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VICTORIA — The life of Virginia Callan Welder will be celebrated at a Mass of the Resurrection on May 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory, 1309 E Mesquite Lane, Victoria, Texas, followed by a graveside service at the Catholic Cemetery #3. Visit www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com to read the compl... | 2022-05-05T08:55:40Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Virginia Callan Welder | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/virginia-callan-welder/article_4b94d66a-df33-562f-9a47-951f2676cada.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/virginia-callan-welder/article_4b94d66a-df33-562f-9a47-951f2676cada.html |
Denny Lee Arnold
VICTORIA — Denny Arnold, 83, longtime resident of Victoria, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2022. Denny is survived by his loving wife Carole Arnold; his children: Kristina Wyatt, Jason Zielonka (Stacey), Nicklaus Arnold (Emily), Carley Arnold (Auzimuth Jackson), and Alysa McBride; ... | 2022-05-05T08:55:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Denny Lee Arnold | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/denny-lee-arnold/article_03ff902e-9a38-5208-b899-edb202e2f3e6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/denny-lee-arnold/article_03ff902e-9a38-5208-b899-edb202e2f3e6.html |
Georgie Mae Voelkel
NORDHEIM — Georgie Mae Stoever Voelkel, 90, of Nordheim, passed away peacefully April 30, 2022. Georgie was born to the late Eddie and Alma Mueller Stoever on February 27th, 1932. She graduated from Nordheim ISD. Georgie married Lindberg (Lindy) Voelkel March 26, 1950, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in... | 2022-05-05T08:56:05Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Georgie Mae Voelkel | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/georgie-mae-voelkel/article_2e345361-5934-5242-a0c9-989a1e1c6901.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/georgie-mae-voelkel/article_2e345361-5934-5242-a0c9-989a1e1c6901.html |
Celeste Silling
In the right lighting, male grackle feathers have a blue, green, and purple iridescence.
Contributed photo by Kenlynn Volz
Nature Notes: Grackles
By Celeste Silling
Some of the more common birds we see here in Texas are the grackles. You can hardly walk through a supermarket parking lot without seeing o... | 2022-05-05T14:47:22Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Nature Notes: Grackles | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/nature-notes-grackles/article_cb9708a8-ca60-11ec-96d0-03f35cb67bde.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/nature-notes-grackles/article_cb9708a8-ca60-11ec-96d0-03f35cb67bde.html |
Pastor Larry Green launches into his sermon during the National Day of Prayer on Thursday in DeLeon Plaza.
Observants of the National Day of Prayer listen to the Nazareth Academy Choir of Angels perform in DeLeon Plaza.
Pastor Larry Green of God’s Church of Restoration begins his sermon during the National Day of Praye... | 2022-05-05T23:04:04Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Observants join nation in prayer | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/observants-join-nation-in-prayer/article_08be42c0-cca3-11ec-b743-7fcbfc2518fa.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/observants-join-nation-in-prayer/article_08be42c0-cca3-11ec-b743-7fcbfc2518fa.html |
St. Joseph’s Ryan Ward will compete in the high jump at the TAPPS state meet. The meet is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Hewitt Midway High School.
A small group of St. Joseph athletes left Thursday for the TAPPS Class 5A state track and field meet scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Hewitt Midway High School.
B... | 2022-05-06T02:14:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | St. Joseph seeks medals, St. Paul looks for repeat at TAPPS state meet | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/st-joseph-seeks-medals-st-paul-looks-for-repeat-at-tapps-state-meet/article_9d0dd620-ccc6-11ec-8139-2bc144b5b2e4.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/st-joseph-seeks-medals-st-paul-looks-for-repeat-at-tapps-state-meet/article_9d0dd620-ccc6-11ec-8139-2bc144b5b2e4.html |
A white minivan was about 30 feet from the roadway near a utility pole after a collision with an ambulance on North Main Street in Victoria.
Police blocked off a portion of North Main Street in Victoria after a minivan and ambulance crashed Thursday afternoon.
A driver suffered life-threatening injuries after an ambula... | 2022-05-06T02:14:47Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bystanders rushed to help injured after minivan, ambulance crash in Victoria | Crime & Courts | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/bystanders-rushed-to-help-injured-after-minivan-ambulance-crash-in-victoria/article_88dc6cba-ccc2-11ec-bb2d-bfcc68e0c1e6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/bystanders-rushed-to-help-injured-after-minivan-ambulance-crash-in-victoria/article_88dc6cba-ccc2-11ec-bb2d-bfcc68e0c1e6.html |
Victoria County Master Gardener Association offers college scholarship
Agriculture and horticulture students who have completed at least 60 hours of undergraduate credits, or who have been accepted into a graduate program, may be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship offered by the Victoria County Master Gardener Associati... | 2022-05-06T02:14:59Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria County Master Gardener Association offers college scholarship | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/victoria-county-master-gardener-association-offers-college-scholarship/article_2f52c3c6-cc93-11ec-a04b-5f97f4baaf15.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/victoria-county-master-gardener-association-offers-college-scholarship/article_2f52c3c6-cc93-11ec-a04b-5f97f4baaf15.html |
Virginia Elizabeth Prince
VICTORIA — Virginia Elizabeth Prince, age 70, a native of Victoria, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2022. She was born on May 2, 1951. Funeral, Tuesday, May 10, 10 a.m., at St. Peter’s Baptist Church, 2708 S. Laurent St. in Victoria. Burial following the service at Memorial Park Cemet... | 2022-05-06T07:32:32Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Virginia Elizabeth Prince | Death Notices | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/virginia-elizabeth-prince/article_f2583d8e-a596-5ba9-b714-2e7d576f510b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/death_notices/virginia-elizabeth-prince/article_f2583d8e-a596-5ba9-b714-2e7d576f510b.html |
Mary Ester De La Cruz
PEARLAND — ary Ester Sylva De La Cruz began her eternal rest peacefully at home in the arms of her eldest on Sunday, May 1, 2022. She was surrounded by the love and prayers of her beloved family and many precious friends. Mary Ester was born in Victoria, Texas on September 17, 1937 to Elpidia and ... | 2022-05-06T07:32:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Mary Ester De La Cruz | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/mary-ester-de-la-cruz/article_dc59434a-a133-5a89-9268-d5d1da639a01.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/mary-ester-de-la-cruz/article_dc59434a-a133-5a89-9268-d5d1da639a01.html |
Sister Evelyn Korenek is retiring from Nazareth Academy Catholic School.
Sister Evelyn Korenek is principal of Nazareth Academy Catholic School. The school was founded in 1867 and is a private, Catholic pre-K3 through eighth grade school in downtown Victoria. It is owned and operated by the sisters of the Incarnate Wor... | 2022-05-06T09:50:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Sister Evelyn Korenek: A life well lived devoted to God | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/sister-evelyn-korenek-a-life-well-lived-devoted-to-god/article_7c9d29c8-cbfd-11ec-9af1-abb18a993a41.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/sister-evelyn-korenek-a-life-well-lived-devoted-to-god/article_7c9d29c8-cbfd-11ec-9af1-abb18a993a41.html |
Bread Crumbs: The court of public opinion
The court of public opinion is fickle.
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been watching closely the libel trial of Johnny Depp against Amber Heard. It’s not that I enjoy celebrity gossip or have a morbid curiosity about the salacious details of the lives of the rich and famo... | 2022-05-06T19:36:40Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bread Crumbs: The court of public opinion | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/bread-crumbs-the-court-of-public-opinion/article_457b7ece-ca43-11ec-acad-e3d9560a54d6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/bread-crumbs-the-court-of-public-opinion/article_457b7ece-ca43-11ec-acad-e3d9560a54d6.html |
Rev. Ronald Green
Korczynski Photography
Saturday Sermon: Silver linings found in our storms
By Ronald O. Green
Not certain what lies ahead has become a norm for some of us. This pandemic, price hikes and illnesses have affected the entire world. The uncertainty of health and the economy, even our jobs. The stress and ... | 2022-05-06T19:36:43Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Saturday Sermon: Silver linings found in our storms | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-silver-linings-found-in-our-storms/article_f8e02582-caed-11ec-a710-7f353e059632.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-silver-linings-found-in-our-storms/article_f8e02582-caed-11ec-a710-7f353e059632.html |
A U.S. Border Patrol agent combs through a field Friday northeast of Ganado. A truck holding 70-100 undocumented immigrants was discovered on U.S. 59. As of 2:30 p.m., 60 has been apprehended.
