June 23, 2014 Oink like a pig, bark like a dog, or roar like a lion. Color a mask to become your favorite animal as part of the Summer Reading Program at the Victoria Public Library today from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p
June 19, 2014 John O’Bryant’s Reading Magic Show encourages children to read and learn through magic, music, illusion, and audience participation. You can see and experience this great family event at the Victoria Public Library on Friday, June 20th at 2:00 p
June 17, 2014 The Gary T. Moses Municipal Swimming Pool is opening tomorrow (Wednesday 6/18/14) for the summer season. The pool will be open from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday during the summer.
Located at 211 N. Ben Wilson St., The Gary T. Moses Municipal Pool is a grand facility and will accommodate 300 patrons.
The pool contains 6 swimming lanes, three pool slides, a bathhouse with showers and changing stalls, a covered pavillion with tables and electricity and 4 other shaded sitting areas.
June 16, 2014 Hang out with other kids teens and families for an afternoon of gaming from 4:30-6:30 p.m. today (Monday, 6/16/14) at the Victoria Public Library. Enjoy such classic games as chess, checkers and Uno
June 12, 2014 Experience the love and joy of adopting a dog, cat, puppy or kitten into your home. Saturday, June 14, 2014, Adopt-A-Pet of Victoria will be offering an Animal Clinic and Pet Adoption event at 8215 Houston Hwy. starting at 10:00 a.m. There will be a veterinarian on hand to administer vaccinations and examinations. If you already have a dog or cat in your family, you can take advantage of the animal clinic offered at this
June 11, 2014 You've probably read my many posts about the hobby and service of amateur (aka "ham") radio. Some folks think that amateur radio is an "outdated" technology, but as this brief video shows, ham radio remains on the cutting-edge of communications. If you know of a younger person who shows an interest in technology, please share this video with them. Did you know that some kids as young as 7 years old have passed their FCC license test to become amateurs? It's true!
June 10, 2014 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a Super Duper Celebration! In the heart of every child lives a superhero, and on Wednesday, June 11th, Whataburger will celebrate the superhero spirit in all of us with an evening of family fun from 5 to 7 p
May 29, 2014 Have you checked out OutnumberHunger.com yet? Please do. It's a very easy way to help fight the issue of hunger in America, and especially right here in the Crossroads region. Outnumber Hunger is a unique partnership between Feeding America, Big Machine Label Group, General Mills and Townsquare Media
May 22, 2014 A car is stolen in Texas every five and a half minutes. Having your vehicle’s VIN etched into its window glass will greatly reduce your chances of becoming a victim of vehicle theft. The Victoria Police Department will offer free VIN window etching at LifePonte Church (8150 Nursery Drive) on Saturday, May 24th from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon.
May 21, 2014 Your Essay Topic: share an experience communicating your appreciation or love of the art of music. Essay length is 400 – 650 words. The winner will receive 4 months of free class music lessons on his or her instrument of choice (piano, drum or guitar) plus 2 additional months of lessons at a discounted rate. This contest is open to grades 7-10.
May 21, 2014 A recent letter to the Editor of the Victoria Advocate illustrates the fact that just because someone is a dog-lover, that love doesn't always extend to others, especially children. Mr. Matthew Hough of Cuero felt the need to express his disdain for the local kids who ask if they can pet his dog when Mr. Hough takes the pooch for a walk in the local park. What follows is an example of grumpiness rarely found on public display.
May 19, 2014 Hang out with other kids teens and families for an afternoon of gaming from 4:30-6:30 p.m. today (Monday, 5/19/14) at the Victoria Public Library. Enjoy such classic games as chess, checkers and Uno