Dacosta News

Danny Garcia, 50, of DaCosta, will run in the May 29 primary election against five other Democratic candidates for Victoria County Commissioner Precinct 1. During his career, he developed a training program for new civil engineers and inspectors, and contributed to the $950 million DFW Connector Project.

If Victoria County does not see enough rainfall this week, county commissioners are likely to reinstate a burn ban at their Monday meeting.

Genaro Sanchez, of Victoria, burnt trash in barrels with covers on the back porch of his home at 710 Davis Lane near DaCosta about 9:30 a.m. He heard a popping sound around 2:57 p.m. and when he looked out his back window, his back yard had caught on fire.

Winfred and Mary Ruth Kainer were awarded the Humanitarian of the Year award from the DaCosta Sons of Hermann Lodge No.