Nine of the undocumented immigrants were taken to the hospital, and 51 were sent to the Jackson County jail, said Kurt Janica, ... | 2022-05-06T21:18:43Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Update: 60 of 100 people found in tractor-trailer near Ganado in custody; some sent to hospital | Crime & Courts | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/update-60-of-100-people-found-in-tractor-trailer-near-ganado-in-custody-some-sent/article_d68be582-cd60-11ec-9f97-cb40489f8a07.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/update-60-of-100-people-found-in-tractor-trailer-near-ganado-in-custody-some-sent/article_d68be582-cd60-11ec-9f97-cb40489f8a07.html |
Jim Graff: What a difference it makes to have the right people in our corner
In 2003 a man named Dave Brailsford became the performance director for the British Cycling team. At that time, the team had endured 100 years of mediocrity. They had won only one gold medal in a hundred years. And none of their cyclists had w... | 2022-05-06T21:18:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jim Graff: What a difference it makes to have the right people in our corner | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/jim-graff-what-a-difference-it-makes-to-have-the-right-people-in-our-corner/article_15cdabcc-ca46-11ec-bf07-8bc019a76db8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/jim-graff-what-a-difference-it-makes-to-have-the-right-people-in-our-corner/article_15cdabcc-ca46-11ec-bf07-8bc019a76db8.html |
Meals on Wheels Victoria renames as Meals on Wheels South Texas
Meals on Wheels Victoria gets new name
Meals on Wheels Victoria has rebranded as Meals on Wheels South Texas, filing paperwork with the Texas Secretary of State effective April 19. The renaming affirms MOWSTx’s commitment to meeting need where it exists an... | 2022-05-06T21:19:14Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Meals on Wheels Victoria gets new name | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/meals-on-wheels-victoria-gets-new-name/article_a919f394-ccb3-11ec-b477-03ae5a36a3bd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/meals-on-wheels-victoria-gets-new-name/article_a919f394-ccb3-11ec-b477-03ae5a36a3bd.html |
Victoria West’s Kevin Rankin gives his mom Christina Rankin-Williams a hug after a Class 5A area round win over Sharyland Pioneer.
Christina Rankin-Williams has waited to take the reins at the high school level again.
Rankin-Williams came to Victoria 11 years ago with her son and former West standout, Kevin, to work as... | 2022-05-06T22:58:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Rankin-Williams named West's new girls coach, coordinator | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/rankin-williams-named-wests-new-girls-coach-coordinator/article_adacd562-cd7a-11ec-9051-1fa67ca5fa76.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/rankin-williams-named-wests-new-girls-coach-coordinator/article_adacd562-cd7a-11ec-9051-1fa67ca5fa76.html |
A Victoria Fire Department ambulance is extracted with a winch by Allan’s Wrecker Service on Friday after being submerged in the pond at North Main Street and Spring Creek Road following a collision on the previous evening.
Divers from the Department of Public Safety Dive Team spent Friday morning investigating the sub... | 2022-05-06T22:59:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 2 Victoria residents remain hospitalized following Thursday collision with ambulance | Crime & Courts | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/2-victoria-residents-remain-hospitalized-following-thursday-collision-with-ambulance/article_7391c0c4-cd78-11ec-a638-83d3a838e48b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/2-victoria-residents-remain-hospitalized-following-thursday-collision-with-ambulance/article_7391c0c4-cd78-11ec-a638-83d3a838e48b.html |
A U.S. Border Patrol agent combs through a field Friday northeast of Ganado. A truck holding 70-100 undocumented immigrants was discovered on U.S. 59. As of 2:30 p.m., 60 had been apprehended.
GANADO — One thing was for sure about the conditions endured by the 70 to 100 immigrants found in the back of a tractor-trailer... | 2022-05-07T05:18:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | At least 70 immigrants found in back of tractor-trailer in Jackson County | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/at-least-70-immigrants-found-in-back-of-tractor-trailer-in-jackson-county/article_c15e9be0-cd89-11ec-b63c-03f75a79d948.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/at-least-70-immigrants-found-in-back-of-tractor-trailer-in-jackson-county/article_c15e9be0-cd89-11ec-b63c-03f75a79d948.html |
UHV’s Raul Lopez leads off first base during Friday's Red River Athletic Conference game with Texas A&M-Texarkana at Riverside Stadium.
Jaguars shock No. 3 LSU-Shreveport in tournament opener
STERLINGTON, La. — UHV struck for 18 hits and upset No. 3 LSU-Shreveport 12-7 in an opening-round game of the Red River Athletic... | 2022-05-07T06:48:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jaguars shock No. 3 LSU-Shreveport in tournament opener | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/jaguars-shock-no-3-lsu-shreveport-in-tournament-opener/article_a46338d8-cdad-11ec-808f-cfab1b4ab47c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/jaguars-shock-no-3-lsu-shreveport-in-tournament-opener/article_a46338d8-cdad-11ec-808f-cfab1b4ab47c.html |
PORT LAVACA — Allen Eugene Tharling, 79, of Port Lavaca passed away May 3, 2022. He was born September 17, 1942 in Houston to Charles and Gladys Tharling. Allen served in the United States Army from 1961-1964. He was a retired Lieutenant with the City of Houston for 24 years, was the Chief of Police for Port Lavaca, an... | 2022-05-07T06:48:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Allen Eugene Tharling | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/allen-eugene-tharling/article_1bcd6e70-8d6e-5cfa-b60e-5745d28ca58c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/allen-eugene-tharling/article_1bcd6e70-8d6e-5cfa-b60e-5745d28ca58c.html |
Gloria Jean Davis
HALLETTSVILLE — Gloria Jean (Tucker) Davis entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, May 2, 2022.
Gloria Jean was born in Hallettsville, TX, on December 14, 1947, the daughter of the late Alvo and Lillie V. (Springs) Tucker.
She married, Leonard Davis on August 13th 1967, in Eagle Lake TX. The couple was b... | 2022-05-07T06:49:10Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Gloria Jean Davis | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/gloria-jean-davis/article_621f3c3b-72b7-5160-a248-a7047943c525.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/gloria-jean-davis/article_621f3c3b-72b7-5160-a248-a7047943c525.html |
Victoria resident Christy Henry, 40, shares her and her 2-year-old daughter Sophia Henry's pandemic story, which includes becoming a first time mother at an older age, challenges in finding essentials and changing polices, fears that Sophia would get COVID-19 and the impact the pandemic has had on Henry's personality.
... | 2022-05-07T08:22:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Mothers of the pandemic: Christy Henry | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/mothers-of-the-pandemic-christy-henry/article_5c4ba2de-ccda-11ec-bdbf-83223dc26c28.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/mothers-of-the-pandemic-christy-henry/article_5c4ba2de-ccda-11ec-bdbf-83223dc26c28.html |
Victoria resident Jazmin Perry, 29, shares her and her 1-year-old son Amani Perry's pandemic story, which includes job loss, changes in how things were done and a feeling of relief as the pandemic appears to be winding down.
Perry: I was let go over the phone on my day off by my previous employers. On Feb. 14, 2020, my... | 2022-05-07T08:22:37Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Mothers of the pandemic: Jazmin Perry | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/mothers-of-the-pandemic-jazmin-perry/article_ed3c8e40-cc01-11ec-a1ff-339a9cb94ed7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/mothers-of-the-pandemic-jazmin-perry/article_ed3c8e40-cc01-11ec-a1ff-339a9cb94ed7.html |
Port Lavaca Resident Lynn Cano, 31, shares her and her 2-year-old son Vicente Cano's pandemic story, which includes Cano deciding Vicente would be her last child, her son being born pre-mature, missing her daughter's 5th birthday, worrying about her health and the joy her son brought to their home during the pandemic.
