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The state health department changed its method of confirming COVID-19 deaths Monday, adding another 600 deaths to the state’s total that were previously not counted.
Victoria and most of the Crossroads missed the worst of Hurricane Hanna’s force over the weekend, but that doesn’t mean fellow Texans don’t need assistance.
AUSTIN (AP) — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Texas surpassed 381,000 people on Sunday as the state reported 153 new deaths.
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Join us as Gary Moses, everyone’s brother in Victoria, chats with Elena Watts, Victoria Advocate features editor. Be sure to also read our Get Out entertainment section every Thursday and visit VictoriaAdvocate.com/discover361 to keep up with what’s going on in the Crossroads.
Jon Wilcox talks with Victoria County sheriff candidate Justin Marr after early vote totals showed he held a strong lead over Dale Fowler Tuesday night. Marr would go on to win the election.
Join us as Gary Moses, everyone’s brother in Victoria, chats with Elena Watts, Victoria Advocate features editor. Be sure to also read our Get Out entertainment section every Thursday and visit VictoriaAdvocate.com/discover361 to keep up with what’s going on in the Crossroads.
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You can add Bora Kim to the list of distinguished directors from South Korea, a country renowned for producing beautiful and haunting films thanks to filmmakers that include Lee Chang-dong, Pa… Read more
There are plenty of good films to watch at home this weekend. Here are three new releases that I highly recommend. You can read full reviews on my Victoria Advocate blog at https://www.victori… Read more
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We have actively sought advice and feedback from parents and community members in planning f…
The following editorial published in the Dallas Morning News on July 22:
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Victoria parent Ramona Aigner’s two children will spend the school year at home.
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Willie Ellis said:
To resolve your concern about the confederate statue please ask the Victoria City Council members to take a vote to remove or to not remove the confederate statue.
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Willie Ellis said:
To resolve your concern about the confederate statue please ask the Victoria City Council members to take a vote to remove or to not remove the confederate statue.
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Steve Fiedler said:
Thank you b. pribyl
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Grace Butler said:
They voted it down by a majority after "many" citizens said don't waste money on it.
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Maegan Coldewey said:
Such a sweet lady, she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
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