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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... | 2022-04-15T17:36:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | commissioners to discuss airport | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/commissioners-to-discuss-airport/article_b34c43b6-bcd3-11ec-87fe-375535ed42c6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/commissioners-to-discuss-airport/article_b34c43b6-bcd3-11ec-87fe-375535ed42c6.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-15T17:36:10Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Passion Play about to begin in Victoria | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/passion-play-about-to-begin-in-victoria/article_3a2057e6-bcda-11ec-bb2b-533a71ff1e24.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/passion-play-about-to-begin-in-victoria/article_3a2057e6-bcda-11ec-bb2b-533a71ff1e24.html |
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... | 2022-04-15T21:17:53Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Amor Meus Spirituality Center to host prayer workshop | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/amor-meus-spirituality-center-to-host-prayer-workshop/article_8a848f6a-aec8-11ec-891d-7372ea81b2f9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/amor-meus-spirituality-center-to-host-prayer-workshop/article_8a848f6a-aec8-11ec-891d-7372ea81b2f9.html |
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 celebr... | 2022-04-15T21:17:59Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Life is Messy, God is Good: God’s mercy never fails | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/life-is-messy-god-is-good-god-s-mercy-never-fails/article_4e86d030-ba9f-11ec-be84-4fc9f8f06438.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/life-is-messy-god-is-good-god-s-mercy-never-fails/article_4e86d030-ba9f-11ec-be84-4fc9f8f06438.html |
If prices continue to rise and the world economy doesn’t rebound, poorer countries of the world could face shortages, U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud said on Wednesday afternoon.
“We’ll be looking at higher prices,’’ Cloud, a 46-year-old Republican, told a crowd of about 200 at the University of Houston-Victoria conference roo... | 2022-04-15T21:22:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | If economy sputters, U.S. prices may rise, some nations would face shortages, Cloud says | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/if-economy-sputters-u-s-prices-may-rise-some-nations-would-face-shortages-cloud-says/article_b7e3f372-bb5e-11ec-992f-3f4ce31d31a8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/if-economy-sputters-u-s-prices-may-rise-some-nations-would-face-shortages-cloud-says/article_b7e3f372-bb5e-11ec-992f-3f4ce31d31a8.html |
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 pr... | 2022-04-15T23:02:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Church members bring story of the Passion of Christ to life on Good Friday | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/church-members-bring-story-of-the-passion-of-christ-to-life-on-good-friday/article_3a2057e6-bcda-11ec-bb2b-533a71ff1e24.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/church-members-bring-story-of-the-passion-of-christ-to-life-on-good-friday/article_3a2057e6-bcda-11ec-bb2b-533a71ff1e24.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-16T04:06:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria church members bring story of the Passion of Christ to life on Good Friday | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-church-members-bring-story-of-the-passion-of-christ-to-life-on-good-friday/article_3a2057e6-bcda-11ec-bb2b-533a71ff1e24.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-church-members-bring-story-of-the-passion-of-christ-to-life-on-good-friday/article_3a2057e6-bcda-11ec-bb2b-533a71ff1e24.html |
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... | 2022-04-16T20:41:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Celtics not fazed after drawing recharged Nets in 1st round | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/celtics-not-fazed-after-drawing-recharged-nets-in-1st-round/article_998e9828-bdc0-11ec-a3b1-93db29d443a1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/celtics-not-fazed-after-drawing-recharged-nets-in-1st-round/article_998e9828-bdc0-11ec-a3b1-93db29d443a1.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-16T20:41:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Q: What do we know about 'stealth omicron' so far? | Covid-19 | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/covid-19/q-what-do-we-know-about-stealth-omicron-so-far/article_2d76b22a-bdbf-11ec-9941-9fe026488fdc.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/covid-19/q-what-do-we-know-about-stealth-omicron-so-far/article_2d76b22a-bdbf-11ec-9941-9fe026488fdc.html |