... | 2022-05-07T08:22:43Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Mothers of the pandemic: Lynn Cano | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/mothers-of-the-pandemic-lynn-cano/article_d1b0a84a-ccde-11ec-8ff8-b76917fde480.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/mothers-of-the-pandemic-lynn-cano/article_d1b0a84a-ccde-11ec-8ff8-b76917fde480.html |
For the last two years, motherhood hasn't been the experience many expected, between isolation from lockdown, being unable to have their families in the room and having do many of the traditional experiences one would expect with new motherhood from a distance.
As the trend of the COVID-19 pandemic starts to point to i... | 2022-05-07T08:22:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Pandemic upends Crossroads mothers' experiences | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/pandemic-upends-crossroads-mothers-experiences/article_2cb0ce7a-cd6e-11ec-b6c6-3787e3f5b3b3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/pandemic-upends-crossroads-mothers-experiences/article_2cb0ce7a-cd6e-11ec-b6c6-3787e3f5b3b3.html |
Amber Smith, 45, embeds an axe in a target Wednesday at The Axe Society.
Levi Smith, 49, prepares to hurl an axe at The Axe Society.
A mural painted on the wall at The Axe Society.
Businesses that provide recreation return to normalcy
With the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic and all the shutdowns that came with i... | 2022-05-07T11:26:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Businesses that provide recreation return to normalcy | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/businesses-that-provide-recreation-return-to-normalcy/article_2e0f3310-cbd9-11ec-8b48-bf2798f5ff10.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/businesses-that-provide-recreation-return-to-normalcy/article_2e0f3310-cbd9-11ec-8b48-bf2798f5ff10.html |
Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. Record high temperatures expected. High 99F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph..
Josh Davis, center, demonstrates proper technique during a clinic for regional swimmers on April 30 at the VISD Aquatic Center.
Olympic swimmer Josh Davis demonstrate... | 2022-05-07T14:26:26Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Making a splash: Olympian holds clinic for region's little swimmers | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/making-a-splash-olympian-holds-clinic-for-regions-little-swimmers/article_2d736aaa-cb0e-11ec-b8b1-c3c2e47c2e8f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/making-a-splash-olympian-holds-clinic-for-regions-little-swimmers/article_2d736aaa-cb0e-11ec-b8b1-c3c2e47c2e8f.html |
Yorktown’s Seely Metting was named one of the MVPs of the Victoria Advocate All-area basketball team.
Seely Metting was one of four seniors returning for Yorktown in the 2021-2022 season.
Metting knew her role on the team would have to change, and she would become more of a focal point for opposing teams.
Metting took ... | 2022-05-07T15:59:16Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Yorktown's Metting named girls Most Valuable Player | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/yorktowns-metting-named-girls-most-valuable-player/article_bff8576a-ca81-11ec-acf6-5b2d3429a108.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/yorktowns-metting-named-girls-most-valuable-player/article_bff8576a-ca81-11ec-acf6-5b2d3429a108.html |
Lane Keller
Thoughts on reaching retirement age
By Lane Keller
I turned 64 earlier this year. On my birthday, I received a notice from our group health insurance provider that I should start thinking about what options I have regarding Medicare. I’ve only been working for 42 years since college. I graduated on a Saturd... | 2022-05-07T21:19:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Thoughts on reaching retirement age | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/thoughts-on-reaching-retirement-age/article_57cf5814-cb1c-11ec-9397-27f6002163c7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/thoughts-on-reaching-retirement-age/article_57cf5814-cb1c-11ec-9397-27f6002163c7.html |
John Wayne Schulz
Crossroads Country Opry coming May 10
Crossroads Country Opry will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2001 Lova Drive, in Victoria.
John Wayne Schulz will join the CCO Band for an evening of live music.
A meal begins at 5:30 p.m., and tickets are $8. The menu will ... | 2022-05-07T21:19:13Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Crossroads Country Opry coming May 10 | Community News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/community_news/crossroads-country-opry-coming-may-10/article_febe3e04-cd4e-11ec-913c-cff42a038b59.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/community_news/crossroads-country-opry-coming-may-10/article_febe3e04-cd4e-11ec-913c-cff42a038b59.html |
100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1922: First Lincoln automobile known in Victoria has 36 horsepower engine
MAY 8 – Leslie T. Sterne, local agent for the Gulf Refining Company, returned to this city this morning after a short business visit to Goliad.
Arthur Seydler, who has been attending school at the West Texas Military... | 2022-05-07T21:19:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1922: First Lincoln automobile known in Victoria has 36 horsepower engine | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1922-first-lincoln-automobile-known-in-victoria-has/article_f9323fd2-c1b7-11ec-b568-f39dd624378c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1922-first-lincoln-automobile-known-in-victoria-has/article_f9323fd2-c1b7-11ec-b568-f39dd624378c.html |
VC Foundation to award scholarships in memory of late college president
The Victoria College Foundation will award two fall semester scholarships in memory of Dr. David Hinds, former VC president, who died April 2.
Hinds served Victoria College as president from 2015 to 2020 and led VC through the aftermath of Hurrican... | 2022-05-07T21:19:43Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | VC Foundation to award scholarships in memory of late college president | Higher Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/highereducation/vc-foundation-to-award-scholarships-in-memory-of-late-college-president/article_786a95e2-cbe0-11ec-961d-d78539a9f6da.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/highereducation/vc-foundation-to-award-scholarships-in-memory-of-late-college-president/article_786a95e2-cbe0-11ec-961d-d78539a9f6da.html |
Knights of Columbus Council 1329 selling barbecue pork steak plates May 15
Knights of Columbus Council 1329 will be selling barbecue pork steak plates to go on May 15, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3610 N. Ben Wilson St. from 9 a.m. until sold out.
Plates are $10 each, drive-thru only.
Plates will consist of pork st... | 2022-05-07T21:19:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Knights of Columbus Council 1329 selling barbecue pork steak plates May 15 | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/knights-of-columbus-council-1329-selling-barbecue-pork-steak-plates-may-15/article_04ee7d40-ccb2-11ec-b214-af81c4dd55a5.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/knights-of-columbus-council-1329-selling-barbecue-pork-steak-plates-may-15/article_04ee7d40-ccb2-11ec-b214-af81c4dd55a5.html |
Jay Lambert
Photo contributed by UHV
Krisselda Phan
Amy Hatmaker
UHV receives grant to fund student internships
For many students, an internship can help set them up for a career after graduation. Now, University of Houston-Victoria students who have internships for the spring and summer semesters will be paid for thei... | 2022-05-07T21:20:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV receives grant to fund student internships | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-receives-grant-to-fund-student-internships/article_4b5d182e-cbf2-11ec-b91b-f77544197e98.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-receives-grant-to-fund-student-internships/article_4b5d182e-cbf2-11ec-b91b-f77544197e98.html |
Gilbert Cisneros
UHV to host spring commencement ceremonies
University of Houston-Victoria spring 2022 graduates will have the opportunity to celebrate graduation and listen to words of encouragement from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness this month during the university’s commencement ceremoni... | 2022-05-07T21:20:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV to host spring commencement ceremonies | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-to-host-spring-commencement-ceremonies/article_9dff5e1c-cbf1-11ec-8e5b-5fffe5a154da.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/uhv-to-host-spring-commencement-ceremonies/article_9dff5e1c-cbf1-11ec-8e5b-5fffe5a154da.html |
Bible verse - Romans Rom.15:4-6; quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus... | 2022-05-07T21:20:14Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Romans Rom.15:4-6; quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-15-4-6-quote-by-joseph-b-wirthlin/article_08d947ca-cbb6-11ec-b33a-5f1d67ad70e8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-15-4-6-quote-by-joseph-b-wirthlin/article_08d947ca-cbb6-11ec-b33a-5f1d67ad70e8.html |
Letter: A heartfelt appreciation
Each year, we have a special week in May when we unify as hospitals to honor all of our incredible staff who work so diligently to make a difference every day. It’s a week of gathering, reflecting, honoring, celebrating and recognizing everyone’s unique roles in providing exceptional ca... | 2022-05-07T21:20:26Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Letter: A heartfelt appreciation | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-a-heartfelt-appreciation/article_355ecf6e-cd45-11ec-85a1-6f6be86c1e55.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/letter-a-heartfelt-appreciation/article_355ecf6e-cd45-11ec-85a1-6f6be86c1e55.html |
Mothers love us unconditionally
“A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” — Marion C. Garretty
We love our moms.
