Victoria News

The documentary is the story behind Warrior's Weekend, the Field of Honor and the importance of honoring the men and women who have served in the military - especially those who have been wounded.

Steven Stolle, 23, of Falls City, front, and Michael Belt, back, pulls out the stretcher in the newest ambulance in the Victoria Fire Department which is part of Station 5 in Victoria.

After running a red light Tuesday evening, an uninsured Victorian sent himself and two other Victoria residents to a hospital.

Summer is on the way. Temperatures are well into the 80s, and the school year is drawing to a close.

Members of Victoria County veterans organizations will pay homage to their fallen brothers and sisters Monday during the annual Memorial Day program at DeLeon Plaza in downtown Victoria.

Cyndi Bird loves Calvert and she loves telling folks about her city. She loves the history, regality and fun that Calvert provides and wants to share that enthusiasm she has for her town with those who visit.

A 23-year-old Victoria man by officers Monday on suspicion of possession of marijuana in a drug-free zone.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer to most people. School is out. The weather is warming up.

Despite her wishes, the 64-year-old's death in a crash Friday night remains a massive heartache for those who knew her, especially because the man who ended her life is suspected of drunken driving.

When Victoria's top elected official called it quits, David Hagan, Victoria mayor pro-tem, thought he'd hear about it from the man himself.

As superintendent of schools for the Victoria Independent School District, I have the privilege to experience the "power of our people" on a daily basis.

Two Victoria residents were arrested early Saturday morning and accused of robbing the Walgreens on Airline Road and Navarro Street.

At least one person was killed late Friday night after a crash on Mockingbird Lane at Main Street in Victoria.

Two Victoria men who police say are responsible for a string of convenience store robberies earlier this year were indicted Thursday.

Members of the Boots and Saddles Club as the Earp brothers unloading some lead on the notorious Clanton gang in a re-enactment of the gunfight at the OK Corral.

For the 16th year, Seminole Springs Antique Roses and Herb Farm will put out an array of butterfly-loving perennials and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the free Spring Festival.

The Victoria City-County Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties.

Lanell Mantey opened her mailbox just about a week ago to find an unwelcome - yet not entirely unexpected - envelope waiting inside.

Will Armstrong's last act as mayor - to hand over the gavel - ended in a deadlock battle punctuated with name-calling, allegations of secret meetings and illegal amendments.

The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish.