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City of Victoria Seeks Input on Pedestrian Safety
City of Victoria Seeks Input on Pedestrian Safety
City of Victoria Seeks Input on Pedestrian Safety
In a public notice released earlier this week the City of Victoria is looking for input on pedestrian safety on some of it's roadways. Here is the release: The City of Victoria needs citizen feedback as it requests federal funding from the Texas Department of Transportation for pedestrian improvements along two key corridors of the City - Navarro Street and the Houston Highway...
Texas Artist Brings a Whole New Meaning to Whataburger Love
Texas Artist Brings a Whole New Meaning to Whataburger Love
Texas Artist Brings a Whole New Meaning to Whataburger Love
San Antonio artist Jake of Dank Customs has brought a whole new level of love to Texas burger chain Whataburger. Jake designed a pair of Nike's emblazoned with yummy goodness. And by yummy goodness, of course, I mean Whataburger. The custom Nike Low Dunk shoes are decked out in white and orange (Whataburger's colors in case you live under a rock outside of Texas) and even come complete with the
NFL Draft Party
NFL Draft Party
NFL Draft Party
Few things are more enticing to us than pizza and beer but we think we can fit one more in there....the NFL Draft. KLUB Classic Rock 106.9 is hosting a big ol NFL Draft party Thursday, April 27th from 6-8pm at Double Dave's here in Victoria and trust me...
Schroeder Hall has a Brand New Owner After Ebay Auction
Schroeder Hall has a Brand New Owner After Ebay Auction
Schroeder Hall has a Brand New Owner After Ebay Auction
Historic Schroeder Hall was put up for auction on Ebay at the beginning of the month. And now, the auction is over and the second oldest dance hall in Texas has a new owner. Linda Krause, of Victoria, won the auction with a bid of just under $500,000...
10 Foot Gator Pulled From Riverside Park Duck Pond
10 Foot Gator Pulled From Riverside Park Duck Pond
10 Foot Gator Pulled From Riverside Park Duck Pond
On Saturday, April 15th, Victoria County Sheriff's Deputies assisted officials from Texas Parks and Wildlife in relocating a 10 ft alligator that took up residence at the duck pond inside Riverside Park. According to authorities, recent rains have the Guadalupe River swollen higher than usual making it's banks inaccessible for gators...
Update on Schroeder Hall’s Ebay Listing
Update on Schroeder Hall’s Ebay Listing
Update on Schroeder Hall’s Ebay Listing
Everyone thought for sure it was some kind of April Fool's joke but turns out Schroeder Hall is actually for sale on Ebay. The second oldest dance hall in Texas went on the auction block as of April 1st and there's still about 7 days left in the auction...
What Should Move Into the Old Hastings Building?  I Have Some Ideas
What Should Move Into the Old Hastings Building? I Have Some Ideas
What Should Move Into the Old Hastings Building? I Have Some Ideas
It's already been 6 months since Hastings in Victoria closed it's doors forever. Now the former home of the entertainment giant sits empty. But what would be a good fit to move into the space? I have a couple of ideas. 1. Indoor Gun Range Let's face it, Victoria doesn't have much in the way of gun ranges...
Buy A Dance Hall
Buy A Dance Hall
Buy A Dance Hall
As far as historic Texas dance halls go, you can't really make a list without including Schroeder Hall. The nearly 100 year old dance hall has hosted some legendary acts over the years with the likes of Merle Haggard, George Jones and Willie Nelson just to name a few...
Victoria Comic Con Returns This Weekend and We’ve Got Your Passes All Week Long
Victoria Comic Con Returns This Weekend and We’ve Got Your Passes All Week Long
Victoria Comic Con Returns This Weekend and We’ve Got Your Passes All Week Long
Dust off those homemade Lightsabres folks it's time for the 4th annual Victoria Comic Con this weekend! This event has grown in popularity since it started 4 years ago and this year looks to be even bigger and better. The show features vendors from all over Texas that carry an array of products, which include Toys, Comics, Cards, Games, Apparel, Anime, Posters, and much more...
VISD Suspends Student for Accidentally Leaving 2 1/2 Inch Pocket Knife in his Truck
VISD Suspends Student for Accidentally Leaving 2 1/2 Inch Pocket Knife in his Truck
VISD Suspends Student for Accidentally Leaving 2 1/2 Inch Pocket Knife in his Truck
I know they say rules are rules but come on. There has got to be some wiggle room somewhere. Recently, VISD conducted random searches of vehicles on the Victoria West campus when one of the dogs hit on the smell of gun powder on 16 year old Travis Reinecke's truck which gave them probable cause to search his vehicle...

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