10/25/2020
10/25/2020
Local News for Victoria, Texas
10/25/2020
10/24/2020
Victoria Rotary Club now accepting grant applications
The Victoria Rotary Club is now accepting applications for grant requests from local 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organizations. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
10/24/2020
VISD recognized for financial reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Victoria School District the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the district’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, year ending Aug. 31, 2019. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
10/24/2020
‘Victoria United’: East, West cheerleaders share bonds, even on opposite sidelines
As Victoria West’s cheerleaders backflipped their way across the turf before kickoff under the lights Friday night, Victoria East’s cheer squad, lining the opposite sideline, shook their sparkling pom-poms in applause. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
10/24/2020
Victoria school district awarded blended learning grant
Victoria school district received a $125,000 Blended Learning Planning Grant. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.10/24/2020
KFDM News: Enthusiasm for #MidCountyMadness amid …
Enthusiasm for #MidCountyMadness amid a pandemic. KFDM’s Victoria White has the report. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
10/24/2020
Advo Sports: Check out Friday night’s …
Check out Friday night’s Battle of the Boot photo gallery between Victoria East and West. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
10/23/2020
Priest called to minister to COVID-19 patients
When the Rev. Felix Twumasi, 44, the associated pastor at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg, received a call from Bishop Brendan Cahill about ministering to COVID-19 patients in Victoria, he had mixed emotions. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
10/23/2020
Biden parade planned in Victoria for Saturday
Local Democrats are planning a vehicle parade on Saturday morning in Victoria to show their support for presidential candidate Joe Biden. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
10/23/2020
Victoria ISD: Victoria ISD is the …
Victoria ISD is the recipient of a $125,000 Blended Learning Planning Grant. This grant will create Math Innovation Zones at Hopkins Elementary School and Patti Welder Middle School. To read more, visit Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
10/23/2020
Victoria ISD: While everyone is paying …
While everyone is paying attention to our Twitter feed, you should know that we are on a mission of radical transparency, which means you can find EVERYTHING happening with the BOND PLANNING TASK FORCE at . Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.10/23/2020
Dolly Parton, Monica, Jordin Sparks, Rita Wilson and Sara Evans have joined forces on a new song, “PINK,” in honor of Breast
Dolly Parton, Monica, Jordin Sparks, Rita Wilson and Sara Evans have joined forces on a new song, “PINK,” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in support of Susan G. Komen. The song was produced and co-written by Victoria Shaw – singer/songwriter/producer known for iconic hits like Garth Brooks “The River,” Ricky Martin and Christina READ MORE.
10/23/2020
Kids get into Halloween spirit in early chance for candy
Victoria trick-or-treaters got into the spirit a little early Thursday night at the Trunk-or-Treat on North Navarro Street. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.10/23/2020
Fall Rally brings eight churches together at Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley
LWML Mid Coast Zone held its Fall Rally at Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley in Victoria on Sept. 26 with eight other churches from the zone. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
10/23/2020
Advo Sports: “We want to bring that boot back,” said La’Trell Barfield, …
“We want to bring that boot back,” said La’Trell Barfield, a senior receiver and safety for West. “A lot of us haven’t had that experience of beating East on the varsity level and we want this, especially for us seniors, this is our last chance.” Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.10/22/2020
Victoria man killed by passing car remembered by family as ‘always smiling’
Victoria resident Christopher Espitia will be remembered as a man who loved well and always had a smile on his face, said those who knew him in the days after his death. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.10/22/2020
Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley celebrates Pastor Appreciation Month
On Oct. 11, Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley in Victoria celebrated Pastor Appreciation Month with a congregational group picture “Thank You, Pastor” yard art on the church’s lawn. The church’s pastor is the Rev. Jonathan Meyer. Read the article on victoriaadvocate.com READ MORE.
10/22/2020
City of Victoria: #OnTheBlog this wk… “The Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking volunteers to serve on its new Victoria Music Friendly Advisory Board that will yield dividends as we seek to harmonize our efforts to cultivate Victoria’s live music industry.” …
#OnTheBlog this wk… “The Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking volunteers to serve on its new Victoria Music Friendly Advisory Board that will yield dividends as we seek to harmonize our efforts to cultivate Victoria’s live music industry.” Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
10/22/2020
Victoria Police Department: **THROWBACK THURSDAY** Check out …
**THROWBACK THURSDAY** Check out this crew!! This is a photo of some of Investigations circa 2005. Some fine men and women in this picture!! – VPD Media Relations Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
10/22/2020