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 le... | 2022-04-16T20:41:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Majors celebrate 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/majors-celebrate-75th-anniversary-of-jackie-robinsons-debut/article_239e8f10-bdbb-11ec-aace-87cdb48fe3a7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/majors-celebrate-75th-anniversary-of-jackie-robinsons-debut/article_239e8f10-bdbb-11ec-aace-87cdb48fe3a7.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-16T20:42:13Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1922, German police dog pup has pedigree longer than his tail | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1922-german-police-dog-pup-has-pedigree-longer/article_11dcf61a-b9d6-11ec-a69e-a753d855d4c3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1922-german-police-dog-pup-has-pedigree-longer/article_11dcf61a-b9d6-11ec-a69e-a753d855d4c3.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-16T20:42:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | A Different Perspective: Tell me tomorrow | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/a-different-perspective-tell-me-tomorrow/article_78a4e036-b50f-11ec-ba90-ef972c406880.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/a-different-perspective-tell-me-tomorrow/article_78a4e036-b50f-11ec-ba90-ef972c406880.html |
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-... | 2022-04-16T20:42:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Pets of the week | Nonprofits | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/nonprofits/pets-of-the-week/article_78f8b5fc-ba97-11ec-8323-a79ea997375f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/nonprofits/pets-of-the-week/article_78f8b5fc-ba97-11ec-8323-a79ea997375f.html |
Colwell
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-Pi... | 2022-04-16T20:42:50Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV economist to research telemedicine usage | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-economist-to-research-telemedicine-usage/article_9aafda16-bb70-11ec-bf79-0fdf1e5d04cc.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-economist-to-research-telemedicine-usage/article_9aafda16-bb70-11ec-bf79-0fdf1e5d04cc.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-16T20:42:56Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated column: Yes, it's Biden's inflation | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-yes-its-bidens-inflation/article_0c2c2236-bcbf-11ec-b584-8b79c53f7228.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-yes-its-bidens-inflation/article_0c2c2236-bcbf-11ec-b584-8b79c53f7228.html |
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,... | 2022-04-16T22:47:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | A quest for service: City of Victoria attorney retires | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/a-quest-for-service-city-of-victoria-attorney-retires/article_40ef3fe6-bc31-11ec-a648-8ffe8aaf52c2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/a-quest-for-service-city-of-victoria-attorney-retires/article_40ef3fe6-bc31-11ec-a648-8ffe8aaf52c2.html |
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, ... | 2022-04-17T07:24:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | April 17, 2022 | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/april-17-2022/article_a33ef168-bf8d-5153-9634-df2d62ff0f43.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/april-17-2022/article_a33ef168-bf8d-5153-9634-df2d62ff0f43.html |
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 a... | 2022-04-17T07:25:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Israel Gomez | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/israel-gomez/article_fc77cf95-1c87-5505-9d9f-175929df5aa8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/israel-gomez/article_fc77cf95-1c87-5505-9d9f-175929df5aa8.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-17T07:25:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | John P. Schoenherr | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/john-p-schoenherr/article_00494a56-2a6c-54ef-85c2-8e64d4dcc63c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/john-p-schoenherr/article_00494a56-2a6c-54ef-85c2-8e64d4dcc63c.html |
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... | 2022-04-17T07:25:32Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Randy Michael Trotter | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/randy-michael-trotter/article_0205fdea-848f-582e-873f-361acd3e33b2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/randy-michael-trotter/article_0205fdea-848f-582e-873f-361acd3e33b2.html |
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 a... | 2022-04-17T09:09:15Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Commissioners to discuss airport marketing at Monday meeting | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/commissioners-to-discuss-airport-marketing-at-monday-meeting/article_b34c43b6-bcd3-11ec-87fe-375535ed42c6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/commissioners-to-discuss-airport-marketing-at-monday-meeting/article_b34c43b6-bcd3-11ec-87fe-375535ed42c6.html |
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 sta... | 2022-04-17T23:55:36Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | City Corner: Up to speed: Broadband improvement has been a long-term effort by City | Government | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/city-corner-up-to-speed-broadband-improvement-has-been-a-long-term-effort-by-city/article_61843a92-bb30-11ec-8cb5-3fe167fc9387.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/city-corner-up-to-speed-broadband-improvement-has-been-a-long-term-effort-by-city/article_61843a92-bb30-11ec-8cb5-3fe167fc9387.html |
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 hi... | 2022-04-17T23:55:48Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:16-17; quote by Plato | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-16-17-quote-by-plato/article_2b4e0aec-bb63-11ec-affe-472acc068b91.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-16-17-quote-by-plato/article_2b4e0aec-bb63-11ec-affe-472acc068b91.html |
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.
