I'm enjoying a cup of coffee this rainy morning at The Java Bean, 506 E. San Antonio St. No accidents to report along Rio Grande Street from my commute.Our question of the day is related to the first story in a three-part series in today's Advocate featuring an Edna native's pursuit of his life's dream, which led him to Virginia where he died in an early morning car crash. more >>
This week’s rain may help parched lawns, but it’s not something cotton farmers in the Victoria area need. Phoenix Rogers, county extension agent in Calhoun County, said farmers are still trying to get about 20 percent of the cotton crop out of the fields and to the gin. more >>
When Pastor Joel Osteen and his wife made headlines again last week during a publicized court battle, I was reminded of a question. Is it OK for pastors to make millions of dollars? Osteen fits that bill and then some. more >>
Police trained in CPR sat only half a mile away when a woman found her husband unconscious in the couple’s home Friday. Less than two minutes later, police were there. more >>
Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87 degrees. Southwest wind between 6 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Tonight: A 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low near 74 degrees. South wind between 6 and 11 mph. more >>
Head Start family orientations are scheduled for today, according to an Advocate for Children and Families, Inc news release. The following locations will be conducting orientation at times indicated: 9 a.m. Depot Center, 401 S. Depot St. more >>
The ceremonial groundbreakings for the high school and middle school located on the west site and the high school on the east site have been postponed due to rain. The groundbreakings were scheduled for Thursday and Friday but have been rescheduled for sometime in September, Diane Boyett, communication specialist for the district said. more >>
James Dunnell loves to collect antiques. So when his great aunt gave him some original sheet music published in 1911 by the Hauschild Music Company in Victoria, he was thrilled. “I’m not a musician, but I’m very into antiques. They just have this quality about them. They made things to last back then,” the 23-year-old Victoria resident said. more >>
It could cost more to water the grass and flush the toilets in Victoria. The city council will consider today a staff proposal to raise water and sewer rates over the next eight months. more >>
Up to $3.2 million in city tax money may be devoted to street and other improvements to complement the school district’s building program. That money is in addition to the $159 million bond issue voters approved for actual construction of new schools, including two high schools. more >>
