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Gulf Coast Towns Where Retirees Pay Less

The Gulf of Mexico looks the same from a condo balcony in Destin and from a fishing pier in a town most people have never heard of. The difference shows up on the monthly statements, where one address can cost a retiree far more than the other for the same salt air and the same ... Read more

Rockport, TX · 2d

CrossroadsTodaycom Victoria Television Group

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Environmental group requests state investigation into Formosa Plastics explosion

POINT COMFORT, Texas — San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper has filed a formal environmental complaint and request for investigation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the Formosa Plastics explosion that occurred Oct. 28. The complaint requests a state investigation into the early morning explosion and fire at the facility's polyethylene units and associated product storage silos. Residents in Calhoun and Jackson counties reported hearing a loud boom and feeling the ground shake when the explosion occurred. No injuries were reported. Formosa officials have said there is no indication the incident caused any off-site environmental impacts. However, the complaint argues that questions remain about the substances involved, the quantity of materials released and the thermal conditions during the fire. The organization also expressed concerns about the possible deposition of toxic byproducts and the runoff of fire-suppression chemicals into nearby waterways. The request asks TCEQ to: Identify the materials involved and any potential emissions. Investigate potential air quality impacts. Evaluate the basis for public assurances and review the evidence supporting Formosa's statements that no hazards were detected. Investigate potential impacts to drainage systems and receiving waters. Evaluate regulatory compliance and determine whether the incident or the facility's response involved any

Calhoun County, TX · 4d

CrossroadsTodaycom Victoria Television Group

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DeTar honors employees for years of service

VICTORIA, Texas - DeTar Healthcare System recognized employees for their years of service during its Annual Employee Service Awards Banquet on Nov. 5, honoring staff members whose dedication supports patient care across the Crossroads.

Victoria, TX · 3d

southtexasnews.com

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Archrock opens new South Texas operations hub in Kenedy

KENEDY — Houston-based natural gas compression provider Archrock Inc. marked the opening of its new 16,100-square-foot operating and distribution facility in Kenedy with an Oct. 22 ribbon-cutting ceremony, expanding its service capacity across the Eagle Ford Shale. The build-to-suit facility at 393 Boardwalk sits on an 8-acre site and...

Kenedy, TX · 5d
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The Cool Down

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Texas town's only water source fell to 6% capacity, but backup wells are now nearly ready

"It's about a 24- to 36-hour lead time at this point."

Beeville, TX · 6d

cueroonlinenews.com

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New Friar Ag Show Barn Project Moving Forward in Cuero

The City of Cuero is taking another step toward supporting local youth agriculture programs with plans for the new Friar Ag Show Barn, a project that will provide a modern facility for livestock exhibitions, agricultural activities, and community events. According to project partners, the development will include a new show...

Cuero, TX · 7d

CrossroadsTodaycom Victoria Television Group

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Hiring Red, White & You! veterans job fair coming to Victoria

VICTORIA, Texas - The Texas Workforce Commission will kick off its 15th annual Hiring Red, White & You! event series beginning Nov. 2.

Victoria, TX · 13d

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Marcus & Millichap closes sale of 729-unit self-storage portfolio in Rockport, Victoria

Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of Fortress Storage Center, a two-property self-storage portfolio totaling 729 units and 85,150 rentable square feet in Rockport and Victoria, Texas. Mixson Staffel, Dave Knobler and Charles “Chico” LeClaire, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Denver and Houston offices, represented the seller in the...

Victoria, TX · 18d

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Local businesses welcomed to Rockport with ribbon cuttings

Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce board members, bay blazers, and staff recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for The Pet Chick located at 319 Broadway Street in Rockport on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Pet Chick was founded with one mission in mind: to give pet families peace of mind when they can’t...

Rockport, TX · 19d

CrossroadsTodaycom Victoria Television Group

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Home sales in Victoria for 2026 third quarter

AUSTIN - Texas homebuyers had more homes to choose from in the third quarter, as active listings rose 2.8% statewide.

Victoria, TX · 20d

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This Texas mansion took on eight hurricanes and won, and you can still walk through it

On the Texas Gulf Coast, where most buildings blend into the salt air and scrub, a three-story French Second Empire mansion rises above Aransas Bay on Fulton Beach Road. It has a steep mansard roof, ornate trim, and the kind of presence that makes you stop and stare. Inside, the rooms had running water, gas lighting, and central heat before most Americans had any of those things.

Rockport, TX · 20d

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Be On The Lookout for a Chicken Salad Chick Scavenger Hunt

Their tentative opening date is mid-to-late November this year; we can't wait!

Victoria, TX · 20d

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Extension office welcomes new agent

Jackson County welcomed a new AgriLife Extension agent to its staff last week. Madeleine Hass has joined the local team of agents as the new health agent serving Jackson, Calhoun and Matagorda counties with the Extension Service. She and her husband currently live in Victoria, but she says her roots...

Jackson County, TX · 20d

CrossroadsTodaycom Victoria Television Group

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Victoria unemployment rate for September

AUSTIN - The Texas Workforce Commission released the state unemployment numbers for September.

Victoria, TX · 24d

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One of the tiniest Buc-ee's in Texas has closed for good after 26 years

Nationwide expansion of its Texas-sized gas stations has been Buc-ee's status quo in recent years. News of a longtime store closing is rare. However, one of Texas' smallest Buc-ee's along the coast has officially closed for good. The Buc-ee's in Port Lavaca, 145 miles southeast of San Antonio, permanently closed...

Port Lavaca, TX · 26d

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The Developer Next Door Kept Building Up Berms While Their Ranch Flooded. A Texas Court Ordered His Dam and Berms Removed.

A couple who kept a home and grazed cattle on 126 acres northwest of Inez, in Victoria County, watched their land flood after the man developing a subdivision next door built a dam and berms. He admitted he kept "building [the berms] up" from 2016 on, even though he knew their land was flooding. His own employee testified the developer told him to fill ditches to "really flood them out." A jury found against him, and a Texas court ordered the dam and berms removed.

Victoria County, TX · 28d

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Keep Cuero Beautiful Honors Top Fall‑Decorated Homes and Business Across All Districts

Cuero’s autumn spirit was on full display this season as Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Keep Cuero Beautiful teamed up to recognize the community’s most festive fall‑themed homes and one standout business. Using the same criteria promoted in the seasonal flyer—creativity, fall spirit, and contribution to community beautification—blue‑ribbon yard signs were awarded to top entries across all four city districts and the commercial category.

Cuero, TX · 26d