each have their specialties when it comes to representing criminal defendants: jury trials for him, and mitigation packets for her. Together, they represent clients facing charges for everything from DWI and drug possession charges to assault and murder.
Both Dornburgs boast more than a decade of legal experience and Brent Dornburg has hundreds of jury trials under his belt. Educating his clients so they can make an informed decision about how best to proceed through the legal system is among Brent Dornburg’s top priorities, he said.
“Most people, whenever they have a criminal case, they’re in the dark and not educated on what to expect procedure-wise,” Dornburg said. “It might be backwards from a lot of attorneys, but I put the client in a position to make an intelligent decision…That means getting them into the office and spending time with them.”
Terri Lynn Dornburg, meanwhile, says her favorite part of the job is getting to know her clients and preparing a mitigation packet for prosecutors on their behalf.
This might include their education, career aspirations, or “everything I can possibly gather and share with the prosecutor to take into consideration,” she said.
This year, Advocate readers voted the couple’s firm, Dornburg Law, best criminal defense attorneys in the Crossroads for the fifth consecutive year, and named the firm best attorney for the second year running.
“It boggles my mind that, as a criminal defense attorney, we’re considered for this award, much less winning it,” Brent Dornburg said. “We appreciate the efforts that everybody put in and the time they took to do this.”
“Every year, it’s a great feeling knowing that so many voters have taken the time out of their busy days to vote for us,” Terri Lynn Dornburg added.
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Best jewelers: Green Brothers Jewelers
For Allen Green, 72, and his brother Gary Green, 69, running a jewelry store is continuing on a long family business. Their store, Green Brothers Jewelers has been named best jewelers by Advocate readers.
“We worked very hard to take care of our customers and offer great services for the people in Victoria and the surrounding areas,” Green said. “We’re very happy that the public and our customers feel like we’re doing a good job.”
The business was founded in 1946 by their father Felton Green and his brother Shelby Green. In 1976, Green took over the family business with his brother Gary to continue the tradition.
“We took it over 30 years later and we’re still going strong by trying to stay cutting edge and in front of the curve,” Green said.
A plethora of products are offered at their jewelry stores, with one based in Bay City and another location in Victoria. Some top products include diamond jewelry, diamond wedding rings, and loose diamonds. The stores also specialize in custom design and repairs, Green said.
Learning the family trade took work and dedication, Green said. The brothers graduated from Texas A&M University with Green earning a degree in zoology and his master’s degree in biology. Gary earned a degree in industrial distribution.
“When we entered the jewelry business we had to start over in our education. I went to the Gemological Institute of America and became a graduate geologist,” Green said. “So I took that side of the business while my brother undertook learning jewelry repair, jewelry making and diamond and stone setting. So he undertook the service end of our business.”
The original jewelry store is at 2121 Avenue G in Bay City. The Victoria store is at 6802 N. Navarro St. The Victoria store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, closed Sundays and Mondays.
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100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1922, Herman Stuart recipient of fine black mare
APRIL 24 – Herman Stuart is the recipient of a fine mare presented to him by his brother-in-law, J.C. Boston, of Dallas. The mare is beautiful black and docile as a cat.
I.F. Riggs and Miss Pearl McCoy were quietly married at six o’clock Saturday evening, Justice of the Peace T.P. Lenior performing the ceremony.
APRIL 27 – The art exhibit of J.F. McCan’s Studio was opened most auspiciously Wednesday afternoon at 4:00, the members of the Bronte Club acting as hostesses on the occasion and serving tea to several hundred persons who thronged the studio during the afternoon hours.
C.C. Hanley was over from Fannin Wednesday attending to business matters and visiting his daughter, Mrs. T.M. Scott.
The graduating class at William W. Wood held their commencement exercises Thursday night, April 20, at the school. Velma M. Carder, valedictorian, was president of the class, and John Ray, secretary.
APRIL 25 – Warren Haynes, whose house with all its furnishings burned Wednesday, is in the DeTar Memorial Hospital with severe burns and a broken right ankle, received when he jumped with his small baby from the second story of the flaming house. The injured man immediately after rescuing his wife and children from the burning house drove them to the hospital in his car. Mrs. Haynes and one of the small children also were being treated for burns. Haynes is a mechanic for the Gulf Power Machinery Co.
Mrs. Gene Garner back in town for an extended visit after a lengthy sojourn in Venezuela, where her husband is employed by Sinclair. She’s the former Miss Priscilla Riedel.
APRIL 28 – J.H. Jones of Victoria was elected 9th District American Legion commander for a two-year term at the convention held at Rosenberg Sunday. Comdr. Sam Hill of the Victoria post made the nomination speech for Jones.
