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Region 3 Early Childhood Intervention staff.
For Region 3 Early Childhood Intervention, winning best nonprofit and best place to work comes after decades of building culture and expertise across the years.
This is the second time Region 3 ECI has won the best nonprofit and the first time they've won best place to work.... | 2022-04-24T13:06:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best nonprofit, place to work: Region 3 Early Childhood Intervention: | Best Of The Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-nonprofit-place-to-work-region-3-early-childhood-intervention/article_0066ccc0-b072-11ec-82e3-172452bcb87e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/361mag/best_of_the_best/best-nonprofit-place-to-work-region-3-early-childhood-intervention/article_0066ccc0-b072-11ec-82e3-172452bcb87e.html |
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Best Internet Service: TISD
TISD has been in business for over 27 years, offering broadband wireless internet across the Texas Gulf Coast region at an affordable rate.
The company has a coverage area that stretches over 3,000 square miles and a subscriber base of more than 10,000 customers.
"The entire TISD t... | 2022-04-24T13:07:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best Internet Service: TISD | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/best-internet-service-tisd/article_11c61596-b43e-11ec-99b5-f3d2527fff71.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/best-internet-service-tisd/article_11c61596-b43e-11ec-99b5-f3d2527fff71.html |
Double J Eatery won best chicken fried steak in Victoria for Best of the Best.
Once you get a bite of Double J Eatery's chicken fried steak, there's no going back.
You'll be hooked for life.
It's quite common to find repeat customers coming from a couple counties over just for another bite, said brother and sister co-o... | 2022-04-24T13:07:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best chicken fried steak: Double J Eatery | Best of the Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-chicken-fried-steak-double-j-eatery/article_2e813606-b151-11ec-87f1-27b08bca7a57.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-chicken-fried-steak-double-j-eatery/article_2e813606-b151-11ec-87f1-27b08bca7a57.html |
Bobby Leon, owner of Chesnick Furniture, talks about the history of his business during the 100th Anniversary Celebration on Jan. 14, 2021 in Victoria.
Best Furniture: Chesnick Furniture
For Bobby Leon, being a part of the furniture store business has been ingrained in his family since 1920 when his grandfather Ed Ches... | 2022-04-24T13:07:37Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best Furniture: Chesnick Furniture | Best of the Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-furniture-chesnick-furniture/article_b583aabe-b131-11ec-854f-77a08ccd3eaf.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-furniture-chesnick-furniture/article_b583aabe-b131-11ec-854f-77a08ccd3eaf.html |
RCR Homes
Best home builder/ roofer: RCR Homes
RCR Homes owner Roland Rodriguez loves handing over the keys to a beautiful, brand-new home.
That's because there's nothing quite like watching a family start the next chapter of their lives together in a home that's perfect for them.
"You see these families enjoying the s... | 2022-04-24T13:07:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best home builder/ roofer: RCR Homes | Best of the Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-home-builder-roofer-rcr-homes/article_eba42b98-b143-11ec-83b3-6b348e469d4c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-home-builder-roofer-rcr-homes/article_eba42b98-b143-11ec-83b3-6b348e469d4c.html |
Palm Harbor Homes, 1709 E. Houston Highway in Victoria.
Best Manufactured Homes: Palm Harbor Homes
Located at 1709 E. Houston Highway, Palm Harbor Homes won the best manufactured homes business for the fourth year in a row.
“I think we’re right where we’re supposed to be,” JR Shelby, general manager said through a chuc... | 2022-04-24T13:07:50Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Best Manufactured Homes: Palm Harbor Homes | Best of the Best | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-manufactured-homes-palm-harbor-homes/article_0594443c-b06f-11ec-a3e5-736c0fe2a3a6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bestof/best-manufactured-homes-palm-harbor-homes/article_0594443c-b06f-11ec-a3e5-736c0fe2a3a6.html |
School Matters: What do we mean when we talk about 'genius'?
When we write these columns, press releases and other content for our stakeholders, you might see that we use a few catchphrases. Finding Their ‘And’ might be one you think of, and you’ve probably read or heard us talk about students and staff finding their g... | 2022-04-24T21:20:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | School Matters: What do we mean when we talk about 'genius'? | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/school-matters-what-do-we-mean-when-we-talk-about-genius/article_9cb1b7f0-c1b3-11ec-bbb8-ffd73d929ce3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/school-matters-what-do-we-mean-when-we-talk-about-genius/article_9cb1b7f0-c1b3-11ec-bbb8-ffd73d929ce3.html |
VC offering ‘Microsoft Excel Level 2 in a Day’ class on May 14
Victoria College is offering a ‘Microsoft Excel Level 2 in a Day’ class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14 in Room 307 of the Conference & Education Center at VC’s Emerging Technology Complex.
The course builds on the basic concepts learned in the Level 1 course ... | 2022-04-24T21:20:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | VC offering ‘Microsoft Excel Level 2 in a Day’ class on May 14 | Higher Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/highereducation/vc-offering-microsoft-excel-level-2-in-a-day-class-on-may-14/article_f1fc65b8-c0f3-11ec-b248-abdc882f0911.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/highereducation/vc-offering-microsoft-excel-level-2-in-a-day-class-on-may-14/article_f1fc65b8-c0f3-11ec-b248-abdc882f0911.html |
Meredith Bridges
Outstanding business student plans to help communities prosper
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Meredith Bridges was getting ready to start student teaching so she could become a teacher. However, once the schools shut down, all student teaching was suspended, and she decided to find a new plan for her ca... | 2022-04-24T21:21:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Outstanding business student plans to help communities prosper | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/outstanding-business-student-plans-to-help-communities-prosper/article_da8a14d6-c0f1-11ec-9e5c-b740f6829e4c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/outstanding-business-student-plans-to-help-communities-prosper/article_da8a14d6-c0f1-11ec-9e5c-b740f6829e4c.html |
Marilyn Medina
Sara Munoz
Amy Hatmaker
UHV student prepares for crime scene work through SAPD internship
Marilyn Medina learns something new every day as an intern for the San Antonio Police Department as she rotates between different divisions to gain a big-picture understanding of law enforcement.
Medina, a Universit... | 2022-04-24T21:21:13Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV student prepares for crime scene work through SAPD internship | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-student-prepares-for-crime-scene-work-through-sapd-internship/article_64503bd2-c0f2-11ec-974c-7f1006aa7872.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-student-prepares-for-crime-scene-work-through-sapd-internship/article_64503bd2-c0f2-11ec-974c-7f1006aa7872.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:24-25; quote by Audrey Hepburn
In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land:
Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.
As you grow older... | 2022-04-24T21:21:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.19:24-25; quote by Audrey Hepburn | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-24-25-quote-by-audrey-hepburn/article_fe13bd7e-c0b2-11ec-af3d-8f1a253b41ca.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-19-24-25-quote-by-audrey-hepburn/article_fe13bd7e-c0b2-11ec-af3d-8f1a253b41ca.html |
Syndicated Column: The Economist: Russia and Texas
The oil imports likely stem primarily from the fact that refineries are designed for specific types and combinations of crude, and Russian products are often included. However, this pattern will likely change as refineries adapt to higher U.S. production levels and con... | 2022-04-24T21:21:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated Column: The Economist: Russia and Texas | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-russia-and-texas/article_2627005a-c23e-11ec-adf9-eb49a6051cbc.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-russia-and-texas/article_2627005a-c23e-11ec-adf9-eb49a6051cbc.html |
"We are proceeding with that," Zeller said on 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 panel's evaluation of the proposals.
