01/14/2021
01/14/2021
Local News for Victoria, Texas
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
Rep. Cloud issues statement on impeachment
Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Victoria, issued the following statement Wednesday concerning the impeachment of the president: Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Victoria County should prepare for overnight freeze
Temperatures will likely fall below freezing Monday night and early Tuesday morning through the Victoria Crossroads, according to a warning from the National Weather Service Monday afternoon. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Victoria Police Department swears in 6 new officers
Six new police officers were sworn into the Victoria Police Department Friday morning in front of family, friends and fellow police officers at the Victoria Community Center. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Building Report for the week of Dec. 30 – Jan. 5
This is a listing of building permits issued by the city of Victoria from Dec. 30 – Jan. 5 for new commercial, commercial remodeling, new residential construction and manufactured homes. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Victoria County officials update COVID-19 vaccine plans as they await state distribution
Local officials have finalized a plan for a mass vaccination site in Victoria if and when the state allocates enough doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to distribute to hundreds of people within a short span of time. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
01/03/2021
Victoria council to discuss how to spend child safety fee
Victoria officials will discuss how to spend thousands of dollars on programs meant to keep kids safer and healthier at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
01/03/2021
Victoria Salvation Army members reflect on tough year
Capt. Kenny Jones stood at the pulpit before a handful of churchgoers and reflected on the previous year Sunday morning. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.01/03/2021
Victoria COVID-19 hospitalization region nears 20%
The hospitalization rate rose to nearly 20% Saturday in Victoria’s hospital trauma region, according to state data. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.01/03/2021
Victoria bar altercation, shooting remain under investigation
Francisco Salazar and his staff were cleaning up his family’s bar at closing time Friday when he heard a commotion outside. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
Victoria bar shooting still under investigation
Francisco Salazar and his staff were cleaning up his family’s bar at closing time Friday when he heard a commotion outside. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
Victoria Art League offers classes in the new year
No way. Another year and another decade come and gone? It has really been a wild ride, and I am sure everyone is looking forward to a much better year. We certainly are here at the Victoria Art League. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
In Good Company:
Lisa Gonzales was hired by the University of Houston-Victoria as an accounting specialist in Finance. In that position, she keeps track of UHV’s property and travel information. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
Building Report for the week of Dec. 23-29
This is a listing of building permits issued by the city of Victoria from Dec. 23-29 for new commercial, commercial remodeling, new residential construction and manufactured homes. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
Victoria DA responds to bills filed regarding self-defense, marijuana
Editor’s Note: The 87th Legislative session will begin Jan. 12 in Austin. The Advocate will run a series of stories previewing key issues in the session from city and county government to education as well as public safety and health… Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
Correction: Hospitalization rate incorrectly defined
The hospital region that includes Victoria had 18.18% of total hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 patients. A story on Page A2 on Monday incorrectly stated available hospital beds rather than total hospital beds. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
Bars to close; restaurants to reduce capacity under state order
High COVID-19 hospitalization rates in the Victoria area triggered an executive order that closes bars and reduces capacity for other businesses effective immediately, per a state spokesperson. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
Victoria region’s COVID-19 hospitalization rate stays above 18%
There were 100 COVID-19 patients in local hospitals as of Monday evening, and those patients were occupying 18.28% of the hospital beds in Victoria’s trauma service area, according to state data. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.12/27/2020
During pandemic, local wedding venues find new ways to celebrate
In mid-November, Victoria residents Amanda Walston and John Wozniak said their vows in the rear courtyard of The Venue on Church Street in downtown Cuero as friends and family, some wearing masks, looked on. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.12/27/2020