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    Local law enforcement officials make 27 arrests  Nov 7, 2009
    Michael Wayne Vargas, 31, Victoria, arrested by CCSO for violation of probation and aggravated assault. Steven Ray Perez, 19, Port Lavaca, arrested by CCSO for violation of probation and theft. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Anti-Abortion Protesters Arrested in D.C.  Nov 6, 2009
    (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke). Stories. (CBS News)

    158 Comments  Nov 6, 2009
    Posted by: Cynthia Location: Victoria, Tx on Nov 5, 2009 at 04:22 PM We are all praying for the families and soldiers in Fort Hood. Can someone update us down here. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Mother's foul-mouthed tirade at Gotti trial  Nov 6, 2009
    "They're railroading you!" Victoria Gotti shouted as she stood in the spectator section several feet behind her son. "They're doing to you what they did to your father.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    College soccer: Lady Falcons revert back to Hyde form  Nov 6, 2009
    It hit the top crossbar and bounced on the back of goalkeeper Victoria Ramirez s head. She couldn t hit that one again if she tried, Watts said. (Odessa American, TX)

    Executives are off and racing  Nov 4, 2009
    "It's mainly forests in Victoria and Western Australia, but we needed ANZ to process the transaction this morning, and they came to the party.". Of course, nowhere was work being done as it was in the Myer marquee, where executives of the retailer and US private equity owner TPG were keeping close tabs on the company share price. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Concepcion "Connie" Leal Galindo  Nov 4, 2009
    She is survived by her daughters, Esmeralda Maseda and husband Arthur of Houston, Veronica Martinez and husband Teodoro of Texas City, Martha Chavana and husband, Richard Sr. of Port Lavaca, and Mary Saldana of Port Lavaca; sons, Lupe Martinez and wife Beatrice Vasquez Martinez of Victoria and Juan P. Galindo of Houston; sisters, Tomasa Lara, Teresa Mendoza and Mary Jane Leal, all of Port Lavaca, Petra Duenez and Librada Ramirez, both of Victoria, Ester Gonzales of San Antonio, Estefana Reyna of... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Veterans Day parade will be held Saturday  Nov 4, 2009
    Adopt a pet of Victoria will host its fall neuterathon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, for male cats only ... Victoria Preservation, Inc. will host its 6th annual cemetery tour, Tales Told at Twilight, at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Austin gets $13.4M for affordable housing  Nov 3, 2009
    Other local governments receiving grants include Bexar County, Brownsville, Edinburg, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Mission, Pharr, Round Rock, San Antonio, San Benito, San Marcos, Victoria and Williamson County. This funding represents HUD s continuing investment in helping our local partners improve their communities, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan said. (Austin Business Journal, TX)

    Fiddlers sweep games against Howell  Nov 3, 2009
    The Travis 8th grade Black team won its second game of the season by beating Howell 14-0 at Memorial Stadium in Victoria. Runs by Chris Brewer and Adrian Gonzales set up the Fiddlers first touchdown, a 20-yard run by Juan Torres for a 6-0 lead. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Bradshaw (4)  Nov 2, 2009
    Survivors include his wife, Pauline Bradshaw of Brenham; son and daughter-in-law John and Karene Bradshaw of Houston; special daughter Sheila Bradshaw of Brenham; grandchildren: Damien and Erik Bradshaw; brother Doug Bradshaw of Dime Box; sister and brother-in-law Donna and Michael O Shea of Victoria; sister-in-law Marilyn Bradshaw of Longview, and stepmother, Mable Bradshaw of Longview. Other relatives surviving are his mother-in-law, Emma Bell Neumann; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jerri... (Brenham Banner, TX)

    'We're pretty much broke'  Nov 2, 2009
    Jay Cuellar wrote on Nov 1, 2009 11:01 PM:" I was sitting at my computer collecting myself after a very stressful three weeks. We buried my father-in-law today after a two week stay in the Memorial Medical ICU followed by a few days in Detar ICU, where he passed away. I read this article and felt compelled to comment.We have a great community hospital staffed by very capable Doctors and managed by some of our strongest community business people. During the two weeks we were at the MMC ICU, Jim... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    #9 Lady Buffs Claim LSC Regular Season Championship  Nov 2, 2009
    ( JR, Klein, Texas) picked up the win in goal for WT, tallying three saves in a little over 74:00 minutes of play before giving way to (FR, Victoria, Texas) for the remainder of the match. The Lady Buffs will now host the Lone Star Conference Tournament on Nov. 5-8 at The Pitch in Canyon, Texas. (Gobuffsgo.com)

