Dec 29, 2009 | Victoria Advocate
Stimulus funds frustrate schools
Originally published December 29, 2009 at 6:45 p.m., updated December 29, 2009 at 7:21 p.m. Crossroads' agencies received approval for $74 million in economic stimulus funds this year, an Advocate analysis of federal records shows.
USA Rice Federation Rice Leadership Class Explores Canadian Industry
Torontoa 'Participants in the first international session of the Rice Leadership Development program recently completed an intensive tour of several rice industry facilities.
The air was electric as families and residents counted down to the lighting of the Ganado Cinema neon sign.
Originally published November 18, 2009 at midnight, updated November 18, 2009 at 3:50 p.m. Laureate Alpha Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met recently in the home of Gene Evans.
6 things you need to know about Saxet Lakes
How would you improve the park? If you have ideas for improving the park - adding amenities or services, for example - Victoria County Commissioner Gary Burns wants your input.
Ganado Cinema to receive $15,000 facelift
Originally published October 28, 2009 at 10:45 p.m., updated October 28, 2009 at 10:55 p.m. GANADO THEATER TIMELINE Feb.
Families of other fallen soldiers offer advice, condolences to Green's family
Originally published October 23, 2009 at 10:21 p.m., updated October 24, 2009 at 1:10 a.m. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR SGT.
Yorktown soldier killed in action
Originally published October 19, 2009 at 10:09 p.m., updated October 19, 2009 at 10:15 p.m. Area soldiers killed in the Iraq war: September 2003: U.S. Spec.
Front brings heavy rains and thunderstorms
Originally published October 3, 2009 at 11:12 p.m., updated October 4, 2009 at 12:20 a.m. Many counties in the Crossroads were hit with heavy rains and isolated thunderstorms Saturday afternoon.
Originally published September 16, 2009 at 6:51 p.m., updated September 16, 2009 at 11:20 p.m. Sept.
Originally published August 31, 2009 at midnight, updated August 31, 2009 at 8:35 p.m. The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties.
Jackson County schools show improvements in TAKS ratings
Schools in Jackson County represented the highest three tiers of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills accountability ratings this year.

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