Education

Our Lady of Victory is hosting a Youth Lenten Fish Fry Friday, February 20th at 5pm at the drive-thru trailer by the cafeteria at OLV.

AUSTIN - According to a news release from TxDOT, vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers. In an effort to curb this deadly trend, the Texas Department of Transportation is partnering with more than 900 Texas high schools to remind teens to “Click It or Ticket.”

Amos Paul Kennedy, a letterpress printer who uses print as a form of social and political education, will share both his story and his creations with University of Houston-Victoria students and community members during his visit Feb. 13 and 14.

The Victoria Public Library invites you to "Conversations about Dementia:  Tips to Help with Family Conversations". This education workshop is offered by the Alzheimer’s Association to help address the fear or lack of awareness that often accompanies having these conversations which can result in delays that have serious consequences for the entire family.

The University of Houston-Victoria is preparing to welcome a second wave of potential students to campus at the end of January. The next Jaguar Day is scheduled for Jan. 31. The day will begin with check-in at 10 a.m. in the lobby of Jaguar Hall, 2705 Houston Highway. The event will continue until about 2 p.m. and is open to any interested student.

Registration is underway for five Victoria College Workforce and Continuing Education courses to be held in the first quarter of this year at various locations throughout the Crossroads.

Christmas is over, but Taylor Swift's giving spirit isn't. The singer has once again gone above and beyond to help a fan in need, this time, financially.

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School will have an open house for prospective parents and students in grades prekindergarten for 3-year-olds through eighth grades at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the school gym.

Victoria College President Dr. Tom Butler announced his retirement Tuesday, according to a Victoria College news release. Butler has served as president of Victoria College since Sept. 2008 and will continue in this role through the end of August.

Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas do a lot more than sell cookies. They are a huge part of our community and continuously strive to educate the female youth in our area. This week, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas is hosting two basic aid training sessions for girls from kindergarten through fifth grade.

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease This workshop, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, is for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

"Ganado Project Graduation 3rd Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk is through the streets of Ganado. Early packet pickup will be at 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Indian Stadium on Nov. 21. Race start time is at 9 a.m. (Registration on day of event starts at 8 a.m.)