    City wins in dispute with Beans  Nov 2, 2009
    The lawyer for the Beans, Brian Rogers of Victoria, told the judge the Beans had not built anything on Front Street, that the city had dropped accusations the Beans took possession of Front Street, and that other owners of property on the area designated Front Street should be involved in the case. The slab is on Front Street, the judge said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Boo! Do ghosts inhabit Main Street?  Nov 1, 2009
    Unfortunately for Gentry, his last bequest to be buried at sea went unheeded as he was laid to rest beside his wife in an expensive coffin in Victoria the day following his death. I think Gentry s angry about things not going his way after he died, and maybe that s why he hasn t left Port Lavaca, Anderson said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Patsy Walker Canary (3)  Nov 1, 2009
    She is survived by her husband, Bill Canary; their daughters, Christine Canary of Oklahoma City, OK and Cheryl Warren and husband Gary of Powell, TN; a grandson and two great grandchildren; three sisters, Elizabeth Odom of Port Lavaca, Norma Jean Bale of Victoria, and Linda Campbell of San Antonio; three brothers, Robert Walker of Milwaukee, WI, William Walker of O Fallon, IL and Tom Walker of Chapel Hill, TX and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Local lawmen make 22 midweek arrests  Oct 31, 2009
    Matthew Allen Ring, 24, Victoria, arrested by Department of Public Safety (DPS) for driving while intoxicated ... Wade Allen Krenek, 34, Victoria, arrested by CCSO for failure to appear, speeding and driving with an invalid license ... Ahmad R. Brown, 23, Victoria, arrested by CCSO for violation of probation, delivery of a controlled substance and a bench warrant. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Several local events set for Halloween  Oct 31, 2009
    Adopt a pet of Victoria will host its fall neuterathon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, for male cats only ... The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m., the second Thursday of every month at First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Bridge, Victoria. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    James E. "Jim" Moore  Oct 31, 2009
    He played semi-pro baseball for the Victoria Rosebuds as pitcher, peddled through many miles and marathons on his bicycle where he made headline news locally for riding 58,000 miles in Calhoun County. With two hole-in-one trophies, he had a passion for golf in which he was often praised in print for being a consistent long drive hitter. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    College soccer: UTPB women shut out Angelo State  Oct 29, 2009
    The defense and freshman goalkeeper Victoria Ramirez had it from there while producing the shutout for Lady Falcons (5-11-1). It was the Lady Falcons first shutout victory since a 4-0 nonconference decision against Wayland Baptist on Sept. 8, the beginning of the team s last two-game winning streak. (Odessa American, TX)

    No. 22 VB Drops Thriller at No. 9 ISU  Oct 29, 2009
    ISU's Kaylee Manns had 25, while Victoria Henson had 22 as part of her 20-20 match in which she had 24 kills. "We had some girls really step up tonight and that was great to see," Barnes said. (Baylorbears.com)

    Making a difference (70)  Oct 28, 2009
    Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:05 AM CDT Last Saturday I went to Keep Boerne Beautifuls Make-a-Difference Day community cleanup with my dad and my brother. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Local law enforcement arrests 20  Oct 28, 2009
    James Darrin Wagner, 36, Victoria, was arrested by CCSO for violation of probation and driving while intoxicated. David Arredondo Jr., 34, Port Lavaca, was arrested by PLPD for soliciting. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Victoria College 'birthday party' is Wednesday  Oct 28, 2009
    The Victoria College Calhoun County Center will host its second birthday party event from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the VC auditorium located at 900 N. Virginia in Port Lavaca ... Victoria Preservation, Inc. will host its 6th annual cemetery tour, Tales Told at Twilight, at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at Catholic cemeteries #1 and #2 located on West Sabine Street ... The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m., the second Thursday of every month at First... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    50+ mph winds accompany cold front  Oct 28, 2009
    F, according to reports on the web camera and weather station at KAVU TV in Victoria, and WeatherBug. The NWS also recorded a wind gust of 81 miles per hour between 12:34 and 12:40 p.m. at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Monday. (Rockport Pilot, TX)

    Athletes of the Week  Oct 27, 2009
    College that I plan to attend: I plan to attend The Victoria College to become a fireman. Someone that I admire: Michael Jordan. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    AGU Journal highlights -- Oct. 26, 2009  Oct 27, 2009
    Authors: W. Cai and T. Cowan: Wealth from Oceans Flagship, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, Aspendale, Victoria, Australia. M. Raupach: CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, Canberra, ACT, Australia. (EurekAlert!)

