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Watch These Cats Battling Vacuum Cleaners — Daily Distraction
Cats have many enemies—dogs are the obvious one, but they have several other rivalries as well.
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Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues
Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.
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Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Reunites with Trapped Dog During Live Interview
Even in the face of unspeakable tragedy, miracles can occur.
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Watch These Animals Who Love Playing in Sprinklers — Daily Distraction
Anyone who's seen their dog try to drink all the water shooting out of a sprinkler knows just how mesmerizing some animals find those machines.
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Watch These Dogs Walking and Talking in Their Sleep — Daily Distraction
While we can't know for sure whether dogs really dream—we've asked ours a hundred times, can't get a clear answer—it's hard to reach any other conclusion after watching these pooches.
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CCYRA Scholarship Fundraiser Saturday
2 weeks ago The CCYRA Scholarship Fundraiser in, conjunction with the 8th Annual Shug Williams Memorial Team Roping, will be May 18th from noon until 2pm at the Calhoun County Rodeo arena, CR 101 in Port Lavaca.
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Victoria Crime Stoppers Pays!
2 weeks ago Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve this crime!
On the morning of Jan. 20, several vehicles parked in the 4100 block of North Navarro Street were broken into and items were stolen.
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Watch These Animals Poking Their Heads Inside Cars — Daily Distraction
It can be hard to get an accurate idea of just how big, say, a giraffe actually is. Then one sticks its head in through your car window and you have a very, very clear idea.
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‘Warrior’s Weekend’ Final Preparations Underway
2 weeks ago
After a year of planning and more than $350,000 later, about 700 soldiers and their families will arrive in the Crossroads on Friday for Warrior's Weekend 2013.
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Register for Summer Leadership Conference
2 weeks ago Victoria Business and Education Coalition along with Pioneer Natural Resources will host the annual Youth Leadership Conference for incoming seventh-graders. The workshop is scheduled through June 10-14 at Victoria College. For applications, more information or to volunteer, contact Lanell Mantey, VBEC executive director, at 361-572-8232 or lanellmantey@sbcglobal.net; Peter McNally, program director, at 361-572-8233 or mcmac450@aol.com. Read more about this event on our website, vbectx.org.
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Victoria Adult Literacy Council Seeks Volunteers
2 weeks ago
Victoria Adult Literacy Council is hosting a free Literacy Tutor Training from 1 to 4:30 p.m. May 31 and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 1 at the Victoria College Adult Education Building, 802 E. Crestwood Drive.
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Watch These Kids Trying to Say Tongue Twisters — Daily Distraction
They say tongue twisters are a great way to teach a child how to speak English better. Really?