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Skeeter's Interview with Bill Engvall

Skeeter Nash — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:17:36 +0000

Bill Engvall called into Skeeter’s show to talk about his June 20th appearance at the Victoria Fine Arts Center. The comedian/actor–known for his “Here’s Your Sign” catchphrase and as part of the “Blue Collar Comedy” shows with Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White–gives a preview of what will be his first concert [...]

Local Wins $100,000 on Scratch Off

Melissa — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:11:04 +0000

What a perfect Friday afternoon for a father and son from Victoria who scratched a lottery ticket and won $100,000! That’s right $100,000! We aren’t sure what we would do with $100,000 but we do know we would be smiling from ear to ear! Nick and his father had gone to cash in a few other lottery tickets and pick up a few more one being the Platinum 10x. Nick’s father scr

Aprill Brandon: "A Mile Away from Tragedy"

Skeeter Nash — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:54:59 +0000

Former Crossroads resident and Victoria Advocate entertainment reporter, Aprill Brandon, was a guest (via telephone from her current home in Boston, MA) on Skeeter's show this morning. Aprill was about a mile away from the site of the terrorist bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15th, and she wrote a blog piece chronicling her experiences on that tragic day.

Welcome to November!

Skeeter Nash — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:19:12 +0000

Well, I’ve made it to 1 month on the new KIXS 108 Morning Show! And Nov. 21st will mark 32 years since I did my first overnight shift on KNGS-AM (“Kings Country 62″)/Hanford, CA…the start of my career in radio. What a ride, so far! And sometimes I feel like I’m just getting started! Thanks [...]

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 [...]

Lighted Christmas Parade December 1st

Rob Garrett — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:50:22 +0000

Bands and businesses, churches and cheerleaders, and service organizations are invited to showcase your holiday spirit at the Lighted Christmas Parade, hosted by Victoria Parks and Recreation Department. The parade will be December 1st and will take place through the streets in downtown Victoria rain or shine. The Christmas Parade this year will start around [...]

Interesting Facts About Victoria

Rob Garrett — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:50:36 +0000

Local Housing The average sales price for residential homes was $154,140 for the 12 months ending July 2012, up 5.8% versus the same period ending July 2011. Total sales of residential homes in the Victoria MLS for the same period was 889, 15.5% higher than the same period in 2011. Average home price for Victoria [...]

An All Girl Tire Shop

Rob Garrett — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:37:26 +0000

Treds Tire and Wheel in San Antonio looks normal. Stacks of tires surround busy workers doing repairs, rotations and fixing flats. But a closer look reveals some unusual details.

The tire jack is pink, the tools have polka dots, and all of the employees are women. That's righ

Back to School Giveaway

Joe Bob — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:49:10 +0000

September 21st will be here before you know it and that means The Back to School Showcase is almost coming to an end. We want to make sure you have entered to win a $1,000 grand prize package from one of the 4 sponsors of your choice which include Bedbutlers, Madi Tays, Sky Restaurant and Golden Crescent Communication Services

Victoria Chamber September Breakfast

Rob Garrett — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:26:33 +0000

The Victoria Chamber September Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday and will feature Dr. Tom Butler who is the President of Victoria College. Networking starts at 7:30 am with Breakfast and program starting at 8:00 am at the Victoria College Student Center located at 2200 E. Red River. Dr. Butler will update our members on Victoria College [...]

Jags Suites Groundbreaking This Week

Rob Garrett — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:17:12 +0000

The Victoria Chamber of Commerce will host a ground breaking for Jaguar Suites at 4:00 on Thursday. It takes place at the dormitory’s future home, 2705 Houston Highway. For more information, call the chamber at 361-573-5277. Go to www.uhvjaguars.com for more information and to stay updated on sports, events, and other information about our local [...]

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 [...]

Fishing Tournament This Weekend

Rob Garrett — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:30:41 +0000

I was browsing the events on the Victoriaadvocate.com page and noticed a pretty cool event this weekend. The Holy Family Knights of Columbus 10th Annual Readin’-Ritin’-Reelin’ Fishing Tournament will be held at the Port O’Connor Community Center. For those who use GPS the address is 3674 W. Adams Street in Port O’Connor. The registration for [...]

Victoria Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help

Rob Garrett — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:39:26 +0000

Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria Police Department need help locating a wanted person. Jeremy Levi Johnson has an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Johnson is a 22 year old white male that is 5’8” tall with brown hair and brown eyes. The outstanding warrant is for Violation of Probation on the charge of Burglary [...]

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, [...]

14th Victim Dies in South Texas Crash

KIXS 108 — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:54:27 +0000

Another victim in the July 22 evening crash near Goliad, Texas has died. This brings the death count to 14 in a crash that involved a Ford 250 extended cab pickup truck that was reportedly carrying 23 people. According to the Victoria Advocate all victims appear to be from Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico. It is [...]

CRIME OF THE WEEK

Rob Garrett — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:55:30 +0000

Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria Police Department need help to identify the person responsible for a burglary.

During the nights of June 28th and July 5th and unknown male broke into a business in the 200 block of E. Rio Grande St. An undetermined amount of money and property was stolen during each burgl

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 [...]

Painting By Top American Artist Comes To Two Step

Rob Garrett — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:49:02 +0000

Original Godard paintings adorn public galleries, the homes of movie and rock stars, and even the officer’s lounge at the Pentagon. Michael Godard is the top selling painter in the United States and often called the "rock star of the art world" and now one of his paintings adorns the main entry hallway of Two Step Dance Hall & Lounge in Victoria.

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