Lichtenstein’s department store of Victoria and its employees entertained officials, department heads and employees of Lichtenstein’s of Corpus Christi with a chicken barbecue Sunday afternoon at Pleasure Island.
Austin Clegg off for Monterey, Mexico, to participate in the golf tournament to be held there from May 1 to 5.
APRIL 26 – An overflow crowd attended the annual Junior Achievement banquet Tuesday night at Holiday Inn. Winning top awards — $100 scholarships — were Bruce Biersdorfor and Sheryl Kollman.
Victoria Junior Service League is “ready to go” on development of a juvenile shelter if a suitable building can be found, representatives of the organization stated Tuesday morning at a “vital issues” breakfast sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
A good rain is badly needed on area crops and pastures, County Agent D.B. McCombs said Tuesday. The year started off dry and the first third of 1972 has been extra dry.
APRIL 29 – Top management officials of the Devereux Foundation including President Marshall Jarvis, have been in Victoria for the past two days studying the local Devereux operation and making plans for expansion of the Goliad highway development. He said Devereux management is well pleased with both its Victoria operation and the Texas foundation.
“I’d be less than honest if I said that I thought the state could operate without any new taxes in the coming year,” said Sen. Ralph Hall, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, at a campaign stop at Victoria County Airport Friday.
APRIL 27 – “Backyard Stewardship,” the theme of the 1997 Soil and Water Stewardship Week observance to be held today through May 4, suggests that one of the best places to practice individual stewardship responsibility over natural resources is right in our own backyards.
The conservation district, which works throughout the year to encourage soil and water conservation practices, is providing literature and information assistance to local churches, civic organizations and schools interested in furthering good soil and water conservation practices in homes and communities.
Victoria Soil & Water Conservation District directors are David Meek, chairman; Dennis Brown, vice chairman; Robert Angerstein, secretary/treasurer; James R. “Bobby” McCan; and Robert Briggs.
APRIL 30 – Members of the Problem Solvers team at Dudley Global Technology Magnet School will travel to Austin on Friday for the Problem Solvers competition. The team, 11-year-old Laura Smalley, 10-year-old Andrew Turner, 10-year-old Taylor Roznovsky, 11-year-old Jessica Ryan and 11-year-old Austin Vela, will be accompanied by their coach and teacher Diana Dabney. The Problem Solvers Program is sponsored by the Gifted and Talented Department of the Texas Education Agency. This year’s competition started with about 1,000 teams in the state and has narrowed down to 108 teams, Dabney said. The Dudley group is the first elementary-level Problem Solvers team to come out of Victoria.
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Ashley Hunter: Writing a book
It seems that everyone is writing books nowadays. I have recently read many books from self-published YouTube vloggers to specialists published by well-known companies.
The subjects range from autobiographies to opinions on how to live a certain lifestyle, whether it’s being vegan, self-sustaining, no-waste, a woman, a mother, or a weightlifter.
It all comes down to what the author is seeing, and how they process it all. No one, unless they mention actual qualifications, is an expert at what they do, since we are all just trying to figure out how to live out our lives and learning along the way.
I feel as though I’ve read enough to be able to figure out what I can take away, and what is merely a brainstorm of thoughts and ideas. Anyone, anywhere can do this.
My husband comes from a long line of authors. His grandfather has published many books and was an editor of a major newspaper. My father-in-law is also an author and a retired professor of philosophy. My brother-in-law is a recently published author, and my husband’s uncle is a lawyer who has written and published several books. I sometimes wonder, would it ever be possible to write my own book? I am not a professor, nor a lawyer, and am not even well-versed in classical literature. How I wish that I had their talents and knowledge.
Yet, even if you were to ask any one of them how they were able to write so many fantastic books, they would say that it simply boils down to how much you have read.
They have each made it a priority to read, own, and continue to search for the best books to read. That is the secret. To write well is to read well.
Well, I guess I was off to a good start, then. Maybe I can become an author too.
Now, the more I read, the more I became self-conscious. True, anyone could just write a book, but would I actually have anything interesting to say? Would it be worth it for someone to pick up my book and bring it home? What would I even write about?
It was these questions that led me to my next realization. I came across a quote from a talk by Fulton Sheen in which he says, “Are you writing your life? I hope you are”.
He said, “writing your life” because he was referring in context to the writings of people who have changed the world, like Mother Theresa. Most people don’t just have biographers who sit at their feet and write about their lives. It’s up to us as individuals to write about our own lives because everyone has a story to tell. That hit me hard. Everyone has a story to tell.
