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North Street Lane Closure Begins Monday
North Street Lane Closure Begins Monday
North Street Lane Closure Begins Monday
If you use North Street in Victoria, you may want to allow yourself some extra time beginning Monday. The City of Victoria will reduce the street to one lane beginning this Monday (April 18th) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This scheduled closure should last for about three weeks, and only affects the westbound lane from William Street to Main Street...
This is National Work Zone Awareness Week
This is National Work Zone Awareness Week
This is National Work Zone Awareness Week
Welcome to National Work Zone Awareness Week! I had no idea that there was such a thing because drivers should use caution not only in work zones but, everywhere they drive. Victoria Police remind those of us in the Crossroads that work zones can be dangerous for the men and women who work there and, for drivers...
Most Redneck Texas Cities
Most Redneck Texas Cities
Most Redneck Texas Cities
I'm sure you've heard all the cliches about rednecks and the Lone Star State. Based on those stereotypes, the website HomeSnacks put together a tongue-in-cheek video that compares Texas towns to see which is the most redneck. Naturally, their criteria includes the number of gun stores, bait & tackle shops, tobacco stores, and Walmart stores. Check it out. Here, hold my beer.
‘Birding’ in Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Among the Best in the USA
‘Birding’ in Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Among the Best in the USA
‘Birding’ in Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Among the Best in the USA
If you like bird watching, also known as 'Birding', Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is the place to go and, in fact, it's one of the 20 Best Places for Birding in the United States. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is the winter home of the only self-sustaining whooping crane flock in the world...
Part of North Street Reduced Today for Utility Work
Part of North Street Reduced Today for Utility Work
Part of North Street Reduced Today for Utility Work
More work being done in Victoria today will reduce lanes on north Street, as utility line installation work is being done. Victoria city officials say North Street from East Street to Navarro will be down to one lane. While that may be an inconvenience, it should only take one day as long as the weather cooperates...
Victoria's Things To Do
Victoria's Things To Do
Victoria's Things To Do
Some people say that there's nothing to do in Victoria but, if you look around, there are lots of options. Granted, there aren't as many choices as you find in bigger cities but, your free time is really what you make it. We do have movies, restaurants, museums, special events, scenery and other things to choose from...
Keeping Austin Weird
Keeping Austin Weird
Keeping Austin Weird
How do you describe Austin? Well, aside from being the state capitol, Austin has a reputation for being 'weird.' Now, if you're not from around these parts, this little travelogue from The Scene might help a little, but even of it's not very informative, it is pretty funny...
TX Dot Announces Resurfacing Project for U.S. 59
TX Dot Announces Resurfacing Project for U.S. 59
TX Dot Announces Resurfacing Project for U.S. 59
If you travel U.S. Highway 59 between Victoria and Edna, a smoother road surface is in the works. The Texas Department of Transportation has announced a plan to resurface the roadway along a 10 mile stretch from the Victoria County line to just south of the city of Edna...
Help Bring “The Daytripper” Here to Victoria
Help Bring “The Daytripper” Here to Victoria
Help Bring “The Daytripper” Here to Victoria
Do you love Victoria? Want to help show off our great city to the rest of the state? Then Vote for Victoria and bring the popular PBS travel program “The Daytripper” and host Chet Garner to town! From now until January 31, the program is holding a Viewer’s Choice Contest in which the Texas city with the most votes will be the lucky location for their season 7 finale...

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