Every year we pause on the second Sunday of May to pay homage to our moms, showering them with gifts of flowers, perfume, candies, spa treatments and special meals... | 2022-05-07T21:20:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Mothers love us unconditionally | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/mothers-love-us-unconditionally/article_4bf78aea-cd4a-11ec-9577-43b1d2ad9992.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/mothers-love-us-unconditionally/article_4bf78aea-cd4a-11ec-9577-43b1d2ad9992.html |
Coach Jose Rodriguez and Nick Rodriguez pose after Nick won gold at the TAPPS Class 5A state track meet on Saturday.
Rodriguez leads St. Joseph medal haul at state meet
HEWITT — Nick Rodriguez won a gold medal to lead a successful TAPPS Class 5A state meet for St. Joseph.
St. Joseph had four athletes qualify for the st... | 2022-05-07T23:28:15Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Rodriguez leads St. Joseph medal haul at state meet | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/rodriguez-leads-st-joseph-medal-haul-at-state-meet/article_a5a5029e-ce48-11ec-b7ab-83b156f00580.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/rodriguez-leads-st-joseph-medal-haul-at-state-meet/article_a5a5029e-ce48-11ec-b7ab-83b156f00580.html |
"Lunch and Learn With the Masters" to focus on daylilies
Daylilies were popular among home gardeners over a century ago and continue to be so until this very day. Proof was evident last year when there was a well attended “Lunch and Learn With the Masters” program on the topic presented by daylily enthusiast Brenda Hei... | 2022-05-07T23:28:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | "Lunch and Learn With the Masters" to focus on daylilies | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/lunch-and-learn-with-the-masters-to-focus-on-daylilies/article_346eb882-cd6b-11ec-b954-af5e4f08e2ec.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/lunch-and-learn-with-the-masters-to-focus-on-daylilies/article_346eb882-cd6b-11ec-b954-af5e4f08e2ec.html |
Victoria resident Roshanne Guerra, 37, and her 1-year-old son Oaklyn Guerra.
Mothers of the pandemic: Roshanne Guerra
Victoria resident Roshanne Guerra, 37, shares her and her year-old son Oaklyn Guerra's story through the pandemic. Guerra details her experience with Oaklyn as a nurse for Post Acute Medical rehab, gett... | 2022-05-07T23:28:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Mothers of the pandemic: Roshanne Guerra | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/mothers-of-the-pandemic-roshanne-guerra/article_7f4e9ec4-ce30-11ec-949f-439bccd0848e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/mothers-of-the-pandemic-roshanne-guerra/article_7f4e9ec4-ce30-11ec-949f-439bccd0848e.html |
As of Friday, Eight adults with COVID-19 were hospitalized with 530 total staffed hospital beds in Trauma Service Area S, according to the state health department. Fourteen ICU beds were available, and one was occupied in the trauma service area, which includes Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca and Victoria coun... | 2022-05-08T01:22:43Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 25 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Crossroads | Covid-19 | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/covid-19/25-new-covid-19-cases-1-death-reported-in-crossroads/article_a4fb22bc-ce50-11ec-913a-1f0361fe987c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/covid-19/25-new-covid-19-cases-1-death-reported-in-crossroads/article_a4fb22bc-ce50-11ec-913a-1f0361fe987c.html |
Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Low 74F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph..
Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Low 74F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Celtics: Robert Williams went to the locker room in the third quarter after taking an elbow to the face from Milwaukee’s Bobby Portis as they tangl... | 2022-05-08T03:16:40Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bucks edge Celtics 103-101 after frantic final second | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bucks-edge-celtics-103-101-after-frantic-final-second/article_17d3a9d6-ce6e-11ec-b7a1-67a941b00a24.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bucks-edge-celtics-103-101-after-frantic-final-second/article_17d3a9d6-ce6e-11ec-b7a1-67a941b00a24.html |
HEWITT — Hallettsville Sacred Heart won all three relays and captured the girls Class 2A team championship at the TAPPS state meet, which concluded Saturday at Midway High School.
The Indianettes scored 107 points, while Shiner St. Paul, which had won the previous seven titles, finished second with 86 points.
Sacred He... | 2022-05-08T06:51:45Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Sacred Heart girls win TAPPS state track title | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/sacred-heart-girls-win-tapps-state-track-title/article_e966631a-ce7a-11ec-8af8-0f7f81f1d4d9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/sacred-heart-girls-win-tapps-state-track-title/article_e966631a-ce7a-11ec-8af8-0f7f81f1d4d9.html |
UHV facing elimination at RRAC softball tourney
SAN ANTONIO — UHV is facing elimination after dropping its second game at the Red River Athletic Conference tournament.
The Jags fell 5-4 to Texas A&M-Texarkana on Saturday after the Eagles walked off as winners following Macie Reeves RBI single in the seventh inning. Tha... | 2022-05-08T06:51:51Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV facing elimination at RRAC softball tourney | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/uhv-facing-elimination-at-rrac-softball-tourney/article_592c7db0-ce8f-11ec-a71f-839d33c3409b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/uhv-facing-elimination-at-rrac-softball-tourney/article_592c7db0-ce8f-11ec-a71f-839d33c3409b.html |
Liliana Del Carmen Cordova Villarreal
PORT LAVACA — It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Liliana del Carmen Cordova Villarreal, 50, of Port Lavaca, Texas. Lilly, as she was affectionately known, entered eternal rest peacefully with her husband at her side on May 5, 2022.She was... | 2022-05-08T06:52:03Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Liliana Del Carmen Cordova Villarreal | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/liliana-del-carmen-cordova-villarreal/article_819f330b-8b81-517b-9dc0-39d244763db0.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/liliana-del-carmen-cordova-villarreal/article_819f330b-8b81-517b-9dc0-39d244763db0.html |
COLUMBUS — Trudy Lynn Smothers, 64, of Columbus, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was born January 11, 1958, in Beeville, Texas to the late James and Mildred Johnson of Kenedy, Texas.
Trudy attended school in Kenedy and graduated in 1976. After graduation, she attended Southwest Texas State Universit... | 2022-05-08T06:52:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | TRUDY LYNN SMOTHERS | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/trudy-lynn-smothers/article_69cd5a08-eb99-547e-bce4-f8e44077661a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/trudy-lynn-smothers/article_69cd5a08-eb99-547e-bce4-f8e44077661a.html |
TZENA LYNN FUNKHOUSER
CUERO — Tzena Lynn Funkhouser, 63, passed away in Cuero, Texas on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
Tzena was born September 5, 1958, in Woodstock, Virginia to the late Don and Betty Funkhouser.
She loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed cooking for them. Tzena was preceded in death by her... | 2022-05-08T06:52:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | TZENA LYNN FUNKHOUSER | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/tzena-lynn-funkhouser/article_91936a68-7aca-5a6a-bacd-9b373f60adf6.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/tzena-lynn-funkhouser/article_91936a68-7aca-5a6a-bacd-9b373f60adf6.html |
BBB Warning: Avoid moving scams this National Moving Month
For countless Americans, the month of May signifies a major transition in their lives. Whether it is graduating from high school or college, starting a new job or receiving that highly anticipated acceptance letter, May marks the beginning of the busiest time i... | 2022-05-08T21:11:35Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | BBB Warning: Avoid moving scams this National Moving Month | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/bbb-warning-avoid-moving-scams-this-national-moving-month/article_63bbcaa6-cb1a-11ec-9a83-079fc91d0ede.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/bbb-warning-avoid-moving-scams-this-national-moving-month/article_63bbcaa6-cb1a-11ec-9a83-079fc91d0ede.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.21:13-15; quote by Benjamin Disraeli
The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.