So now, my dream is to write an autobiography, a children’s book, and a fiction novel, but first, I will simply write my story. No one has to read it yet, it just has to be heartfelt and honest.
Everyone has a story to tell, even you and I.
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Chief is a 2-year-old male terrier mix who weighs about 35 pounds. He’s such a friendly and happy canine companion who loves to play. Chief can’t wait to meet you.
Gibby is a 1 1/2-year-old male miniature dachshund mix who weighs about 15 pounds. Once he feels confident in his new surroundings, he is a wonderful little companion with so much love to give.
Eggs is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair mix with a grey tabby coat. He has a very outgoing personality and loves being the center of attention. Eggs would do best in a home where he doesn’t have to share the spotlight.
Timothy is a 9-month-old male domestic shorthair mix with an orange tabby coat. He’s such sweetheart who does great with other cats. Timothy would love to be part of your family.
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Bible verse - Romans Rom.14:15-17; quote by Daniel Morgan
But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. Let not then your good be evil spoken of: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
I believe in one God, the first and great cause of goodness. I also believe in Jesus Christ, the rebirth of the world. I also believe in the Holy Ghost, the comforter.
Daniel Morgan (1736-1802) was an American pioneer, soldier, and politician from Virginia. One of the most respected battlefield tacticians of the American Revolutionary War of 1775–1783, he later commanded troops during the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791–1794.
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Let voters decide how long council members serve
Victoria voters can help update the city’s charter on May 7.
On the ballot will be 14 proposed changes to the city’s bylaws – the rules of which the city operates.
A few months ago, a charter review committee met and went over the charter with the goal of updating the charter to make it as easy to read and understand as possible so all residents could read it and use it.
Many of the proposals are housekeeping type changes that bring the charter in line with state law, but six deal with the operation of the city council – the city’s governing body.
These proposals need to be seriously looked at to enable the council to continue to operate and keep the city functioning.
Most of the options are easy to understand why they need to be change, but Proposition C, which calls for term limits for council members, needs to be discussed.
The proposal would limit a council member to serving four three-year terms, before they would have to get off the council. After a year break, they could run for election again to serve a super district or a single member district in which they live and serve up to 12 more years.
This proposal should be voted down.
The voters should be the ones who decide how long a council member serves. Every three years a council seat is up for election. If the incumbent chooses to seek reelection and the people of their district are happy with their service, they should be returned to office.
On the same line of thinking, if the people are not happy with their representation, a challenger can file for that job and work to be elected over the incumbent.
The voice of the people is a strong determining factor in term limitation. Just because a person is elected once or twice, there is no guarantee they will be, or should be, elected a third time.
Having long-serving members also helps to keep the bank of institutional knowledge available for the newer members, city employees and the public to understand how issues were handled previously.
Often term limits are thought of for state and federal positions where those elected tend to become career politicians as they leave the area to do their work, and in some cases never return to live.
But on the city level, those elected stay in the community, go to the same grocery stores and the same social events and attend the same churches and in some cases work beside those who elected them. They are seen in the community and stay up to date with the issues in their community.
Supporters of term limits argue that new ideas and voices are needed as the city grows and new people move in.
While that is true, the new voices can get involved without imposing term limits. They can seek elected office or work to be appointed to the many boards under the city’s purview, such as planning and zoning, parks board, sales tax commission.
The other charter amendments dealing with the council should be approved.
Proposition N allows the council to fill multiple vacancies caused by deaths, injuries, or other instances. The council must have a quorum, four or more members present, to operate. The amendment would allow the mayor or the Victoria County Commissioners Court, if the mayor position is one of the vacancies, to appoint temporary council members to call an election to fill the vacancies. While we hope this measure is never needed, it gives the council a tool to keep operating.
Proposition M updates the charter to be in compliance with state law regarding conflict of interests. It would allow the city to do business with a company that a council member has a financial interest in. The council member with the conflict would have to publicly disclose the conflict and not take part in the discussion or vote concerning that contract.
Proposition G would determine when to elect a new mayor pro-tem. If approved, the council would vote on a new mayor pro-tem after each election. Now, the pro-tem serves until the end of their council term.
Proposition F clarifies who leads the council meeting if the mayor and mayor pro-tem are absent. If approved, the senior most member of the council would fill the mayor’s duties in their absence.
Proposition D would allow the city council to temporarily fill vacancies if less than 180 days are left on the term, leave it vacant or call a special election. Under current law, the council cannot appoint a person to fill a vacancy.
The other propositions clean up language in the charter to make it more understandable and consistent with current state law. Each should be approved.
To learn more about the propositions go to www.victoriatx.gov/Charter
When: Monday - May 3.
