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Almost Impossible Trivia for 5/29/13

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:21:01 +0000

Congratulations to Debi Rogers of Yoakum! She knew the answer to today’s Almost Impossible Trivia Question, and won a couple of yummy Jack In The Box Tacos! Q: How many counties are there in the Lone Star state? A: 254 Listen weekday mornings at 8:20 for your chance to answer the Almost Impossible Trivia Question [...]

Asleep At The Wheel: On Stage and On Screen

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:41:18 +0000

Legendary Texas Western Swing band Asleep At The Wheel is asking their fans to help fund the making of a documentary that chronicles the group’s 40-year history! This documentary is designed to precede an Asleep at the Wheel concert performance, giving longtime and new fans a thrilling ride through the 4-decade history of the band. [...]

Bring your Boots to Bootfest!!

Melissa — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:30:21 +0000

According to officials at Bootfest you won’t want to miss the second annual Bootfest to be held on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6 on De Leon Plaza in downtown Victoria. FREE admission! Visit www.Bootfest.org for a complete schedule of events and other valuable information about Bootfest. FREE Entertainment Enjoy a variety of free [...]

Fathers Night Out Car and Truck Show

Rob Garrett — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:34:10 +0000

The Crossroads Cruisers of Victoria, Texas will held their 2012 Father’s Night Out Car & Truck Show June 16th with over 100+ cars that show up for you and your dad to check out.

The event is located at 2700 Citizens Plaza, Victoria Texas. Registration Starts at 3:00 pm - Awards at 8:0

A Surprise Retirement Party

Rob Garrett — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:08:02 +0000

My parents retired this year and it just makes me realize I'm getting older. I now have to make sure my home is clean due to them stopping in without notice. I'm kidding, they would call. They would have to, they l

Why You Should Own A Ball Retriever

Rob Garrett — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:48:44 +0000

Attention All Golfers: please be careful when approaching rivers, ponds, lakes, and oceans. Or you can go the safe route and by a ball retriever. I recently went on vacation to Ohio and on my way up there I stopped to visit a few friends of mine in Kentucky. Of course we went golfing as [...]

Hurricane Alley Waterpark Opens Saturday!

Rob Garrett — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:02:06 +0000

A new water park opens on Saturday in Corpus Christi called Hurricane Alley. It will host a giant wave pool with over 12,000 square ft of family fun and a 750 ft scenic and adventurous filled lazy river. The little ones can play on the USS Dusty which is a one of a kind kids [...]

A Hitchhiker's Guide To Carpooling

Rob Garrett — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:17:38 +0000

Everyone knows gas prices have skyrocketed so far in 2012 and there are talks that it will just get worse. When do you get to the point when you are looking for alternatives to get to work. Do you start taking the bus, getting a bicycle, moped, smart car, or what ab

Senator Hutchison In Victoria To Say Goodbye

KIXS 108 — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:46:17 +0000

The senior United States Senator from Texas Kay Bailey Hutchison was in Victoria this morning making a swing through south Texas expressing her gratitude to her constituents for their support over the last 18 years while she served in the Senate. Hutchison is retiring from the Senate after serving three terms. The reception for the [...]

Pit Bulls: A City & County Problem

Jeff L. — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:00:05 +0000

On May 13, 2010 I wrote this regarding a pit bull attack within the city limits of Victoria. Almost two years later, pit bulls are still attacking pets and people in Victoria and now sadly, we have the unnecessary death of a 4 year old little boy in Victoria county. “I don’t normally write items [...]

Dierks Bentley DBTV

Rob Garrett — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:06:33 +0000

Here ya’ go folks. The year in review of Dierks Bentley web videos. I have to say they were very interesting as he took a journey on an ice rink, mini-train, go-karts, fairs, and shooting guns in Texas, which is, of course, all part of being a country musician. I need vocal lessons!

Keeping Our Troops Safe, And Warm!

Rob Garrett — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:16:58 +0000

You see that right there. That my Texans is snow. Not in the U.S. but in the Middle East. I have a friend that allowed me to use this picture. Bruce is a soldier for the Army and he sent this to Camaro5.com saying how he missed home and hot showers. I just wanted to [...]

Skill, Stealth, And Coordination. They Don't Have It

Rob Garrett — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:39:17 +0000

I’m sure everyone knows by now that I am one of many ninjas in Texas. Some are learning and improving their skill and working very hard at it. Then you come across people like this who have no idea what they are doing. The costume looks good, but seriously give it up. Dang noobs. Shoot.

Victoria Bootfest 2011

Melissa — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:43:02 +0000

Victoria’s newest and biggest signature event, BOOTFEST, is expected to draw 15,000 people to downtown Victoria on October 21-22, 2011. This free, two-day, family-oriented event will be jam packed with activities and live music for all ages and interests.

This is the first

The Return of Armadillo Fest, September 3rd 2011

Amory Gritta — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:57:28 +0000

This September 3rd will see the triumphant return of the Armadillo Fest to Riverside Park!

It's been a long time in the making and this Festival definitely aims to please. Featuring live performances by Roger Creager, Clay Crockett and the Shotgun Riders, the Scott Taylor Band, and Dunville, the Armadillo Fest is sure to please a lot of local music fans.

CMT Made's Premiere Will Feature a Local Police Officer

Amory Gritta — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:07:10 +0000

The tagline for CMT's latest show "CMT Made" is "Dreams Have No Age Limit". 28-year-old Victoria resident and police officer Chris Guerra will be putting that to the test tomorrow night on the premiere episode of "CMT Made".

Chris has had a lifelong interest in professional wrestling and will be given the chance to live out his dream after a grueling six weeks of training with TNA wrestler, "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan.

Glenn Beck Relocates to Texas

Amory Gritta — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:15:27 +0000

Texas is a pretty big place -- but is it big enough for Glenn Beck? The Lone Star State is about to find out.

Conservative pundit Beck, whose New York-based television show for Fox News was recently canceled -- or he voluntarily left, depending on whom you ask -- sold his $3.6 million Connecticut home and is renting a $20,000-a-month two-acre spread in Dallas. “I can’t wait,” Beck told listeners during his radio broadcast on Monday.

'Dallas' Returning to TV – Watch the First Official Promo [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:58:19 +0000

Next summer, TNT will take TV viewers back to Texas for a reboot of the long-running primetime soap 'Dallas,' promising plenty of sex, drama and, of course, oil.

This time around, 'Dallas' will focus on the scandalous misadventures of J.R.'s son, John Ross (Josh Henderson), and Bobby’s adopted son, Christopher ('Desperate Housewives' hunk Jesse Metcalfe).

Waste Not, Want Not — Grocery Store Vows to Be First 'Zero Waste' Store in the US [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:00:30 +0000

A new store is taking on Whole Foods in the company’s hometown of Austin, Texas.

Like the well-known chain, In.gredients will specialize in local and organic edibles, but with one key difference — it vows to be first “package-free, zero waste grocery store” in the US.

Baby Armadillo Gets Thirsty During Texas Drought [VIDEO]

Jordan Breindel — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:30:31 +0000

With Texas experiencing its worst drought in over 100 years, most parts of the Lonestar State haven’t seen rain in months. It’s so dry, in fact, that one ordinarily shy baby armadillo came right up to this family’s walkway just to get a drink from their hose. With this adorable video racking up over 80,000 views since it was posted on Friday, we have to ask: Are baby armadillos the new kittens?