The Down Syndrome League of Victoria is holding the 4th Annual Golden Crescent Buddy Walk this weekend at Riverside Park. This event is the non-profit organization's biggest fundraiser of the year, so it's important to raise money that helps fund this vital organization that helps provide service to families, schools, and service providers in Victoria and surrounding counties
October 12, 2012 According to a recent poll from Experian, Our own city of Victoria finally gained a national ranking. No, not in extremely crappy driving, but in the purchasing....of sweatpants.
You've all seen them
Warrior's Weekend is a local non-profit organization that is dedicated to serving wounded American heroes from across the country. That's why the group has decided it's time to recognize those who fought for our country, yet came home without being honored, and who many have suffered emotionally because of how they were treated. The Vietnam/Vietnam Era Veterans.
Warrior's Weekend's motto is "to thank, to heal, to open hearts and we feel it is TIME to do just that in the lives of these brave and courageous Vietnam Veterans by hosting a “Welcome Home Parade” that they should have had a long time ago."
Every Friday 2 lucky All-Access Pass members enjoy free lunch, and we've got us some winners! Congratulations to Lisa Zapata and Christine Wisenbaker, who will each enjoy lunch for 2 at Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant!
October 11, 2012 Randy Duke, the Victoria father who is in the middle of a heated conflict with V.I.S.D, stopped by the studio today to let the listeners know what was going on in his fight against Victoria Independent School District
It's a pretty big weekend for Victoria High School Football, as Victoria East and West face off against each other in the Victoria Showdown Friday night at Memorial Stadium.
Victoria West comes into the game with a 4-1 overall record, 1-0 in conference, while Victoria East is 1-5, and 0-2. Despite their records, we're talking about local bragging rights, so it ought to be a great game. If you need tickets, here's how to get them.
Zombies ate my neighbors, and now they're on their way to Cuero...but at least this time, it's for a good cause.
Bit seriously folks, this zombie invasion is actually the 5K Zombie Run/Walk 2012, a fundraiser for Relay For Life.
October 9, 2012 A familiar scent filled the air as Jalen Williams made his way to class.
The junior's nose led him to a plate of tamales chunks ready to be eaten.
Student organizations, parents and local vendors - including Noot's Thai Kitchen and Toscana Artisan Bakery and Bistro - worked together to provide food and beverages representing each part of the world
Warrior's Weekend is a local non-profit organization that is dedicated to serving wounded American heroes from across the country. That's why the group has decided it's time to recognize those who fought for our country, yet came home without being honored, and who many have suffered emotionally because of how they were treated. The Vietnam/Vietnam Era Veterans.
Warrior's Weekend's motto is "to thank, to heal, to open hearts and we feel it is TIME to do just that in the lives of these brave and courageous Vietnam Veterans by hosting a “Welcome Home Parade” that they should have had a long time ago."
Okay, I realize it might be difficult to bring yourself to honor the boss wherever you work, but surely there are some good ones out there, right? Maybe your boss is the kind of person that respects your outside obligations, and allows you to knock off early once in a while when you have a family function you need to attend. Or maybe they give you that extra day off on your vacation to allow for travel time.
The Presidential election is coming up November 6th, and if you want to make sure your voice is heard, then you need to be registered to vote. Tuesday, October 9th is the last day to register so if you haven't yet, make sure that you do
It's one of those weekends with plenty of things to do. In Victoria, it's Bootfest today and tomorrow but if you want to get a little closer to the water, check out Seafair in Rockport.