Hours: 8 a.m.- 5p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 2-3.
Who: All registered voters in the city of Victoria are eligible to vote in the charter amendment election.
Where: Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center, 2805 N. Navarro St. Classroom A.
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Best dance school, woman-owned business, sport coach: Ledwig Dance Academy
One of Stephanie Ledwig's biggest passions is working with kids. The Victoria-based dance instructor and owner of Ledwig Dance Academy said she tries to make that passion shine through in every class she teaches.
"I feel like when I teach, every class I teach, I bring the energy and I bring the fun," she said. “And then I also make sure that we’re learning something, and we’re taking away things from each class. Not just dance, but also things that you can use in life and lessons.”
Ledwig and her staff of 12 instructors teach around 200 dancers in styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop and more, she said.
“My staff are really great,” Ledwig said. “They’re part of the reason that this place is so successful. They put in a lot of hard work and love their jobs just as much as I do.”
This past year was one of resurgence for the dance academy after losing many students during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ledwig said.
Each year, her students perform an end-of-year showcase recital, but during that first year the students only performed in the dance studio. This year, Ledwig said, they returned to the stage.
“Being back on stage, it was a blessing,” she said. “The kids were happy. The parents were happy. It’s just great to do something at the end of each dance year to kind of celebrate all the hard work the kids have put in.”
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In Kelly Kucera’s first year as a real estate attorney in Victoria, she handled roughly 100 closings. In 2021, with the real estate market on overdrive, that number ballooned to 1,600.
As the sole attorney in her office, Kucera’s dedication to her clients has earned her the distinction of best real estate attorney in the Crossroads for the second consecutive year.
“Some people want a whole lot of detail,” Kucera said. “They want you to go through every single step. And some people just want to show up and sign their papers. So you have to be able to tell the difference.”
As a real estate attorney, Kucera works with all the parties to a property transaction, including the realtor, lender, surveyor, and title company, to ensure the process runs smoothly. The bulk of her clients — roughly 85% — are residential homebuyers, but she also works with commercial clients.
To accommodate her growing practice, Kucera is opening a second office at 4800 N Navarro St. this spring, along with her original office on the third floor of One O’Connor Plaza in downtown Victoria.
Even as demand among homebuyers grows, Kucera remains committed to making herself available to each client, often working long days in order to close a purchase.
“When I’m not on vacation, I’m available,” she said.
A Victoria native, Kucera said it remains immensely satisfying to help couples sign the dotted line on their first home.
“Watching people leave just so happy to own their first house, that always gets me,” she said. “They’re so joyful, and having them reach that milestone in their life, it never gets old.”
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Best Civil Attorney: Bernard Klimist
For Bernard Klimist, a normal day of work starts with working on litigation cases from when he gets in the office and until he gets home at night. Between that he talks with clients.
Klimist, a civil trial attorney, has been named best civil attorney in the Victoria area by Advocate readers.
“I hope it was out of respect,” Klimist said through a chuckle about being named best civil attorney in the Victoria area. “I feel honored by it and I hope I live up to the title.”
Klimist has been practicing law for 40 years after graduating from the Southern Methodist University School of Law.
Some areas of his practice include personal injury, estate, probate litigation and commercial litigation, he said.
Klimist has been exclusively doing civil trial law for the past 28 years after wavering off from doing criminal and family law.
“Helping people and the ability to help people and to work in the courtroom system, it’s fascinating and exciting,” Klimist said. “It’s a great life.”
In all the years of practicing law, the best part is the diversity of people that he has helped over the years, particularly opening doors for him to help people outside of the courtroom such as serving on the school board for several years, Klimist said.
“It enabled me to help children in that situation as well as the arts and other organizations in town,” Klimist said.
As far as what’s next for the future, he puts it simply, “I look forward to the next 40 years.”
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Best Glass Company: Glass Doctor of Victoria
Glass Doctor of Victoria is a first-time winner of a new category in the Victoria Advocate’s Best of the Best competition.
“It is an honor to be chosen as the best Glass Company. As glass is in everyone's life, we are happy to provide this service to our hometown of Victoria and the Crossroads,” said Sara Newman, vice president of administration for Glass Doctor of Victoria.
She believes their customer service is why readers voted for them. “Above and beyond service is the foundation of our core values that we try to follow every day.”
Glass Doctor repairs and replaces glass in all vehicles, machinery, homes, and businesses. One of its specialties is custom showers and mirrors for new builds and remodels. Its Six Flags Glass group provides aluminum storefront and doors for all new commercial construction. The G12 guarantee provides free chip repair services to a new windshield that is replaced by the team on vehicles for one year from work done. They also offer window replacements for any insulated window unit or replace with a new frame window.