... | 2022-04-17T23:55:54Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated column: Republicans unleash a cynical attack on our legal system | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-republicans-unleash-a-cynical-attack-on-our-legal-system/article_17bcd1ca-bcc6-11ec-9f1c-4365983c0dbb.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-republicans-unleash-a-cynical-attack-on-our-legal-system/article_17bcd1ca-bcc6-11ec-9f1c-4365983c0dbb.html |
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 wo... | 2022-04-17T23:56:00Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated Column: Texas is likely to remain among strongest global economies | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-texas-is-likely-to-remain-among-strongest-global-economies/article_6a46e284-bc38-11ec-9a98-7ff776fc955d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-texas-is-likely-to-remain-among-strongest-global-economies/article_6a46e284-bc38-11ec-9a98-7ff776fc955d.html |
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... | 2022-04-17T23:56:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | The Guardian on dilemmas presented by the war in Ukraine | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/the-guardian-on-dilemmas-presented-by-the-war-in-ukraine/article_ee4f1806-bc35-11ec-a797-8f062edde5ec.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/the-guardian-on-dilemmas-presented-by-the-war-in-ukraine/article_ee4f1806-bc35-11ec-a797-8f062edde5ec.html |
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... | 2022-04-17T23:56:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria celebrates Selena's birthday | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-celebrates-selenas-birthday/article_ecc231b8-bdf6-11ec-8b8d-bf5de125c897.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/victoria-celebrates-selenas-birthday/article_ecc231b8-bdf6-11ec-8b8d-bf5de125c897.html |
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 s... | 2022-04-18T16:56:36Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | County | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/county/article_c1e88728-bf34-11ec-aa28-1f98368324e9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/county/article_c1e88728-bf34-11ec-aa28-1f98368324e9.html |
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. Wi... | 2022-04-18T22:48:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV Q&A: Come see UHV | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/uhv-q-a-come-see-uhv/article_16901d26-bb71-11ec-b5d7-27561fd1720a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/uhv-q-a-come-see-uhv/article_16901d26-bb71-11ec-b5d7-27561fd1720a.html |
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 t... | 2022-04-18T22:49:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:18-19; quote by Ulysses S. Grant | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-18-19-quote-by-ulysses-s-grant/article_df5576a6-bb63-11ec-85b5-2f1cd730fc05.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-18-19-quote-by-ulysses-s-grant/article_df5576a6-bb63-11ec-85b5-2f1cd730fc05.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-18T22:49:13Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Family thankful for return of lost wedding ring | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-family-thankful-for-return-of-lost-wedding-ring/article_7421bf06-bf1f-11ec-918e-df516dfa69af.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-family-thankful-for-return-of-lost-wedding-ring/article_7421bf06-bf1f-11ec-918e-df516dfa69af.html |
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.
Law... | 2022-04-18T22:49:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated Column: Texans without high-speed internet are getting closer, slowly | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-texans-without-high-speed-internet-are-getting-closer-slowly/article_268e356a-bf26-11ec-bc2a-af6092aa7806.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-texans-without-high-speed-internet-are-getting-closer-slowly/article_268e356a-bf26-11ec-bc2a-af6092aa7806.html |
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... | 2022-04-19T01:07:53Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria East starts spring practice determined to improve | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/victoria-east-starts-spring-practice-determined-to-improve/article_c52ce162-bf76-11ec-af63-cba1c9949c3f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/victoria-east-starts-spring-practice-determined-to-improve/article_c52ce162-bf76-11ec-af63-cba1c9949c3f.html |
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 Count... | 2022-04-19T07:08:47Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Robert "Jerry" Nobles | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/robert-jerry-nobles/article_af855a4f-f2a0-5b5e-8af9-90be5480d325.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/robert-jerry-nobles/article_af855a4f-f2a0-5b5e-8af9-90be5480d325.html |
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It seems that everything that tastes good ... | 2022-04-19T19:44:41Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Dennis Patillo: Goat cheese is delicious and good for you too | Good Living | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/good_living/dennis-patillo-goat-cheese-is-delicious-and-good-for-you-too/article_9d1165fc-bf41-11ec-bdd7-9f9dcf55a33a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/good_living/dennis-patillo-goat-cheese-is-delicious-and-good-for-you-too/article_9d1165fc-bf41-11ec-bdd7-9f9dcf55a33a.html |
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 meet... | 2022-04-19T19:44:53Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 14 proposed changes to city charter on May ballot | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/14-proposed-changes-to-city-charter-on-may-ballot/article_6b838dea-bfea-11ec-a94d-57c3cf28d22c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/14-proposed-changes-to-city-charter-on-may-ballot/article_6b838dea-bfea-11ec-a94d-57c3cf28d22c.html |
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.