That should lead to the creation of a public defender's of... | 2022-04-24T23:05:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | County proceeds with plan to create public defenders office in the region | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/county-proceeds-with-plan-to-create-public-defenders-office-in-the-region/article_27af82f0-c282-11ec-bfcc-a34171f311a2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/county-proceeds-with-plan-to-create-public-defenders-office-in-the-region/article_27af82f0-c282-11ec-bfcc-a34171f311a2.html |
A mask hangs on the front mirror of a parked car.
Yehyun Kim | ykim@vicad.com
Q: What does the end of mask mandates mean for Crossroads?
A: It is now your choice on how to protect yourself with a mask or not with COVID-19, said David Gonzales, Victoria County Public Health director.
On Monday, a federal judge struck do... | 2022-04-25T00:28:09Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Q: What does the end of the mask mandate mean for the Crossroads | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/q-what-does-the-end-of-the-mask-mandate-mean-for-the-crossroads/article_7174478a-c292-11ec-91cd-dfed9525b29f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/q-what-does-the-end-of-the-mask-mandate-mean-for-the-crossroads/article_7174478a-c292-11ec-91cd-dfed9525b29f.html |
Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low near 65F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Commission approves applying for indigent legal aid
Monday morning, county commissioners approved submitting a proposal to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for assistance in paying for legal aid to the indigen... | 2022-04-25T17:55:18Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Commission approves applying for indigent legal aid | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/commission-approves-applying-for-indigent-legal-aid/article_8ee11882-c4ba-11ec-ac4c-9f0fb158902a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/commission-approves-applying-for-indigent-legal-aid/article_8ee11882-c4ba-11ec-ac4c-9f0fb158902a.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.20:1-2; quote by C. S. Lewis
In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it; At the same time spake the Lord by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from ... | 2022-04-25T20:19:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.20:1-2; quote by C. S. Lewis | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-20-1-2-quote-by-c-s-lewis/article_9fee1752-c0b3-11ec-b167-a3a73e69a7ba.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-20-1-2-quote-by-c-s-lewis/article_9fee1752-c0b3-11ec-b167-a3a73e69a7ba.html |
The following editorial published in the Dallas Morning News on April 24:
This became a problem when some natural gas suppliers failed to deliver fuel to power plants during the 2020 freeze, contributing to the deadly outages. Now, the PUC is working on a plan for some natural gas-fueled plants to serve as back-up gene... | 2022-04-25T20:19:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Gov. Abbott, you aren’t done fixing the electrical grid | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/gov-abbott-you-aren-t-done-fixing-the-electrical-grid/article_28055914-c4d0-11ec-868c-d76c677da76f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/gov-abbott-you-aren-t-done-fixing-the-electrical-grid/article_28055914-c4d0-11ec-868c-d76c677da76f.html |
A grand jury has decided a deputy U.S. marshal was justified when he shot and killed an unarmed Victoria man during a traffic stop.
At 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 5, a Wednesday, JD Javier Lane, 28, was fatally shot when authorities attempted to arrest him at a Victoria intersection near a church and day care.
Lane was unarmed b... | 2022-04-25T22:37:53Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Grand jury finds fatal shooting of Victoria man by deputy U.S. marshal justified | Crime & Courts | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/grand-jury-finds-fatal-shooting-of-victoria-man-by-deputy-u-s-marshal-justified/article_642c91b2-c4c8-11ec-9f32-b35334da8d41.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/grand-jury-finds-fatal-shooting-of-victoria-man-by-deputy-u-s-marshal-justified/article_642c91b2-c4c8-11ec-9f32-b35334da8d41.html |
The pipe scraper JD Javier Lane authorities say he was holding when he was fatally shot.
Victoria County District Attorney Constance Filley Johnson followed the recommendation of a grand jury and declined to charge a deputy U.S. marshal who shot an unarmed Victora man in the back, killing him as he ran from a January t... | 2022-04-26T02:41:46Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Updated: Deputy U.S. marshal won't be charged in unarmed man's shooting death | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/updated-deputy-u-s-marshal-wont-be-charged-in-unarmed-mans-shooting-death/article_1a479c08-c4e7-11ec-8d84-57f9911f59bd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/updated-deputy-u-s-marshal-wont-be-charged-in-unarmed-mans-shooting-death/article_1a479c08-c4e7-11ec-8d84-57f9911f59bd.html |
Ary Pearl Beaver
VICTORIA — Ary Pearl Beaver, 75, of Victoria, passed away on Sat., April 16, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held Tues., April 26, 2022 at 2:00PM at The Jesus Church, 3402 N. Main St., in Victoria. Thoughts and memories may be shared on line at www.gracefuneralhome.net. Arrangements and services under... | 2022-04-26T06:23:32Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Ary Pearl Beaver | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/ary-pearl-beaver/article_29009c8c-815d-5969-a8d1-02bc1d5c235e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/ary-pearl-beaver/article_29009c8c-815d-5969-a8d1-02bc1d5c235e.html |
Marion Lorraine "M. L." Sims
Marion Lorraine “M. L.” Sims
EL CAMPO — Marion Lorraine “M.L.” Sims, 91 of El Campo, Texas went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Per the request of the family, there will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik... | 2022-04-26T06:23:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Marion Lorraine "M. L." Sims | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/marion-lorraine-m-l-sims/article_2b79a8d4-f1c8-5091-9cd0-8e582b611da2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/marion-lorraine-m-l-sims/article_2b79a8d4-f1c8-5091-9cd0-8e582b611da2.html |
Wade Griffin was named Weimar's new athletic director and football coach on Tuesday.
Weimar is less than an hour’s drive from Giddings.
Wade Griffin will be making the short trip after being named the athletic director and head football coach at Weimar on Tuesday.
Weimar Superintendent Jon Wunderlich confirmed that Gri... | 2022-04-26T19:47:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Weimar names Giddings' Griffin as AD/football coach | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/weimar-names-giddings-griffin-as-ad-football-coach/article_af4f6830-c582-11ec-8b67-2b0be355f282.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/weimar-names-giddings-griffin-as-ad-football-coach/article_af4f6830-c582-11ec-8b67-2b0be355f282.html |
The Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley, 12183 Farm-to-Market Road 236, will be hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 in the parking lot.
Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley hosting blood drive May 1
South Texas Blood & Tissue encourage sign-ups by visiting www.southtexasblood.org but walk-ins are wel... | 2022-04-26T22:50:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley hosting blood drive May 1 | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/zion-lutheran-church-of-mission-valley-hosting-blood-drive-may-1/article_2811a720-c285-11ec-bbb2-0755e44cea1b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/zion-lutheran-church-of-mission-valley-hosting-blood-drive-may-1/article_2811a720-c285-11ec-bbb2-0755e44cea1b.html |
Mary Post
Guest column: Faith, family and friends
Mary Post - Guest Column
At this Easter time, I have enjoyed being with my family and friends and I feel very blessed.
I have also been fortunate that I have kept in touch with some of my elementary and high school friends and we still stay close.
We were discussing how... | 2022-04-26T22:50:32Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Guest column: Faith, family and friends | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-faith-family-and-friends/article_7dc054d4-c256-11ec-a9e6-3fb1e3d94623.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-faith-family-and-friends/article_7dc054d4-c256-11ec-a9e6-3fb1e3d94623.html |
Letter: Butler has a passion to grow Victoria
What my hope is that those that run for City Council are civic minded and want to be part of an open, honest discussion about how the city works. This is my impetus for electing April Butler for City Council in the May 7, 2022 Super 6 District race.