An example of the type of work they do is their office which they remodeled in 2018. They used a variety of storefront and glass to show their customers some options. The business’ range includes hospitals, schools and colleges to custom home builders, apartments, housing developments to luxury and everyday vehicles as well as farm and ranch equipment.
The company, which has been in business since 1963, is owned by Rick Schulte. In addition to the Victoria store, 108 E. Airline Road, they have four other locations in Seguin, New Braunfels, San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
“We want to thank all of you who voted for us. We will continue to strive to provide the best service and products possible,” Newman said
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Best holiday event, festival: Cuero's Christmas in the Park
Lighted displays continue to light up Cuero every Christmas to give children and adults alike the thrill of the season.
The popularity of the 42-day holiday spectacular is apparent as Advocate readers have voted the Cuero’s Christmas in the Park the best holiday event and best festival for the eighth year in a row.
“It’s a crowd pleaser,” said Bobby Seiferman, executive director of the Cuero Development Corps.
The corporation’s December Events Committee coordinates the display every year working from Labor Day to the Monday before Thanksgiving to get more than 260 lighted displays set up and lighted.
The display stays on through Jan. 1, attracting 10s of thousands of visitors from across the state. Seiferman said it is hard to keep track of how many people pass through the driving tour each year.
The donations raised at the end of the tour goes back to the exhibit for labor costs for security, upkeep on the infrastructure and more displays. Last year, $86,000 was given, down from $100,000 in 2020.
With the popularity and growth of the event, they are running out of space for the displays.
The display includes the giant paddleboat, Santa Claus, elves, snowflakes, deer, nativity, and gingerbread men, to name a few.
Last year, a selfie station was added at the end of the tour, near the former airport, to give visitors a place to take photos outside of their vehicles.
The event would not be possible without the committee, the volunteers, event sponsors, Stevenson prison unit helpers and the hot chocolate sponsors.
“I want to thank the December Event Committee, all the volunteers who made the Christmas in the Park happen and all the visitors who take the time to come to Cuero to see this very quintessential family event.”
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ADA ZIRJACKS SUTHERLAND
ADA ZIRJACKS
VICTORIA — Ada Zirjacks Sutherland, a Victoria native and linchpin of the local community, died in her home early Holy Saturday morning, April 16th, 2022. Born Ada Kay Zirjacks to parents Winston Luther Zirjacks and Nixie Ladner Zirjacks, and raised in the same house where she spent the last years of her life, Mrs. Sutherland made her mark on her city early on, being elected president of the third-grade Brownie troop of the Presbyterian Day School in 1950, and by age 15 leading a story-hour for young children every Saturday at what was then the Victoria Bronte Public Library. As a senior the new Victoria High School in 1958 – 1959, she served as president of the student council, while also finding the time and the motivation to serve as captain of drill team the Victoriadores, also acting in high school productions as well as with local troupes the Children’s Creative Theater and the Civic Theater. She also served as president of the MAN Group, a club of nine girls formed for the purpose of just having fun, all of its members sworn never to reveal the secret meaning of its acronymous name. A dedicated performer, she took a six-week workshop in drama at Trinity University one summer while in high school, and after graduating served as an apprentice worker at the Alley Theater in Houston.
Ada studied at Victoria College, where her father was a longtime trustee, and then at Sam Houston State College. It was in Huntsville that she met U.S. Army Lt. John R. McCormick of Corpus Christi, a West Point graduate. The two of them were wed in March, 1962, soon thereafter decamping to Schweinfurt, Germany, where he was stationed. While in Germany, she gave birth to their first daughter, Bettina Marie. After a short stint in Fort Knox, Kentucky, the family moved to Paris (France, not Texas) for a year. There Ada learned so-called kitchen French while shopping for food and dealing with merchants, as well as French cooking. While in Europe, she sent tapes back home to the Zirjacks family recounting events from her daily life. A military wife during the Vietnam War, Ada did not escape the heartaches of that time, with John doing two tours of duty. On his return, he was deployed to Fort Hood, and they lived nearby in Temple, where their daughter Aimee René was born. Soon after, he retired from the Army, and they moved to Corpus Christi in 1974. It was in Corpus that Ada found the calling that she would follow for many years. Having graduated in English, after the family’s return to Texas, from what was now Sam Houston University, and obtained a teacher’s certificate, she soon became director of religious education at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal, teaching the children at the affiliated St. James Episcopal School all about their faith: “my faith is the framework by which I live my life,” she told the Corpus Christi Caller-Times in an interview in 1990. She was known for the elaborate Christmas pageants she staged, as well as for her downright scary Hallowe’en haunted houses.