Click on the image to go to a bigger map. | 2022-04-19T22:43:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Calhoun County Democrats Club will meet on May 3 | Calhoun | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/calhoun/calhoun-county-democrats-club-will-meet-on-may-3/article_3d4ef93e-bf5c-11ec-8ff0-1b6cfc0edcef.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/calhoun/calhoun-county-democrats-club-will-meet-on-may-3/article_3d4ef93e-bf5c-11ec-8ff0-1b6cfc0edcef.html |
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... | 2022-04-19T22:43:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Educator seeking District 1 position on Victoria school board | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/educator-seeking-district-1-position-on-victoria-school-board/article_9565b688-bff9-11ec-b032-bbfd7309574e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/educator-seeking-district-1-position-on-victoria-school-board/article_9565b688-bff9-11ec-b032-bbfd7309574e.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-19T22:43:50Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Local Catholic War Veterans Post reaches 75 years of service | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/local-catholic-war-veterans-post-reaches-75-years-of-service/article_5b8ffb00-bffc-11ec-b7a4-97908f1ece9f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/local-catholic-war-veterans-post-reaches-75-years-of-service/article_5b8ffb00-bffc-11ec-b7a4-97908f1ece9f.html |
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... | 2022-04-19T22:43:56Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Romans Rom.14:13-14; quote by Wayne Dyer | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-14-13-14-quote-by-wayne-dyer/article_8e5d0f2e-bb69-11ec-b0cd-972542914e81.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-14-13-14-quote-by-wayne-dyer/article_8e5d0f2e-bb69-11ec-b0cd-972542914e81.html |
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 tu... | 2022-04-20T01:25:35Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Beeville, Calhoun boys wrap up regional tournament | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/beeville-calhoun-boys-wrap-up-regional-tournament/article_a70379a0-c03c-11ec-8fe3-23f84da13bad.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/beeville-calhoun-boys-wrap-up-regional-tournament/article_a70379a0-c03c-11ec-8fe3-23f84da13bad.html |
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... | 2022-04-20T01:25:47Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | city council | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/city-council/article_fba82a9a-c03d-11ec-97f4-6f1e5bd97143.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/city-council/article_fba82a9a-c03d-11ec-97f4-6f1e5bd97143.html |
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 er... | 2022-04-20T03:50:45Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | La Vernia blanks error-prone Gobblers | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/la-vernia-blanks-error-prone-gobblers/article_c4ea3d50-bf83-11ec-b9af-df68535a9611.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/la-vernia-blanks-error-prone-gobblers/article_c4ea3d50-bf83-11ec-b9af-df68535a9611.html |
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... | 2022-04-20T03:50:57Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Yorktown boys qualify for state golf tournament | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/yorktown-boys-qualify-for-state-golf-tournament/article_b3484c1e-c059-11ec-bb89-3beb5d603fb8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/yorktown-boys-qualify-for-state-golf-tournament/article_b3484c1e-c059-11ec-bb89-3beb5d603fb8.html |
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.grac... | 2022-04-20T08:19:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Lodie Runnels | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/lodie-runnels/article_ea478dad-99a7-53d3-8f31-2008a492bfd0.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/lodie-runnels/article_ea478dad-99a7-53d3-8f31-2008a492bfd0.html |
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. Am... | 2022-04-20T08:19:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Mary M. Saenz | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/mary-m-saenz/article_57a374c2-4eab-593a-b8e1-7531bc988426.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/mary-m-saenz/article_57a374c2-4eab-593a-b8e1-7531bc988426.html |
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 fo... | 2022-04-20T08:19:36Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Robert Harold Mackey | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/robert-harold-mackey/article_2f245ba8-dfdc-5785-80fe-03b10423c057.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/robert-harold-mackey/article_2f245ba8-dfdc-5785-80fe-03b10423c057.html |
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 re... | 2022-04-20T08:19:42Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Robert Lee Janota | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/robert-lee-janota/article_e6da3579-42f5-560e-9dcf-48ef8dcc7e1f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/robert-lee-janota/article_e6da3579-42f5-560e-9dcf-48ef8dcc7e1f.html |
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) Bord... | 2022-04-20T08:19:48Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Russell Gerard Hessler | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/russell-gerard-hessler/article_2d814d3e-bbc9-599f-8f3a-fcabf22264de.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/russell-gerard-hessler/article_2d814d3e-bbc9-599f-8f3a-fcabf22264de.html |
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 Det... | 2022-04-20T08:19:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Sr. M. Carmelita Casso | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/sr-m-carmelita-casso/article_14ab7e38-0b04-57d9-a763-ca3886438d30.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/sr-m-carmelita-casso/article_14ab7e38-0b04-57d9-a763-ca3886438d30.html |