The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.
For they fled from the swords, fro... | 2022-05-08T21:11:54Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.21:13-15; quote by Benjamin Disraeli | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-21-13-15-quote-by-benjamin-disraeli/article_a3e5de3e-cbb3-11ec-aaed-f780f3fe550c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-21-13-15-quote-by-benjamin-disraeli/article_a3e5de3e-cbb3-11ec-aaed-f780f3fe550c.html |
Syndicated Column: The Economist: (Lots of) help wanted
The bottom line, however, is that we’ve seen these labor shortages coming for a long time, although the pandemic accelerated things moderately. Underlying demographic patterns are the primary culprit, and they are not changing anytime soon. Strong economic expansi... | 2022-05-08T21:12:12Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated Column: The Economist: (Lots of) help wanted | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-lots-of-help-wanted/article_f54550da-cd3d-11ec-9476-9709edaec0c9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-the-economist-lots-of-help-wanted/article_f54550da-cd3d-11ec-9476-9709edaec0c9.html |
Jupiter Horizons Gallery co-curator Claire Santellana poses for a portrait in the window gallery on Thursday evening off East Santa Rosa Street.
The Jupiter Horizons Gallery exhibit “The Mothership Has Landed” peers out at East Santa Rosa Street.
One of several abstract paintings by Carole Myers hangs in the Jupiter Ho... | 2022-05-09T01:45:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Women of the Crossroads honor mothers' artistic legacy | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/women-of-the-crossroads-honor-mothers-artistic-legacy/article_1b08d384-cf03-11ec-8c62-b72ac0531f31.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/women-of-the-crossroads-honor-mothers-artistic-legacy/article_1b08d384-cf03-11ec-8c62-b72ac0531f31.html |
UHV Q&A: There’s still time to apply for admission to UHV
By Lauren Emerson
Q: My son will receive his degree from UHV Saturday, and it inspired me to go back to school. What are the deadlines to apply for the summer or fall semester at UHV?
A: Congratulations to your son on this major accomplishment, and we’re glad yo... | 2022-05-09T17:54:50Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV Q&A: There’s still time to apply for admission to UHV | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/uhv-q-a-there-s-still-time-to-apply-for-admission-to-uhv/article_6d2a72ac-ccac-11ec-acdb-7b93621be6b8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/uhv-q-a-there-s-still-time-to-apply-for-admission-to-uhv/article_6d2a72ac-ccac-11ec-acdb-7b93621be6b8.html |
city council election
Saturday night's elections saw incumbent Super District 6 councilman Mark Loffgren keep his seat on the city council.
His opponent, Butler, 48, brought 20 years of customer service experience to the race. She is owner of the Wood House Day Spa in Victoria and the "I Fix Computers" Guy Information ... | 2022-05-09T20:01:15Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | city council election | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/city-council-election/article_fedee1d2-cfbe-11ec-903e-3f88f756078a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/city-council-election/article_fedee1d2-cfbe-11ec-903e-3f88f756078a.html |
West informed the Victoria County Commissioners Court Monday morning up the upcoming event. She cautioned that residents should have a plan in place should it prove to be a peak hurricane season.
The National Weather Service Corpus Christi Hurricane Town Hall Meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursday Ma... | 2022-05-09T20:01:21Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | hurricane prep | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/hurricane-prep/article_58f0824c-cfc5-11ec-9ed5-b387e3f75081.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/hurricane-prep/article_58f0824c-cfc5-11ec-9ed5-b387e3f75081.html |
Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.21:16-17; quote by Angela Ahrendts
For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail:
And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel... | 2022-05-09T22:02:03Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Isaiah Isa.21:16-17; quote by Angela Ahrendts | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-21-16-17-quote-by-angela-ahrendts/article_9b247728-cbb4-11ec-9f8f-7fb02b2304a0.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---isaiah-isa-21-16-17-quote-by-angela-ahrendts/article_9b247728-cbb4-11ec-9f8f-7fb02b2304a0.html |
Guest column: An injury that just won’t heal
A minor injury can be so frustrating. They are an annoyance more than anything else. Most people (myself included) recognize that although these minor issues are not ideal, they seem much better than more severe ones. Shattering a leg or having a heart attack seem much worse... | 2022-05-09T22:02:09Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Guest column: An injury that just won’t heal | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-an-injury-that-just-won-t-heal/article_b4c42f44-cf96-11ec-a5e4-a7ee28e9bf12.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-an-injury-that-just-won-t-heal/article_b4c42f44-cf96-11ec-a5e4-a7ee28e9bf12.html |
St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cuero
St. Michael's Catholic Church will hold annual spring festival
St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cuero will hold its annual Parish Spring Festival on May 22 on the parish grounds, 309 E. Church St.
A roast beef dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Din... | 2022-05-09T22:02:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | St. Michael's Catholic Church will hold annual spring festival | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/st-michaels-catholic-church-will-hold-annual-spring-festival/article_10a6aea0-cfaf-11ec-98c3-279530a3e835.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/st-michaels-catholic-church-will-hold-annual-spring-festival/article_10a6aea0-cfaf-11ec-98c3-279530a3e835.html |
From left, are Kathy Bell and Margaret Pruett.
Margaret Pruett and Kathy Bell won the Victoria school board races for District 6 and 1, respectively.
Pruett, the incumbent, received 621 votes compared to just 499 for challenger Emett Alvarez.
"I am super excited and just feel very blessed that the community came out an... | 2022-05-09T23:55:24Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Pruett, Bell win school board races | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/pruett-bell-win-school-board-races/article_e6bacb40-cfc1-11ec-9bc6-47e6aaa69cbd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/pruett-bell-win-school-board-races/article_e6bacb40-cfc1-11ec-9bc6-47e6aaa69cbd.html |
Leadoff hitter Jackson Stefka stole second base safely in the third inning of Monday’s TAPPS Division II area round series with Austin St. Michael’s at Riverside Stadium.
St. Joseph knew it had to execute a perfect gameplan in its playoff opener.
The Flyers committed nine errors and surrendered 38 runs on 36 hits, losi... | 2022-05-10T03:23:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | St. Joseph swept out of playoffs by St. Michael's | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/st-joseph-swept-out-of-playoffs-by-st-michaels/article_db83ce22-cfec-11ec-97e8-73212654282b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/st-joseph-swept-out-of-playoffs-by-st-michaels/article_db83ce22-cfec-11ec-97e8-73212654282b.html |
ROUND ROCK — Ruby Hahn Richardson, 91, of Round Rock, formerly of Bay City, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2022, in Round Rock, Texas. She was born to John and Elsie De Reese Hahn in El Maton, Matagorda County on November 20, 1930. She joined siblings Johnnie, Elroy & Lorene on the family farm.
In 1975, Ruby received her... | 2022-05-10T06:48:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Ruby Hahn Richardson | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/ruby-hahn-richardson/article_78f1d5a7-a787-538c-9de5-df823fc876de.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/ruby-hahn-richardson/article_78f1d5a7-a787-538c-9de5-df823fc876de.html |
Mateo Vasquez (left) and his teammate pose while in the tunnel of the Camp Nou, FC Barcelona’s home stadium.
Mateo Vasquez (5) runs upfield during a game at the Barça Academy World Cup in April.
Mateo Vasquez looks to take possession from an opposing player during the Barça Academy World Cup in April.
