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Victoria Traffic To Get 'Loopy'

Skeeter Nash — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:11:42 +0000

After some 20 months of construction, the new lanes of Loop 463 (aka Zac Lentz Parkway) will open at approximately 8:30am today (4/16/13). According to a TDOT press release, the newly-constructed west-bound main lanes of the Loop will open to traffic and the frontage roads will remain open as normal, except for at the Salem Road intersections, where traffic will be required to stop. The lane-switching at these intersections will allow the Salem Road traffic to travel through the intersections with both east-and west-bound frontage roads, without stopping.

Lots To See & Do At Moody Gardens

Skeeter Nash — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:12:48 +0000

Over the weekend, my wife Sweetie and I paid our second visit to Moody Gardens on Galveston Island. What a fabulous place! Whether you're into nature, science, or just want a great destination for everything from a weekend getaway to a longer stay, Moody Gardens has something for the entire family. One of the highlights for us on this visit was

Air Service From Victoria Airport Delayed

Joe Bob — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:58:45 +0000

It looks like we will have to wait a little longer for the already long-awaited flights between Victoria and Houston. Commercial air service to Houston from Victoria will start later than anticipated. According to the Victoria Advocate, Victoria Regional Airport Manager Jason Milewski said the new start date for Sun Air International, Victoria’s new air [...]

An Event Just For The Ladies

Rob Garrett — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:35:00 +0000

Gather your fellow goddesses for an event that’s all about women, and women ONLY. I mean really, who wants to climb a cargo net with a sweaty, hairy, possibly smelly guy? Okay, some of you might, but for the rest of us, that’s just unnecessary grossness. We know you’re swamped in laundry, work, school, motherhood, [...]

Summer Music Festival This Weekend

Rob Garrett — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:42:27 +0000

Labor Day Weekend take a drive to Palacios, Texas’ Shrimp Capital. This summer music festival is guaranteed to be the biggest music event to happen in decades! Possibly, not since the 40’s when Artie Shaw graced the Palacios Pavilion stage! There will be some amazing regional artists!

K Phillips & The Concho Pearls (Austin)

Little Brave (Austin)

Nick Gaitan & The Umbrella Man (Houston)

Daniel Thomas Phipps (New Braunfels)

Ali Holder (Austin)

Aaron Neubauer (Corpus Christi)

Guadalupe Surfers (Edna)

3 Legged Horse (San Antonio)

Sara Johnson (Dallas)

The Fishermen (San Antonio)

For more information you can visit this website, http://nekkidarmadilla.tumblr.

Pub Crawl in Victoria

Joe Bob — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:29:23 +0000

Its never happen in Victoria before so make sure you make plans to attend the first ever Pub Crawl. Its this Saturday, August 25th beginning at 5pm at 103 Santa Rosa. This event is really more than just a pub crawl, it’s actually a bit of a photo scavenger hunt and a pub crawl. Here’s [...]

Sister Alberta To Have Book Signing

Rob Garrett — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:20:50 +0000

Sister M. Alberta Novosad of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word will be at the Friench Simpson Memorial Library on Wednesday, August 22 at 6:30 PM. The library is located at705 E. Fourth St in Halletsville. Sister Alberta will give a short presentation on her book “Texas Footprints: in the sands of Time.” There will [...]

Flag City Opry Tuesday Night

Rob Garrett — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:13:48 +0000

Flag City Opry will be held once again Tuesday evening at 411 N. Wells St. in Edna. There will be a meal starting at 6:00 catered by Cowboy BBQ in Edna and the show will start at 7. Tickets for the show are only $5.00. The performers for the show include The Dujka Brothers, Chris [...]

What To Do If You Lost Your Passport

Rob Garrett — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:15:36 +0000

Well it happened to me. I leave for vacation in less than 2 weeks and I can’t find my passport anywhere. I literally searched my whole apartment. I even went through every clothing item I have. I can’t locate it anywhere. So what do I do if I leave in 2 weeks and need a [...]

