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Mathis ISD responds to viral 'Cat in the Hat' social media trend
Mathis ISD is working with its local police department to investigate a social media trend that has allegedly named Mathis and some of the district’s students, according to a safety statement from the district Monday morning. According to statement from the district the morning of Aug. 31, a viral...
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Learners to Leaders continues nearly two decades of enriching Beeville students
For nearly two decades, a program in Beeville Independent School District has worked to give young students opportunities to learn, explore new interests and develop the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders. Now known as Learners to Leaders, the after-school program began during the 2008-2009 school year as...
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Sinton rises to No. 4, Kenedy enters Top 10
Sinton and Kenedy highlighted the South Texas News-area representation in the Week 2 Dave Campbell’s Texas Football high school rankings, with the Pirates moving to No. 4 in Class 3A Division I and the Lions entering the Class 2A Division I Top 10 at No. 10. Sinton improved one...
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Victoria College President supports expanded in-person presence at Texas A&M University-Victoria
VICTORIA, Texas — Victoria College President Jennifer Kent is expressing support for Texas A&M University-Victoria's new policy requiring faculty members to spend more time on campus. Kent said expanding in-person opportunities could have a significant impact on local students seeking to transition from an associate degree to a bachelor's degree. According to Kent, many students want to remain close to their jobs, families and community while continuing their education. However, limited face-to-face program options have sometimes forced students to leave Victoria or put their educational goals on hold. Kent said increasing the university's on-campus presence could help create a more seamless pathway for students pursuing higher education in the Crossroads. She described a vision in which students move from local high schools to Victoria College, then continue their studies at Texas A&M University-Victoria before entering careers throughout the Golden Crescent. Kent said strengthening that educational pipeline could provide students with more opportunities to earn degrees locally while supporting the region's workforce needs.
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Del Mar Workforce Development Center ready to open after twists and turns
ROCKPORT — John Jackson called it a seven-year journey. Lenora Keas Lehrman said it was a labor of love. No matter the adjectives or descriptions of the creation and future opening of Del Mar College’s Workforce Development Center-Aransas County, proponents said the educational facility will be a welcome addition to the county and Rockport.
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Week two's top Crossroads high school football games
VICTORIA, Texas - Week one in the Crossroads gave a good look at what's to come on the gridiron in 2026. However, there's still plenty of time in non-division play for teams to keep growing, and it start in week two. Here's the top three games to watch for the second week of action.
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Texas A&M-Victoria Faculty Quit as Five-Day Office Mandate Upends Lives
Several faculty members at Texas A&M University-Victoria have resigned in the wake of a sudden new policy requiring nearly all employees to work on campus five days a week, 40 hours per week, during the school year. The abrupt shift, tied to a new state law restricting telework at public universities, has already led to multiple canceled classes and left staff scrambling to rearrange their lives around a policy that took effect with little runway.
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New executive director appointed for Victoria ISD Education Foundation
VICTORIA, Texas — The Victoria ISD Education Foundation has a new executive director. The Victoria ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Katie Pool as the new Executive Director for the Victoria ISD Education Foundation. According to the district, Pool brings more than nine years of experience in education, child development, and family support services. She earned a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Studies from Stephen F. Austin State University. Throughout her career, Pool has served in a variety of roles with organizations including Belong SJRC, the Region 3 Education Service Center, Diboll ISD and Burke Early Childhood Intervention. In her new role, Pool will work to strengthen partnerships between the district and the community in support of the foundation's mission. She will oversee the foundation's strategic planning, fundraising, financial stewardship, community engagement and day-to-day operations.
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Goliad ISD receives Region 3 innovation award
GOLIAD — Goliad Independent School District has received the 2026 Region 3 Innovation in Action District Award for its efforts to improve instruction, support teacher development and strengthen student outcomes. Region 3 Education Service Center recently announced the award, citing the district’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program, use of high-quality...
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Edna ISD welcomes new teachers
Several new faces are joining the ranks at various campuses across Edna ISD this school year. • Elia Aleman from Louise holds a BS in Education from UHV-Victoria. She comes from STEM Middle School where she taught Spanish and coached Jr High girls the last three years. Elia will be teaching Culinary Arts at Edna High School.
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DAR Yorktown Bicentennial Chapter Honors Cuero Graduate with Good Citizen Scholarship
Cuero, Texas — The Yorktown Bicentennial Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) a chapter comprised of members from Yorktown, Cuero, Goliad, and the Kenedy/Karnes City area has awarded its 2026 DAR Good Citizen Scholarship to Cuero High School graduate Julianna Cox, recognizing her outstanding character, leadership, and commitment to civic responsibility. Cox received a $500 scholarship as part of the chapter’s annual Good Citizen program.
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Faculty in uproar after Texas A&M-Victoria implements mandatory in-person policy
A shift to daily on-campus requirements has Texas A&M University-Victoria faculty in an “uproar” at the start of this semester after years of remote work that allowed many of them to live more than two hours away, officials from a professor advocacy group said. The new policy requires...
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Brad Smithey – Victoria East Titans Football
Victoria East's new head coach, Brad Smithey, shares his vision for the 2026 high school football season. The head coach emphasizes his focus on an explosive, fast-paced offense, aiming to transform the team's dynamics since his arrival in April. During the interview, he highlights the importance of community identity and a sense of belonging, mentioning the return of key players and the maturity of his quarterback. Smithey also discusses the district's competitiveness and underscores that his priority is instilling a winning mentality and confidence in his players. Finally, the coach reflects on his family's legacy in the profession and the positive social impact he hopes to create for young athletes.
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Victoria College to honor lives lost to suicide with empty chair display
VICTORIA, Texas — Victoria College will unveil a meaningful empty chair display next month as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, creating a visual tribute to those lost to suicide while raising awareness about the profound impact the tragedy has on families and communities.