MOULTON — Mateo V... | 2022-05-10T23:36:47Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Moulton's Vasquez relishes opportunity at Barça Academy World Cup | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/moultons-vasquez-relishes-opportunity-at-bar-a-academy-world-cup/article_8b8cd56c-d0a5-11ec-9a24-fb7ff9940c88.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/moultons-vasquez-relishes-opportunity-at-bar-a-academy-world-cup/article_8b8cd56c-d0a5-11ec-9a24-fb7ff9940c88.html |
Shiner’s Beck Bishop tees off at Lions Municipal Golf Course during the Class 2A state golf tournament on Tuesday.
Yorktown’s Drew Alexander had the best finish of all area golfers at the Class 2A state tournament at Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin on Tuesday.
The senior used rounds of 81 and 78 to finish in a th... | 2022-05-10T23:36:53Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Yorktown's Alexander finishes T-4 at state | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/yorktowns-alexander-finishes-t-4-at-state/article_1f8b17da-d0ae-11ec-864b-675a28bbe32f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/yorktowns-alexander-finishes-t-4-at-state/article_1f8b17da-d0ae-11ec-864b-675a28bbe32f.html |
Russell Cain
Guest column: Girls’ Friendly Society in Port Lavaca made a name for itself
Russell Cain - Guest Column
I want to thank Bobby Joe Paul for providing me with information about Port Lavaca from 1896 to 1950. His parents Johnny and Viva Paul were the owners of The Port Lavaca Wave, and he is sharing the Cente... | 2022-05-10T23:37:05Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Guest column: Girls’ Friendly Society in Port Lavaca made a name for itself | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-girls-friendly-society-in-port-lavaca-made-a-name-for-itself/article_818aed10-cfdd-11ec-a3a2-4b5ab39214a5.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-girls-friendly-society-in-port-lavaca-made-a-name-for-itself/article_818aed10-cfdd-11ec-a3a2-4b5ab39214a5.html |
The Victoria Economic Development Corporation is located at 700 N. Main St., Suite 104.
The Victoria Economic Development Corporation and city of Edna announced Tuesday a partnership to recruit and support businesses and industry.
The development corporation will serve as the economic development staff for the city as ... | 2022-05-11T02:24:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria Economic Development Corporation partners with Edna to develop local economy | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/victoria-economic-development-corporation-partners-with-edna-to-develop-local-economy/article_dc986602-d0bd-11ec-b87b-33a7fe3677bb.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/victoria-economic-development-corporation-partners-with-edna-to-develop-local-economy/article_dc986602-d0bd-11ec-b87b-33a7fe3677bb.html |
On May 4, the Crossroads was shaken by the discovery of 70-100 immigrants in the back of a tractor-trailer that had broken down on the side of U.S. 59.
The incident was eerily similar to a May 14, 2003, incident where 70 immigrants were found in the back of a tractor-trailer abandoned in a Victoria County gas station p... | 2022-05-11T11:21:22Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | The Ganado immigrant incident: What we know and don't know | Jackson | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/jackson/the-ganado-immigrant-incident-what-we-know-and-dont-know/article_c10e1a92-d0bf-11ec-b74e-d720ad9d1670.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/jackson/the-ganado-immigrant-incident-what-we-know-and-dont-know/article_c10e1a92-d0bf-11ec-b74e-d720ad9d1670.html |
Instructor Jordan Garcia, left, dances with senior dancer and student instructor Christal Martinez, right, during Ballet Folklorico rehearsal on Tuesday evening at Nazareth Academy.
Hats, props and costumes wait for dancers during Ballet Folklorico rehearsal on Tuesday evening at Nazareth Academy.
Senior dancer Christa... | 2022-05-11T11:21:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Our Lady of Sorrows Ballet Folklorico presents annual show at Leo J. Welder Center on Sunday | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/our-lady-of-sorrows-ballet-folklorico-presents-annual-show-at-leo-j-welder-center-on/article_0c81ea50-d0d2-11ec-9420-1b8cc6d9e3a8.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/our-lady-of-sorrows-ballet-folklorico-presents-annual-show-at-leo-j-welder-center-on/article_0c81ea50-d0d2-11ec-9420-1b8cc6d9e3a8.html |
The Refugio boys track team poses after winning the Region IV-2A track meet at Kingsville’s Javelina Stadium on Saturday.
Refugio's Antwaan Gross takes off at the long jump pit during the Region IV-2A track meet at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville.
REFUGIO — Ask a member of the boys track & field team the last time Refug... | 2022-05-11T16:47:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Refugio anxious to add to state championship ledger | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/refugio-anxious-to-add-to-state-championship-ledger/article_ad91708c-d0e1-11ec-84f1-af92f819d84e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/refugio-anxious-to-add-to-state-championship-ledger/article_ad91708c-d0e1-11ec-84f1-af92f819d84e.html |
county race
bout Jason:
Jason Ohrt is a local Republican businessman, who has been in healthcare administration for the last 13 years. Jason was born in the small community of Mission Valley, graduated from Victoria Stroman High School, and graduated from the University of Houston-Victoria with a degree in Business Adm... | 2022-05-11T16:47:40Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | county race | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/county-race/article_5a4bf7b8-d144-11ec-9af2-d37e8ff00571.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/county-race/article_5a4bf7b8-d144-11ec-9af2-d37e8ff00571.html |
Victoria West's Jadyn Rangel signed on Wednesday to i2i International Soccer Academy at Northumbria University in England.
Victoria West's Kibreante Williams is set to play football at TLU after making his commitment official at a ceremony on Wednesday.
Mateo Lauper, left, and coach Hazael Avila pose as Lauper made his... | 2022-05-11T22:39:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | West honors 3 set to play sports at the next level | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/west-honors-3-set-to-play-sports-at-the-next-level/article_83cae870-d170-11ec-a701-07239f9b1747.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/west-honors-3-set-to-play-sports-at-the-next-level/article_83cae870-d170-11ec-a701-07239f9b1747.html |
A new public awareness campaign will establish several billboards throughout the Crossroads warning of the dangers of the illegal opioid fentanyl. The billboards feature Ian Mackay, a 19-year-old who died from a fentanyl overdose.
Sheriff Justin Marr, center, hosted a news conference to describe the "One Pill Can Kill"... | 2022-05-11T22:39:58Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | DEA unveils new fentanyl awareness billboard campaign in five Crossroads cities | Crime & Courts | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/dea-unveils-new-fentanyl-awareness-billboard-campaign-in-five-crossroads-cities/article_bc8121a4-d14b-11ec-87c2-8b518c3c65e1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/crime/dea-unveils-new-fentanyl-awareness-billboard-campaign-in-five-crossroads-cities/article_bc8121a4-d14b-11ec-87c2-8b518c3c65e1.html |
St. Joseph's Harper Edwards, second from left, poses with other competitors after the TAPPS Class 5A golf tournament in Glen Rose.
GLEN ROSE — For the second consecutive year, St. Joseph’s Harper Edwards is coming home with a silver medal after missing out on a championship by one stroke.
Edwards shot a 2-under two-day... | 2022-05-12T00:59:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | St. Joseph's Edwards finishes second at state | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/st-josephs-edwards-finishes-second-at-state/article_570d1ab4-d17b-11ec-81c4-1b995953c335.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/st-josephs-edwards-finishes-second-at-state/article_570d1ab4-d17b-11ec-81c4-1b995953c335.html |
A staging point near Ganado established on May 6 after a tractor-trailer was found carrying immigrants.
Immigrants told authorities they thought they were going to die while riding in a tractor-trailer found near Ganado last week, according to court documents accusing the driver of human smuggling.
"It was hot like fir... | 2022-05-12T00:59:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Court documents: Immigrants feared death in tractor-trailer found near Ganado | Jackson | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/jackson/court-documents-immigrants-feared-death-in-tractor-trailer-found-near-ganado/article_c12c4c88-d173-11ec-a10c-0f4657445531.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/jackson/court-documents-immigrants-feared-death-in-tractor-trailer-found-near-ganado/article_c12c4c88-d173-11ec-a10c-0f4657445531.html |
Chester F. Tobola
VICTORIA — Chester F. Tobola, age 86, of Victoria began his eternal rest peacefully on May 10, 2022 surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. Chester was born July 3, 1935 in Hallettsville, Texas to Henry A. and Olivia M. Tobola. Chester was introduced to Beatrice Pekar by her father. They lat... | 2022-05-12T06:59:52Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Chester F. Tobola | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/chester-f-tobola/article_3c020678-8217-50c7-8c8b-0403e9990fe9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/chester-f-tobola/article_3c020678-8217-50c7-8c8b-0403e9990fe9.html |
Ronnie Lumpkins
BLOOMINGTON — Ronald G. Lumpkins, 67, passed away April 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie was born August 13, 1954 in Victoria, TX to Elvie Jean Andrews and Charles William Lumpkins, who preceded him in death.
