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“It had been handled very nonchalantly”

Victoria school officials violated state and school policy when an entire classroom was searched earlier this month, Although Randy Duke, father of one of the students searched, wants the Howell Middle School ... via Victoria Advocate

“Everything would have to be done again because it was not properly authorized.”

The city of Victoria has discovered that the job isn't complete until the paperwork is done. via Victoria Advocate

“For states, I have to learn how to do fiber cables”

SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization for teachers and students in trade, technical and skilled service education. via Victoria Advocate

“They didn't have any hair, some of them were bleeding from their eyes, eyes swollen shut, some of them were bleeding from their behind”

An East Texas mobile home is raided and a dozen dogs are found living in what the SPCA calls unthinkable conditions. via KLTV Tyler

“Everyone can give it lots of la bels, whether calling it red dirt 'cause we're from Oklahoma or neo-honky tonk cause there's some throwback to old school country. But I just call it country music, really”

Jason Boland and the Stragglers hit road for new tour When it comes down to it, Jason Boland would rather use someone else's words to describe his band's music. via Victoria Advocate

“Otherwise it's business as usual”

The swimming pool at the YMCA of the Golden Crescent on Colorado Street will be closed until further notice because of a chemical spill Saturday morning, said Sean Muirhead, housekeeper and massage therapist ... via Victoria Advocate

Decora Study Club met on March 25. Martha Jones introduced Sara Massey; a highly accomplished retired educator and current artist, the editor of "Texas Women on the Cattle Trails." The program emphasized the ... via Victoria Advocate

“Right now, we're one of the top performing hospitals in Texas”

For the second year in a row, Thompson Healthcare named Citizens Medical Center on its list of the top 100 hospitals. via Victoria Advocate

“Normally the same people that did the temporary work are made permanent.”

A grassroots effort by local conservative Republicans brought changes at the Republican county convention Saturday. via Victoria Advocate

“I'm just going to be representing my constituents and their concerns”

Victoria's mayor is concerned that a power company executive is also working for a powerful ranching family that might oppose a proposed nuclear plant. via Victoria Advocate

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on the status of 28 endangered species in the Southwest, including a few species native to the Rio Grande Valley. via The Brownsville Herald

"You are worried about seeing him spend his early years in doing nothing. What! Is it nothing to be happy? Nothing to skip, play, and run around all day long? Never in his life will he be so busy again." ... via Victoria Advocate

“We had no idea whether or not anything was going to happen, so we never discussed direction. James would bring in these parts and me and Josh would just destroy them”

James Petralli of White Denim. Steve Terebecki of White Denim. Josh Block of White Denim. via The Austin American-Statesman

“I graduate in May and I am already taking the classes for it. It's easy to do. You can't really beat this program.”

The cost of tuition, textbooks and fees plus a $200-a-month stipend will be available for up to 60 qualified students who enroll in the Nuclear Power Technology program at area colleges. via Victoria Advocate

“Naturally, we're going to cover the people who get that type of press coverage.”

More than a month ago, city workers hit a gas line near 1401 Warren St., and the resulting leak and a spark caused the house to explode. via Victoria Advocate

“We have something for everyone.”

Going to the Victoria Coin and Collectible Show was kind of like going to a museum, said Donnie McCarthney, who organized the show. via Victoria Advocate

“He talked to us about is this summer, and I was excited. I think it's a great tradition, and I think it would be great for Victoria to have an independence celebration every year.”

On the 172nd anniversary of Texas' independence, Robert Angerstein also celebrated the 170th year of registering his family's cattle brand. via Victoria Advocate

“But I think it's abundantly clear where the commissioners court stands on transportation issues in Victoria County and the state of Texas.”

The proposed Trans-Texas Corridor/Interstate 69 through Victoria County continued to draw fire Monday. via Victoria Advocate

“This is the first time they've done this, and I'm used to the big one, but I think it's good for the kids”

Lutheran youth from around South Texas gathered Sunday in Victoria to connect with their peers and God. via Victoria Advocate

The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a series of public hearings on the I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor draft environmental impact statement. via Victoria Advocate