Charitable Organizations

Recent news stories of single-family fires here in the Crossroads region reminded me of the time my wife and I spent as volunteers with the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team in our previous home area of Northeast Arkansas. We saw first-hand how the Red Cross can make a difference in the lives of families who have been victims of a fire in their home. Local Red Cross chapters can offer assist

Got a hankerin' for a juicy cut of beef? Then don't miss American Legion Steak Night, Friday, February 7th at the American Legion Hall, 1402 E. Santa Rosa St. in Victoria! The event starts at 5:30 p.m., and is FREE and open to anyone who would like to attend...

What happens to our children if the school bus breaks down? Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is looking for a new set of wheels. The school's bus is 16 years old, has recorded more than 77,000 miles and consistently requires repair, according to the school's website.

A two-time Grammy Award-winning country star will show her southern sensibility tonight for a benefit at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts.

Marcus Luttrell, author of "Lone Survivor" who appears as an extra in the current popular movie of the same name, is coming to Victoria. Luttrell will be the keynote speaker May 10 at the Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity "Speaking of Sweat Equity" series at the Victoria Fine Arts Center...

Crossroads residents now have the chance to bring less-fortunate children a good night's sleep. Through Ashley Furniture HomeStore's A Hope to Dream program, for every mattress purchased at the company's Victoria or Yoakum locations, $5 goes to provide beds to local children in need, according to an Ashley news release.

This morning, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my favorite Country artists to break out in the 1990's, Pam Tillis. Pam will be at the Welder Center this Thursday, January 16th. Here's the audio of the interview!

The Salvation Army doesn't like to turn people in need away. However, in recent weeks, they've had to do just that. It all comes down to a simple clerical mix-up, as reported by Carlos Villalobos on CrossroadsToday.com: ...Since the middle of December, the Salvation Army has been having to turn down families asking for food boxes...

I've been a fan of the Beatles since I was about 6 or 7 years old (which was right at the peak of their most creative period, 1966-1968). This coming February 9th will mark fifty years since their first American television performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. in 1964. Now, it would appear the two surviving members will reunite for a special performance, as

Donations for the Spring Sweep garage sale will be accepted from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Highway 87 Storage, 11665 U.S. Highway 87.

Taste of Country readers stepped up in a big way for the kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Bids on a guitar signed by over 70 country stars topped $6,000, with the winner putting down the winning bid of $6,200 to make dreams come true.

Theatre Victoria will premiere its holiday revue, "Winter Wonderland." More than 20 cast members will take on holiday favorites, including "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Run, Rudolph Run," "Mary, Did You Know" and more Dec. 19-22, according to a news release from Theatre Victoria.