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 ga... | 2022-04-20T10:19:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Five years after his disappearance, Antonio “TJ” Vela’s family casts wider net | Community News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/community_news/five-years-after-his-disappearance-antonio-tj-vela-s-family-casts-wider-net/article_8151590c-c032-11ec-a771-7bbc1d74f9e0.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/community_news/five-years-after-his-disappearance-antonio-tj-vela-s-family-casts-wider-net/article_8151590c-c032-11ec-a771-7bbc1d74f9e0.html |
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 Gutie... | 2022-04-20T10:19:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Selena Forever Tribute honors the enduring legacy of a legendary young singer | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/selena-forever-tribute-honors-the-enduring-legacy-of-a-legendary-young-singer/article_36f2478a-bf52-11ec-8a83-97155ef54842.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/selena-forever-tribute-honors-the-enduring-legacy-of-a-legendary-young-singer/article_36f2478a-bf52-11ec-8a83-97155ef54842.html |
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 w... | 2022-04-20T22:11:54Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Blotter: Police discover marijuana, gun while arresting man on drugs, gun warrants | Crime & Courts | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/blotter-police-discover-marijuana-gun-while-arresting-man-on-drugs-gun-warrants/article_5562ee5c-c0da-11ec-8de9-073caae2e7e8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/blotter-police-discover-marijuana-gun-while-arresting-man-on-drugs-gun-warrants/article_5562ee5c-c0da-11ec-8de9-073caae2e7e8.html |
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 year... | 2022-04-20T22:12:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated column: Happy birthday cake to me | Columns | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/columns/syndicated-column-happy-birthday-cake-to-me/article_15320728-c0c1-11ec-978e-5bdc619b299b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/columns/syndicated-column-happy-birthday-cake-to-me/article_15320728-c0c1-11ec-978e-5bdc619b299b.html |
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 f... | 2022-04-20T22:12:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Five years after his disappearance, Antonio “TJ” Vela’s family casts wider net | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/five-years-after-his-disappearance-antonio-tj-vela-s-family-casts-wider-net/article_8151590c-c032-11ec-a771-7bbc1d74f9e0.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/five-years-after-his-disappearance-antonio-tj-vela-s-family-casts-wider-net/article_8151590c-c032-11ec-a771-7bbc1d74f9e0.html |
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.
Will... | 2022-04-21T01:35:50Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | St. Joseph sends 7 to college ranks | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/st-joseph-sends-7-to-college-ranks/article_2de80276-c0fe-11ec-8225-878254ea2d45.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/st-joseph-sends-7-to-college-ranks/article_2de80276-c0fe-11ec-8225-878254ea2d45.html |
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.
T... | 2022-04-21T04:40:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bay City's Turner strikes gold at area meet | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/bay-citys-turner-strikes-gold-at-area-meet/article_88acef8e-c110-11ec-90f9-5344bb24a477.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/bay-citys-turner-strikes-gold-at-area-meet/article_88acef8e-c110-11ec-90f9-5344bb24a477.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-21T04:40:39Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Cuero takes second at area meet | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/cuero-takes-second-at-area-meet/article_b465f93e-c0e5-11ec-9159-37f626c57ac7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/cuero-takes-second-at-area-meet/article_b465f93e-c0e5-11ec-9159-37f626c57ac7.html |
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 memoria... | 2022-04-21T07:25:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Evelyn Mary Thompson | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/evelyn-mary-thompson/article_681bee68-c28d-557a-95a7-4315e39c488a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/evelyn-mary-thompson/article_681bee68-c28d-557a-95a7-4315e39c488a.html |
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... | 2022-04-21T07:26:14Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Virginia Roeder Helweg | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/virginia-roeder-helweg/article_43ac132c-ca30-5bdd-a9ea-99cb87547464.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/virginia-roeder-helweg/article_43ac132c-ca30-5bdd-a9ea-99cb87547464.html |
Adam Trujillo
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. W... | 2022-04-21T09:53:27Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Nature Notes: Bone appetit: The Lammergeier | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/nature-notes-bone-appetit-the-lammergeier/article_ddc8ed9a-bf32-11ec-b736-47407cd8ac16.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/nature-notes-bone-appetit-the-lammergeier/article_ddc8ed9a-bf32-11ec-b736-47407cd8ac16.html |
