Skip The Line At Our 2026 Boo Bash Trunk or Treat

This does not guarantee you a place in the Bravo Honda – Sweet Tooth Pass line but it gives you a chance.

Tickets On Sale Now For Little Joe and Special Guest Roberto Pulido

The Crossroads Crue will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m., and music starts at 9 p.m.

Fin and Feather: Flat fishing in fall

There is something about October on the Texas coast that makes anglers start looking toward the bottom. The summer heat finally begins to loosen its grip, the first cool fronts push across the bays, and somewhere beneath the surface, one of the Texas coast's most unusual fish begins making its annual move. For flounder fishermen around Rockport, October is prime time — and for those who prefer a gig and a slow walk or airboat gliding through shallow water, it may be the most anticipated month of the year. The reason is the fall flounder run.

Monica Saldivar Returns to Victoria After 11 Years for Tejas Fest

It had been 11 years since Monica performed in Victoria. Last time, she performed as a track artist at the Memorial Weekend Bash.

You’ll Slurp Fresh Oysters On The Half Shell At This Historic Fulton Waterfront Restaurant

Along a quiet stretch of the Texas Gulf Coast sits a seafood spot that has been feeding hungry travelers since the 1970s. It has weathered storms, expanded its dining room, and kept generations of families coming back for decades. The bay stretches out beyond the windows, the salad bar runs...

Down A Quiet Texas Street, This Old Meat Market Smokes Beef Ribs To Tender Perfection

Down a quiet street. In an old building. A meat market that has been smoking beef ribs the same way for years. That is the kind of place that does not need a big sign or a social media presence. The reputation speaks for itself. The ribs are smoked low...

Victoria Beauty and Barber College celebrate 70th year anniversary

Community Invited to Ice Cream Social with Local Candidates

The DeWitt/Lavaca Democratic Women are extending an open invitation to the community for an upcoming Ice Cream Social designed to bring voters and candidates together in a relaxed, family‑friendly setting. The event will take place on Friday, October 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cuero Park Clubhouse, located at 1200 E. Main Street (210 Leonard Roy Harmon Drive).

New food truck court coming to Victoria

VICTORIA — Developers took another step forward last Thursday in bringing a new food truck court to Victoria, meeting to finalize plans for the project at 1311 Ash Street.

Victoria resident celebrates 107th birthday

VICTORIA, Texas - A room full of family, friends and county officials came out to celebrate a very special birthday. Martha Sembera, a resident of Sodalis Victoria Assisted Living, celebrated her 107th birthday today. Martha was born on September 28, 1919, in Alief, Texas. she married her husband, Charlie, in 1939, and they remained together until he passed away in 1985. Martha spent five decades as postmaster for the community of Lasalle in Jackson county, in addition to running Sembera's grocery in the same community. She credits her faith and choosing to be happy for her long life. "And whereas her spirit of learning and trying new things is truly inspirational, now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Ben Zeller, Victoria County Judge, do hereby proclaim September. 28, 2026, as Martha Sembera day in Victoria County," said Ben Zeller, Victoria County Judge. Martha also has five daughters, 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. she is likely the oldest person in Victoria county. Happy Birthday, Martha!

Edna native publishes book on life as a scientist

For most of us, it’s not every day you cross paths with a world-renowned scientist. Rarer still is when that scientist grows up right next door, here in your hometown, and then writes about it in an all-new book. But that’s exactly what Edna native Anthony Martin Gerdes chose...

Victoria thrift store puts education at heart of its mission

VICTORIA — A new Victoria thrift store is combining affordable shopping with support for local teachers and students.

Faith Academy students craft huge homecoming mum

VICTORIA, Texas - “Mum’s the Word” takes on a much bigger meaning at Faith Academy High school this homecoming season.

Beeville students learn marine wildlife rescue in hands-on program

BEEVILLE – Nearly 200 local fifth graders stepped out of the traditional classroom and into the shoes of marine biologists and emergency veterinarians on Sept. 16, participating in an interactive wildlife rescue simulation at A.C. Jones High School. The hands-on event, titled Wildlife Rescue on the Road, was brought...

A chance encounter at the grocery store changed everything

VICTORIA, Texas — Sometimes the most meaningful connections happen by chance. For Pete Orta, a chance encounter with a lost dog at a grocery store became the beginning of a new life and the inspiration for a children's book.

Tejas Fest To Include Jalapeno Eating Contest and Chihuahua Races

Tejas Fest is not only about fantastic entertainment, but also about family fun events throughout the weekend.

Skidmore Historical Museum celebrates 50th anniversary

SKIDMORE – The Skidmore Historical Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The museum opened in May of 1976 after Mary Catherine Rendleman donated her family home at the corner of Sullivan and Highway 181 South to the newly-organized Skidmore Historical Society. The museum is open and free to the public from 2-4 p.m. every Sunday.

Freebirds World Burrito chain coming to North Navarro site in Victoria

VICTORIA, Texas — The building at 8507 N. Navarro St. is expected to become a new Freebirds World Burrito restaurant, bringing fresh activity to a property that has remained empty for an extended period.

Plans Have Been Filed to Bring Freebirds to Victoria.

Freebirds World Burrito has filed plans with the state to renovate the old Taco Bueno location at 8507 North Navarro