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Stroman High School class of 1985 will hold a class reunion from 7 p.m.-midnight July 11, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 123 Huvar St. Tickets are $120 for couples and $70 for single. The event includes a live DJ, comedy show by Comedian Kelvin Girdy and Craig Bush, a country style buffet prepared by Hilton Garden Inn, free drawings, professional photographer, best dress and talent contest.

The annual 'Fourth of July Parade' at H-E-B Plus, 6106 N Navarro, is at 9am Saturday for kids ages 1-12. Decorate you cycle, tricycle or wagon in the spirit of Independence Day and win cool prizes. Line up for parade begins at 8:30 a.m. the day of event...

The Refugio Country Opry is tonight at 7pm at The Expo Center at the Refugio County Fairgrounds,245 Fairground Road in Refugio, featuring Country ,Western, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, and Comedy, and "The Best of the Best" Opry Band.

Speaking of food (which we were, earlier today) I don't know anyone who doesn't like 'Whataburger'. I'm sure there are some people who don't, but, in South Texas, you just don't say it out loud.  :)  Every so often, the folks at Whataburger come up with something new to tickle our taste buds. Check this out: News release--SAN ANTONIO --- As of 3 p.m. June 29th, Whataburger proves opposites really

News release--Washington, D.C. June 30, 2015—Independence Day weekend is more than just fireworks to celebrate America’s birthday, it’s also the weekend of the hot dog and official kick off of July as National Hot Dog Month. Americans are expected to eat more than 150 million hot dogs over the holiday weekend, more than any other time of the year and enough to stretch from Washington D.C. to Los A

Wanted: Buddy Leon Chambers, 56, has an outstanding warrant for manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a control substance. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 215 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Wanted: Erica Menchaca, 35, has an outstanding warrant for violation of parole...

News release from UHV--- Area residents can now pick up tickets for a free night at the ballpark featuring the top players in a summer collegiate baseball league and prizes from the University of Houston-Victoria. The Texas Collegiate League All-Star Game presented by the UHV Jaguars will start at 7:05 p.m. July 7 at Riverside Stadium. A home run derby kicks off the action at 6:05 p.m.

The Victoria Public Library presents "Hooray for the USA" with Patriotic Patty Wednesday at 2pm. It's an educational, patriotic show featuring puppets Uncle Sam, Keisha, and Elmer.

The annual "Red, White and Bulls" bull riding event will take place at the Brackenridge Main Event Center, 284 Brackenridge Parkway near Edna, Saturday starting at 6:30pm.

"Shiner Half Moon Holidays" celebration will be at Green Dickson Park, 65 County Road 350 in Shiner, Friday from 5pm to midnight and all day Saturday. Admission into the festival area is free. Friday is free, Saturday is $10 from 7pm to midnight. Wristbands are available.

This is a photo my cousin Mark McMillan took from my backyard in Luling Saturday evening about 7pm. Yes, that is a funnel cloud. It spun there for a disturbing amount of time. Just another "Watermelon Thump Attraction"!