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Senator Hutchison In Victoria To Say Goodbye
The senior United States Senator from Texas Kay Bailey Hutchison was in Victoria this morning making a swing through south Texas expressing her gratitude to her constituents for their support over the last 18 years while she served in the Senate. Hutchison is retiring from the Senate after serving three terms. The reception for the Senator was held at the historic
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Introducing the All New All Access Pass!
We at 106.9 The Rock have been working long and hard on a brand new All Access Pass and are excited to announce it has launched!
We revamped the program to address many of the emails and comments we have received over the last few months about how to make it better. We are very proud of the results.
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Scammers Target Investors through Social Media Sites
With the rise in popularity of social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, many scammers are finding it easy to sell fraudulent investment scams to unwary investors. The Texas State Securities Board issued a release last September advising people to be wary of social media investments scams. “Today, crooks are increasingly l
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Virginia Tech Submits to Lockdown as Unidentified Gunman Roams Campus
Virginia Tech appears to be reliving its worst nightmare as reports of a shooting have placed the university under lockdown.
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The Music Industry’s Gotta Love Texas
Hey NYC, Hollywood, Nashville, Memphis and others, you may need to step aside for awhile and let Texas bask in its glory for all the Texans who garnered GRAMMY nominations this week.
Music has always been a long standing tradition in the Lone Star State and this year’s Texans that made the list are from all genres of music recognized by the The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences 54rd Annual GRAMMY Awards for recordings released during the eligibility year October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. And we’re not just talking country here; Texas is producing nominees for Rap, Norteno, Tejano, Gospel, Blues, Folk and Contemporary Christian.
The 54th GRAMMY’s air February 12, 2012 on CBS. Take a look below at the Texans who deservedly were nominated this year:
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106.9 The Rock and Electric Tans are giving you a chance to WIN $10,000!
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Events of 9/11 Overwhelming, So Were the Rumors
As we observe the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, it's important to remember that some of the information that will be passed on electronically and presented as fact will in fact be nothing more than speculation, rumor, and sadly, in some cases, outright fabrication.
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Value of Sept. 11 Anniversary Memorabilia May Be Short-Lived
Don’t get caught up and overspend on 9/11 mementos
The Better Business Bureau advises caution when purchasing 9/11 memorabilia this coming weekend which sees the country observing the 10th anniversary of that fateful day.
VICTORIA, Texas – With the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaching, Better Business Bureau is advising consumers that the value of most memorabilia and commemorative items is sentimental; Prices for many items will likely drop over time.
Patriotic websites are promoting magnets, pins, flags, clothing, license tags, license frames and jewelry, among other items as a way to remember the anniversary. Sellers are also marketing commemorative items on auction sites like eBay, where the seller must rely on emailed questions and online photos to determine an item’s value.
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Back to School Shopping Tips for the Tax-Free Holiday
The fine folks at the Better Business Bureau were kind enough to put together a list of shopping tips for our readers for the Sales Tax Holiday coming up this weekend. For those who might be partaking of the Tax-Free weekend for the first time, and even for shopping veterans, some of the tips are invaluable
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Help Shut Down Copper Thieves
BBB Offers Tips to Protect Against Would-Be Scrap Metal Thieves
VICTORIA, Texas — Copper thieves can wreak havoc on a home or business, dismantling air conditioning units, plumbing and more in hopes of getting scrap to sell. With the cost of scrap metal increasing, Better Business Bureau warns consumers and business owners to take precautions.
Copper thieves have cost residents and businesses thousands of dollars and created an additional challenge for law enforcement, since stolen scrap metal is difficult to track.
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Crimestoppers Crime of the Week
Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria Police Department need your help to identify the person responsible for a robbery.
On the morning of July 17, the owner of a business the 700 block of South Delmar entered his shop to find a unknown Hispanic Male stealing property. After the owner confronted the male he was pushed to the ground causing