Education

On Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, Robin Palmer Blue, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst & Music Therapist, will present Autism: An Introduction to ASD and the Basics of Behavior on August 15th. Two sessions will be available to meet your scheduling needs. Se...

The college fall semester will kick off soon, so now is the time to beware of scams targeting students. Scholarships and financial aid are a great way to help with the high cost of education. Even though finances have already been planned out for the school year, scammers still use this time as an opportunity to take advantage of students and parents. Before you think about last-minute financial a

A time to relax, socialize and paint - where it is about fun art - not fine art! Adult classes will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening from 6:30-9 p.m. at Gallery 313 Rio (313 Rio St. in Victoria). Each adult class is $25, which includes canvas and paints and an appetizer table available.

As of Friday, it's time to stock up on those pencils, pens, notebooks, paper, et cetera. The statewide tax-free weekend runs through Sunday.

Come to the Den if you dare to explore the world of scales, camouflage and other creepy crawly adaptations of the Texas Zoo's Den residents. This short presentation will include native species, invasive species and many other topics relevant to everyday life...

The back-to-school shopping season is underway, and according the National Retail Federation (NRF), it is second in terms of sales only to the winter holidays. According to NRF’s 2014 Back-to-School Survey, the average family with children in grades K-12 will spend almost $700.00 on apparel, shoes, supplies and electronics, up five percent from last year’s back to school spending.

Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX-27) is hosting the summit. Representatives from the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Texas Veterans Commission, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and other veterans support groups will be on hand to provide information regarding veterans’ clinics, health benefits, education, employment, housing, cemeteries, land, transportation, social s

Learn features of all programs in Microsoft Office 2010. Exercises include creating a document in Microsoft Word, changing the document’s format, and saving and printing the document. The class will be held at the Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent Computer Lab (120 S...

Come over to the Gator House at The Texas Zoo every Wednesday and Saturday at noon to learn about these amazing animals. You'll find out what they eat, and see some alligator training in action.

If you've felt intimidated by today's computer technology, there's hope! The Victoria Public Library invites you to a basic introduction to the computer. Learn computer terminology and learn to use the mouse—an important step to mastering the world of computers. The class will use an online mousing tutorial and is designed for those who have never touched a computer.

On Monday, August 4, 2014 starting at 5:30 p.m., Cosmetology professionals will show women undergoing cancer treatment how to apply makeup, care for a wig, take care of dry skin and discolored nails, and cope with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation...

The Victoria High School Class of 1979 is having its 35th Reunion starting with a mixer at the Pump House Restaurant (1201 W. Stayton in Victoria) and a dinner and dance on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Club Westerner. A splendid time is guaranteed for all...