Ada and John divorced in 1992, and she moved back home to Victoria. Before too long, in 1996, she was serving as youth minister for both St. Francis and Trinity Episcopal churches. In that office, she organized many a mission trip, including one to San Antonio in 1997; to Honduras, for relief of hurricane victims, in 2000; and to New York City, to help those suffering after 9/11, in 2002. Most notoriously, though, she started planting plastic pink flamingos in folks’ yards at Christmastime, extorting cash from homeowners to have the tacky birds removed, all to raise money for the youth ministry. Somehow, it worked.
Ada was inducted into the Bronte Club in 1997, joining her sister, Grace Faulkner, and following in the footsteps of their mother. In 1999, she married her childhood sweetheart, Duncan Sutherland III. Together they were active members of Trinity Episcopal Church, she with the youth ministry, he with the Looking at the Lectionary group, and both of them with Education for Ministry. After the deaths of her parents, they moved into the house she had grown up in at 603 North Main, along with Duncan’s godson, Troy Henry Lindeburg. Ada found great joy in welcoming her friends and family into the old Zirjacks homestead, and even after her retirement from the youth ministry in 2006 did not stint in devoting her energies to the betterment of her hometown. With Rev. Bur Dobbins and her sister, Grace, she started what they called the sandwich outreach, bringing bagged sandwich meals to the indigent at local motels and government housing. As program coordinator of the Pine Street Community Center, she brought an offshoot of New York City’s Manhattan Art Program to town, offering free art programs every Saturday to children in one of Victoria’s poorer neighborhoods. She served as a board member of the Brownson Home, as her father did before her, and as chairwoman of its child guidance committee spearheaded the building of a new playground there in 2016. When at last she retired into private life, to bake the pound cakes she was known for and to knit prayer shawls for hospice patients, it can only be said that there was no one to replace her.
Ada is survived by her daughters Bettina McCormick (Walter Benson) and Aimee (Gregory) Ford, brother Winston Luther “Chic” Zirjacks Jr. (Judy), sister Grace (Thomas) Faulker, grandchildren Victoria Constance, Walter Grant, and Ada Grace McBenson, and Estrella Sofia and Temple Antonia Ford; cousin Nic Harrison; nephews Greg and Jonathan Faulkner and Winston Luther “Reed” Zirjacks III; Jason Hawn, wife Cari, and their children Polly, David and Hannah; Heather Lindeburg and daughter Isla; brother-in-law Bill Sutherland; and many other loving relatives. She is predeceased by her husband Duncan Sutherland III, parents Winston and Nixie Zirjacks, and by Troy Lindeburg.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Winston L. and Nixie Zirjacks Endowment Fund at Victoria College or to Trinity Episcopal Church and School.
A funeral service is to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1501 N. Glass Street, Victoria, on June 3, 2022, at two p.m.
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Calvin "Pete" Hardt
Calvin “Pete” Hardt
PORT LAVACA — Calvin Kenneth “Pete” Hardt, 96, of Port Lavaca died Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was born Oct 26, 1925 in Yancey, Texas to his parents, Anton John and Laura Josephine Rose (Frick) Hardt.
A retired rancher, Pete called Port Lavaca home for the last 35 years, though he frequently made visits to his Yancey ranch. He enjoyed farm and ranch work, horseback riding, and hunting. He farmed in Medina and Frio counties for many years and took big game hunting trips on horseback into his late 80s.
Calvin married Nancy Jane Harper from Devine on Aug 25, 1948. He farmed and ranched while Jane ran a flower shop in Devine. After a visit to Africa to see their daughter in the Peace Corp, they decided they wanted to see more of the country. From 1980 - 1981 he and Jane lived in Tanzania, Africa near Iringa on the Dabaga Seed Farm as manager of seed production on a joint venture project between the US Government and the Tanzanian Government. He also participated in many big game hunts while stationed there.
From 1981 - 1984 he took an appointment with Agricultural Cooperative Development Inc. as an agricultural consultant in Egypt on the Small Farmer Production Project through the U.S. Agency for International Development. He took part in numerous farm aid and training programs in other countries including Bolivia and the Czech Republic.
Calvin managed rental properties in Port Lavaca and held a real estate brokers license. He and Jane continued to travel to over 30 other countries.