Ronnie is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lea Anne Loest Lumpkins, his two da... | 2022-05-12T07:00:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Ronnie Lumpkins | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/ronnie-lumpkins/article_943365fc-e522-5299-9663-467c3f545c34.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/ronnie-lumpkins/article_943365fc-e522-5299-9663-467c3f545c34.html |
Saturday marks the 19th anniversary of the death of 19 immigrants who died inside an abandoned tractor trailer south of Victoria in what is considered the deadliest smuggling incident in U.S. history.
On May 13, 2003, smugglers left Harlingen after packing at least 74 immigrants who entered the country illegally into a... | 2022-05-13T00:19:17Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | anniversary | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/anniversary/article_f13e2d20-d244-11ec-bc19-e7b2b0dc990d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/anniversary/article_f13e2d20-d244-11ec-bc19-e7b2b0dc990d.html |
hurricaneprep
The time to prepare for hurricane season is now, a National Weather Service meteorologist told a crowd of about 20 at the University of Houston Victoria Thursday morning.
"People wait until the storm is in the Gulf of Mexico before going to the grocery store or talking to their insurance agent," Melissa H... | 2022-05-13T00:19:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | hurricaneprep | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/hurricaneprep/article_04d7f650-d249-11ec-bbff-8f5b51ed97e7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/hurricaneprep/article_04d7f650-d249-11ec-bbff-8f5b51ed97e7.html |
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns Saturday, May 14
The National Association of Letter Carriers will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive with a food drive on Saturday.
Stamp Out Hunger, the country's largest one-day food drive, provides communities with an easy way to donate food to those... | 2022-05-13T00:19:48Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns Saturday, May 14 | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-returns-saturday-may-14/article_facc2850-d213-11ec-bcd6-6b5513ee2a2f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-returns-saturday-may-14/article_facc2850-d213-11ec-bcd6-6b5513ee2a2f.html |
Goliad's Kyla Hill soars in the Class 3A girls triple jump Friday at the UIL state track and field meet in Austin.
Industrial's Tanner Woodring clears the bar in the Class 3A boys pole vault Friday at the UIL state track and field meet in Austin.
El Campo's Oliver Miles competes in the Class 3A boys triple jump Friday ... | 2022-05-13T02:12:20Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Area athletes win five medals in field events | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/area-athletes-win-five-medals-in-field-events/article_de79759a-d259-11ec-a1d2-838c0d6a4a31.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/area-athletes-win-five-medals-in-field-events/article_de79759a-d259-11ec-a1d2-838c0d6a4a31.html |
Karly Taylor Day, standing, was arrested on human smuggling charges in Wharton County on Thursday.
Two people were arrested Wednesday in a Wharton County traffic stop and charged with human smuggling.
Karly Taylor Day, 23, of Houston, was driving a Jeep Renegade with Manuel Maldonado, 25, also of Houston, riding as a p... | 2022-05-13T02:12:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Three undocumented immigrants found during traffic stop in Wharton County | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/three-undocumented-immigrants-found-during-traffic-stop-in-wharton-county/article_369709be-d24f-11ec-8653-070307b2de39.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/three-undocumented-immigrants-found-during-traffic-stop-in-wharton-county/article_369709be-d24f-11ec-8653-070307b2de39.html |
Bay City's Brice Turner crosses the finish line to earn his second gold medal of the night in the Class 4A boys 200 meter dash Friday at the UIL state track and field meet in Austin. Turner won the 100 meters earlier in the evening.
Finishing With Style
AUSTIN — Bay City’s Brice Turner kept his promise, and Goliad’s Ky... | 2022-05-13T04:01:01Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Medal count adds up for area athletes at state meet | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/medal-count-adds-up-for-area-athletes-at-state-meet/article_ea29f39a-d26a-11ec-b8c8-97aa40fcd7e7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/medal-count-adds-up-for-area-athletes-at-state-meet/article_ea29f39a-d26a-11ec-b8c8-97aa40fcd7e7.html |
Jose "Joe" Ramon Trevino
Jose “Joe” Ramon
Trevino
EDNA — Joe Trevino, 78, of Edna, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Joe was born on Saturday, October 23, 1943, in Edna, Jackson County, Texas to Joe Ramon Trevino “BB” and Lucia Espinoza Zambrano Trevino. Joe is survived by his loving family, daughter, Lucia Trevi... | 2022-05-13T08:22:26Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Jose "Joe" Ramon Trevino | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/jose-joe-ramon-trevino/article_99391fc2-3265-50da-a170-eb8130160e29.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/jose-joe-ramon-trevino/article_99391fc2-3265-50da-a170-eb8130160e29.html |
HOUSTON — Larry McWherter passed away on Sunday, the 8th of May 2022, at the age of 79.
A memorial service is to be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 16th of May 2022, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
Immediately following, all are invited to greet the fa... | 2022-05-13T08:22:32Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Larry McWherter | Obituaries | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/larry-mcwherter/article_0fd6b1cc-82b6-5d1c-a133-6192c92c3dbe.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/obituaries/larry-mcwherter/article_0fd6b1cc-82b6-5d1c-a133-6192c92c3dbe.html |
A track of Flight UA5069 shows it touched down but then veered right off the runway.
A SkyWest Airlines flight from Victoria to Houston skidded off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wednesday, officials said. No one was seriously injured.
SkyWest operates two flights a day from Victoria Regional Air... | 2022-05-13T15:02:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Plane from Victoria skids off Houston runway, officials say | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/plane-from-victoria-skids-off-houston-runway-officials-say/article_fd071208-d2c0-11ec-b542-cfa32b781687.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/plane-from-victoria-skids-off-houston-runway-officials-say/article_fd071208-d2c0-11ec-b542-cfa32b781687.html |
58th Appelt Reunion planned for June 5
The Appelt Family will celebrate its 58th reunion on June 5 at Appelt's Hill Hall in Hallettsville.
Registration will begin at 10 a.m., and lunch will be served at noon.
A meal of stew, sausage, and assorted side dishes will be provided by the reunion, as well as individual cans a... | 2022-05-13T19:53:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 58th Appelt Reunion planned for June 5 | Lavaca | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/lavaca/58th-appelt-reunion-planned-for-june-5/article_d2661584-d212-11ec-86e5-875df5d14597.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/lavaca/58th-appelt-reunion-planned-for-june-5/article_d2661584-d212-11ec-86e5-875df5d14597.html |
Bread Crumbs: The shadow of death
In the immensely quotable and hilariously entertaining movie, “The Princess Bride,” the villain Vizzini again and again says in exasperation, “Inconceivable!” At one point, one of his henchmen looks at him and says, “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it m... | 2022-05-13T19:53:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bread Crumbs: The shadow of death | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/bread-crumbs-the-shadow-of-death/article_e3345ab0-cfc4-11ec-90ee-73d47e3a0af9.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/bread-crumbs-the-shadow-of-death/article_e3345ab0-cfc4-11ec-90ee-73d47e3a0af9.html |
Wade Powell
Let’s get together
By Wade Powell
Churches across the country and the Crossroads have ridden the COVID-19 roller coaster watching cases rise and fall and rise again; we’ve been dancing with strategies to encourage people to re-engage with in-person worship and ministry opportunities.
