Friday Oct 23 | Victoria Advocate
Originally published October 23, 2009 at 8:33 p.m., updated October 23, 2009 at 10:50 p.m. Corrections and Clarifications The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish.
Pilot Club Of Tyler To Hear Mikulenka On Tuesday
The members of the Pilot Club of Tyler will host Lt. Gov. Verlene Mikulenka during the celebration of Founder's Day, to be held at noon Tuesday at Hollytree Country Club, Tyler.
African American Chamber to recognize six leaders Thursday
Originally published October 12, 2009 at 5:48 p.m., updated October 12, 2009 at 5:50 p.m. If you go ... What: African American Chamber of Commerce of Victoria's 2009 Chairman's Awards Banquet When: Thursday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 361-645-7103. On Saturday it was Cuero, where she attended Turkeyfest and caught a glimpse of Ruby ...
One suspect in Yoakum slaying points to another as shooter
One man charged with capital murder is pointing the finger at 20-year-old Jordan Cole Hessler as the one who pulled the trigger in the shooting death of a 70-year-old man.
11 inches of rain swamp Yoakum
Originally published October 4, 2009 at 8:12 p.m., updated October 4, 2009 at 11:30 p.m. RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF Residents who need disaster relief assistance may contact the Yoakum Police Department at 361-293-5234. FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Northern DeWitt County, Southern Gonzales ...
Three teens arrested in connection with Yoakum slaying, fourth suspect sought
Three teenagers face capital murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a 70-year-old Yoakum man on Sunday.
Originally published October 1, 2009 at 11:21 p.m., updated October 1, 2009 at 11:47 p.m. SPOETZL BREWERY ECONOMIC IMPACT Spoetzl Brewery pays taxes on 13 real estate properties, on minerals and on personal property.
Six members of organized crime ring indicted on theft charges in Lavaca County
A Lavaca County grand jury indicted six people Friday on charges that they engaged in an organized crime ring involving stolen construction equipment.
High winds cause damage in Lavaca County
Jane Alexander admits that the more than 100-year-old windmill in her yard has more sentimental value than actual worth.
Courthouse highlighted in Lavaca museum exhibit
Originally published August 22, 2009 at 2:33 p.m., updated August 22, 2009 at 8:05 p.m. ABOUT MUSEUM The museum, 413 N. Main St.
Weekend arrests targeted drug dealing Yoakum family
Originally published August 17, 2009 at 7:30 p.m., updated August 17, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Operation La Familia Arrests Arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance were: Julia Rosales, 64 Francisco Garza, 59 Lupe Rosales, 44 Bryant Rosales, 32 Herman Rosales, 28 Amy Galindo, 26 Ronnie Garza, 26 Anthony Nordstrand, 21 Angelica Garza, ...
Originally published August 15, 2009 at 10:45 p.m., updated August 15, 2009 at 11:25 p.m. Drugs, guns and vehicles were confiscated in Yoakum by deputies of DeWitt and Lavaca counties early Saturday.
Ranging Reporter update: The Postman always rings twice, but not on Saturday?
Originally published August 7, 2009 at 7:57 a.m., updated August 7, 2009 at 8:05 a.m. Happy Friday to all.
Ranging Reporter update: The Postman always rings twice, but not on Saturday?
Originally published August 7, 2009 at 7:57 a.m., updated August 7, 2009 at 8:05 a.m. Happy Friday to all.
Lavaca schools improve across the board in TEA ratings
The six public school districts in Lavaca County celebrated Friday the results of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills accountability ratings.
A Lavaca County grand jury recently returned indictments against 19 people. Dale Ray Babbitt, 48, of Victoria, on a charge of driving while intoxicated on June 21, 2008.
Moulton on voluntary water restrictions
Voluntary water restrictions are in affect in this Lavaca County town due to ongoing drought conditions and resulting high water demands, city administrator Deck Shaver said.
Some changes in place at Victoria concert and fireworks
Open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., public can pop non-banned fireworks. Aerial fireworks are prohibited.
The Dewitt-Lavaca County Aggie Moms Club hosted a Howdy Party and Social honoring the DeWitt-Lavaca County Aggie students on June 14, at the Green Dickson Park-Ward Pavilion in Shiner.
Lavaca County offices move because of courthouse renovation
The Lavaca County Commissioners Court will conduct its regular session in the meeting room of the Courthouse Annex at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
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