The Victoria Advocate

10/15/2025

Over the weekend, John, an attorney emailed me with a distressing question, “How can someone steal stocks from your portfolio? What protections do we have in place?”

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Over the weekend, John, an attorney emailed me with a distressing question, “How can someone steal stocks from your portfolio? What protections do we have in place?” The question emanated from a New York Times article titled, “How Stocks Can Be Stolen From Your IRA Account.” ACAT (Automated ...

10/15/2025

On Sunday, four members of local Girl Scout Troop 9566 earned their Silver Award, the highest honor for Girl Scouts Cadettes.

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Four members of a local Girl Scout troop earned their Silver Award on Sunday after completing their project at the Mid-Coast Shelter.

10/15/2025

The St. Joseph Flyers junior high girls cross country team has a pair of standout eighth graders that hope to have a good showing at the TAPPS 5A State Championship on Nov. 8. The meet will take place at Nottingham Park, just outside of Houston.

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The St. Joseph Flyers junior high girls cross country team has a pair of standout eighth graders that hope to have a good showing at the TAPPS 5A State Championship on Nov. 8. The meet will take place at Nottingham Park, just outside of Houston. Harper Schroeder is in her second year with the Junior...

10/15/2025

The Refugio Bobcats (6-0, 3-0) are the top-ranked team in 2A-D1 football. They have been dominant to say the least in 2025.

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The Refugio Bobcats (6-0, 3-0) are the top-ranked team in 2A-D1 football. They have been dominant to say the least in 2025. Refugio has outscored its opponents 343-40 through six games. In that span, the Bobcats have amassed a whopping 2,102 rushing yards while allowing only 255 rushing yards on def...

10/15/2025

Standard & Poor Global Ratings (S&P), a nationally recognized credit rating agency, released its most recent financial rating for Victoria County. The county received an “AA” rating, the highest possible for a community and tax base of Victoria’s size.

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Standard & Poor Global Ratings (S&P), a nationally recognized credit rating agency, released its most recent financial rating for Victoria County. The county received an “AA” rating, the highest possible for a community and tax base of Victoria’s size. The S&P rating evaluates the fiscal healt...

10/15/2025

Victoria County Animal Services (VCAS) recently hit a major milestone in its mission to keep animals with their families. The department achieved a live release rate over 90 percent for the second time this year.

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Victoria County Animal Services (VCAS) recently hit a major milestone in its mission to keep animals with their families. The department achieved a live release rate over 90 percent for the second time this year. In its history, VCAS had never before reached this achievement. The department reached....

10/15/2025

The Victoria West Lady Warriors (34-6, 11-0) extended their win streak to 12 with Tuesday night’s straight set home win over the Tomas Lady Gators, 25-9, 25-10, 25-8.

The Victoria West Lady Warriors (34-6, 11-0) extended their win streak to 12 with Tuesday night’s straight set home win over the Tomas Lady Gators, 25-9, 25-10, 25-8. The win clinched the District 22-5A D1 championship for West who holds a three-game lead and the head-to-head tiebreaker over secon...

10/14/2025

Around 11:05 p.m. on Oct. 13, South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company issued a Notification of Unusual Event in a press release. The nature of the event has not been disclosed to the public, and the FBI has taken over the investigation.

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South Texas Projects Nuclear Operating company issues Notification of Unusual Event. While there is no threat to the public, the investigation is ongoing.

10/14/2025

SAN ANTONIO — Texas A&M University–San Antonio and Texas A&M University–Victoria are set to begin a spirited new rivalry within the Texas A&M University System, officially branded the Battle of the Big Cats.

SAN ANTONIO — Texas A&M University–San Antonio and Texas A&M University–Victoria are set to begin a spirited new rivalry within the Texas A&M University System, officially branded the Battle of the Big Cats. The competition will bring Jaguars vs. Jaguars to the field, the golf course and beyon...

10/14/2025

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The 2025 Concert for Classrooms featuring ABBAMANIA will be a night of ABBA’s greatest hits you won’t forget. 💃🕺Every ticket helps fund classroom projects and opportunities for Cuero ISD students.

📅 Saturday, Nov. 8 | 7 PM
📍 Cuero ISD Performing Arts Center
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10/14/2025

Along the coast, you knew when waterfowl seasons were approaching. The honking of thousands of geese descending toward their traditional winter homes along the coast — like planes’ final approach to airports – lets you know.

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Along the coast, you knew when waterfowl seasons were approaching. The honking of thousands of geese descending toward their traditional winter homes along the coast — like planes’ final approach to airports – lets you know. A neighbor named Ivan would shoot at them unsuccessfully from his fro...

10/14/2025

The Cuero Gobblers (6-1, 0-1) were ranked fifth in Dave Cambell’s Texas Football 4A-D2 weekly poll heading into Friday’s district opener on the road against unranked Rockport-Fulton. After a heartbreaking 57-56 loss, Cuero has dropped out of the top 10.

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The Cuero Gobblers (6-1, 0-1) were ranked fifth in Dave Cambell’s Texas Football 4A-D2 weekly poll heading into Friday’s district opener on the road against unranked Rockport-Fulton. After a heartbreaking 57-56 loss, Cuero has dropped out of the top 10. The Gobblers blew a 14-point lead in the f...