Survivors include his daughter Terry Lee (Hardt) Jacques of Alexandria, Va., son Kenneth Harper Hardt (Tammy) of Port Lavaca, granddaughter Heather Powell and great-granddaughter Charlotte Powell of Tulsa, Ok., granddaughters Brittany Garner Valencia and Taylor Garner Salinas of Port Lavaca, cousins Henry David Hardt of Waco and Annanelle Hardt of Tempe, Ariz., nieces and nephews Tim, Tony and Brenda (Hardt) Groff of Hondo, Jim Koehler of Pflugerville, William Koehler of Batavia, IL., Robert Hardt of Collegeville, PA., Laura (Hardt) Abramson of Bala Cynwyd, PA. and Charles Hardt of Exton, PA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, and his siblings Richard Wilburn Hardt, Lloyd Emmett Hardt, and Ruth Caroline Hardt Koehler.
Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral Home, Port Lavaca on Monday April 25 from 4:00-6:00PM. Graveside services will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Hondo on Tuesday, April 26 at 1:00PM.
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John Howard Turner
SAN AUGUSTINE — John Howard Turner, 85, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, in San Augustine.
Mr. Turner was born March 13, 1937, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to parents Bessie Margaret (Wallace) and John Cox Turner and grew up in the Victoria, Texas, area. He attended Texas A&M University and became a chemical engineer, working several years with Shell and ChemPlex before retirement. Following his career, “Howard” and his family lived in various places in the U.S. and abroad, while primarily making their home in the Clinton, Iowa, and Houston, Texas, areas. He moved to San Augustine County during his retirement years. He had served with the National Guard.
His survivors: wife, Joy Turner of San Augustine, Texas; sons, Malcolm Turner of San Augustine, Texas, Christopher Turner and Amy of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Andrew Turner and Karen of Bay City, Michigan; a grandson, Aiden Turner of the Philippines; his siblings, Carol Carver and husband Norman of Bloomington, Texas, William Turner of Winder, Georgia, Jean Turner and wife Charlotte of Victoria, Texas, Richard Turner and wife Janet of Marysville, Kansas, Sue Flanagan and husband Danny of Garland, Texas, and Marvin Turner of Marysville, Kansas; and brother-in-law, Dale Gilbert of Houston.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bessie Turner; a sister, Joyce Gilbert; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Turner.
Private arrangements were conducted by Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.
In lieu of flowers, his family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
You may visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.
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VICTORIA — Marie Curtis Flowers, age 95, of Victoria, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Mrs. Flowers was born March 12, 1927 in Stephenville, Texas to the late Haywood Harrington and Virgie Montgomery Curtis. Mrs. Flowers retired after thirty years as an accountant for Mrs. Baird’s Bakery in Victoria. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Victoria.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milam D. Flowers; ten siblings; and granddaughter, Christie Winkler-Giddens.
Survivors include her daughters, Karen L. Goebel (James) of Victoria and Jan M. Winkler (Ron) of League City; son, Bill R. Flowers (Sharon) of Victoria; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 9-10am at Colonial Funeral Home, 1801 E Red River Street, with funeral services beginning at 10am. Burial will immediately follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8819 US 87 N. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church or Hospice of South Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Goebel, Kevin Farnsworth, Lane Marbach, Levi Marbach, Ashton Flowers and Ty Giddens. Honorary pallbearer is Emily Giddens.
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Marvin Leo Kucera
VICTORIA — Marvin Leo Kucera, 75 of Victoria, TX passed away on March 26, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease with his family at his side.
Marvin was born on September 14, 1946 to Joe and Albina Kucera. He graduated from Industrial High School in 1965. Not long after, he met the love of his life, Diane Kucera. Their romance lasted 54 years and was blessed with four wonderful children and eight grandchildren. He was beloved by his family and they brought him joy and happiness. He was never absent from a sporting event, award ceremony, or any circumstance where his attention, love, or guidance would be needed. Family meant everything, and it was evident to all who knew him.
Marvin was a diligent and talented man with a vast skill set. He worked as a mechanic at DuPont from 1974 until he retired in 2004. He was an avid farmer, a volunteer with the DaCosta fire department, and ran Country Motors. He loved tending the land and producing a successful harvest. But once more, what brought him the most joy was teaching and sharing all of these skills and experiences with his family.
For now we say goodbye, but we know we will see him again.
He is preceded in death by parents, Joe P. and Albina Kucera, his sister, Rosalie Strelec, and his daughter-in-law, Gwen Byars Kucera.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Diane Kucera, and his children, Eric Kucera (Marcie), Chris Kucera, Matthew Kucera, and Kelly Kucera Miranda (Adrian). He leaves behind eight grandchildren: Kaitlin Kucera, Hannah Kucera, Ryan Kucera, Kirstin Kucera, Riley Kucera, Faith Kucera, Sydney Miranda, and Hudson Miranda. As well as his siblings: Zeke Kucera, August Kucera (Margie), and Lillie Martinka (Edward).
