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The state’s specialty license plate vendor, License Plates of Texas, LLC, operating as MyPlates.com has met its current contract $25,000,000 revenue obligation to the State of Texas, four months ahead of schedule. In November 2009, My Plates was awarded a contract by TxDMV to market and sell specialty plates. The contract was authorized by the Texas legislature as a way to raise money for state se

I've never been a big fan of insects. Some are very beneficial (bees, for instance), but most are just a big nuisance. What's the best way to avoid getting 'bugged' this summer (and I don't mean by the NSA!)? Your Better Business Bureau offers up the latest buzz (sorry!) on pest control.

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.

You may (or may not) know that I have been a professional singing drummer since I was in high school. While to some, we drummers sit on a seat (known in drumming lingo as a "throne;" please keep your jokes to yourself!), most drumming requires a fair amount of physical and mental abilities. I happened to see a link to this article on Facebook; it pretty well confirms what I and other dru

The Victoria Public Library will present an introduction to the presentation program Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Learn how to create professional slide presentations using WordArt, ClipArt and other special effects found in this powerful program...

Victoria Lady Dynamites Club League is hosting a clinic for grades 9th through 12th at St. Joseph High School (110 E. Red River in Victoria). Texas A&M-Kingsville head volleyball coach Tanya Allen will be running the clinics on July 21 and 28. Al...

Hang out with other kids teens and families for an afternoon of gaming from 4:30-6:30 p.m. today (Monday, 7/21/14) at the Victoria Public Library. Enjoy such classic games as chess, checkers and Uno. Or try your hand at video games on the big screen; including Rock Band 2, Mario Kart Super Smash Bro's Brawl, Call of Duty and others...

Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the moon landing and Texas’ role in space exploration. Come to the Museum of the Coastal Bend for hands-on activities Saturday, July 19, 2014 between 10am-4pm. The Museum is at 2200 E. Red River in Victoria...

The family of Joseph Ray Valdez is having a benefit car wash on Saturday, July 19.2014 from 2-5 p.m. in front of Little Caesar's Pizza (1301 E. Rio Grande St. in Victoria) to raise funds to cover funeral expenses. All proceeds go to Grace Funeral Home...

For pet owners looking for a safe place to house their furry friend this summer, locally kenneling or boarding your animal is a great option. Still, the thought of leaving your family pet with strangers can be nerve-wracking. It’s important to find care that you can trust.

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 Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will be holding Board work sessions around the state over the next two months to solicit comments on draft rules for the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) and the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas (SWIRFT). The draft rules establish prioritization criteria for projects seeking financial assistance from the TWDB.