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 Caball... | 2022-04-21T19:57:36Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria man gets 40-year sentence for sexually abusing 6-year-old girl | Crime & Courts | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/victoria-man-gets-40-year-sentence-for-sexually-abusing-6-year-old-girl/article_e7918822-c1a9-11ec-b90b-1391645dc8d6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/victoria-man-gets-40-year-sentence-for-sexually-abusing-6-year-old-girl/article_e7918822-c1a9-11ec-b90b-1391645dc8d6.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-21T19:57:48Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Selena continues to inspire new generations of music lovers | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/selena-continues-to-inspire-new-generations-of-music-lovers/article_f0ace27e-c17e-11ec-bf4c-e7b1ab8e271c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/selena-continues-to-inspire-new-generations-of-music-lovers/article_f0ace27e-c17e-11ec-bf4c-e7b1ab8e271c.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-21T21:42:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:22-23; quote by Wilbur Wright | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-22-23-quote-by-wilbur-wright/article_ca066b9a-c0b1-11ec-95b3-37a75c145ff9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-22-23-quote-by-wilbur-wright/article_ca066b9a-c0b1-11ec-95b3-37a75c145ff9.html |
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 contrib... | 2022-04-21T23:26:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 2 historical markers to be dedicated in Shiner | Lavaca | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/lavaca/2-historical-markers-to-be-dedicated-in-shiner/article_dd56821e-c1b7-11ec-881c-db676b4697ee.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/lavaca/2-historical-markers-to-be-dedicated-in-shiner/article_dd56821e-c1b7-11ec-881c-db676b4697ee.html |
Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low around 70F. Winds SE at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
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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... | 2022-04-22T15:09:26Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Williams | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/williams/article_090d91c6-c24a-11ec-b354-4befc0612403.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/williams/article_090d91c6-c24a-11ec-b354-4befc0612403.html |
Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. Low 69F. Winds SE at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
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 W... | 2022-04-22T18:59:51Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Danielle Williams, Victoria's new economic development director, has plans for downtown | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/danielle-williams-victorias-new-economic-development-director-has-plans-for-downtown/article_e3548404-c18a-11ec-bd4b-171f83c047b9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/danielle-williams-victorias-new-economic-development-director-has-plans-for-downtown/article_e3548404-c18a-11ec-bd4b-171f83c047b9.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-22T21:05:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Hurricanes host rematch with Panthers | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/hurricanes-host-rematch-with-panthers/article_3818e920-bf84-11ec-ac2f-132eabc5bf80.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/hurricanes-host-rematch-with-panthers/article_3818e920-bf84-11ec-ac2f-132eabc5bf80.html |
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 p... | 2022-04-22T23:03:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Saturday Sermon: An exaggerated faith | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-an-exaggerated-faith/article_6ee17ff2-bfe9-11ec-9b9c-ab6afbd52767.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-an-exaggerated-faith/article_6ee17ff2-bfe9-11ec-9b9c-ab6afbd52767.html |
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 dur... | 2022-04-23T01:00:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV hammered by Texas A&M-Texarkana in opener | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/uhv-hammered-by-texas-a-m-texarkana-in-opener/article_c98b2696-c292-11ec-81b3-5b82a218a03c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/uhv-hammered-by-texas-a-m-texarkana-in-opener/article_c98b2696-c292-11ec-81b3-5b82a218a03c.html |
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.... | 2022-04-23T06:17:59Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best Formal/Bridal Wear: All About the Dress | Best of the Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-formal-bridal-wear-all-about-the-dress/article_e215dace-b10f-11ec-ad23-3305e235193d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-formal-bridal-wear-all-about-the-dress/article_e215dace-b10f-11ec-ad23-3305e235193d.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-23T06:18:13Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bessie Charbula | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/bessie-charbula/article_1b9747b9-1d63-5f4f-99cc-c653d3c6f2da.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/bessie-charbula/article_1b9747b9-1d63-5f4f-99cc-c653d3c6f2da.html |
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,... | 2022-04-23T06:18:24Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Tattiana Munoz Raye | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/tattiana-munoz-raye/article_8f07e39b-b97e-5660-b331-3e461d113abe.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/tattiana-munoz-raye/article_8f07e39b-b97e-5660-b331-3e461d113abe.html |
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 somet... | 2022-04-23T07:57:57Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best hamburger: Jim's Big Burger | Best of the Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-hamburger-jims-big-burger/article_1f34631e-b109-11ec-9020-9bc6605b225d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-hamburger-jims-big-burger/article_1f34631e-b109-11ec-9020-9bc6605b225d.html |
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,... | 2022-04-23T19:03:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best Home Health/Hospice: Hospice of South Texas | Best Of The Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-home-health-hospice-hospice-of-south-texas/article_94255f34-aac4-11ec-873f-2f20a1753ed3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-home-health-hospice-hospice-of-south-texas/article_94255f34-aac4-11ec-873f-2f20a1753ed3.html |
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.