    Victoria Homeowner Receives SNAP Grant From FHLB Dallas and First Victoria National Bank for Home Renovations  Oct 27, 2009
    VICTORIA, Texas, Oct. 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and First Victoria National Bank awarded a $4,996 Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) grant to Arthur and Cora Franklin to assist with home renovations. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin have lived in their home in Victoria, Texas for 13 years ... Mrs. Franklin said she regularly contacted the city of Victoria for information regarding grants to assist with home renovations. (Primezone Releases)

    CHS Environmental Club starts phone book initiative  Oct 26, 2009
    We ship our trash to Victoria s landfill, she said. Rupley learned about recycling in middle school. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Allen, Overton join Wave newsroom staff  Oct 26, 2009
    She has worked for the Huntsville Item, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and the Victoria Advocate. She also did freelance work at the Hill Country Sun and with Waco Today Magazine. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    No. 14 Iowa State Cruises to 3-set Win  Oct 25, 2009
    Dowdy and sophomore setter each had six digs to try to keep points alive, but Iowa State's Victoria Henson and Jamie Straube both racked up dougle-digit kills, 13 and 12, respectively, for the ball-control style squad. The crowd, which packed the Hilton Coliseum for the match, numbered 2,527 at the final turnstile count and most were still quite boisterous and anxious to voice their approval from the earlier upset of perennial volleyball powerhouse Nebraska in Lincoln. (Texastech.com)

    Week 8 High School Football Scores  Oct 25, 2009
    CLASS 5A Aolidated 34, Harker Heights 17 Abilene 63, Haltom City 0 Alief Hastings 28, Houston Strake Jesuit 24 Allen 55, Dallas Jesuit 14 Arlington 59, Arlington Bowie 35 Arlington Martin 58, Mansfield 7 Austin Bowie 27, Pflugerville Connally 7 Austin Westlake 38, Austin Anderson 10 Baytown Lee 7, Channelview 6 Beaumont West Brook 13, Port Arthur Memorial 7 Belton 45, Killeen Ellison 20 Cedar Park 28, Round Rock Stony Point 21 Colleyville Heritage 49, Keller Central 21 Conroe Oak Ridge 48, New... (KWTX.com, TX)

    Iraq casualties  Oct 25, 2009
    Forces: U.S. tion/Casualties - Special Reports from CNN.com. There have been 4,671 coalition deaths -- 4,354 Americans, two Australians, one Azerbaijani, 179 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, one Czech, seven Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, five Georgians, one Hungarian, 33 Italians, one Kazakh, three Latvians, 22 Poles, three Romanians, five Salvadoran, four Slovaks, one South Korean, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 18 Ukrainians -- in the Iraq war as of October 23, 2009, according to a CNN... (CNN -- Specials)

    College soccer: UTPB women get much-need win  Oct 25, 2009
    It would have been a shutout had freshman goalkeeper Victoria Ramirez not mishandled the ball after a save of Sandy Hernandez s, dropping it and allowing it to sneak in the right side of the net in the 84th minute. It is rare that the Lady Falcons have a size advantage. (Odessa American, TX)

