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Collaborative efforts between county, SARA paid off during recent flooding
The collaborative partnership between The San Antonio River Authority and Goliad County officials demonstrated the importance of communication, particularly during the recent rain event which brought flood waters to the area in late May. SARA collects data from a flood-mapping response system to determine the flood risks throughout the San Antonio ... (more)
Texas Zoo begins its kids camp to learn about being a keeper
Most of the 12 pre-teen girls on the Texas Zoo's Zoo Explorer Camp on Monday afternoon hovered nearby.
Victoria College helps area students explore health careers
A handful of high school students and recent graduates gave up fun in the sun to spend four days discovering health careers in Victoria.
The Goliad County Sheriff's Office has arrested one Goliad man and is investigating two others suspected to have been involved in a rash of burglaries in the city.
County entering mediation with Navy
During a special meeting June 7, the Goliad County Commissioners Court unanimously authorized County Judge David Bowman settlement authority in mediation with the U.S. Navy concerning the lawsuit over the value of the Goliad Airpark.
Goliad loses new economic coordinator in 3 days
The city of Goliad is on the hunt for a new economic development coordinator after their recent hire resigned on his third day.
Goliad man dies after pickup slams into house
A 67-year-old Goliad man died after he lost control of his 2003 Dodge Ram pickup and struck a home Thursday afternoon on U.S. Highway 183.
YOUth LEADership conference takes to the wetlands for math, science lessons
The 12-year-old was methodical, if not overly serious, when it came to the task at hand.
Perez signs with Cisco College
Emily Perez recently signed a basketball scholarship with Cisco College. Pictured with Perez are, from left, parents Laura Perez and Carlos Perez and Goliad Tigerettes basketball coach John Reyes.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2012, College Station, Texas Contact: Dr. Toby Lepley, t-lepley@tamu.edu, 979-845-1212 Trista Welfel of Victoria has won the $1,000.00 Davidson Family Estate.
Too much reaction to city attorney's comment
The old phrase "a tempest in a teapot" comes to mind after reading the Advocate's Sunday story concerning a remark made by City Attorney Thomas Gwosdz.
Economic development coordinator resigns after three days on job
The City of Goliad is once again seeking a new economic development coordinator.
Come shop for your graduates and DAD at Goliad Market Days, Saturday, June 8th. Many vendors, new and those favorites from past years will be on site carrying items including birdhouses, windchimes, yard art, plants, furniture, knives, metal art, bbq tools, jewelry, clothing, spices, jellies, and MORE! All booths are located at 231 S Market Street ... (more)
St. John's Lutheran Church and Goliad First United Methodist Church will host "Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God's World Comes Together" Vacation Bible School on June 10-14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 251 N Market.
Extension Education Association has conference
District 11 Extension Education Spring Conference was held April 24 at the Jackson County service building in Edna.
Record books are due Friday, June 7 and will be completed online again this year.
Bum Phillips' life as an opera? Fans can make this happen
Last April, online fan support helped create the Bum Phillips Opera . Now we need to kick the door down with some more money to get it produced.
New economic development coordinator for Goliad
Doug Cochran, the former Victoria Parks and Recreation Director, started to work Wednesday as the new Goliad economic development director.
The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. today: a CALVIN JACOB LAWSON, 29, of 3701 La Junta, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit other felony.
Presidio provides program for students
With funding from the Presidio La Bahia Foundation, Presidio La Bahia was able to offer incentives for schools to bring their fourth- and seventh-grade social studies students to Goliad.