April listens and uses r... | 2022-04-26T22:50:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Butler has a passion to grow Victoria | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-butler-has-a-passion-to-grow-victoria/article_66398a36-c58c-11ec-8794-d73b42ed38bd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-butler-has-a-passion-to-grow-victoria/article_66398a36-c58c-11ec-8794-d73b42ed38bd.html |
Letter: Everyone should have the right to vote
I read your article about voting (April 24). I believe all people over 21 years of age should have the right to vote on election day...have proof of your drivers license or birth certificate. All this gerrymandering and hassle over voting is wrong. We all have that right t... | 2022-04-26T22:50:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Everyone should have the right to vote | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-everyone-should-have-the-right-to-vote/article_cad0ad9a-c57c-11ec-901c-3faf865982da.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-everyone-should-have-the-right-to-vote/article_cad0ad9a-c57c-11ec-901c-3faf865982da.html |
Victoria City Council contenders for Super District 6
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Two candidates are vying for the Victoria City Council Super District 6 seat on May 7, 2022.
Mark Loffgren, 73, the current representative from Super District 6 - which encompasses Districts 3 and 4 - was elected to the council in 20... | 2022-04-26T22:51:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria City Council contenders for Super District 6 | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/victoria-city-council-contenders-for-super-district-6/article_bb183328-c5a4-11ec-ab23-8fe0d2ec85c8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/victoria-city-council-contenders-for-super-district-6/article_bb183328-c5a4-11ec-ab23-8fe0d2ec85c8.html |
April Butler and incumbent Mark Loffgren are running for Victoria City Council Super District 6.
The outside of the Victoria City Hall building.
Two candidates hope to prevail in the May 7 election for the Victoria City Council Super District 6 seat.
Incumbent Mark Loffgren, 73, was elected to the Council in 2019. Grow... | 2022-04-27T01:35:24Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Loffgren, Butler face off May 7 in city council Super District 6 race | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/loffgren-butler-face-off-may-7-in-city-council-super-district-6-race/article_bb183328-c5a4-11ec-ab23-8fe0d2ec85c8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/loffgren-butler-face-off-may-7-in-city-council-super-district-6-race/article_bb183328-c5a4-11ec-ab23-8fe0d2ec85c8.html |
Shortstop Matthew Davis, of Industrial, fielded this ball in the second inning of Tuesday night’s game in Hallettsville.
Trace Patek, of Hallettsville, started Tuesday’s district game for the Brahmas against the Cobras. He was relieved in the second inning of Tuesday night’s game.
Clay Martin, of Industrial, started Tu... | 2022-04-27T06:17:43Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Industrial downs Hallettsville, creates 4-way tie for second place | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/industrial-downs-hallettsville-creates-4-way-tie-for-second-place/article_86366fda-c504-11ec-bd06-3f13f8e50c4c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/industrial-downs-hallettsville-creates-4-way-tie-for-second-place/article_86366fda-c504-11ec-bd06-3f13f8e50c4c.html |
Tina Gay Vibrock
BEEVILLE — Tina Gay Vibrock, of Beeville, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11, 2022 at the age of 58. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Visit www.oaklawnfhednatx.com to read the complete obituary. | 2022-04-27T06:18:26Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Tina Gay Vibrock | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/tina-gay-vibrock/article_5fbf1f5b-d745-573d-afcb-637d0f16f3f1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/tina-gay-vibrock/article_5fbf1f5b-d745-573d-afcb-637d0f16f3f1.html |
KENNETH MURLIN HARRIS
SMITHVILLE — After 16 years of living with Parkinson’s disease, Kenneth Murlin Harris, 76, died peacefully at home in Smithville, Texas in the early morning hours of Aug. 17, 2021. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and gifted teacher, Ken lived a meaningful, purpose driven life filled with gr... | 2022-04-27T06:18:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | KENNETH MURLIN HARRIS | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/kenneth-murlin-harris/article_cc5c2633-8795-5760-8869-16bcb0ac819f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/kenneth-murlin-harris/article_cc5c2633-8795-5760-8869-16bcb0ac819f.html |
MARVIN J. HEINRICH
VICTORIA — Marvin J. Heinrich, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 23, 2022 after an ongoing battle with cancer. A private service will be held by the family.
Marvin was born on August 21, 1947 to the late Alex Heinrich and Edith Kocian. Marvin married Carol Janda on November 28, 197... | 2022-04-27T06:18:51Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | MARVIN J. HEINRICH | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/marvin-j-heinrich/article_6257d512-71f6-5e9c-9588-efd0ab497a97.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/marvin-j-heinrich/article_6257d512-71f6-5e9c-9588-efd0ab497a97.html |
Faith Academy’s Annabelle Thurman, 15, plays the part of Cinderella during a dress rehearsal of “G2K Cinderella” on Tuesday inside of Faith Family Church.
Annabelle Thurman, right, as Cinderella, and Nicholas Whyman, as the prince, sing their part together during a dress rehearsal of “G2K Cinderella” on Tuesday inside ... | 2022-04-27T10:25:24Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Everything is possible when Faith Academy performs Cinderella at Faith Family Church | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/everything-is-possible-when-faith-academy-performs-cinderella-at-faith-family-church/article_c700dd4c-c5b9-11ec-88b2-b7e91b376e9b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/everything-is-possible-when-faith-academy-performs-cinderella-at-faith-family-church/article_c700dd4c-c5b9-11ec-88b2-b7e91b376e9b.html |
Victoria West’s Madyson Sebby, 17, practices her instrument during a band rehearsal Monday at Victoria West High School.
Director of Bands Shaka Hawkins guides a rehearsal on Monday at Victoria West High School.
Students practice their parts during a band rehearsal Monday at Victoria West High School.
A student makes n... | 2022-04-27T10:25:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | VISD named one of nation's top districts for music education | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/visd-named-one-of-nations-top-districts-for-music-education/article_4ac430f8-c569-11ec-9f9c-cb2f4e17b33b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/visd-named-one-of-nations-top-districts-for-music-education/article_4ac430f8-c569-11ec-9f9c-cb2f4e17b33b.html |
Bailey Zappe scored a 35 on the Wonderlic Test, which the NFL administers to gauge a player’s cognitive ability and problem-solving skills. It was the best score among the 2022 QB class. Malik Willis, one of the top-projected QBs this year, scored a 32. Zappe’s 35 is the same as Aaron Rodgers scored when he was drafted... | 2022-04-27T18:28:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 5 things about Crossroads NFL Draft hopefuls | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/5-things-about-crossroads-nfl-draft-hopefuls/article_c3d9adb4-c641-11ec-b128-f391bdf007d9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/5-things-about-crossroads-nfl-draft-hopefuls/article_c3d9adb4-c641-11ec-b128-f391bdf007d9.html |
WKU Hilltoppers quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) during a game against Indiana Hoosiers on September 25, 2021 at Houchen Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, KY
The Wait
Bailey Zappe caught the attention of NFL scouts by passing for an NCAA record 5,967 yards and 62 touchdowns last season at Western Kentucky Uni... | 2022-04-27T18:28:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Zappe, Patton hope to hear name called in NFL Draft | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/zappe-patton-hope-to-hear-name-called-in-nfl-draft/article_0ce099c4-c5f6-11ec-9612-07d79fc7c772.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/zappe-patton-hope-to-hear-name-called-in-nfl-draft/article_0ce099c4-c5f6-11ec-9612-07d79fc7c772.html |
CAROL FRITZ
VICTORIA — Carol Fritz died peacefully on March 29, 2022 in Victoria, Texas. Born and raised in Illinois, she lived in Texas and California before settling with her husband in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she lived for forty years. She graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Music and was a memb... | 2022-04-28T06:43:13Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | CAROL FRITZ | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/carol-fritz/article_f1907d17-348d-5f9d-948e-fde95604df8b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/carol-fritz/article_f1907d17-348d-5f9d-948e-fde95604df8b.html |
Dominga O. Davila
VICTORIA — Dominga O. Davila, age 74 of Victoria passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was born February 15, 1948.