    * World News Quick Take  Oct 25, 2009
    A pall of smog hung over the city, restricting views across Victoria Harbour as pollutants built up because of a lack of wind. Roadside air pollution readings reached a very high reading of 174 overnight in Central district, a record high last reached nine years ago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    Wanda B. "Nana" Frasier  Oct 24, 2009
    Wanda is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Frasier of Magnolia; Donna Williams of Jacksonville; and Mona Zeller of Victoria. A son, Bill Frasier of Victoria; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one on the way. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    CHS football, volleyball playoff t-shirts on sale  Oct 24, 2009
    The Victoria College Calhoun County Center will host its second birthday party event from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the VC auditorium located at 900 N. Virginia in Port Lavaca ... The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m., the second Thursday of every month at First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Bridge, Victoria. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Alamo economy is rated excellent  Oct 24, 2009
    It includes San Antonio, Seguin, New Braunfels, Kerrville, Fredericksburg and Victoria ... The report also noted that enrollment at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Houston at Victoria rose by 51 percent and 87 percent, respectively, since the fall of 2000. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    William Allen "Bill" Grimes  Oct 24, 2009
    Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 2:50 PM CDT William Allen Bill Grimes, 44, of Victoria, passed away Oct. 20, 2009. He was born April 4, 1965 in San Antonio to Virginia Allison Shults of Victoria and the late William M Buck Grimes ... He is survived by his mother and step-father, Virginia and Bob Shults of Victoria; sister, Dana Knowlton and her husband, Virgil, of Ganado; grandmother, Ethel Allison of Victoria; nephew and niece, Greg and Megan Knowlton of Ganado; cousins, Laura and Jimmie... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Lloyd G. Brown Jr.  Oct 24, 2009
    Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at Barefield Funeral Home in Victoria ... Barefield Funeral Home of Victoria, 361-575-6180, is in charge of arrangements. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Genome Of Microbe Silently Shaping Ecology Of Ocean Dead Zones Described  Oct 24, 2009
    The researchers plan to do further time course and metabolic monitoring studies in Saanich Inlet in conjunction with the Victoria Experimental Network Under the Sea (VENUS) cabled observatory program to better constrain the ecological roles of SUP05 and other, less abundant community members. Additionally, they hope to use the time-resolved studies in Saanich Inlet as a basis for comparison in the context of another CSP project of Hallam's that was approved earlier this year and focuses on an... (Science Daily)

    FSMS 8th Blue sweeps Lady Bucks  Oct 23, 2009
    Teammate Tiffany Parker added three kills, and Victoria Jeffer contributed a pair of kills and two aces ... Victoria Lozano recorded 12 service points and Ysenia Salmon had four hits for the match. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)

    Byron Paul Hahn  Oct 23, 2009
    Visitation was held at Freund Funeral Home, Sunday, June 7, 4-7 p.m. with the rosary recited at 6 p.m. The funeral was at Holy Family Catholic Church, Victoria at 10 a.m. Monday, June 8. Burial followed at noon at Westhoff Cemetery with a meal at the Westhoff American Legion Hall. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Law enforcement makes 17 weekend arrests (393)  Oct 23, 2009
    Tyler Lafour, 26, Victoria, was arrested by CCSO for motion for enforcement. Michael Medellin, 41, Port Lavaca, was arrested by CCSO for failure to maintain financial responsibility. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Jack Stuart Schaefer  Oct 23, 2009
    Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Victoria at 3 p.m. ... His education continued at Victoria Junior College, and he obtained his degree in Economics and Sociology at Sam Houston University in 1958 ... Colonial Funeral Home, (361)578-3535, Victoria, will be in charge of the arrangement. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Blinn students vie for Homecoming King and Queen  Oct 22, 2009
    Homecoming queen candidates at Blinn College are (front, from left) Skyler Goff, Pasadena, representing the Forensic Science Club; Sara Wendt, Bellville, representing the Blinn Cheerleaders; Kelley Goins, Victoria, representing Beta Tau (Dance Team); Kayla Maxey, Navasota, representing Baptist Student Ministries; and Meredith Null, Coldspring, representing the Republican Club; and (back, from left) Katlyn Vincent, Round Rock, representing the Art Club; Kelly Connaughton, Houston, representing... (Brenham Banner, TX)

    Anderson prepares for Trunk or Treat night event that is growing rapidly  Oct 22, 2009
    Ed Kucera, Oct. 23; Florence Lara, Gwen Lamascus and Marie Vickery, Oct. 24; Dustin Cook, Anthony Sabbs, Victoria Muzny and Nathan Harsh, Oct. 25; Florence Bay and Michael Wrobleski, Oct. 26; Jarron Lipscomb, Paul Coronado and Michael Katkoski, Oct. 27; and Opal Perry, Brandon Wilson and Kristin Fagan, Oct. 28. Anniversary wishes to Marion and Evelyn Szymczak, 38 years on Oct. 23; Martin and Florence Lara, 47 years and Ronny and Suzy Bennett, 22 years, both celebrating on Oct. 24; Steve and Anna... (Navasota Examiner, TX)