Let me begin this artic... | 2022-05-13T19:53:37Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Let’s get together | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/let-s-get-together/article_f4e6db0c-d203-11ec-93e5-7fa775cdbe0e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/let-s-get-together/article_f4e6db0c-d203-11ec-93e5-7fa775cdbe0e.html |
Oceans for Emotions: The know-it-all
“They shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20: 3
Today, I decided that I am a controlling, domineering know-it-all. (Readers, please do not call me to confirm this opinion).
Admitting one’s fault is a hard thing to do. It took little children to open my eyes. Kids are good at... | 2022-05-13T19:53:43Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Oceans for Emotions: The know-it-all | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/oceans-for-emotions-the-know-it-all/article_22273a90-d064-11ec-958a-23592910de65.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/oceans-for-emotions-the-know-it-all/article_22273a90-d064-11ec-958a-23592910de65.html |
Life is Messy, God is Good
Life is Messy, God is Good: Mary, like all mothers, is special
May is often celebrated as a month for Mary in the Catholic Church, which is fitting given the timing of Mother’s Day. I wanted to take this article to explain briefly what Catholics believe about Mary, as sometimes it may be misu... | 2022-05-13T22:30:03Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Life is Messy, God is Good: Mary, like all mothers, is special | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/life-is-messy-god-is-good-mary-like-all-mothers-is-special/article_20ac299a-d227-11ec-8b7b-1369316e63c0.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/life-is-messy-god-is-good-mary-like-all-mothers-is-special/article_20ac299a-d227-11ec-8b7b-1369316e63c0.html |
Woodsboro's Anthony Meacham flips himself toward the bar and a gold medal in the Class 2A boys pole vault at the UIL state track and field meet Friday in Austin.
Shiner's Doug Brooks throws in the Class 2A boys shot put at the state track and field meet in Austin Friday morning.
Flatonia's Ali Janecka winds up for a go... | 2022-05-14T00:53:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Area athletes continue medal rush at UIL state meet | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/area-athletes-continue-medal-rush-at-uil-state-meet/article_34ed26ca-d30d-11ec-af7a-87bfd9dc1553.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/area-athletes-continue-medal-rush-at-uil-state-meet/article_34ed26ca-d30d-11ec-af7a-87bfd9dc1553.html |
Firefighters were dispatched to a smoke alarm at the Walgreens on North Navarro Street in Victoria on Friday.
Firefighters went to a Victoria Walgreens after a smoke alarm sounded Friday afternoon.
There was no fire, but an air-conditioning unit appeared to have malfunctioned at the Walgreens, 2701 N. Navarro St., abou... | 2022-05-14T00:53:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Smoke alarm sends firefighters to Walgreens in Victoria | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/smoke-alarm-sends-firefighters-to-walgreens-in-victoria/article_56a341f4-d309-11ec-a96a-8bad6b944c77.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/smoke-alarm-sends-firefighters-to-walgreens-in-victoria/article_56a341f4-d309-11ec-a96a-8bad6b944c77.html |
Refugio’s Antwaan Gross splashes into the pit in the Class 2A boys triple jump at the state track and field meet in Austin Friday morning.
AUSTIN — The Refugio boys won the Class 2A state track & field championship.
The Bobcats scored 77 points to wrap up the title Friday at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
Refugio won the 400- ... | 2022-05-14T03:08:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Refugio boys win Class 2A team championship | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/refugio-boys-win-class-2a-team-championship/article_aa6bd018-d326-11ec-bea6-b3a23fee738c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/refugio-boys-win-class-2a-team-championship/article_aa6bd018-d326-11ec-bea6-b3a23fee738c.html |
Dr. John McNeill speaks at a daily news conference in March 2020 about COVID-19 in the Crossroads.
A: Yes, the at-home tests are suppressing the true case count of COVID-19, and while that may have been a concern in the past, it's not nearly as much as one in the current pandemic environment, said Dr. John McNeil, Vict... | 2022-05-14T09:05:00Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Q: Are at-home tests affecting COVID-19 case counts | Covid-19 | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/covid-19/q-are-at-home-tests-affecting-covid-19-case-counts/article_2b88d7fc-d31a-11ec-935d-dfa24f9ff0f3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/covid-19/q-are-at-home-tests-affecting-covid-19-case-counts/article_2b88d7fc-d31a-11ec-935d-dfa24f9ff0f3.html |
Here in Victoria County, voters are blessed with a remarkable opportunity.
In this community, a single vote is actually worth many times its value.
Apparently, being able to make it to any one of the 30 polling locations all over Victoria on election day — or the entire preceding week of early voting — is a miraculous ... | 2022-05-14T10:53:37Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Low voter turnout means your vote matters that much more | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/low-voter-turnout-means-your-vote-matters-that-much-more/article_a062cb72-d230-11ec-930c-bb49d3759e2d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/low-voter-turnout-means-your-vote-matters-that-much-more/article_a062cb72-d230-11ec-930c-bb49d3759e2d.html |
100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1947, Lawrence Turner does good dead for the day
MAY 15 – Arthur E. Sydler left Sunday afternoon for Chicago, Ill., where he will report to the World Champion New York Giants, with which baseball organization he has signed a contract for his services as a pitcher. The young man has been in... | 2022-05-14T21:33:42Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1947, Lawrence Turner does good dead for the day | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1947-lawrence-turner-does-good-dead-for-the/article_60d6e390-cca3-11ec-a7e1-5bd2d9ae5d06.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1947-lawrence-turner-does-good-dead-for-the/article_60d6e390-cca3-11ec-a7e1-5bd2d9ae5d06.html |
Ryley Reyes
Dmitri Sobolev
With aspirations to become a physician assistant, Ryley Reyes looks forward to helping people with medical ailments by drawing from her educational background in biology and from life experiences dealing with her own health challenges.
“I’ve actually known that I wanted to go in the science d... | 2022-05-14T21:34:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Graduate plans to draw from her past in soothing others’ pains | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/graduate-plans-to-draw-from-her-past-in-soothing-others-pains/article_dd71a0e6-d1f5-11ec-b42d-87ef6912db5e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/graduate-plans-to-draw-from-her-past-in-soothing-others-pains/article_dd71a0e6-d1f5-11ec-b42d-87ef6912db5e.html |
Shana Bohac: Myths about cats
There are all kinds of funny, quirky myths about our furry friends. Cats for some reason seem to catch the most flack. I have listed just a few myths that have been debunked about cats.
Kittens don’t need to be trained. Kittens, in fact are very receptive and can learn a lot. This is the p... | 2022-05-14T21:34:18Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Shana Bohac: Myths about cats | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/shana-bohac-myths-about-cats/article_5c564bf2-d172-11ec-be84-a341eb9c8cb7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/shana-bohac-myths-about-cats/article_5c564bf2-d172-11ec-be84-a341eb9c8cb7.html |
Brittney Bradley
Brittney Bradley and Jesse “Patrick” Garcia look forward to drawing from their schooling in psychology to make a positive difference for others with their Saturday graduation from the University of Houston-Victoria.
“The field of psychology has always interested me,” said Bradley, who plans to become a... | 2022-05-14T21:34:24Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Top graduates eager to apply psychology principles in careers | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/top-graduates-eager-to-apply-psychology-principles-in-careers/article_19bc1f82-d1f5-11ec-a051-efc32e7f5956.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/top-graduates-eager-to-apply-psychology-principles-in-careers/article_19bc1f82-d1f5-11ec-a051-efc32e7f5956.html |
While the transition has been uncertain for many patients in the programs since the decision was made in late March, other care providers are moving into the Victoria area to fill the need and let the patients remain in the Crossroads, where they can continue to receive care from those with whom they’ve developed a rel... | 2022-05-14T23:39:51Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Private care providers aim to keep patients in Victoria after Devereux closures | For Subscribers Only | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/private-care-providers-aim-to-keep-patients-in-victoria-after-devereux-closures/article_3882e8ca-d244-11ec-b15a-6312f9c53b19.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/private-care-providers-aim-to-keep-patients-in-victoria-after-devereux-closures/article_3882e8ca-d244-11ec-b15a-6312f9c53b19.html |
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