Visitation April 29, 2022, from 5 - 8pm with a Prayer Service to begin at 6pm at Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home in Victoria. Visitation will resume April 30, 2022, at 9am with a Chapel Ser... | 2022-04-28T06:43:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Dominga O. Davila | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/dominga-o-davila/article_5573cefc-9f2d-5c9b-a658-5c39dbe8a41a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/dominga-o-davila/article_5573cefc-9f2d-5c9b-a658-5c39dbe8a41a.html |
Joan Ritz
SHINER — Joan Ritz peacefully passed away at Mustang Creek Farm, Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the age of 93. She was born on February 5, 1929, in Gonzales, Texas, the 8th of 12 children to Edward and Mamie Davis Crow.
Joan met John, the love of her life, when he was driving his car with blue-spoked wheels in Go... | 2022-04-28T06:44:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Joan Ritz | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/joan-ritz/article_ab9ac776-0864-57c4-a857-97f54e1ee6a7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/joan-ritz/article_ab9ac776-0864-57c4-a857-97f54e1ee6a7.html |
Victoria East’s Logan Garis spoke with teammates after his victory at the Ricebird Relays in El Campo.
Victoria East’s Logan Garis (right) won the boys 100-yard dash at the Ricebird Relays in El Campo. El Campo’s Reuben Jones (left) finished third in the race.
Victoria East’s Logan Garis (center, back) pulled up lame i... | 2022-04-28T15:41:59Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria East's Garis ready to run at regional meet | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/victoria-easts-garis-ready-to-run-at-regional-meet/article_456d672a-c68e-11ec-baa9-77b24357ac34.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/victoria-easts-garis-ready-to-run-at-regional-meet/article_456d672a-c68e-11ec-baa9-77b24357ac34.html |
Nick Champion, 36, has been named the athletic director and head football coach at Hallettsville Sacred Heart.
Nick Champion’s desire to become a head football coach led him to look at jobs in Florida, Virginia and North Carolina.
But Champion, who has been the defensive coordinator at the Geneva School in Boerne for e... | 2022-04-28T19:45:29Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Champion named Sacred Heart AD/head football coach | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/champion-named-sacred-heart-ad-head-football-coach/article_726e8e28-c71c-11ec-bc10-7f4763ed5f9e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/champion-named-sacred-heart-ad-head-football-coach/article_726e8e28-c71c-11ec-bc10-7f4763ed5f9e.html |
$6 billion carbon-neutral fuel plant to be established in Matagorda County
Highly Innovative Fuels Global announced they are establishing their first North American fuel processing plant in Matagorda County.
HIF Global produces eFuel, a carbon-neutral fuel produced from green energy and recycled carbon, according to th... | 2022-04-28T19:45:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | $6 billion carbon-neutral fuel plant to be established in Matagorda County | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/6-billion-carbon-neutral-fuel-plant-to-be-established-in-matagorda-county/article_aa353088-c70c-11ec-98c4-c7c05b6aeac1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/6-billion-carbon-neutral-fuel-plant-to-be-established-in-matagorda-county/article_aa353088-c70c-11ec-98c4-c7c05b6aeac1.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.20:5-6; quote by William Cullen Bryant
And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is our expectation, whither we flee for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria: and how... | 2022-04-28T21:38:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.20:5-6; quote by William Cullen Bryant | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-20-5-6-quote-by-william-cullen-bryant/article_96ccffd2-c0d9-11ec-9b62-0f251abddee3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-20-5-6-quote-by-william-cullen-bryant/article_96ccffd2-c0d9-11ec-9b62-0f251abddee3.html |
The Victoria Generals announced the signings of four pitchers on Thursday.
Luis Martinez, Nick Luckett, Caleb Cude, and Ian Sexton each signed with the Generals ahead of their 14th Texas Collegiate League Season.
Cude is a 2020 Calhoun graduate who’s in his sophomore year at Pratt Community College in Kansas. He’s thro... | 2022-04-29T01:11:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Calhoun grad highlights 4 signings for Generals | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/calhoun-grad-highlights-4-signings-for-generals/article_365fd3e0-c74b-11ec-b9fc-9bb2875ef26c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/calhoun-grad-highlights-4-signings-for-generals/article_365fd3e0-c74b-11ec-b9fc-9bb2875ef26c.html |
Letter: Kathy Bell is a leader
I worked for over 15 years with Kathy Bell.
Kathy usually had difficult classes, either behaviorally or statistically. “Miss Bell” believed every child
could learn, just not in the same way. Many of her students lagged behind their peers for various
reasons, but she never met a child she ... | 2022-04-29T04:31:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Kathy Bell is a leader | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-kathy-bell-is-a-leader/article_423ca5d6-c57e-11ec-96d1-2fb9697bd703.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-kathy-bell-is-a-leader/article_423ca5d6-c57e-11ec-96d1-2fb9697bd703.html |
Rev. Herbert Beyer
Saturday Sermon: Crafting a marriage that goes the distance
By Rev. Herb Beyer
Through the years as a pastor, I have had the privilege of presiding at the marriages of many couples. In an encounter with one of those couples who had moved away from the area, they introduced me to their adult sons and ... | 2022-04-29T10:48:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Saturday Sermon: Crafting a marriage that goes the distance | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-crafting-a-marriage-that-goes-the-distance/article_524fd7d0-c72d-11ec-8d3b-4bd0cc5e2194.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-crafting-a-marriage-that-goes-the-distance/article_524fd7d0-c72d-11ec-8d3b-4bd0cc5e2194.html |
Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 86F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible..
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Thursday night the two candidates for the Victoria City Council Super District 6 seat presented their plans if elected to about 50 residents at the Walker Auditorium at... | 2022-04-29T15:31:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | city council candidates | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/city-council-candidates/article_034ba30a-c7c6-11ec-a85a-f334300f568d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/city-council-candidates/article_034ba30a-c7c6-11ec-a85a-f334300f568d.html |
Joe Frank Valdez
Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking information on the whereabouts of Joe Frank Valdez.
Valdez has two outstanding warrants charging him with violation of probation in an attempted sexual assault case and duty to register as a sex offender. The probation violation warrant was issued on May 6, 2021.
He i... | 2022-04-29T19:22:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Crime Stoppers looking for probation violator | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime-stoppers-looking-for-probation-violator/article_c5c5cf3a-c7dc-11ec-bc7e-8350dce68a3b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime-stoppers-looking-for-probation-violator/article_c5c5cf3a-c7dc-11ec-bc7e-8350dce68a3b.html |
Residents attend a community meeting hosted by the Victoria Police Department in 2021 at Victoria school district's F.W. Gross campus.
Police to hold 2 community meetings
Victoria Police Department will host two community meetings.
Residents will have an opportunity to learn about the Victoria Police Department and oth... | 2022-04-29T19:22:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Police to hold 2 community meetings | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/police-to-hold-2-community-meetings/article_5e36ed52-c7de-11ec-9faf-cf764849f2b7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/police-to-hold-2-community-meetings/article_5e36ed52-c7de-11ec-9faf-cf764849f2b7.html |
city council advance
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When the Victoria City Council meets Tuesday afternoon, they will review a plan to simplify bringing more business to the area.
The Code Diagnostic and Analysis Report reviews existing development-related City ordinances to identify possible issues and present ... | 2022-04-30T01:16:46Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | city council advance | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/city-council-advance/article_577bbeec-c816-11ec-a225-bbbdc6957d77.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/city-council-advance/article_577bbeec-c816-11ec-a225-bbbdc6957d77.html |
Councilman Mark Loffgren and challenger April Butler answered questions at a political forum on April 28, 2022, sponsored by the Victoria Chamber of Commerce and the Victoria Advocate.
