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Last week, the FBI announced that violent crime dropped four percent in 2011, compared to a 5.5 percent drop in 2010. However, according to a 24/7 Wall St. review of 2011 FBI crime statistics, violent crime is on the rise in places that already have the highest rates for it in the country — both murder and burglary have gone up.

Tomorrow will be a rally for Coastal Bend Veterans at 1505 Airline.  The event starts around 1p.m. and located in the parking lot of the Victoria Outpatient Clinic.  Make sure to go out there and support America's troops.  Events like this should be held more than just a few times a year as our troops no matter what branch they are in keep us safe...

So, you're thinking of catching up on some reading this summer? Well, you're not alone. Amazon.com has come out with its list of the most well-read cities in America. The website created its rankings by looking sales of books, magazines and newspapers in print and on the Kindle since January 1 of this year.