The Victoria Advocate

12/13/2025

Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion for Saturday’s drawing

The Texas Lottery Mega Millions jackpot and national Powerball jackpot have increased again, with the Powerball now at $1 billion.

12/13/2025

City Council to vote on roof repairs contract for Victoria Public Library

At the upcoming City Council meeting, a vote will be held on roof repairs for the Victoria Public Library, a popular issue.

12/12/2025

Bobcats blow 28-14 fourth quarter lead; lose to Rams in state semis 37-28

12/12/2025

Sodek scores 42 against Bellville at home tourney; adds triple-double against Nixon-Smiley

Flatonia Lady Dog standout Summer Sodek put on a show for the home crowd on the first day of the Flatonia Tournament Thursday. In the day’s first matchup against the Bellville Lady Brahmas, Sodek outscored Bellville’s entire team with 42 points as Flatonia won easily, 78-30. She also added nine ...

12/12/2025

VCAS sees major decrease in intakes and euthanasia over 10 years

VCAS Director Mark Sloat may be on his way out, but he has made changes to the way Victoria views animal control, significantly decreasing euthanasia.

12/12/2025

Holiday Artisan Market at Victoria College gives local artists a chance to shine

The 18th annual Holiday Artisan Market at the Museum of the Coastal Bend gives the community a chance to support local artists for the holidays.

12/12/2025

Faith Academy advances to Runge tournament championship; West wins four straight

The Faith Academy-Victoria Cougars moved to 14-2 on the year by virtue of their 47-37 semifinal victory over Bellville Faith Academy in Thursday evening’s Runge Tournament. It was the second win of the day for the Cougars. Jackson Bolton led Faith Academy offensively with 14 points. Jayden Valdez ...

12/12/2025

Crossroads area: State semifinal schedule

Thursday, Dec. 11 Joaquin 37, Refugio 28 Friday, Dec. 12 Shiner vs New Enterprise, 7 p.m. (New Caney) Yoakum vs Llano, 7 p.m. (Pflugerville) Polls Do you exchange gifts with extended family? YES NO View Results  Loading ... Polls Archive

12/12/2025

Yesterday's most clicked article: No. 1 Comanches look to bottle up state’s most prolific runner

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The 2A D2 No. 1 ranked Shiner Comanches (14-0, 5-0) are one win away from their second straight UIL Texas Football State Championship appearance. Shiner has quite a formidable foe standing in its way, the No. 5 ranked Mount Enterprise Wildcats (14-0, 6-0). The two clubs are set to meet Friday night....

12/12/2025

Know before you dine out — read this week’s restaurant inspection reports

The Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties. In the inspection reports, each violation in the Priority items 1-20 is 3 demerits; Priority Foundation items 21-33 are 2 demerits; and C...

12/12/2025

Faith Academy off to hot start

The Faith Academy-Victoria Cougars basketball team won their first game of the Runge Tournament with a 66-22 triumph over the Victoria Gators Thursday morning. The victory bolstered Faith Academy’s record to 13-2 as they resumed tournament play Thursday evening. In the latest Texas Association of ...

12/12/2025

SFA, Tarleton State hope to continue journey to national championship

Texas Tech and Texas A&M are not the only Lone Star State football teams still alive in a quest for a national championship. Stephen F. Austin and Tarleton State are the two purple-clad squads in the quarterfinals of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. No. 7 seed SFA (11-2) takes on No.....