Councilman Mark Loffgren discusses his vision of the city of Victoria's future on April 28, 2022, at the University of Houston-Victoria... | 2022-04-30T01:17:11Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Loffgren, Butler discuss city council goals at Victoria Advocate political forum | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/loffgren-butler-discuss-city-council-goals-at-victoria-advocate-political-forum/article_034ba30a-c7c6-11ec-a85a-f334300f568d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/loffgren-butler-discuss-city-council-goals-at-victoria-advocate-political-forum/article_034ba30a-c7c6-11ec-a85a-f334300f568d.html |
Audrey W. Simpson
CUERO — Audrey Nell West Simpson, 85, of Cuero, Texas, met her Savior face-to-face on the afternoon of April 28, 2022. She was born on July 14, 1936, in Pandora, Texas, to Leo Colbert and Esta Mae Griffin West. She met the love of her life, Sam Walter Simpson, on November 21, 1951, and married him on ... | 2022-04-30T07:27:53Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Audrey W. Simpson | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/audrey-w-simpson/article_026d7e97-3d15-5134-b0b4-e9fd97d5f30b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/audrey-w-simpson/article_026d7e97-3d15-5134-b0b4-e9fd97d5f30b.html |
VICTORIA — Robert Hagel, 90 of Victoria passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2022. He was born May 22, 1931 in Victoria to Aloysius and Ann Halepaska Hagel.
Robert was a farmer and was the owner of the Hagel Dairy Farm for 54 years and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He also started a cow/calf operation a... | 2022-04-30T07:28:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Robert J. Hagel | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/robert-j-hagel/article_ddc4e1cb-883f-5f7b-afd4-7314db394a41.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/robert-j-hagel/article_ddc4e1cb-883f-5f7b-afd4-7314db394a41.html |
Residents say property tax assessments are rising at an unfair rate.
Residents say property tax assessments have shot up even as other costs of living have climbed, leaving those on fixed incomes in a jam.
George Coryell | kkohn@vicad.com
Residents from the Quail Creek subdivision met with officials from the Victoria C... | 2022-04-30T09:50:22Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Property tax assessments jump for many homeowners | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/property-tax-assessments-jump-for-many-homeowners/article_aba874b2-c67a-11ec-89a7-bff7bb48f11f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/property-tax-assessments-jump-for-many-homeowners/article_aba874b2-c67a-11ec-89a7-bff7bb48f11f.html |
Transparency will rebuild community trust after shooting case closed
Authorities should release videos of the JD Javier Lane shooting.
About 2:30 p.m. Jan. 5, Lane, a 28-year-old Victoria resident, was fatally shot by a deputy U.S. marshal during a traffic stop.
On Monday, after months without information released to t... | 2022-04-30T09:50:24Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Transparency will rebuild community trust after shooting case closed | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/transparency-will-rebuild-community-trust-after-shooting-case-closed/article_5540177c-c061-11ea-a51d-a3a33c9662a2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/transparency-will-rebuild-community-trust-after-shooting-case-closed/article_5540177c-c061-11ea-a51d-a3a33c9662a2.html |
Hurricanes host Panthers in critical game
The Victoria Hurricanes look to remain in playoff contention when they host the South Texas Bills out of San Antonio at 6 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
The Hurricanes are coming off a 33-8 loss to the South Texas Panthers that dropped them to 3-3 in Big South Football Leag... | 2022-04-30T18:18:54Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Hurricanes host Panthers in critical game | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/hurricanes-host-panthers-in-critical-game/article_5fdcbde2-c691-11ec-9061-b7e4da0a8aa1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/hurricanes-host-panthers-in-critical-game/article_5fdcbde2-c691-11ec-9061-b7e4da0a8aa1.html |
Is May here already? I am sure everyone is looking forward to summer vacations, especially the kids. April and May are such a beautiful time of year. Yes, Susan and I took off for a two-day ride on our motorcycle to check out the beautiful flowers and bluebonnets. We met friends in Navasota and rode, of all places, to ... | 2022-04-30T18:19:12Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Art Corner: Summer art programs planned for children, adults | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/art-corner-summer-art-programs-planned-for-children-adults/article_59fe3560-c680-11ec-9735-17590b9a0114.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/art-corner-summer-art-programs-planned-for-children-adults/article_59fe3560-c680-11ec-9735-17590b9a0114.html |
For the first time since 1978, a Victoria high school graduate was drafted to the NFL.
Victoria East standout Bailey Zappe was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round with the 137th overall pick.
Johnny Barefield was the last Victorian drafted when he was picked up by the St. Louis Cardinals in the NFL ... | 2022-04-30T20:59:10Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | East's Bailey Zappe drafted by the Patriots | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/easts-bailey-zappe-drafted-by-the-patriots/article_f1396f46-c8ae-11ec-9017-7728ac1ffc6d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/easts-bailey-zappe-drafted-by-the-patriots/article_f1396f46-c8ae-11ec-9017-7728ac1ffc6d.html |
Dave Sather: A gambler or a business owner
In the last three days, the Dow Jones Industrial Average sold off more than 800 points twice. Inflation is running above 8% and the Federal Reserve is aggressively raising rates to calm inflation.
Additionally, Russia is not backing down their attacks on Ukraine while China is... | 2022-04-30T20:59:22Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Dave Sather: A gambler or a business owner | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/dave-sather-a-gambler-or-a-business-owner/article_39ef11fc-c713-11ec-a19a-b7a55f646f0e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/dave-sather-a-gambler-or-a-business-owner/article_39ef11fc-c713-11ec-a19a-b7a55f646f0e.html |
Ian Chen, a senior at Calhoun High School, won first place in both the computer science and the senior mathematics test on April 21 during the 25th annual UHV Math & Robotics Awareness Day. About 160 high school students attended the event.
Crossroads students get interactive look at STEM subjects, careers
When Calhoun... | 2022-04-30T20:59:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Crossroads students get interactive look at STEM subjects, careers | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crossroads-students-get-interactive-look-at-stem-subjects-careers/article_56ded82e-c68c-11ec-a2ee-772d2850c544.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crossroads-students-get-interactive-look-at-stem-subjects-careers/article_56ded82e-c68c-11ec-a2ee-772d2850c544.html |
100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1997: David Baker heads to Indo-Pacific World Games in South Africa
MAY 1 – The new board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, who were voted upon Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week, were put in power at 8:00 Monday night at the court house, when a canvass of returns revealed t... | 2022-04-30T20:59:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1997: David Baker heads to Indo-Pacific World Games in South Africa | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1997-david-baker-heads-to-indo-pacific-world/article_68c051fc-c19c-11ec-bc80-cb38fe6ef69a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1997-david-baker-heads-to-indo-pacific-world/article_68c051fc-c19c-11ec-bc80-cb38fe6ef69a.html |
Dave with our new puppy
A Different Perspective: A dog, a Savior, and a motive
We finally got serious about getting another dog. A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I headed out to Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center. He’d already looked online and showed me pictures of dogs.
