Victoria
Victoria, TX · Municipal
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Retired Navy veterans turn Christmas gift into flourishing local brewery
ROCKPORT — A little more than a decade ago, Diedra Amaya gave Will Amaya a unique Christmas gift — a homebrewing kit. Little did Diedra know that homebrewing kit would spawn a business for the two retired Navy veterans in Rockport. Around 2017, Diedra “told him to find a hobby,” and Will took it beyond that.
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The Fascinating Outdoor Museum In Texas Where The 1800s Come Alive
If you’ve ever looked at a history book photo of an 1800s Texas settlement and thought “I wonder what that actually felt like,” Gonzales Pioneer Village in Gonzales, Texas has a very direct answer for you, and it involves a lot of real wood, real history, and zero velvet ropes.
southtexasnews.com
GISD explores possible sale of administration property
GOLIAD – The Goliad ISD Board of Trustees authorized Superintendent Holly Lyon to explore a possible real estate transaction involving the district’s administration building following a closed session Monday, Sept. 14. Trustees voted 6-0 to direct Lyon to obtain an analysis of the fair market value of the...
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Retirees Stretch A Modest Budget In This Quiet Texas Gulf Town Where Homes Stay Cheap
Retirement money seems to shrink faster than anyone expects, but a small coastal town along the Texas shoreline keeps proving that a fixed income can still buy a comfortable life. Home prices here have stayed within reach while so many other beach towns priced out anyone without a big bank balance.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
South Texas cities respond to Flock camera concerns
Amid growing privacy concerns regarding license plate reader technology, more cities in South Texas are reviewing their contracts with Flock Safety, which offers access to AI-powered cameras, and are providing more information about the technology to the public. The cities of Aransas Pass and Ingleside voted to terminate their Flock Safety contracts but are still awaiting confirmation about termination penalties and equipment removal. The city of Rockport could be considering action related to its Flock Safety contract on Sept. 22, according to Rockport Police Chief Nathan Anderson. The item is tentatively scheduled to be included on the City Council meeting agenda, which would include a presentation by the Rockport Police Department. The license plate reader subscription from Flock Safety is able to alert police departments of license plates associated with stolen vehicles or other crimes. Officer should then verify license plate photos through the Texas Crime Information Center, National Crime Information Center or the department "hot list." CCPD addresses Flock concerns: Corpus Christi police use 'basic' license plate readers, not Flock Aransas Pass Flock termination The Aransas Pass Police Department previously had access to 10 license plate readers manufactured by Flock Safety. The original funding for the technology, totaling $20,000,
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Port Lavaca Explains Water Rate Increase
VICTORIA, Texas - The City of Port Lavaca is addressing questions about its recent water rate increase, saying the adjustment is based on the findings of a comprehensive rate study and is necessary to maintain the water system, support infrastructure needs and fund future improvements.
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Stockman’s conference set Sept. 24 in Edna
Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Upper Gulf Coast Stockman’s Conference planned Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Brackenridge Main Event Center in Edna. According to Jackson County AgriLife Extension Agent Kade Smith, the event is the first in what he hopes will become an annual event shared between Jackson, Matagorda and Wharton counties.
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Pilot Club of Cuero Promotes Brain Safety at Skate Park Grand Opening
The Pilot Club of Cuero joined the community in celebrating a major milestone last week as the City of Cuero officially opened its new Municipal Skate Park. The club participated in the September event by providing free helmets to local youth, reinforcing its long‑standing mission of promoting brain safety, health, and injury prevention.