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Sports

2 ex-Generals get the call in 2025 Major League draft

The Victoria Generals were represented in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft that wrapped up Monday. The St. ... Read more

Local News

Big Banana Car peels into East Texas, and possibly Victoria

MOUNT PLEASANT — He was clearly going bananas. A longtime lover of American automobiles, Steve Braithwaite posed this ... Read more

Sports

John Jefferson: Cherished memories and a haunting tragedy

The River has provided me myriad cherished memories. Recollections of the recent heartbreaking Fourth of July tragedy will ... Read more

Sports

Former UHV and Victoria East pitcher selected by Colorado Rockies in 2025 MLB draft

A professional baseball career wasn’t Brady Parker’s first thought coming out of Victoria East High School. Rather, as ... Read more

Top Story

TCEQ confirms chlorine levels; city sends water samples for bacteriological testing

The City of Victoria Public Works has brought the chlorine levels in the water system back into compliance ... Read more

News

Victoria College, Driscoll Health Plan to host free Back-to-School Resource Fair

Victoria College and Driscoll Health Plan are partnering to host a free Back-to-School Resource Fair from 11 a.m. ... Read more

Education

Nina Mavrinac’s lifelong journey in music began at Victoria College

Nina Mavrinac, a trailblazing music educator and professional violinist, began her collegiate journey at Victoria College in the ... Read more

Education

Former president reflects on VC’s legacy

As Victoria College turns 100, it’s a time to celebrate the people who made it all possible—those who ... Read more

Features

Victoria’s annual Hope Fest offers youth fun, purpose and faith

In a world where youth often feel disconnected, a vibrant movement has begun to take root in Victoria, ... Read more

Local News

Victoria Bach Festival launches ’50 for 50th’ campaign

Fresh off the heels of a powerful 50th anniversary season, the Victoria Bach Festival has announced the launch ... Read more