I had my eye on a cute Shih Tzu with a g... | 2022-04-30T20:59:40Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | A Different Perspective: A dog, a Savior, and a motive | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/a-different-perspective-a-dog-a-savior-and-a-motive/article_62c50292-c193-11ec-8524-b710f519e9a5.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/a-different-perspective-a-dog-a-savior-and-a-motive/article_62c50292-c193-11ec-8524-b710f519e9a5.html |
Elizabeth DeLaGarza
Jensen Schindler
Outstanding students ready to serve community
Elizabeth De La Garza and Jensen Schindler remain laser-focused on what matters most to them as they prepare to graduate next month from the University of Houston-Victoria. That’s why the women were named outstanding students by the UHV ... | 2022-04-30T20:59:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Outstanding students ready to serve community | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/outstanding-students-ready-to-serve-community/article_53641980-c68b-11ec-8f5f-dbb838f4b2c8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/outstanding-students-ready-to-serve-community/article_53641980-c68b-11ec-8f5f-dbb838f4b2c8.html |
Hilary Kofron
The UHV 2022 Homecoming Royal Jaguars, from left, Wendy Hughes, Kevin Madrid and Jaira Jenkins pose with their crowns and sashes April 23 at Riverside Stadium. The winners were announced Saturday between UHV Jaguar baseball games and at the end of the UHV Homecoming week.
UHV names 2022 Homecoming Royal J... | 2022-04-30T20:59:58Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV names 2022 Homecoming Royal Jaguars | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-names-2022-homecoming-royal-jaguars/article_7b6ffe74-c683-11ec-be60-d337b997c6aa.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-names-2022-homecoming-royal-jaguars/article_7b6ffe74-c683-11ec-be60-d337b997c6aa.html |
Raymond Tucker
UHV, VC strike athletics internship agreement
University of Houston-Victoria students will have the opportunity to gain experience working in a collegiate sports environment while in school, as part of a new partnership with Victoria College Athletics.
The agreement will provide opportunities for UHV kin... | 2022-04-30T21:00:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV, VC strike athletics internship agreement | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-vc-strike-athletics-internship-agreement/article_74842e00-c68d-11ec-adc8-fb210b938944.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-vc-strike-athletics-internship-agreement/article_74842e00-c68d-11ec-adc8-fb210b938944.html |
Eileen Stewart
Adolfo Mireles
Joseph Brawner
Jefferson Lemmons
Carolyn Nix and Eileen Stewart, of Victoria, sales associates with Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company, were recently named to the company’s 2021 International Sterling Society. Only the top 18% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide qualified ... | 2022-05-01T01:42:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | In Good Company | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/in-good-company/article_7569dc18-c5d2-11ec-b702-2fa56ad4ca88.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/in-good-company/article_7569dc18-c5d2-11ec-b702-2fa56ad4ca88.html |
Victoria Martinez, 9, points to her art piece to someone she didn't know at the Victoria Art League Spring Youth Art Show on Saturday at the Victoria Art League.
Edward Martinez, 8, peers over the counter to look at the art on display at the Victoria Art League Spring Youth Art Show on Saturday at the Victoria Art Leag... | 2022-05-01T01:42:14Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Kids show off their art at Victoria Art League | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/kids-show-off-their-art-at-victoria-art-league/article_2a5243a6-c8dd-11ec-80d2-e7ef8facfadd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/kids-show-off-their-art-at-victoria-art-league/article_2a5243a6-c8dd-11ec-80d2-e7ef8facfadd.html |
HOUSTON (AP) — On a team that could use help at just about every position, the Houston Texans addressed several important needs in this year's draft.
Houston hadn't had a first-round draft pick since 2019, but had two this season to help boost the talent on this rebuilding team.
"The last few days we've made some progr... | 2022-05-01T01:42:32Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Rebuilding Texans take Stingley, Green in 1st round | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/rebuilding-texans-take-stingley-green-in-1st-round/article_431c9ea6-c8ea-11ec-af12-df97ab321649.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/rebuilding-texans-take-stingley-green-in-1st-round/article_431c9ea6-c8ea-11ec-af12-df97ab321649.html |
Gladys A. Biehunko
SHINER — Gladys Ann Biehunko, age 92, died April 28, 2022. “Miss B” and her late husband, Erwin, were the owners of Biehunko Plumbing, Heating and Water Well Service established in October 1955. She was a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.
Survivors: daughter, Gayle Sette and husband, ... | 2022-05-01T07:33:40Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Gladys A. Biehunko | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/gladys-a-biehunko/article_75322ec8-bce6-5e42-8b7a-ad546c3397d1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/gladys-a-biehunko/article_75322ec8-bce6-5e42-8b7a-ad546c3397d1.html |
Harlan E. Schroeter
VICTORIA — Harlan E. Schroeter, 97 of Victoria, passed from his Earthly life into the arms of his Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was born October 12, 1924 in Yorktown, TX to Edgar Ernst Schroeter and Adelheid Wehe Schroeter. The family moved to Cuero where he began his schooling at Hunt Eleme... | 2022-05-01T07:33:46Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Harlan E. Schroeter | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/harlan-e-schroeter/article_b12d73b1-ae4f-500f-b2d8-f351b590ae62.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/harlan-e-schroeter/article_b12d73b1-ae4f-500f-b2d8-f351b590ae62.html |
John Edward Meitzen
PORT LAVACA — John Edward Meitzen of Port Lavaca, TX, died April 28 of pneumonia with his loving wife Mary Belle Meitzen at his side. John lived a long and remarkable life, full of adventure and accomplishments. He was born in Lake City, Florida. While he was still young, his family returned to Texa... | 2022-05-01T07:33:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | John Edward Meitzen | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/john-edward-meitzen/article_b4c04e15-1b75-5d22-90d4-89caeebc5282.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/john-edward-meitzen/article_b4c04e15-1b75-5d22-90d4-89caeebc5282.html |
Ruth Appelt Gilchrist
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Ruth Appelt Gilchrist on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 10:00 am at St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria, Louisiana, with Rev. James Ferguson celebrating and Rev. Chad Partain co-celebrating. Interment will follow in Alexandria Memorial Gardens unde... | 2022-05-01T07:34:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Ruth Appelt Gilchrist | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/ruth-appelt-gilchrist/article_9a26240c-f4ff-5de9-9480-becb50bd1958.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/ruth-appelt-gilchrist/article_9a26240c-f4ff-5de9-9480-becb50bd1958.html |
VICTORIA — Virginia Callan Welder, an extraordinarily bright, talented, engaging, humorous, generous, and gracious Victorian, passed away on April 28, 2022, at age 95, and is now reunited for eternity with her beloved “Leo”.
Virginia was born in Fort Worth on October 17, 1926, to the late William Bevans Callan and Cori... | 2022-05-01T07:34:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Virginia Callan Welder | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/virginia-callan-welder/article_6636f494-13fa-5624-97af-79e78740d913.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/virginia-callan-welder/article_6636f494-13fa-5624-97af-79e78740d913.html |
Syndicated Column: The Economist: Permits are up, but it doesn't mean drilling will begin immediately
The number of oil and natural gas drilling permits issued by the Texas Railroad Commission reached an all-time high in March, at over 1,100. Hundreds of companies of all sizes are jumping into the fray. Activity is pic... | 2022-05-01T20:53:12Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated Column: The Economist: Permits are up, but it doesn't mean drilling will begin immediately | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-permits-are-up-but-it-doesnt-mean-drilling-will-begin-immediately/article_5607613c-c7f4-11ec-a898-17977da73d80.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-permits-are-up-but-it-doesnt-mean-drilling-will-begin-immediately/article_5607613c-c7f4-11ec-a898-17977da73d80.html |
Action agenda quarterly updates help residents track City’s progress
By Julie Fulgham
During the development of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, hundreds of Victoria residents made it clear that they want to see big changes in this community. How do we make those changes happen?
The City develops an action agenda every thr... | 2022-05-02T02:57:57Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Action agenda quarterly updates help residents track City’s progress | Government | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/action-agenda-quarterly-updates-help-residents-track-city-s-progress/article_cf6373fe-c641-11ec-ae2b-5b581d0672a1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/action-agenda-quarterly-updates-help-residents-track-city-s-progress/article_cf6373fe-c641-11ec-ae2b-5b581d0672a1.html |
Showers and thunderstorms this morning, then partly cloudy during the afternoon hours. It will be windy. High 88F. Winds SSE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Higher wind gusts possible..