“W... | 2022-04-23T19:03:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best Overall Restaurant: The Water Well Café | Best of the Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-overall-restaurant-the-water-well-caf/article_d99d89e6-9f03-11ec-a9d2-c74a60da4ff7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-overall-restaurant-the-water-well-caf/article_d99d89e6-9f03-11ec-a9d2-c74a60da4ff7.html |
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 1... | 2022-04-23T19:03:05Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Rabke Methodist Church Decoration Day planned for May 1 | DeWitt | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/dewitt/rabke-methodist-church-decoration-day-planned-for-may-1/article_ed7cd03a-c257-11ec-b62e-9f495a639e1e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/dewitt/rabke-methodist-church-decoration-day-planned-for-may-1/article_ed7cd03a-c257-11ec-b62e-9f495a639e1e.html |
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... | 2022-04-23T19:03:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Shana Bohac: Equine vaccines | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/shana-bohac-equine-vaccines/article_7b761306-c190-11ec-b745-3b57652166c4.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/shana-bohac-equine-vaccines/article_7b761306-c190-11ec-b745-3b57652166c4.html |
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 Dor... | 2022-04-23T22:01:16Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best Attorney and Best Criminal Defense Attorney: Dornburg Law Office | Best Of The Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-attorney-and-best-criminal-defense-attorney-dornburg-law-office/article_3fa6e64e-a8a8-11ec-bd04-7f6cf25823c4.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-attorney-and-best-criminal-defense-attorney-dornburg-law-office/article_3fa6e64e-a8a8-11ec-bd04-7f6cf25823c4.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-23T22:01:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best jewelers: Green Brothers Jewelers | Best of the Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-jewelers-green-brothers-jewelers/article_ba8b08b8-a92f-11ec-958d-bbdaa9a21e01.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-jewelers-green-brothers-jewelers/article_ba8b08b8-a92f-11ec-958d-bbdaa9a21e01.html |
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 Sat... | 2022-04-23T22:02:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1922, Herman Stuart recipient of fine black mare | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1922-herman-stuart-recipient-of-fine-black-mare/article_691a7402-bbfc-11ec-8648-5b2e7a7dff28.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1922-herman-stuart-recipient-of-fine-black-mare/article_691a7402-bbfc-11ec-8648-5b2e7a7dff28.html |
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-su... | 2022-04-23T22:02:23Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Ashley Hunter: Writing a book | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/ashley-hunter-writing-a-book/article_2f9aca7a-c015-11ec-a523-3fc1a53b5590.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/ashley-hunter-writing-a-book/article_2f9aca7a-c015-11ec-a523-3fc1a53b5590.html |
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... | 2022-04-23T22:02:35Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Pets of the week | Nonprofits | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/nonprofits/pets-of-the-week/article_06265e18-c0a9-11ec-a43c-e3460f45f8e7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/nonprofits/pets-of-the-week/article_06265e18-c0a9-11ec-a43c-e3460f45f8e7.html |
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 th... | 2022-04-23T22:02:42Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Romans Rom.14:15-17; quote by Daniel Morgan | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-14-15-17-quote-by-daniel-morgan/article_efc3e6a2-c0b4-11ec-bf96-27017eac1ef3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-14-15-17-quote-by-daniel-morgan/article_efc3e6a2-c0b4-11ec-bf96-27017eac1ef3.html |
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 ch... | 2022-04-23T22:02:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Let voters decide how long council members serve | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/let-voters-decide-how-long-council-members-serve/article_33ea4220-c251-11ec-8fb1-e3950ae8b2b9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/let-voters-decide-how-long-council-members-serve/article_33ea4220-c251-11ec-8fb1-e3950ae8b2b9.html |
Stephanie Ledwig
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 wh... | 2022-04-23T22:03:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best dance school, woman-owned business, sport coach: Ledwig Dance Academy | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/best-dance-school-woman-owned-business-sport-coach-ledwig-dance-academy/article_846b56ac-9f25-11ec-b493-cb115b5815ab.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/best-dance-school-woman-owned-business-sport-coach-ledwig-dance-academy/article_846b56ac-9f25-11ec-b493-cb115b5815ab.html |
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 t... | 2022-04-24T00:42:05Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best Real Estate Attorney: Kelly Kucera | Best Of The Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-real-estate-attorney-kelly-kucera/article_f53a3d40-a8a7-11ec-b87a-0b45f3d6cfdb.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-real-estate-attorney-kelly-kucera/article_f53a3d40-a8a7-11ec-b87a-0b45f3d6cfdb.html |
Bernard Klimist
Contributed Photo by Bernard Klimist
