Victoria News

Originally published November 26, 2009 at 10:12 p.m., updated November 26, 2009 at 11 p.m. DONATION LOCATIONS Bealls, 2504 N. Laurent St.

Originally published November 26, 2009 at 10:45 p.m., updated November 26, 2009 at 11 p.m. The sun was setting as Judy Brown, a 53-year-old Victoria woman, was signing her will.

In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings affirms the 'AA-' rating on the County of Victoria, Texas' outstanding $4.24 million in certificates of obligations and $0.76 million in general obligation bonds.

Originally published November 24, 2009 at midnight, updated November 24, 2009 at 10:35 p.m. If you go "Babes with Beatitude" author signing Dec.

Construction continues for the three new campuses in Victoria. All three are scheduled to open in fall 2010.

Originally published November 22, 2009 at 10:42 p.m., updated November 22, 2009 at 11:50 p.m. Faith Table Ministry For more information on donating or volunteering with the ministry, contact Frank C. Huerta at frankchuerta66@yahoo.com. It starts with a cardboard sign and lots of screaming.

Originally published November 16, 2009 at 6:36 p.m., updated November 16, 2009 at 10:55 p.m. OTHER SUSPECTS David Oliva, 19, and Justin Greg Gutierrez, 18, of Victoria were also arrested on charges of criminal mischief of between $20,000 and $100,000 earlier this year.

Originally published November 14, 2009 at 2:15 p.m., updated November 14, 2009 at 11:25 p.m. TIMELINESA tougher ozone standard will be officially proposed in December.

Originally published November 20, 2009 at 4:33 p.m., updated November 20, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. TO HELP Anyone with information about potential environmental problems resulting from when the airport was a military base may contact airport officials.

Originally published November 18, 2009 at 6:15 p.m., updated November 19, 2009 at 12:25 a.m. Freedom of Information request made The Victoria Advocate has made a request to the city under the Freedom of Information Act asking for details of the settlement arranged with Derrick Buckner.

Originally published November 18, 2009 at 5:24 p.m., updated November 19, 2009 at 12:25 a.m. A 46-year-old man shot himself in the head and was found dead in the Victoria Walmart parking lot on Wednesday, authorities said.

Originally published November 12, 2009 at 7:48 p.m., updated November 12, 2009 at 11:25 p.m. The ports aren't the only ones keeping busyVictoria Economic Development Corporation President Dale Fowler also updated the approximately 120 people present at the membership meeting on what his organization has done for Victoria County.

Originally published November 16, 2009 at 6:33 p.m., updated November 16, 2009 at 10:55 p.m. Victoria native Brenda Romano died Sunday during an effort to protect her family.

WHO HAS HELPED? Grants have been given to Foster Parents of Victoria by The Johnson Foundation Robert and Pam Kovar The Trull Foundation The Kiwanis Club First Victoria National Walmart Cuero/Victoria The Sandalphon Club New Child allotment, of $25 for new incoming child.

Originally published November 13, 2009 at 5:21 p.m., updated November 13, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. A: It's a safe place to go shopping.

Originally published November 14, 2009 at 1:51 p.m., updated November 14, 2009 at 1:55 p.m. IF YOU GO WHAT: Devereux Foundation-Victoria 50th anniversary WHEN: 6:30 p.m Friday, Nov.

An invisible problem is coming to the forefront. Victoria has its share of people going through difficult times and don't have a place to call home, including children.

Originally published November 13, 2009 at 9 p.m., updated November 13, 2009 at 10:20 p.m. Patty Cosenza was suppose to return to Guatemala on Friday night, but instead she and two friends met MercyMe.

Originally published November 12, 2009 at 9:42 p.m., updated November 12, 2009 at 11:25 p.m. Victoria Mall, which opened in 1981, is the only enclosed regional mall within a 90-mile radius.

Originally published November 12, 2009 at 5:03 p.m., updated November 12, 2009 at 5:05 p.m. A San Antonio murder trial could crowd the Victoria County Courthouse in January.