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Big freeze follows Crossroads snow
Originally published December 4, 2009 at 6:18 p.m., updated December 4, 2009 at 10:50 p.m. There are two ways meteorologists measure snowfall.
Bloomington Elementary nominated for TEA award
Originally published November 30, 2009 at 5:48 p.m., updated November 30, 2009 at 10:25 p.m. The schools are selected based on one of two criteria: Schools that dramatically improve student performance to high levels on state tests Schools whose students achieve in the top 10 percent of their state on state tests In other ... The schools are ...
Years ago for Sunday, Nov 22, 2009
Originally published November 18, 2009 at midnight, updated November 18, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. 1909 Nov.
Victoria County bridge system gets upgrade
Originally published November 10, 2009 at 5:06 p.m., updated November 10, 2009 at 11:50 p.m. County Commissioner Wayne Dierlam spent $122,000 to replace a bridge on J-2 Ranch Road.
Air Force Airman Michael A. Garza graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Evidence in cab led deputies to suspect
Originally published November 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., updated November 3, 2009 at 11:45 p.m. TO HELP SONNY DAVIS Cesar's Taxi is collecting donations to help pay Sonny Davis' medical expenses, driver Kay Evans said.
Low turnout expected for Tuesday's constitutional amendment election
Originally published November 1, 2009 at 11:15 p.m., updated November 1, 2009 at 11:50 p.m. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION Proposition 1 The constitutional amendment authorizing the financing, including through tax increment financing, of the acquisition by municipalities and counties of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military ...
State denies Bloomington ratings appeal
Originally published October 31, 2009 at 10:27 p.m., updated October 31, 2009 at 10:35 p.m. The dropout rate will be addressed at the next BISD school board meeting on Nov.
First I must explain my husband's quirky personality trait. He is this totally sentimental person.
Genealogy Query - GARNER : HARDEN : HERNANDEZ : WELLS
Searching for Christina Ann Garner , born prematurely in San Antonio, Texas August 23, 1983 to Lori Ann Garner who resided at Buckner Baptist.
Originally published October 11, 2009 at midnight, updated October 11, 2009 at 4 a.m. Charles and Paula Repka of Inez and David and Wanda Gaskamp of Long Mott are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Gaskamp of Bloomington, to Leland Lange of Bloomington, son of Lyndon and Jeanne Lange of Bloomington.
4-H Round Up: Victoria Livestock Show dates
Originally published September 28, 2009 at midnight, updated September 28, 2009 at 9:55 p.m. The 2010 Victoria Livestock Show is scheduled for Feb.
Hay arrives for drought-stricken Victoria County ranchers
Originally published September 28, 2009 at 6:27 p.m., updated September 28, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. The hay will be unloaded from the Union Pacific boxcars Tuesday at the port of Victoria.
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Texas Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Offense
Joey James, 26, of Bloomington, Texas, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, United States Attorney Tim Johnson announced today.
Alice Lea Maroney Taylor, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, 81, of San Antonio, went home peacefully to the 'City not made by hands' on September 17, 2009.
Bloomington under a boil water notice
A boil water notice is in effect until further notice for Bloomington residents after a 6-inch main pipeline burst Tuesday morning.
Con: One category doesn't reflect entire district
Originally published August 9, 2009 at 11 p.m., updated August 9, 2009 at 11:05 p.m. DEFINITIONS Low income: Students who qualify for free or reduced lunches are considered low income by the state.
Kareem Olajawon Johnson, 25, of Victoria by officers Saturday on a warrant charging him with violation of parole.
Pro: Strict school standards promote accountability
Originally published August 9, 2009 at 11 p.m., updated August 9, 2009 at 11:05 p.m. WHAT SHOULD BE UNACCEPTABLE? Because of new state regulations, school districts could be labeled unacceptable for having too many dropouts this year.
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