Alana Ybanez works on her letter for the Adopt-A-Pet shelter.
Aliyah Vasquez writes about Mochi during Kindness Club.
Angel Trevi... | 2022-05-02T10:25:35Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Kindness Club encourages, supports desire to help others | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/kindness-club-encourages-supports-desire-to-help-others/article_d20d5c9c-c807-11ec-95c5-73fb5ec855cd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/kindness-club-encourages-supports-desire-to-help-others/article_d20d5c9c-c807-11ec-95c5-73fb5ec855cd.html |
The Victoria County Commission Monday approved using the accounting firm of Baker Tilly to review county salaries with those of surrounding counties to see if their employees are being paid fairly.
The compensation survey presented to the Commission planned to factor in results from 10 local counties as well as the Tex... | 2022-05-02T18:49:46Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | county commission | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/county-commission/article_30eee726-ca38-11ec-86bf-97684f898d06.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/county-commission/article_30eee726-ca38-11ec-86bf-97684f898d06.html |
A new Chick-fil-a is expected to be built at 714 E. Rio Grande St.
Victoria City Council will consider approving a variance for construction of a new Chick-fil-A on Rio Grande Street.
If approved, builders expect to break ground within the two to three months, Assistant City Manager Mike Etienne said. The restaurant wo... | 2022-05-02T18:49:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | New Chick-fil-A restaurant planned for Victoria | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/new-chick-fil-a-restaurant-planned-for-victoria/article_90c7c932-ca34-11ec-9de0-d3992dcd0ff4.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/new-chick-fil-a-restaurant-planned-for-victoria/article_90c7c932-ca34-11ec-9de0-d3992dcd0ff4.html |
Guest column: Endings and beginnings
We are at that time of year when there are a lot of endings. Our seniors are coming to an end in their time with the Victoria Independent School District. All our students are ending their time in the current grade. We have teachers and staff who are coming to an end in their time a... | 2022-05-02T21:17:45Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Guest column: Endings and beginnings | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-endings-and-beginnings/article_df0eb75e-ca1b-11ec-8ee8-b750ee840f45.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-endings-and-beginnings/article_df0eb75e-ca1b-11ec-8ee8-b750ee840f45.html |
Kathy Kallus
VICTORIA — Kathy Kallus, 63, passed away April 30, 2022. Visitation will be at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mission Valley, Tx., from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, with funeral service immediately following.
Kathy was born on June 24, 1958 and raised in the Burleson, Texas area. She earned... | 2022-05-03T07:22:00Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Kathy Kallus | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/kathy-kallus/article_9cdc2817-fcf4-56ef-b08a-48527babca18.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/kathy-kallus/article_9cdc2817-fcf4-56ef-b08a-48527babca18.html |
Trial to begin for Refugio officer accused of injuring infant with pepper spray
Opening statements are set to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in a trial for a Refugio police officer accused of recklessly injuring an infant with pepper spray last year.
In April 2021, a Refugio County grand jury indicted Officer Lee Jordan was o... | 2022-05-03T10:50:20Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Trial to begin for Refugio officer accused of injuring infant with pepper spray | Refugio | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/refugio/trial-to-begin-for-refugio-officer-accused-of-injuring-infant-with-pepper-spray/article_9c78d216-ca7b-11ec-b222-effa6199c65a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/refugio/trial-to-begin-for-refugio-officer-accused-of-injuring-infant-with-pepper-spray/article_9c78d216-ca7b-11ec-b222-effa6199c65a.html |
Visitors to the Victoria Public Library can use a tabletop charging station to charge their devices.
Visitors to the Victoria Public Library can use the 3D printer to make their own creations.
When the Victoria Public Library first opened in the 1970s, libraries were mainly warehouses for books.
Since then, the scope o... | 2022-05-03T23:23:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria Public Library seeks input on strategic plan | Government | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/victoria-public-library-seeks-input-on-strategic-plan/article_a11b2a6a-cb31-11ec-b408-ab68fe122217.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/victoria-public-library-seeks-input-on-strategic-plan/article_a11b2a6a-cb31-11ec-b408-ab68fe122217.html |
Bible verse - Romans Rom.15:1-3; quote by John C. Maxwell
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproach... | 2022-05-03T23:23:41Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Romans Rom.15:1-3; quote by John C. Maxwell | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-15-1-3-quote-by-john-c-maxwell/article_aca813f4-c0e9-11ec-a995-475a63086e79.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-15-1-3-quote-by-john-c-maxwell/article_aca813f4-c0e9-11ec-a995-475a63086e79.html |
Letter: Kathy Bell has a true passion for education
The school board voting is soon and there is only one clear choice that best meets the needs of all stakeholders, because she is the only candidate that has experience in the classroom. That candidate is Kathy Bell.
Kathy Bell was named Educator of the Year, because s... | 2022-05-03T23:23:53Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: Kathy Bell has a true passion for education | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-kathy-bell-has-a-true-passion-for-education/article_06ddeb1e-cafe-11ec-bba4-c730b5efd42a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-kathy-bell-has-a-true-passion-for-education/article_06ddeb1e-cafe-11ec-bba4-c730b5efd42a.html |
Frances Marie’s Restaurant and Cantina, shown in this 2016 photo, will reopen Thursday under new ownership.
Frances Marie’s Restaurant & Cantina is reopening on Cinco de Mayo after being closed for two months.
The restaurant will open under new ownership, previous owner Dr. John McNeill said. The new owners are long ti... | 2022-05-03T23:24:11Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Frances Marie's to reopen on Cinco de Mayo | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/frances-maries-to-reopen-on-cinco-de-mayo/article_8606986c-ca56-11ec-a9de-b3f9e51ebcba.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/frances-maries-to-reopen-on-cinco-de-mayo/article_8606986c-ca56-11ec-a9de-b3f9e51ebcba.html |
The courthouse hallway leading to the district courtroom where Officer Lee Jordan's trial is occurring.
REFUGIO — Jurors viewed photographs Tuesday of a 3-day-old infant whose mother testified her child had been pepper sprayed by a police officer last year.
Chelsea Berlanga, 27, of Refugio, testified the photos showed ... | 2022-05-04T02:21:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Attorneys dispute whether Mean Green pepper spray affected infant in Refugio officer trial | Refugio | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/refugio/attorneys-dispute-whether-mean-green-pepper-spray-affected-infant-in-refugio-officer-trial/article_6554fdda-cb2c-11ec-bc9c-bb0f3fb59c2b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/refugio/attorneys-dispute-whether-mean-green-pepper-spray-affected-infant-in-refugio-officer-trial/article_6554fdda-cb2c-11ec-bc9c-bb0f3fb59c2b.html |
VISD summer hours announced
The VISD Administration Office will move to a summer work schedule beginning May 31 and continuing through July 29.
The district will be closed May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday.
During June and July, VISD Administration Office hours will be 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and... | 2022-05-04T02:21:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | VISD summer hours announced | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/visd-summer-hours-announced/article_9797087c-cb38-11ec-81e0-63f1af92b2ba.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/visd-summer-hours-announced/article_9797087c-cb38-11ec-81e0-63f1af92b2ba.html |
Best Practices Award
The Victoria Fire Department was again named a Best Practices Fire Department by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association at the TFCA’s annual conference April 11-14 in Waco.
The designation that recognizes fire departments that meet high standards in every area of job performance.
