El Campo outlasts Tuloso-Midway 3-1 in Game 1
The El Campo Ricebirds secured a series opening victory in Game 1 Thursday night in Yoakum. They defeated the Tuloso-Midway Warriors 3-1 in a best-of-three UIL 4A D1 area round […]
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Know Before You Dine: Restaurant Inspections for April 23-May 6, 2026
The Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties.
Victoria Advocate marks 180 years of publishing history in Texas
The Victoria Advocate is celebrating its 180th anniversary today, marking nearly two centuries of chronicling the history, growth and transformation of the Crossroads region. Founded May 8, 1846, the newspap...
Aggies hope to make NCAA Tourney case with series win over Ole Miss
While there are still two more weekends of SEC baseball for Texas A&M to play, the chatter in College Station has begun to turn to NCAA Tournament seeding, with wishes […]
Goliad heads to Austin for state championships
The air will be thick with tension when coach Goliad head track and field coach Stacey Zamzow and his Tigers arrive at the UIL 3A State Track Championships next Thursday […]
East Texas paddlefish restoration program shows signs of success
The first and only time I have seen a paddlefish it was stuffed and mounted on the wall of the mess hall at the summer camp near Kerrville I attended […]
Gov. Abbott adds Crossroads counties to storm disaster declaration
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday expanded Texas’ disaster declaration to include Victoria County and Calhoun County following severe storms that damaged homes and businesses along the coast. The […]
Lady Gobblers fall 4-2 to Ingleside in Game 1 of region semis
The Cuero Lady Gobblers played at Beeville High Wednesday and lost Game 1 of their UIL 4A Division 2 regional semifinal series to the Ingleside Lady Mustangs, 4-2. Ingleside drew […]
Victoria residents gather for National Day of Prayer event
Voices lifted in prayer, scripture and reflection filled a Victoria gathering Thursday as residents came together for the National Day of Prayer, an annual observance rooted in faith, unity and […]
Sacred Heart to face Brazosport Christian in state semis
The Hallettsville-Sacred Heart baseball team has learned which opponent they will face in next week’s TAPPS 2A Division 5 state semifinals. Sacred Heart will take on Brazosport Christian, who won […]
VISD board canvasses bond results, discusses Shields closure
Victoria ISD trustees officially canvassed and declared the results of the district’s successful bond election Wednesday night before hearing emotional public testimony over the possible closure of Shields...
Edna man charged with online solicitation of a minor
EDNA — An Edna man was arrested during a recent undercover operation targeting online predators, according to the Edna Police Department. Police said officers conducted a sting operation focused on […]
No. 13 A&M-Victoria selected as 2-seed in Lewiston Bracket
The season’s not over yet for the No. 13-ranked Texas A&M University-Victoria baseball team. On Wednesday, as the NAIA announced the field of 46 teams in the NAIA Baseball Championship […]
Victoria County Business Names Apr. 23-May 5, 2026
New business permits or renewed through the Victoria County Clerk’s Office
City of Victoria Building Permits: New Commercial & Residential Projects April 22-May 05, 2026
A look at what's being built or remodeled in both commercial and residential properties in Victoria.
Prominent Cuero alumni share stories in new baseball doc
A first round loss to Floresville in the 4A DII UIL Texas Baseball State Playoffs was not the ideal way in which the Cuero Gobblers hoped to end their landmark […]
Former Edna booster club member indicted on felony theft charge
EDNA — A Jackson County grand jury has indicted a former Edna Athletic Booster Club board member on a felony theft charge, following an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of […]
Victoria East’s Hanson named District MVP; West’s Stewart, Shaw win Newcomer of the Year
A Victoria East Lady Titan golfer headlined a host of standout local performers from the 2026 spring campaign. Sophomore Laurel Hanson was named the Most Valuable Player of District 22-5A. […]
Workshop highlights franchise opportunities for Victoria entrepreneurs
Local residents explored opportunities in franchise ownership during a workshop hosted May 4 by the City of Victoria and community partners. The Growing Victoria Franchisee Workshop, held at the Texas […]
Sacred Heart baseball, softball, heads to state
The Hallettsville-Sacred Heart baseball and softball teams both took advantage of their opportunities to advance to the TAPPS 2A State Semifinals Tuesday evening. In softball, the Indianettes were 17-0 winne...
TxDOT to use cameras to collect data for trail expansion
Moving forward with a project announced in early 2026, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin collecting data to build a new walking trail, extending off of the existing […]
Lady Flyers top Second Baptist 5-2 to claim area title; Meismer strikes out 17, reaches 600 career Ks
The St. Joseph Lady Flyers (27-4, 8-0) secured an area round championship by virtue of Tuesday night’s 5-2 home playoff victory over the Second Baptist Lady Eagles. St. Joseph starting […]
Former Ezzell principal sentenced in theft case
HALLETTSVILLE — A former Ezzell Independent School District principal has been sentenced to four years of probation after pleading guilty to theft involving thousands of dollars in school-related funds, in...
Sheriff’s office urges vigilance amid reported smuggling threat
LAVACA COUNTY – The Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office issued a public safety alert this week warning residents about reported criminal activity involving vehicle thefts and smuggling operations, according t...