Editor, the Advocate:The officers of Friends of Nursery Elementary PTO would like to thank the following individuals for their time and effort in relocating the Nursery Elementary School playground: Diana Rhodes, Suzanne Bell, Bill Novosad, Porter Green Family, Scott Yearwood Family, Carroll Schuenemann Family, Mike Nerada Family, Shane Reed Family for their labor and dedication from beginning to end of this very important project. We wish to thank the following businesses for their time and use of their equipment: Yearwood Tire, Scott Yearwood; Circle “V” Ranch, Porter Green; Gene’s Machine, Wesley Pratka; Fordyce, Matt Champion; and Sunbelt Rentals, Tony Holiday. Also, Terry from Krueger Construction for his invaluable advice. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: In response to the editorial addressing UHV's proposed expansion from to a 4-year institution, I could not agree more with the writer! Our community has an opportunity that we cannot afford to miss and we need to make our opinions known! For the sake of our children and the long-term growth of our community, please take a few moments to voice your positive support for this issue and encourage your friends and associates to do the same. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: I read with great interest Advocate reporter Sonny Long’s article yesterday about TxDOT jobs. In spite of the demands that TxDOT be more open and honest with the public (taxpayers), they continue to be deliberately evasive. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Congratulations and thanks to those in the Victoria medical community, city and/or county government, as well as dedicated civic leaders, involved in the process of recruiting quality physicians in a continuing effort to maintain the already high standard of medical care made available to citizens of Victoria and surrounding areas. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Many people wonder if there is a spiritual afterlife for animals in a peaceful heaven. The writers of the Bible did not mention it. They gave no explanation for supernatural spirits, apparitions or ghosts that can be seen, but they wrote about the Holy Spirit (Ghost) that cannot be seen. Part of the answer about animal spiritual afterlife may be in evidence of ghosts. A book, “Civil War Ghosts and Legends,” describes human and accompanying animal ghosts long after the war. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: There are an enormous number of quotes from the Bible in just about every area of thought. Whatever point is trying to be made, the biblical form seems attractive. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: In response to W.E. White. (Aug. 13) Which were the last two presidents who had a surplus? Which were the last two presidents who had deficits so large that your grandchildren and their grandchildren will not be able to pay for them? So who will suffer? You feel so sorry for yourself; you don’t worry about future generations. Wake up! more >>
Editor, the Advocate: The family of Raymond Hiller would like to express our sincere thanks to all of you who came to visit him at home and at the hospital these last couple of months, especially all at First Victoria Bank who donated blood and Dr. Qadri and his excellent staff of nurses. Thank you Dr. Nezhad and Dr. Sabbagh, the nurses on sixth floor at Citizens Medical Center, Pastor Chris Johnson from Grace Lutheran Church and Rev. Danny Reeves from First Baptist in Edna, Girling Health Care and Hospice of South Texas. What a blessing to have such wonderful people. All the prayers, food, visits, cards and flowers. God bless all of you and thank you so very much. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Our sincere gratitude to Christa and Chaplain Lyman Mereness of Crown Hospice, Dr. Michael Belew, Dr. Sierra Hoffman, Dora Trevino (housekeeping), the nursing staff on 4th floor East, DeTar Hospital for the special care given to mother and to Southbrooke Manor in Edna for their care and concern. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: As a resident of Goliad County, it disturbs me that county leaders have spent more than $150,000 — taxpayer dollars — to fund a lawsuit against Uranium Energy Corporation (UEC) regarding a project that many residents either support or have no issue with. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: The Victoria Symphony wishes to express its gratitude to Rev. Burr Dobbins and Trinity Episcopal Church and Jay Foreman and Trinity Episcopal School for the gracious donation of their facility for our premiere KidsCamp this past month. The staff was terrific to work with and facilities were perfect for our needs. We also want to acknowledge Dr. Jim McFarland and First United Methodist Church’s loan of multiple rhythm instruments and Mike Petrisky and St. Joseph High School’s loan of an electric keyboard for the camp. Kudos to McDonalds for yummy treats and to the men of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity of Texas State University for donating their time as guest musicians. Thank you, Penni Gietz, for providing accommodations to our camp musicians! We appreciate the generous support of music education in the Victoria area. And lastly, thanks to our great campers. We had a blast with you! more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Recently a nice letter from a lady and a “praise piece” length in the Advocate called attention to the glories of the area city, Cuero. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: I always like the song by Tammy Wynette, “Stand By Your Man!” That is what the American people did in the war of 1898 to 1902. In that war the Muslims killed 4,234 U.S. soldiers and thousand and thousands of Filipino soldiers plus more than 200,000 Filipino civilians. It was a brutal war (the .45 pistol was developed because it could knock down a crazed terrorist high on dope). more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Here’s hoping the Mission Valley Mustangs are having a terrific summer. With the start of August there are just a few weeks until school starts again. It’s time to make sure you are in a routine of some sort. For those of you who have been sleeping in for the past few months, start going to bed and getting up earlier so your body will be on school time. Also, be sure you are getting some outside playtime every day. Your body needs to acclimate to outside temperatures. Once school begins, you will be outside at least 45 minutes every day for P.E. Get your heart and muscles in shape by doing some vigorous physical activity daily. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: It came as no surprise that there would be a “flurry of opposition” to the red-light cameras. In a community where many of the drivers think those red, octagon-shaped signs mean yield, any obstacle to their headlong rush to be somewhere is less than welcome. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: The family of Melvin Holley would like to express its thanks to everyone who gave support and care to him during the last months of his life: his doctors, especially Dr. Robin Adams, the ICU staff at DeTar Hospital, including Tony and Angela, and the staff at the Citizens Healthplex. Special thanks to the Rev. Danny Reeves, the Rev. Cory Brand and the Ladies of the First Baptist Church of Edna. Thank you to Montie Callaway and to the American Legion Post 346 of Ganado for their special contributions to the funeral. We also appreciate the many friends, neighbors, and family members who supported us with prayers, food, visits, cards, and phone calls. more >>
