Aug 30, 2009 | Victoria Advocate
Vanished from Victoria: Uptown Theatre had its own generator
Rubin Frels built the Uptown Theatre in 1931. It was a refined example of Art Deco architecture in vogue at that time.
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.
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.
Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce
Originally published August 22, 2009 at 1:03 a.m., updated August 22, 2009 at 1:05 a.m. Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce 361-798-2662 www.hallettsville.com History Predominately a German/Czech community founded in 1838, Hallettsville is named for Mrs.
Sanders: Birdville school district salutes Tarrant County pioneer
BOB RAY SANDERS An action last month by the Birdville school district - something I thought I'd never live to see - caused me to reflect on a different time, a special place and one pioneer family that too few people in Tarrant County know about.The time: Middle of the 19th centuryThe place: North Central TexasThe family: My ownFirst, a little ...
Originally published August 13, 2009 at 11:21 p.m., updated August 13, 2009 at 11:31 p.m. When 75-year-old Steve Machart walks into a nursing home, he knows the women will go crazy.
Great Treasure Hunt offers Crossroads residents chance to sell valuables.
Originally published August 5, 2009 at 6:48 p.m., updated August 5, 2009 at 10:25 p.m. If you go When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday For more information, call 800-344-9103, or visit ... If you go When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday For more information, call 800-344-9103, ...
B.J. Thomas has one very special fan waiting for concerts
When B.J. Thomas rolls into town Saturday for two concerts, at least one Corsicana resident can say she "knew him when ..." Charlye Worley is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a fourth grade teacher.
Great Treasure Hunt offers Crossroads residents chance to sell valuables.
Originally published August 5, 2009 at 6:48 p.m., updated August 5, 2009 at 10:25 p.m. If you go When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday For more information, call 800-344-9103, or visit ... If you go When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday For more information, call 800-344-9103, ...
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.
Book signing at Hallettsville library
Originally published July 31, 2009 at midnight, updated July 31, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. The French Simpson Library in Hallettsville will have a book signing event on Saturday, Aug.