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Watch These People Using the Grill Wrong — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:09 +0000

[onescreen item="5076456"] Memorial Day weekend is a big weekend for grilling, so it’s time for a refresher on what exactly not to do with your grill. It seems unnecessary to remind people that grills are dangerous. They contain fire, which, as everyone should know, can burn you. Be very careful with lighter fluid. Don’t try [...]

Lucky Cashier Sells Herself Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket — One Week After Another Win!

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:41:33 +0000

Some jobs pay better than others. A Doniphan, Missouri woman who works as a convenience store clerk recently sold herself a winning $1 million ticket in last weekend’s $590 Powerball jackpot. Maryjane Hart’s windfall came just one week after she collected $500 on another ticket she played. For her million dollar payday, Hart chose numbers [...]

This 4-Year-Old Girl Knows More About Marvel Superheroes Than You Do

Mike Sampson — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:53:20 +0000

“Where does the Dark Surfer trap Thanos and Captain Marvel?” If you can’t answer that question, you just got beat by a 4-year-old girl in Marvel superhero trivia. Don’t feel bad though, this girl really knows her stuff. Watch this adorable video below and see if you can keep up. We’d still probably have a [...]

Watch These Cats Battling Vacuum Cleaners — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:30 +0000

[onescreen item="5076235"] Cats have many enemies—dogs are the obvious one, but they have several other rivalries as well. Among machines, nothing quite matches the enmity cats have for vacuum cleaners. Internet users know felines’ antipathy for printers, but any cat owner knows how his or her pet reacts when the sound of that monstrous cleaning [...]

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

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.

Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Reunites with Trapped Dog During Live Interview

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:47 +0000

Even in the face of unspeakable tragedy, miracles can occur. While giving an interview after her Moore, Oklahoma home was ravaged by the horrific tornado that touched down on Monday, Barbara Garcia was discussing how her dog, Tito, was somewhere in the rubble. Suddenly in a dramatic moment, the dog emerged in the middle of [...]

Watch These Animals Who Love Playing in Sprinklers — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:47 +0000

[onescreen item="5074995"] 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. We don’t blame them. One of the great joys of being a kid in the summertime is running through sprinklers. And there are so many different ways to [...]

Watch These Dogs Walking and Talking in Their Sleep — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:32 +0000

[onescreen item="5073247"] 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. There’s the barking, the mumbling and, of course, the lying-on-their-side running which, in at least one case, leads to the dog actually getting [...]

CCYRA Scholarship Fundraiser Saturday

Joe Bob — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:07:10 +0000

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. The CCYRA will be selling BBQ plates with two sides. Plates will be $8 and can be picked up between noon and [...]

Victoria Crime Stoppers Pays!

Joe Bob — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:39:48 +0000

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. Later that afternoon, two Hispanic men were caught on a bank’s security camera using a debit card that had been reported stolen. [...]

Watch These Animals Poking Their Heads Inside Cars — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:52 +0000

[onescreen item="5071968"] 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. Giraffe heads are HUGE. Like, take-up-the-entire-front-seat huge. As are camel heads. In fact, if you happen to find [...]

'Warrior's Weekend' Final Preparations Underway

Joe Bob — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:39:34 +0000

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. “It has gotten to be something we never dreamed it would become. We had about 55 soldiers the first year and their families. It was two little [...]

Register for Summer Leadership Conference

Joe Bob — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:41:07 +0000

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.

Victoria Adult Literacy Council Seeks Volunteers

Joe Bob — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:15:46 +0000

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. Volunteer tutors are needed. Become a literacy volunteer and help make a difference in our community. [...]

Watch These Kids Trying to Say Tongue Twisters — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:52 +0000

[onescreen item="5071560"] They say tongue twisters are a great way to teach a child how to speak English better. Really? Sounds like a great way to terrify the poor kid. If we actually had to say things like “unique New York” or “toy boat” over and over again in daily conversation, we might consider taking a [...]

Mother's Day Photo Contest

Melissa — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:47:49 +0000

A big thank you to all of you who sent in photos of your mom’s, wives and friends for Torin Bales Fine Jewelry “Make Your Mother’s Day” photo contest. When looking at all the pictures that were submitted you can’t help but smile, laugh and think about all the wonderful moments you all share together. [...]

Who Won a Trip To San Antonio?

Melissa — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:42:47 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came out to the first 2013 Coors Light Silver Bullet Summer Concert Series last night in Deleon Plaza Downtown Victoria. The Trevor Cole Band played and were an awesome band. Now for the drum roll …. Barbara Flores is our winner of the weekend getaway to San Antonio. Congratulations Barbara Flores! [...]

Watch These Jugglers Doing It Wrong — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:55 +0000

[onescreen item="5069514"] Juggling is really hard, so maybe adding fire and chainsaws and knives and stuff like that isn’t such a great idea for the non-expert. It seems almost meant to lead to these types of accidents, doesn’t it? We’ll gladly watch, thank you, but please stand back. We have this odd feeling you might [...]

Auditions To Be Held for Theatre Victoria

Joe Bob — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:41:49 +0000

Theatre Victoria is hosting open auditions for the 2013 summer musical, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” on Monday and Tuesday at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Victoria. The production is directed by Scott Mohon, choreographed by Laura Klimist and music direction is by Patricia Balmer. Registration begins at 6 [...]

Watch These Kids Eating Warheads for the First Time — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:00:23 +0000

[onescreen item="5069410"] Ah, we can remember the first time we tried a Warhead. Especially our cheeks, which have never been the same. The super-sour candy can surprise you with just how powerful it is, particularly the first time you try one. These poor kids will likely remember theirs for quite some time. Well, thanks to [...]