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... | 2022-04-24T00:42:51Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best Civil Attorney: Bernard Klimist | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/best-civil-attorney-bernard-klimist/article_6c1a2586-a47c-11ec-b06d-8bd2d6f73c20.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/best-civil-attorney-bernard-klimist/article_6c1a2586-a47c-11ec-b06d-8bd2d6f73c20.html |
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... | 2022-04-24T03:05:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best Glass Company: Glass Doctor of Victoria | Best Of The Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-glass-company-glass-doctor-of-victoria/article_c730eda8-a8ad-11ec-8ec5-7b89c7475e50.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-glass-company-glass-doctor-of-victoria/article_c730eda8-a8ad-11ec-8ec5-7b89c7475e50.html |
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 holid... | 2022-04-24T03:05:37Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best holiday event, festival: Cuero's Christmas in the Park | Best Of The Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-holiday-event-festival-cueros-christmas-in-the-park/article_bf7cf90c-a8b3-11ec-a80d-13fa4998bcb3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-holiday-event-festival-cueros-christmas-in-the-park/article_bf7cf90c-a8b3-11ec-a80d-13fa4998bcb3.html |
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... | 2022-04-24T07:26:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | ADA ZIRJACKS SUTHERLAND | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/ada-zirjacks-sutherland/article_9af16042-a53b-5282-b116-ed763750040a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/ada-zirjacks-sutherland/article_9af16042-a53b-5282-b116-ed763750040a.html |
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 h... | 2022-04-24T07:26:23Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Calvin "Pete" Hardt | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/calvin-pete-hardt/article_82791e04-aec7-586f-bcc7-5a708b849c7e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/calvin-pete-hardt/article_82791e04-aec7-586f-bcc7-5a708b849c7e.html |
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 U... | 2022-04-24T07:26:47Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | John Howard Turner | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/john-howard-turner/article_5d9b06d7-63ff-58d6-a073-5a78607199ad.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/john-howard-turner/article_5d9b06d7-63ff-58d6-a073-5a78607199ad.html |
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 me... | 2022-04-24T07:26:53Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Marie Curtis Flowers | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/marie-curtis-flowers/article_6e432872-338c-5279-8342-9e9df39a9812.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/marie-curtis-flowers/article_6e432872-338c-5279-8342-9e9df39a9812.html |
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 ... | 2022-04-24T07:26:59Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Marvin Leo Kucera | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/marvin-leo-kucera/article_dc154c04-09b1-5aff-949a-d98ff464dc96.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/marvin-leo-kucera/article_dc154c04-09b1-5aff-949a-d98ff464dc96.html |
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 br... | 2022-04-24T07:27:12Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Susanne Griffin | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/susanne-griffin/article_abc02186-ec59-5d2c-9e58-c1c75399907b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/susanne-griffin/article_abc02186-ec59-5d2c-9e58-c1c75399907b.html |
"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 ma... | 2022-04-24T11:16:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | County proceeds with plan to create public defenders office in the region | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/county-proceeds-with-plan-to-create-public-defenders-office-in-the-region/article_27af82f0-c282-11ec-bfcc-a34171f311a2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/county-proceeds-with-plan-to-create-public-defenders-office-in-the-region/article_27af82f0-c282-11ec-bfcc-a34171f311a2.html |
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 customer... | 2022-04-24T13:05:23Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best convenience store: The Texan No. 6 | Best Of The Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-convenience-store-the-texan-no-6/article_e0c283e4-afec-11ec-bd0a-c7e953244b9e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-convenience-store-the-texan-no-6/article_e0c283e4-afec-11ec-bd0a-c7e953244b9e.html |
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... | 2022-04-24T13:05:36Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best funeral services: Rosewood Funeral Chapel | Best Of The Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-funeral-services-rosewood-funeral-chapel/article_4d760a5e-b067-11ec-96d6-43c8647b9be4.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-funeral-services-rosewood-funeral-chapel/article_4d760a5e-b067-11ec-96d6-43c8647b9be4.html |
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 perso... | 2022-04-24T13:05:54Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best monuments and memorials: Monuments of Victoria | Best Of The Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-monuments-and-memorials-monuments-of-victoria/article_1ebf048c-aed1-11ec-af83-13f750b1594b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-monuments-and-memorials-monuments-of-victoria/article_1ebf048c-aed1-11ec-af83-13f750b1594b.html |
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