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Redfish and sheepshead are good at the jetty on fresh shrimp fished tight to the rocks.
Area chemical plants rebound from downturn, say still have ways to go
Originally published December 10, 2009 at midnight, updated December 10, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. Plants in a nutshell: Alcoa What it makes: Alumina, for production of aluminum and alumina-based chemicals Employees: 560 employees Dow What it makes: Basic and performance plastics, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, glycols and derivatives Employees: 700 ...
Guide Charlie Paradoski reported limits of redfish on Bass Assassins while working drains on the outgoing tide.
Manufacturing goodwill: Area plants donate big time
Originally published December 11, 2009 at midnight, updated December 11, 2009 at 1:55 p.m. INVISTA WETLAND EDUCATION A cornerstone of INVISTA's Victoria community contributions and initiatives is its 11-year Wetland Environmental Science Education Encounter partnership with Victoria schools.
Seadrift seafood retailer worries oyster recall will hurt
Originally published December 9, 2009 at 6 p.m., updated December 9, 2009 at 10:45 p.m. SYMPTOMS OF NOROVIRUS: Vomiting Diarrhea Nausea Stomach cramping Symptoms last one to two days and begin one to two days after consumption.
Calhoun Deputies Find 700 Pounds of Marijuana in Vehicle
The Calhoun County Sheriff's office is searching for four men who had more than 700 pounds of marijuana in their vehicle.
Amber Dawn Scott, 25, of Victoria, by officers Friday on a warrant charging her with possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance.
Oysters recalled after illness; senators warn about loss of truck contract
Illnesses prompt oyster recall The Department of State Health Services announced Friday that it is recalling all oysters harvested from San Antonio Bay, near Seadrift, after reports that people in two states outside Texas who ate the oysters have fallen ill with norovirus.
Guide James Plaag of Silver King Adventures reported 50 trout caught and released while working topwaters and Bass Assassins on shorelines.
Michelle Kendrell Pettus, 44, of Victoria, by officers Tuesday on a warrant charging her with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Seadrift art show opening to feature international artists
Originally published October 29, 2009 at 4:51 p.m., updated October 29, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. IF YOU GO: The Seadrift Artcamp show opening will be from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Art Center, 601 W. Broadway Ave.
Anglers who got out early enjoyed fishable conditions while drifting over deep shell, but winds picked up as the day grew older and roughed up water conditions.
Usual fall fishing pattern fails to appear
What many considered to be the cold front to kick off the fall fishing season, wasn't. What many thought would be the weather pattern to get birds working over shrimp in East Matagorda Bay, didn't. So, why not? In his weekly fishing report on www.matagordabay.com, guide Tommy Countz referred to warm water temperatures as the culprit.
Guide Mike Williams of Tarpon Express said 20-40-inch redfish are solid in the surf around Rollover Pass on natural baits.
Genealogy Query - GARNER : HARDEN : HERNANDEZ : WELLS
Searching for Christina Ann Garner , born prematurely in San Antonio, Texas August 23, 1983 to Lori Ann Garner who resided at Buckner Baptist.
Watchdog column: Dave Ramsey gives Seadrift man, all credit card advice
Originally published October 11, 2009 at 12:33 p.m., updated October 11, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. Have a Watchdog question? To submit questions, e-mail watchdog@vicad.com, post them to the "Watchdog" blog or call Advocate Public Service Editor Gabe Semenza at 361-580-6519. No topic is off-limits. H.A. Clayton should have listened to Dave Ramsey before he ...
Originally published October 5, 2009 at midnight, updated October 5, 2009 at 8:05 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.
A 33-year-old Victoria man by officers Wednesday on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury and family violence and unlawful restraint.
Beach clean up brings out volunteers
Originally published September 26, 2009 at 4:57 p.m., updated September 26, 2009 at 5 p.m. STRANGE FINDS Odd and unusual items found along the Texas Coast: Crematory Tag Statue of Elvis Live Alligator Prosthetic Leg Batman and Robin Action Figures Outboard Motor Propane Tank Guitar Case Golf Shoes Full 6-Pack of Beer Parachute ... SHOW ALL>> ...
Originally published September 22, 2009 at 5:18 p.m., updated September 22, 2009 at 5:20 p.m. HOW TO HELP The bay and estuary shoreline cleanup is from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Volunteers meet at Port O'Connor's local boat ramps: Froggie's, Clark's and The Fishing Center.