Memorial services will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 2pm.
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VICTORIA — Susanne Griffin Apostolides, 55, of Victoria passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at a local hospital with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her son, Tristan Griffin and her father, Leon Griffin.
Susanne is survived by her husband, Mike Apostolides; her mother, Delores Griffin; and her brother, Gary Griffin and Tonya Adams. Susanne is also survived by aunts, uncles, and many cousins and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Grace Lutheran Church, 9806 NE Zac Lentz Pkway, Victoria, Texas 77904.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lone Star Camp in Tristan’s and Susanne’s name.
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"We are proceeding with that,'' Zeller said Thursday. "We have the letters of support and this is progressing well. This will be a big step for the county.''
"We'll recommend the one that ranked the highest,'' he said of the evaluation of the proposals.
In recent years, the Texas Indigent Defense Commission has been making grants available to support this function through the creation of regional public defenders office.
"That would lessen the burden on the taxpayers,'' he said Thursday.
Under the U.S. Constitution, the indigent are required to have legal defense provided if they cannot afford it. Last week, Zeller told the commissioners that there are two options. Either the county would have to pay for private attorneys, fewer of which are willing to represent indigent suspects.
The other option would be that Victoria County could partner with neighboring counties to establish an area public-defenders office, like the Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid in Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Dallas. This would be pro bono legal aid, meaning the client would have to sign an affidavit swearing that they were indigent to receive free legal assistance. This is only typically available if the client was accused of a crime.
Zeller told the commissioners last week that providing legal representation for the indigent is technically a state burden, but it has been passed down to counties to pay for in most of the state.
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Running the chain of Texan convenience stores is a busy job, but when one of the stores is voted best convenience store in the Crossroads, all that work is worthwhile.
The Texan No. 6 on Main Street in Victoria, which opened in 2019, has won that honor for the third year.
“The team in Victoria gets to know the customers. They also have worked hard to keep the store clean and well stocked,” said Melissa Schulz, operations lead for the chain.
During the 2021 winter storm, the store never closed and was able to stay open to provide milk and other supplies to customers, she said. “The employees came and served the customers.”
The store provides a full restaurant and gas pumps.
“We like to say we are a restaurant that offers fuel,” Schulz said.
The restaurant offers a daily plate special such as pork chops, meat loaf and barbecue.
“We have the best hamburger in south Texas.”
The huge store also offers a novelty gift area and the standard convenience store fare of chips, snacks and a large variety of drinks, including a beer cave.
They sell a dried sausage made from the owner’s mother’s recipe, which is popular with travelers, Schulz said.
Another selling point is the fact that the store and parking lot are well lit 24/7, making it a safe place for customers to stop at any time of the day or night.
The store recently won the Keep Victoria Beautiful beautification award, Schulz said.
The Texan has a much larger sister store across town at U.S. 59 and SH 185. Two more stores are under construction in Port Aransas and Schulenburg. When those are complete there will be 11 stores in the chain, she said.
Melissa Schulz
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Best funeral services: Rosewood Funeral Chapel
Since 1987, Rosewood Funeral Chapel has helped grieving Victorians find a bit of closure. That's why readers voted them the best funeral services provider in 2022.
"We've taken care of grandma or grandpa or something like that," said co-manager Robert Hairell. "When people come back to us, they expect and get the care they had before."
This care includes spending time with clients while they undertake the difficult process of saying goodbye.
"It’s about the service one gets," Hairell. "The service is the key to what helps them through this time."
Hairell said this service includes making sure to honor the wishes of the deceased, which in turn helps the bereaved.
Rosewood accomplishes this with the help of a dedicated team of employees, who have been working together for a long time.
The other key, he said, is to make sure each funeral is "uneventful."
"If everything goes well with a funeral, you should not even know that the funeral director is there," said Hairell.
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Best monuments and memorials: Monuments of Victoria
For those looking for a lasting tribute to friends, family or loved ones, look no further than Monuments of Victoria. Readers voted the granite and bronze memorial makers as the best business of its kind in 2022.
"We hope that it's mostly because we put a lot of personal detail into the things that we do," said Kim Phillips, a native Victoria who has worked in the funeral industry for 25 years. "We try to take our time with our customers"
Phillips said that their success is the result of getting to know their clients and the people they're memorializing. This attention and care—coupled with advancements in engraving technology, which helps them create more complex designs—helps them give clients the best experience possible.
"And the other thing even with that is, families usually have a pretty good idea of what they want when they come in," Phillips said, adding that they're used to including a lot of icons for peoples' hobbies and interests.
"I think that just helps them," Phillips said, to bring closure.
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