    Local duo snags title at blind golf championship in Texas  Oct 22, 2009
    I don t do this for trophies, though, added Durand, who placed second in the low-gross division at the Canadian Blind Golf Championships near Victoria, British Columbia, in July. I do it so other people in my situation will know there is something out there for them. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Farm Bureau barbecue set for Thursday  Oct 21, 2009
    Dr. James Gleason, of The Victoria College, will present a program about the 11 Texas Constitutional Amendments that will be on the Nov. 3, ballot ... The Region III Education Service Center is hosting a Parental Involvement Conference, Under Construction Building Successful Students, Parents, Teachers and Schools, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Victoria Community Center ... The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m., the second Thursday of every month at... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Local Girl Scouts earn Bronze Award for project  Oct 21, 2009
    The four girls, Victoria Jones, Haley Sheridan, Savannah Graf, and Amber Breaux, completed the project titled, Helping our Service Unit. The troop remodeled the Girl Scout Hut in Rockport. (Rockport Pilot, TX)

    Karen Dianne Malik Dominy  Oct 21, 2009
    Survivors include her parents, August and Evelyn Malik of Port Lavaca; daughters and sons-in-law, Tonja and Randall Dykes of Zavalla, Kimberly Dominy of Zavalla, Robin Dominy of Huntington and Sarah (Nikki) and Ernest Hill of Lufkin; grandchildren, Miranda Dykes, Tyler Hill and Coby Hill; sisters, Darlene Kirby of Mississippi, Angele Blackburn and Lisa Awalt, both of Victoria; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Dominy... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    8 District Court cases decided  Oct 20, 2009
    Angela Christine Kelley, 27, Victoria, was sentenced to four years Institutional Division Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), and ordered to pay $258 in court costs for burglary of a habitation on April 5. Ryan Wayne Tabor, 29, Victoria, was sentenced to five years Institutional Division (TDCJ), ordered to pay $258 in court costs and restitution for burglary of a habitation on April 5. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    HEB, Seadrift Coke finish United Way campaigns  Oct 20, 2009
    Seadrift Coke finished their campaign at $20,000 for both United Way of Victoria and Calhoun counties ... CASA s office is in Victoria, but they will have training sessions during the year here in Calhoun County. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Laird wins Las Vegas playoff  Oct 20, 2009
    Westwood finished at 23-under 265 at the Oceanico Victoria and moved to the top of the European tour money list. Molinari had a 70. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Taylors learn the taxidermy trade as a family  Oct 19, 2009
    We ve always hunted and never got stuff mounted because there really is no place in Port Lavaca to do it, and places in Victoria have as long as a five-year wait, Geryl said, So we ordered videos and learned from them ... Kayln goes to Calhoun High School, Dakota takes night classes at The Victoria College, and Geryl has a full-time job at Dow. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Cornyn: Afghan Delay Emboldens Our Enemies  Oct 19, 2009
    "In 2008, Cornyn received $10,000 from Exelon, an energy company that is currently seeking approval to build a nuclear power plant just south of Victoria, Texas. Exelon also gave him $5,000 in 2002.[17] Cornyn has been described by Jim Jubak of MSN Money as one of "Big Oil's ten favorite members of Congress," as he has received more money from the oil and gas industry than all but six other members of Congress.[18]". Typical Republican. (CBS News -- World)

    Alamo SCORE is branching out across South Texas  Oct 19, 2009
    This month, the local chapter, called Alamo SCORE, opened a branch office in Laredo and has plans to open a branch office in Victoria early next year ... Palmer says he hopes to have a SCORE chapter up and running in Victoria by early next year. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    GBRA seeks larger water supply  Oct 18, 2009
    According to a press release, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority s application requests the ability to divert additional water from the river for storage in off-channel storage reservoirs to be built in Calhoun and Victoria counties ... This water will be available for people, for future needs in Victoria, Calhoun and Refugio counties, GBRA general manager Bill West said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Frank Ross Deckert  Oct 18, 2009
    Frank Ross Jackie Deckert, 70, of Victoria, Texas, died Oct. 14 in Victoria. Memorial services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home of Memory Gardens in Victoria ... Jackie is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beth (Riley) Deckert; son, Steven R. Deckert and wife, LaDelle, grandson, Maverick Deckert and wife, April and their sons, James and Andrew and grandson, Cassidy Deckert all of Palmer; daughter, Marsha D. Deckert of Victoria; daughter, Carolyn McConnell and husband, Earl of... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)

