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New subdivision rules proposed for Victoria County
Originally published December 6, 2009 at 5:27 p.m., updated December 6, 2009 at 11:20 p.m. WHAT: Public hearing on proposed subdivision rules.
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 ...
Sharp receives endorsements from Valley legislators
South Texas native and U.S. Senate candidate John Sharp was endorsed this week by Democratic state Sens.
Polling Places for this Election
Victoria County will open 34 polling locations for the November 3rd Constitutional Amendment Election.
Originally published September 28, 2009 at 5:39 p.m., updated September 28, 2009 at 5:40 p.m. The University of Houston- Victoria offers graduate-level classes to teachers in school districts throughout the area, which UHV includes in its enrollment figures.
Tuesday 'Unusual night of violence,' chief says
Originally published September 16, 2009 at 7:12 p.m., updated September 16, 2009 at 10:45 p.m. Police have no explanation for a bizarre spike in violence late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
Community Holds Numerous Tributes on 9/11
As the citizens pay tribute to the fallen and honor the heroes, communities all over the Golden Crescent took a moment to remember what our country stands for.
Tattered flag reveals gap in volunteerism
A tattered flag, flown over the Mission Valley Volunteer Fire Department, angered one resident.
Originally published August 27, 2009 at midnight, updated August 27, 2009 at 9:35 p.m. Editor's note: Your Money, Your Business showcases small businesses.
Q: How did you celebrate Father's Day?
Originally published June 22, 2009 at 4:57 p.m., updated June 22, 2009 at 5 p.m. A: A barbecue, fish fry and kegger.
Sharp gives plans for U.S. Senate
John Sharp laid out his plans to win the U.S. Senate seat - if and when incumbent Kay Bailey Hutchison resigns - at a fund-raising reception in Bay City Thursday night.
Almost 40 years later Bloomington veteran gets diploma
Paul Kurtz finally did it. The quiet and bashful 60-year-old received his high school diploma from Bloomington High School Friday evening.
Woman who died in November Placedo house fire identified
The remains of a woman found nearly a week after her Placedo home burned down last November have been identified.