Victoria
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Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce celebrates recent ribbon cuttings
Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce board members, bay blazers, and staff recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for Emkays Boutique on Thursday, Oct. 8 located at 211 Austin St, Rockport, Texas 78382. What began as a small business venture 15 years old has grown into a thriving boutique in the heart of...
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Yoakum Community Turns Out for National Night Out at City Park Pavilion
The Yoakum Police Department and Yoakum Fire Department welcomed families, neighbors, and community supporters to the City Park Pavilion on Tuesday evening for this year’s National Night Out, an event focused on strengthening neighborhood ties and promoting public safety. The gathering, held from 6 to 8 p.m., brought together residents of all ages for an evening of connection, conversation, and hands‑on interaction with local first responders.
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Rockport City Council to consider utility agreement, zoning changes
ROCKPORT, Texas — The Rockport City Council is scheduled to consider a utility agreement, zoning changes, and records management updates during its regular meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Rockport City Hall. Key items scheduled for consideration on the agenda include:. Approval on second reading...
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State of the City date announced by City of Rockport
ROCKPORT — The City of Rockport is inviting community members to explore municipal services and hear directly from local leaders during the upcoming City Showcase and State of the City event, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28. The free, public event will take place at the Rockport Conference Center (ROCC),...
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Rotary District 5840 named regional District of the Year
BEEVILLE — Rotary District 5840, which encompasses 52,466 square miles and 44 counties across South-Central Texas—including local clubs in Beeville, Kenedy and Karnes City—has officially been named District of the Year for Zone 25B by Rotary International. The prestigious honor was awarded during the Rotary International Rotary Roadmap Awards program, recognizing District 5840 as the top performer among 32 districts in a multi-state region stretching from Texas through the Midwest to Minnesota.
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Rockport launches 4-week yard waste pickup program
The City of Rockport is partnering with Republic Services and offering residents a 4-week yard waste pickup program that begins Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Residents may place 12 bags of eligible yard waste per week on their curb during designated collection days.
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City of Victoria closings for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day
All nonemergency City of Victoria offices will close Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples Day. The Victoria Public Library will be open but will close early at 5 p.m. The compost site and the landfill will be open. Garbage, curbside recycling, yard waste...
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Community Leaders and Candidates Address Local Issues at Ice Cream Social
The Ice Cream Social hosted by the DeWitt/Lavaca Democratic Women Friday, Oct 2, opened with a warm welcome to a room filled with civic leaders, elected officials, and engaged residents. Before introducing the candidates, Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco — Cuero native, award‑winning author, and National LULAC Historian — acknowledged the dignitaries present. Among them were DeWitt County Democratic Chairman Joe Sheppard, Democratic Women President Melissa Gaspar, Lavaca County Democratic Chairperson Marilyn Thibodeaux, and Cuero City Councilman Terry Glover. Also in attendance were members of the Cuero ISD School Board, the Cuero Hospital Board, and numerous civic‑minded residents whose presence underscored the community’s commitment to public service and local governance.
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Aransas Pass chamber names October member of month
The Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce has named Aransas Propane Gas LLC as its Member of Month for the month of October, according to a recent announcement from the organization. Aransas Propane Gas is located in Rockport, but serves homes and businesses around South Texas — including Aransas Pass —...
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Safety Incident at John C. French Elementary Under Review Cuero, Texas
Cuero ISD confirmed Friday that a security officer’s service weapon was left unattended for a brief period inside a staff‑only area at John C. French Elementary School. According to the district’s public statement, no students came into contact with the weapon, and another staff member quickly secured it.