    Local law enforcement makes 18 midweek arrests (11)  Oct 18, 2009
    Ryan Brandon Rivera, 36, Victoria, arrested by PLPD for unauthorized use of motor vehicle and public intoxication. Alexandria Marie Garcia, 28, Victoria, arrested by PLPD for driving while license suspended or invalid ... Blair Francene Boyd, 21, Victoria, arrested by CCSO for violation of probation and organized retail theft. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Baby OK after train hits stroller in Australia  Oct 17, 2009
    Victoria state Police Sergeant Michael Ferwerda called Thursday's incident a "lucky escape" and said people should be cautious in train stations. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- International)

    Friends of the library book sale is next week  Oct 17, 2009
    The Sons of Confederate Veterans will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19, in the Bronte Room of the Victoria Public Library ... Doctor James Gleason, of The Victoria College, will present a program about the 11 Texas Constitutional Amendments that will be on the November 3, ballot ... The Region III Education Service Center is hosting a Parental Involvement Conference, Under Construction Building Successful Students, Parents, Teachers and Schools, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, at the... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Grand jury issues 11 October indictments  Oct 17, 2009
    Darin Rene Vasquez Luna, 31, Victoria, was indicted for delivery of a controlled substance, one gram or more but less than four grams, on March 31 ... Michael Anthony Polk, 23, Victoria, was indicted for assault against a public servant and aggravated assault against a public servant on July 2. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Orionids Meteor Shower Starts This Weekend  Oct 17, 2009
    Saturday, October 17, 2009. Earth is currently plowing through space debris left behind by a visitor that last swung by during the Reagan Administration. (National Geographic)

    Ladyjack Basketball Opens Practice  Oct 17, 2009
    The SFA newcomers are (Victoria, Texas -Guard) and (San Antonio, Texas-Guard). The Ladyjacks open the 2009-10 campaign with their first of two exhibitions games Monday, Nov. 2, against St. Mary's (TX). (Sfajacks.com)

