Victoria
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Beeville Main Street unveils 10 priority projects for downtown revitalization
BEEVILLE — During a Sept. 24 presentation at the Beeville Country Club, Main Street Director Roxanne Flores outlined a long-term plan to convert downtown Beeville’s historic assets into year-round economic drivers. Speaking at the State of Beeville Main Street event hosted in partnership with the Bee County Chamber...
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Construction company chosen for Harbor aquarium, projected completion date announced
ROCKPORT — The Aquarium at Rockport Harbor moved one stop closer to reconstruction after the Aransas County Commissioners approved a construction company to complete the project on Monday, Sept. 28. The commissioners unanimously approved Waterman Construction, Inc., to do the work on the aquarium as the bid came back...
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Board President Doug Sethness Announces Resignation After Executive Session
At the regular meeting of the Green DeWitt Drainage District held on September 21, 2026, Board President Doug Sethness announced his resignation following ten years of service to the District. Sethness, who has led the board through numerous drainage improvements and long‑range planning efforts, made the announcement immediately after returning from an executive session he had requested.
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The South Texas way: How Bee County Western Week keeps a century of tradition alive
BEEVILLE – Across the brush country of South Texas, the tradition of the American West is more than a chapter in a history book. It is a working lifestyle, a family heritage and a shared identity that spans generations of local ranching communities. Every autumn, that culture takes center stage in Beeville during Bee County Western Week. What started in 1915 as a community gathering organized by the local fair association has evolved over more than a century into a landmark regional event, bringing together residents from neighboring counties to honor the region's deep agricultural roots.
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Victoria County road work continues Monday
VICTORIA - More road work in Victoria County is coming next week.
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R-F ISD superintendent stresses community in State of the District speech
FULTON – Interspersed with plenty of information on Rockport-Fulton ISD, district superintendent Lesley Austin continually stressed about the importance of community involvement for the success of the district. Austin addressed subjects such as academic growth, financial recovery but throughout her 35 minute speech, she talked about how important the...
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Beeville Council approves health insurance shift for municipal employees
BEEVILLE – The Beeville City Council voted Sept. 22 to adopt a new health insurance plan for city staff, transitioning municipal workers to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Essential HMO Plan. The council approved Agenda Item 6D, establishing the city’s primary healthcare coverage for the upcoming plan year. A...
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City council sees concepts for re-design of Austin Street
ROCKPORT — Rockport city officials continue to weigh plans for an overhaul of the Austin Street commercial corridor, considering proposals that range from $17 million for a single buildout to $26 million for an extended multi-phase construction model. Thomas Everett and Dave Bayer from Halff, the firm handling the...
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Beeville approves City Hall change orders as electrical delays push timeline back
BEEVILLE – The Beeville City Council approved two major change orders on Sept. 22 for the ongoing City Hall renovation project, addressing electrical issues and architectural modifications while shedding light on delays facing the new facility. The council voted to approve Change Orders Nos. 51 and 53 with primary...
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Beeville Council honors Fred Moron, passes year-end budget adjustments
BEEVILLE – The Beeville City Council opened its meeting Sept. 22 by honoring a longtime community staple before taking action on comprehensive year-end amendments to the city budget. Mayor Michael Willow and the city council presented a memorial proclamation honoring the late Fred C. Moron, recognizing his years of...
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Beeville seeks $40M state loan for water system upgrades
BEEVILLE – The Beeville City Council voted unanimously Sept. 22 to approve Resolution No. 2026-22, formally authorizing the city to submit a financial assistance application to the Texas Water Development Board. The resolution allows municipal leaders to pursue $40 million in state funding through the Texas Water Development Board’s Development Fund program — commonly referred to as the DFund — to finance comprehensive water system improvements across Beeville.
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History comes alive in Edna Downtown History Walk
For many in Edna and Jackson County, the old storefronts and offices that line the town’s Main Street business corridor seem to have just always been there, artifacts so familiar to everyday existence that they can easily be taken for granted. Few people have likely ventured a thought about the origins of these old buildings, much less the commercial legacies and human stories they hold.