The program evaluates f... | 2022-05-04T02:21:40Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria Fire Department earns statewide Best Practices designation again | Government | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/victoria-fire-department-earns-statewide-best-practices-designation-again/article_4910812a-cb3c-11ec-bf25-8b36e8d25953.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/government/victoria-fire-department-earns-statewide-best-practices-designation-again/article_4910812a-cb3c-11ec-bf25-8b36e8d25953.html |
The Victoria City Council voted on Tuesday to establish a downtown entertainment district.
This would start the process to make the downtown area more dynamic and attractive, said Danielle Williams, the city's director of economic development.
"By having an entertainment district in a central location, it will boost lo... | 2022-05-04T02:21:47Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | City council establishes downtown entertainment district | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/city-council-establishes-downtown-entertainment-district/article_f050984a-cb3b-11ec-8317-af41a3180c3f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/city-council-establishes-downtown-entertainment-district/article_f050984a-cb3b-11ec-8317-af41a3180c3f.html |
Mike Leas moves a container in the MikCin Creations wood shop on Thursday afternoon in Victoria.
Several of Mike Leas’ charcuterie boards line the shelves of the MikCin Creations wood shop on Thursday afternoon in Victoria. Leas said he particularly enjoys making the boards because he loves the grain of the wood.
Mike ... | 2022-05-04T02:21:53Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Couple gets national attention for crafts after betting on themselves | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/couple-gets-national-attention-for-crafts-after-betting-on-themselves/article_7ea1aadc-c7ed-11ec-9bfa-3fc4ef5b8522.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/couple-gets-national-attention-for-crafts-after-betting-on-themselves/article_7ea1aadc-c7ed-11ec-9bfa-3fc4ef5b8522.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. Rosary will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 1:30pm, with memorial services beginning at 2pm. | 2022-05-04T07:16:58Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Marvin Leo Kucera | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/marvin-leo-kucera/article_c5487af3-0d79-5d5d-8b71-e41fba4483df.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/marvin-leo-kucera/article_c5487af3-0d79-5d5d-8b71-e41fba4483df.html |
Gerlene Rose Snider
HOUSTON — Gerlene “Gerri” Rose Tipton Snider passed away at her home in Willis, Texas on April 11, 2022 after a battle with breast cancer. One of 8 children, she was born in Edna, Texas on October 24, 1933 to William Taylor Tipton, Jr. and Mabel Edna Markham Tipton of Victoria, Texas.
Gerri met her ... | 2022-05-04T07:17:10Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Gerlene Rose Snider | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/gerlene-rose-snider/article_42a8a891-2da9-58cf-9cf6-1d7926378d74.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/gerlene-rose-snider/article_42a8a891-2da9-58cf-9cf6-1d7926378d74.html |
Janie Fricke performs with Dion Pride at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts Charity Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in support of Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, Victoria Lions Club, and the Welder Center.
Janie Fricke will perform at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Ja... | 2022-05-04T09:30:58Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | A remarkable life: Janie Fricke's musical career has carried her from a family farm to Camp David | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/a-remarkable-life-janie-frickes-musical-career-has-carried-her-from-a-family-farm-to/article_2363cf16-cb2a-11ec-83db-cbde5315a9c5.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/a-remarkable-life-janie-frickes-musical-career-has-carried-her-from-a-family-farm-to/article_2363cf16-cb2a-11ec-83db-cbde5315a9c5.html |
Grupo Folklórico de Victoria dancers will perform at the First Annual Guac Party in downtown Victoria.
A group of girls from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church performed a folklorico dance at a previous Cinco de Mayo celebration in Goliad.
Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. It’s not even an especially big ... | 2022-05-04T09:31:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Cinco de Mayo celebrations bring communities together | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/cinco-de-mayo-celebrations-bring-communities-together/article_a8d13d4a-cb49-11ec-9019-13775baa62a9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/cinco-de-mayo-celebrations-bring-communities-together/article_a8d13d4a-cb49-11ec-9019-13775baa62a9.html |
Claire Blinka
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UHV’s Kaylle Lopez bats during a game against Texas A&M-Texarkana at the Youth Sports Complex.
Claire Blinka has had to wait patiently in her first two seasons at UHV.
In the fall of 2020, the Calhoun graduate broke and tore ligaments in her ankle, requiring multiple surgeries.
D... | 2022-05-04T15:27:29Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Blinka, UHV hope to ride momentum to title defense | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/blinka-uhv-hope-to-ride-momentum-to-title-defense/article_678ab11c-cb4a-11ec-a30e-3b00b8c32325.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/blinka-uhv-hope-to-ride-momentum-to-title-defense/article_678ab11c-cb4a-11ec-a30e-3b00b8c32325.html |
Refugio County Courthouse
Pepper spray expert testifies in Refugio officer trial, closings to begin after noon
REFUGIO — The defense rested their case a little after 11:10 a.m. Wednesday after calling three witnesses in the trial of Refugio police officer Lee Jordan, who is accused of injuring an infant with pepper spr... | 2022-05-04T17:16:16Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Pepper spray expert testifies in Refugio officer trial, closings to begin after noon | Crime & Courts | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/pepper-spray-expert-testifies-in-refugio-officer-trial-closings-to-begin-after-noon/article_196524e6-cbc6-11ec-8cb2-2bc36956bba3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/pepper-spray-expert-testifies-in-refugio-officer-trial-closings-to-begin-after-noon/article_196524e6-cbc6-11ec-8cb2-2bc36956bba3.html |
Local businesses have seen support from the community, business owners in downtown Victoria said Wednesday.
Ortiz, who owns the Santa Rita Market at 107 W Santa Rosa St., was honored by the Victoria City Council Tuesday night with a Keep Victoria Beautiful Award for the transformation of her business. She sells merchan... | 2022-05-04T18:56:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | downtown business | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/downtown-business/article_510381f4-cbd5-11ec-b322-8724aacda75e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/downtown-business/article_510381f4-cbd5-11ec-b322-8724aacda75e.html |
REFUGIO — After less than 30 minutes of deliberation, jurors found a Refugio police officer not guilty Wednesday afternoon of injuring an infant.
Earlier on Wednesday, the defense rested its case in the morning after calling three witnesses in the trial of Refugio police officer Lee Jordan, who was accused of injuring ... | 2022-05-04T20:40:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Updated: Officer found not guilty of injuring infant with pepper spray | Crime & Courts | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/updated-officer-found-not-guilty-of-injuring-infant-with-pepper-spray/article_196524e6-cbc6-11ec-8cb2-2bc36956bba3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/updated-officer-found-not-guilty-of-injuring-infant-with-pepper-spray/article_196524e6-cbc6-11ec-8cb2-2bc36956bba3.html |
Dystiny Lopez, 15, of Victoria, dances "La Negra" with other performers in the Victoria ISD Ballet Folklorico for the final dance of Shields Elementary School's Cinco de Mayo celebration in 2014.
Floutas fresh out of the fryer at the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Victoria in 2016.
lbstephenson@vicad.com
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REFUGIO — After less than 30 minutes of deliberation, jurors found a Refugio police officer not guilty Wednesday of injuring a child.
Immediately after the verdict, Officer Lee Jordan sobbed as he hugged both of his attorneys. In the courtroom's gallery, Jordan's loved ones and supporters embraced one another.
"I am gl... | 2022-05-04T23:56:32Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jury acquits Refugio officer in infant pepper spraying trial | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/jury-acquits-refugio-officer-in-infant-pepper-spraying-trial/article_4dc6832a-cbe3-11ec-b6d5-934ef5a16fec.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/jury-acquits-refugio-officer-in-infant-pepper-spraying-trial/article_4dc6832a-cbe3-11ec-b6d5-934ef5a16fec.html |
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