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Zombie Apocolypse Movie Wins in Fredricksburg

Adam West — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:12 +0000

Great news for makers of an area movie called 'Buck Wild', as the zombie horror comedy picked up the top award at the Hill Country Film Festival. 'Buck Wild' was shot in Goliad and Weesatche had it's big screen debut in April at the Dallas International Film Festival, and at the Hill Country Film Festival in Fredricksburg earlier this month.

Art Cars Arrive at the Nave Museum For Upcoming Event.

Dave Fenix — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:23:48 +0000

Victoria drivers may see more than just cars and trucks Saturday on area streets. Elaborately designed art cars, hydraulic lowriders and personalized bicycles will participate in the Victoria Art Car Parade hosted by The Nave Museum. “It’s so fantastic to see the variety of how people express themselves with the cars,” said Amy Leissner, the [...]

FINALLY! City of Victoria to Study Traffic Light Timing

Dave Fenix — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:19:28 +0000

God knows if you've ever driven anywhere in this town and have been in a hurry in the process, you are going to get caught by a red light. There's just no way around it. Well, after 5 years (since their last study) the City of Victoria is scheduled to take a look at the timing of those red lights on the city's busiest thoroughfares

When All Else Fails……Check Craigslist

Dave Fenix — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:27:51 +0000

OK, I’ve been guilty of really wanting something but not taking the time to go looking for it. But for someone in our city, not only did they not want to take the time to go looking for it. They wanted it to come to them. Sounds ingenious right? Well not exactly. Not when [...]

Boston Tragedy Hits Close to Home Here In the Crossroads

Dave Fenix — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:05:24 +0000

Susan Hlavinka was sitting in her hotel room when she heard a bang that sounded like a cannon. Terry, her husband, thought he heard someone slamming a door. He had finished running the Boston Marathon for the first time 45 minutes before and was showering. Neither thought much of it at the time. Soon, though, [...]

Victoria Film Festival Voted Among Top 25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee

Dave Fenix — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:41:13 +0000

The Victoria TX Independent Film Festival was voted in the top 25 film festivals worth the initial investment, according to a story published on MovieMaker Magazine’s website Wednesday. MovieMaker.com listed VTIXIFF in the top 25 of a non-ranked list from between 4,000 to 6,000 film festivals worldwide. The festival offers filmmakers free airfare, lodging, transportation [...]

Victoria Film Festival Starts This Thursday.

Dave Fenix — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:27:55 +0000

In a few days, Victoria will become a bustling Tinsel Town with film directors, actors, musicians and artists filling the streets of downtown. The Victoria TX Independent Film Festival begins Thursday featuring live music, outdoor film screenings and more. Anthony Pedone, executive director of the festival, said he was excited to bring more industry collaborations [...]

Wanna Get Wet?

Dave Fenix — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:54:46 +0000

Soak up this summer at Victoria’s newest water playground: the Lone Tree Creek Park splash pad. The $1 million splash pad, 4009 E. Airline Road, opens to the public at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Since the “kiddie pool” at the Gary T. Moses Public Pool closed three years ago, the splash pad will be a welcomed [...]

Zombie Apocolypse Headed for Dallas and Fredricksburg

Adam West — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:49:10 +0000

Zombies are everywhere lately, at least in the form of books, TV and movies, and a local zombie horde is headed to the big 'D' next week.

A comedy horror film called "Buck Wild' that was shot in Goliad and Weesatche has it's big screen debut April 6th at the Dallas International Film Festival, and at the Hill Country Film Festival in Fredricksburg on May 4th.

Get Your Tickets to See Rodney Carrington in Victoria

Adam West — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:28:04 +0000

Wilkinson Pre-Owned Supercenter, Golden Wings, and our sister station KIXS 108 is proud to present Rodney Carrington LIVE in Victoria for TWO shows at the Victoria Fine Arts Center. The first show is already sold out, but have no fear, because tickets for the second show are only available online, so click here to get your 9:30pm show tickets now!

Dedicated Fan of Heart Attack Grill Restaurant Dies Of…We'll Let's Just See If You Can Connect the Dots

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:25:56 +0000

When you love a restaurant called Heart Attack Grill as much as John Alleman did, your death shouldn’t come as a total shock. Alleman, 54, has gone to that big burger joint in the sky. He passed away Monday after suffering – you guessed it – a heart attack last week. Alleman was the spokesman [...]

Shiner Man Finishes Baja Race

Dave Fenix — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:23:51 +0000

A savage harmony of revving engines and spectator cheering encircled Jason Miller as he stared ahead at an empty dirt racetrack through a narrow motocross helmet. He’d trained for the Baja 1,000 for more than 12 months. He’d been preparing for the race his entire life. In a few seconds, the race would begin and [...]

Win a Tough Country Brush Guard with Installation or a $500 Gift Certificate in the VIP Club

Adam West — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:06:31 +0000

Got a pickup truck? Then enter to win a Tough Country Brush Guard with Installation, or a $500 gift certificate from Tough Country Outfitters. 10 lucky VIPs will win a pair of tickets to Thursday’s Casey James show at Schroeder Hall, and one of those finalists will win the prize from Tough Country Outfitters in [...]

Victorians Sound Off on Cyber Monday

Dave Fenix — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:46:54 +0000

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, some people prefer the hustle and bustle of Black Friday shopping. Personally, I don’t see the point in causing bodily harm at 4am to save $50 on a TV but to each their own I guess. ::This story originally posted by Allison Miles in the Victoria Advocate:: [...]

You'd Have to be NUTS to Miss This! See What I Did There?

Dave Fenix — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:11:32 +0000

The 50th annual DeWitt County Pecan Show will be Tuesday at Cuero’s Friar Ag Center. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Residents and commercial producers are encouraged to enter as many pecan varieties as possible, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension news release. Divisions include native, commercial and classic varieties. Champions from each division receive $25 [...]

New Steakhouse Set to Debut in Victoria

Dave Fenix — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:20:22 +0000

If you are looking for a good steak, there are plenty of places in town that can satisfy your inner carnivore. However, if you like a good view with your steak then you are in luck. Crossroads residents searching for dining with a view will soon be in luck. Change is coming and ownership is [...]

Voter Turns 18 Years Old Today!

Dave Fenix — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:21:35 +0000

::From the Victoria Advocate:: One Victoria East High School student is getting an unusual birthday present. Travis Hughes, born Nov. 6, 1994, will postpone festivities until after he casts his ballot for the next president of the United States. His well-timed birthday makes Travis the youngest voter this year in Victoria County. “I’ve got schoolwork [...]

Get Your Asses Out Tomorrow and VOTE!!

Dave Fenix — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:06:50 +0000

Tomorrow is election day in the good ol U.S.A and if you’re just as tired of all the political BS as I am then get out and VOTE! I don’t care if you vote straight ticket or independently. Whether you want change in this country or are happy with the current course of action. One [...]

Rumble in the Park….Great Time Had by All

Dave Fenix — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:33:45 +0000

Rumble in the Park this past weekend at Riverside Park in Victoria was, by all counts, a complete success. Judging by the huge turnout and no shortage of classic cars, rat rods, trucks, tuners, bikes and babes, Rumble in the Park met and exceeded everyone’s expectations. There was a little something for everyone. Live music [...]

Halloween Ta Ta's of the Day

Dave Fenix — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:40:19 +0000

It’s Halloween, which means this is the last Ta Ta’s of the Day pic. I would like to thank everyone who sent in the pics and being good sports about all of this. Just because breast cancer awareness month is over tomorrow doesn’t mean the cause ends here. Go out and raise awareness!! And here [...]