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New Child allotment, of $25 for new incoming child. This allows for parents to purchase new shoes and undergarments.

Originally published November 6, 2009 at 9:18 a.m., updated November 6, 2009 at 1:38 p.m. Thursday's Fort Hood shootings hit a little too close to home for many in the Crossroads region, especially William Clay.

Originally published November 5, 2009 at 4:39 p.m., updated November 5, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. For more information about ZX3 Consulting, call 1-888-853-2670 or 361-649-0820 or visit www.zx3consulting.com. ZX3 Consulting recently opened in Victoria.

Originally published November 4, 2009 at midnight, updated November 4, 2009 at 6:55 p.m. If you go: "Perfect Crime" will run Nov.

Ruben Castillo of Victoria currently has some of his photographic artistry on display at The Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock.

A dog's sniff helped put Curvis Bickham in jail for eight months. Now that the case against him has been dropped, he wants to tell the world that the investigative technique that justified his arrest smells to high heaven.

Originally published November 2, 2009 at midnight, updated November 2, 2009 at 5:50 p.m. The Victoria Art League will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Victoria Community Art Center, 905 S. Bridge St.

Victorian Premier John Brumby last week visited Monbulk CFA. HILLS businesses were last week commended for their help during the Black Saturday fires.

The Lone Star Saloon was once located at 107 W. Constitution St. It was rumored to have a gentleman's club in the second story.

Originally published October 27, 2009 at 10:24 p.m., updated October 27, 2009 at 11:40 p.m. Have a question for 'Watchdog'?To submit questions, e-mail watchdog@vicad.com, post them to the "Watchdog" blog or call Advocate Public Service Editor Gabe Semenza at 361-580-6519. No topic is off-limits. George and Andrea Clay of Victoria contacted me ...

Originally published October 28, 2009 at 7:27 p.m., updated October 28, 2009 at 10:57 p.m. WHAT'S NEXT? Once Dunnam files his request, the U.S. Parks Service will determine if the men's work validates inclusion of Victoria County on the historic trail.

Avalanche Consulting Inc. and BRW Architects conducted the market analysis and feasibility study for the community center.

Our law firm has successfully sued the Texas Parole Board four times in the last two years over issues related to sex offenders released on parole.

Blogs >> Hudson On Higher Learning >> Campaign Victoria offers chance to support student scholarships UHV is among the best values in the state - " ranking the sixth most affordable public university, according to Texas Higher Education Coordination Board data.

So you think London, population 8 million, is crowded with the living? There are many millions more under the soil of a city that has been inhabited for 2,000 years.

Originally published October 21, 2009 at 6:45 p.m., updated October 21, 2009 at 10:35 p.m. HOW TO HELP Gidgett Reynolds set up an account to help pay for Marlin Adams' care after his attack by at least one dog Tuesday.

Originally published October 27, 2009 at 7:12 a.m., updated October 27, 2009 at 8:22 a.m. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72 degrees.

Teens from around the city were chosen as the Mayor's 100 Teens. They were selected because they have overcome adversity, provide service to others and lead by example.

She's a mother and concerned citizens who is working towards restricting convicted sex offenders from living in the Victoria city limits.A On Tuesday, she took her concerns to the VictoriaA CityA Council.

Originally published October 18, 2009 at 11:36 a.m., updated October 18, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. How to bid Lot viewing for all auction items will be Nov.