Victoria's New Air Service To Start September 1st

Joe Bob — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:49:01 +0000

Right now, unless you own or have access to a private aircraft, you can't fly in or out of the Victoria Regional Airport. But, that should change on or about September 1st.

While plans continue to renew air service in Victoria, the city will remain grounded for the time being. Sept. 1 is the tentative start date for Sun Air International to begin service, said Jason Milewski, manager of the Victoria Regional Airport.

Schulenburg Festival This Weekend

Rob Garrett — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:16:45 +0000

The Schulenburg Festival will be one of the best around this year as they will have a ton of activities and events for all ages to enjoy. Have you ever heard of a bubble runner? They place you in a big clear ball and you run in water! I've actually always wanted to try that and you can bubble run at the festival this year

Your Partner In The Car Business Has Moved

Rob Garrett — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:01:12 +0000

Partners Chevy Buick and GMC in Cuero has moved to a brand new location on the Cuero Highway. There were on Esplanade Street and they packed up are now at a much bigger area for even more vehicles for you to choose from. They have some really good specials on vehicles right now that you [...]

Survey Reveals Hotel Guests Turned Off by Poor Service and WiFi Fees — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:39:12 +0000

In the wake of the economic downturn, some hotels have cut corners to save money — and their customers have noticed. According to a new survey, satisfaction with hotel services is now at a six-year low.

Scott Taylor and Matt Thigpen at Troubadours Tonight

Rob Garrett — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:40:57 +0000

Anybody in the Cuero area looking for something to do tonight? NO COVER at Troubadours! Come hang out with The Scott Taylor Band and Matt Thigpen, at Troubadours Dancehall & Saloon TONIGHT. 5 Seconds will be in effect! Oh, and you don’t have to be from Cuero to come. Victoria, Yoakum, Yorktown, Mission Valley, [...]

How Would You Like To Travel To France and Italy

Rob Garrett — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:40:36 +0000

Join the Victoria Chamber of Commerce and experience all the charms of Provence, the excitement of Monaco and the rich history, rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany on a ten day adventure. You’ll enjoy walking tours of Avignon and Arles, revealing the culture of Provence, the likes of which inspired Van Gough and Cezanne. Experience [...]

Have You Ever Been To Moody Gardens?

Rob Garrett — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:15:14 +0000

Moody Gardens in Galveston has so much going on this summer for your whole family to enjoy. I’m a big fan of this place and every time I go there is always something new and different to check out. They have added on to the Rain forest Pyramid. They have also added on to the [...]

Travis Klynt Madden Memorial Scholarship Fishing Tournament

Rob Garrett — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:36:13 +0000

There will be a BBQ and Dance at the Inez Community Center this Saturday. It’s actually the 1st Annual Travis Klynt Madden 2012 Memorial Scholarship Fishing Tournament. There will be plenty of activities for all to enjoy so take the whole family. The BBQ plates will be available starting at 2 until they are gone. [...]

Memories and Memorabilia in Yorktown

Rob Garrett — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:11:25 +0000

The Yorktown Historical Society is hosting an evening of "Memories and Memorabilia - the History of the Railroad" as we welcome home Joe McMillan at the Yorktown Historical Museum on Tuesday, June 26th. The Museum will be open during the afternoon for display setup and socializing. There will be a reception at 5 pm and a presentation by Joe at 6 pm.

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Ham Radio Field Day This Weekend

Rob Garrett — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:37:45 +0000

Despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modern communications, every year whole regions find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed has been Amateur Radio. These radio [...]

Tour The Berclair Mansion

Rob Garrett — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:54:20 +0000

If you have never been to see the Berclair Mansion Tours you are missing out. It has numerous antiques with a colorful history of a South Texas family. This beautiful home has 22 rooms as all original furnishings and some of the antiques date all the way back to the