Victoria
Victoria, TX · Municipal
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Court dates reset for current, former Refugio officials
REFUGIO – Court dates for five current and former Town of Refugio officials facing felony charges have been reset for Oct. 29. Mayor Wanda Dukes, Town Secretary Callie Shreckengost and former aldermen Michael Rocha and Frank Hosey are set for the Oct. 29 motion docket. Mayor Pro Tem Ixtlazihuatl Vasquez’s case has been reset for the Oct. 29 arraignment docket, according to Refugio County Deputy Clerk Mary Lopez.
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City of Victoria invites residents to apply for free Citizens Academy program
VICTORIA, Texas — The City of Victoria is accepting applications for its 2027 Citizens Academy, a free, six-week educational program designed to give residents an inside look at how local government operates and how they can get involved in their community.
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Fulton Town Council approves budget, tax rate
FULTON — The Fulton Town Council unanimously approved the town’s ad valorem tax rate and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The council approved a tax rate of $0.262205 per $100 evaluation, which is equal to the municipality's calculated No-New-Revenue...
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Town Talk guests discuss Discover Victober and upcoming holiday events
The latest episode of the City of Victoria’s Town Talk podcast brings together a revolving panel of guests from various City departments to highlight Discover Victober and other upcoming holiday events happening throughout Victoria. Discover Victober brings together a variety of fall events hosted by organizations throughout Victoria, giving...
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Ganado city secretary steps down
Ganado city officials are in search of a new city secretary after Perry Raz officially tendered her resignation to the city council on Sept. 8. Raz told the newspaper she provided a six-week notice to council members during their regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. The transition comes as city leaders...
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Beeville ISD trustees review SB 12 compliance, announce temporary occupancy permit for new elementary campus
BEEVILLE – The Beeville Independent School District Board of Trustees held a public hearing during its Sept. 17 meeting to review mandated ethics and policy updates under Senate Bill 12, while celebrating a major milestone for the district’s new elementary campus. The meeting opened with a presentation detailing...
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Section of Business 35 between Aransas Pass and Rockport will close Sept. 21
A section of Business Texas Highway 35 between Rockport and Aransas Pass will be closed for five days, beginning Sept. 21. According to a release from the Corpus Christi District of the Texas Department of Transportation, the road will be closed to perform repairs and improvements at two railroad crossings owned by Rockport Terminals. The road is scheduled to close Sept. 21 and is scheduled to reopen at 5 p.m. Sept. 25, weather permitting.
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The Cuero All Sports Booster Club Meeting Drew Strong Community Support at Cuero City Park
The Cuero All Sports Booster Club hosted its scheduled community meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Cuero City Park Rock House, bringing together athletes, students, families, and supporters of Gobbler athletics. The gathering reflected the town’s ongoing commitment to its “One Town, One Team” spirit.
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Beeville ISD names Dr. Franklin Cahuasqui lone finalist for superintendent
BEEVILLE – Beeville ISD trustees named veteran educator Dr. Franklin Cahuasqui as the sole finalist for superintendent during a board meeting Thursday, Sept. 17. State law requires a 21-day waiting period following the announcement of a lone finalist before the school board can formally hire Cahuasqui and finalize his employment agreement. District leaders plan to prepare for the leadership transition while completing the final administrative steps.
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Blue Energy Advances Texas Gas-to-Nuclear Project
Blue Energy has submitted the first part of its construction permit application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its gas-to-nuclear project at Port of Victoria, Texas. The application covers the first nuclear unit and requests approval for “limited construction activities, including deep foundation and shaft works to house...
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City of Cuero Approved ALPR Cameras in 2022; Resident Discovery Sparks Countywide Oversight Debate
A Cuero resident’s review of public records and mapping data has uncovered the presence of automated license‑plate readers (ALPRs) operating throughout Cuero and in surrounding areas of DeWitt County, prompting a wave of public concern and renewed scrutiny of how the surveillance technology was approved and deployed. The...