    Texas Unemployment Rate Jumps  Oct 17, 2009
    Jobless Rate Rises To 8. POSTED: Friday, October 16, 2009UPDATED: 2:56 pm CDT October 16, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Cars with no insurance in Port Lavaca will be impounded; interim city manager named  Oct 16, 2009
    Agreed to pay CivilCorp of Victoria $25,000 to engineer replacement of 2,800 feet of four-inch and six-inch water lines. The work will be done on Benavides Street from Leona to Cypress; on San Antonio from Center to Cypress; on Nueces from Center to Cypress; on Juanita from Austin to Center; on Center from Juanita to Benavides; and on Cypress from San Antonio to Benavides. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Lady Fiddler 8th grade A team wins tourney  Oct 16, 2009
    The Seadrift 8th grade B team played in the Victoria Howell B tournament this past weekend ... The Seadrift 7th grade B team also played in the Victoria Howell B tournament this past weekend. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Mexican girl: Smuggler ignored plea to save family  Oct 16, 2009
    Victoria Gama was small in stature, large in heart. Victoria Martinez Pineda Gama presided over her extended family with benevolence, intelligence, understanding and, most of all, family pride from her home in Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Town council approves water, sewer, refuse rate increases  Oct 16, 2009
    The police department will be getting five Chevrolet Tahoes, one police package Ford Crown Victoria, and one Chevrolet extended cap pickup. All will be purchased from Caldwell Country Chevrolet for about $168,000. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Calhoun teams finish second  Oct 15, 2009
    VICTORIA Three Calhoun teams each took second place, while all four Travis squads won first place for the second straight weekend as they competed at the Bloomington Invitational at Riverside Park. Joseph Mayorga led the Sandcrab varsity squad with a sixth place finish, finishing the three-mile race in 16:22. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Richard Dale Stover  Oct 14, 2009
    He was a member of FUMC Victoria ... In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to The Stover Memorial at Keep Victoria Beautiful, 3003 N. Vine, Victoria, TX 77901, or the charity of choice ... Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341, Victoria, is in charge of arrangements. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Law enforcement makes 28 area arrests  Oct 14, 2009
    James Darrin Wagner, 36, Victoria, arrested by CCSO for violation of probation and driving while intoxicated ... Drew Allison Vasquez, 22, Victoria, arrested by PLPD for possession of drug paraphernalia. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Senior Expo set for Thursday at Heritage Center  Oct 14, 2009
    The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m., the second Thursday of every month at First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Bridge, Victoria. For more information, call 576-5553. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    This Week in Golf - October 15th through October 18th  Oct 13, 2009
    PORTUGAL MASTERS, Oceanico Victoria Golf Course, Vilamoura, Portugal - Last year, Alvaro Quiros closed with a four-under 68 in the final round to capture his second win on the European Tour. Quiros finished at 19-under 269 for a three-shot win over Paul Lawrie. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Rudy 'El Pelon Grande' Martinez Ramirez Sr. (2)  Oct 13, 2009
    He was born Jan. 7, 1941, in Victoria, to the late Paula Martinez Heysquierdo and Daniel Ramirez Sr. He was a retired shrimper and former Port Lavaca District Three city councilman. He was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Travis White knocks off Seadrift; 3 Fiddler teams top Howell  Oct 13, 2009
    The Travis 7th grade Black team won a heart-stopper, 8-6, Tuesday night in Victoria against Howell. A fourth quarter run by Rico Perez, followed by a two-point conversion by Mason Maupins, put the Fiddlers ahead for good. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Athletes of the Week  Oct 13, 2009
    College that I plan to attend: The Victoria College. Someone that I admire: My little brother looks up to me, so I try to be someone that he can admire. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Ladies styleshow and luncheon Friday at FUMC  Oct 12, 2009
    The Sons of Confederate Veterans will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19, in the Bronte Room of the Victoria Public Library ... The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m., the second Thursday of every month at First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Bridge, Victoria. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Mother, daughter return to school  Oct 12, 2009
    Marissa Rubio, 19, and Mary T. Rubio, 55, both of Port Lavaca, attend classes at the Victoria College Calhoun County Center ... Thirteen years later, the elementary is The Victoria College Calhoun County Center, located on Virginia Street ... After graduating from Calhoun High School, Mary graduated from Victoria Business School in 1974. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Dogs Drop Road Match to No. 8 Frogs  Oct 12, 2009
    Equitation on the Flat TCU 3, Fresno State 1 Lanie Madrazo (78) lost to Minala Trimino (81) (81) lost to Jessica Hagen (84) (75) lost to Victoria Lee (79) *Kimmie Steinbuch (88) defeated Callie Selcau (80). Equitation over Fences Fresno State 3, TCU 1 (84) defeated Taylor Frederick(78) (79) defeated Lauren Quiroz (70) *Lisa Wells (84) defeated Tassie Munroe (80) (82) lost to Juli Skobel (83). (Gobulldogs.com)

    Oprah fans frenzied ahead of Texas visit  Oct 11, 2009
    "It's like getting a chance to see the Beatles or the president," said Victoria Larroca of Dallas. Of course, Winfrey has plenty of critics who don't care for her style or the fact that she campaigned for Barack Obama. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Homecoming 2009  Oct 11, 2009
    The Taylor Hi-Steppers, dressed in black and silver game uniforms and cowboy hats, led by Colonel Victoria Ochoa, marched into place in front of the crowd to take their seats, and the varsity cheerleading squad took to the track to begin their cheers. I thought the pre-game show was good, Band Director Jacques Brown said. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)

    Man gets 45-year prison sentence  Oct 11, 2009
    VICTORIA, Texas (AP) - A judge has sentenced a man to 45 years in prison for aggravated assault after he was convicted for encouraging the beating death of a woman ... Information from: The Victoria Advocate. (KSLA.com, LA)

    Heavy hitters throw support behind Cedar Bayou permit  Oct 10, 2009
    Ron Paul s office - Jackie Gloor (Victoria). CCA Texas - Bobby Byers (executive director of Houston). (Rockport Pilot, TX)

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