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Tuesday Transgressor-Your Victoria Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week

Adam West — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:01:06 +0000

It's time once again to help out area law enforcement in locating a wanted person, and in doing so, you might even get paid for your trouble.

Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria Police Department are looking for Valarie Michelle Ramos, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant for Assault Causing Bodily Injury.

Texas Hippie Coalition + Eve to Adam Team Up for 2013 'Highway Robbery' Tour

Adam West — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:02:45 +0000

That other little 'ole band from Texas has announced a concert trek this summer, slated for more intimate clubs across the country. Texas Hippie Coalition and Eve to Adam are teaming up for the 'Highway Robbery' trek.

UHV Graduates Make More Money in Texas

Adam West — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:02:57 +0000

Everybody know that a college education is more often the road to a good career, and a decent income, but did you know that some of the highest first-year earners graduated from University of Houston-Victoria? According to a new study, out of 37 public universities in the state, grads from UHV had the fourth-highest median [...]

What the #@$&!? is Wrong With Texas? We Should Be At the Top of this List!

Adam West — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:13 +0000

Everything is bigger here in Texas, and we're awfully proud of the ways in which we lead the nation, but according to a new survey, we don't swear enough. Frankly, this survey surprises me, because everyone I know in the Lone Star State curses like a sailor.

It seems that the people in the state of Ohio use more colorful language than the rest of the nation.

Houston Mom in Running for Worst Mom in the World for Putting Three-Year-Old Son Up for Adoption on Craigslist

Adam West — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:04:03 +0000

Craigslist is a great resource for meeting people and buying and selling almost anything. But when it comes to giving away children, there are probably better ways. That didn't stop a Houston, Texas woman from offering her three-year-old for adoption on the service, however.

San Antonio Cranks it Up in NBA Playoffs: Spurs Beat Warriors, 94-82, Advance To Western Conference Finals

Adam West — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:51:34 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs decided they wanted to finish off the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Playoffs, and managed to do just that last night, 94-82. Details below. Tim Duncan scored 19 points and teammate Kawhi Leonard added 16 points and 10 rebounds, as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors, 94-82, [...]

Several Texas Cities Among Those Ranked 'Laziest'

Adam West — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:52 +0000

America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others. Men’s Health magazine has finally answered the age old question “What are the laziest cities in the country?” For the sake [...]

Houston Gets a Taste of The Cult on the 'Electric' 2013 World Tour

Adam West — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:05:52 +0000

The Cult are dipping into their history this year, choosing to perform the classic 1987 release 'Electric' in its entirety as part of their upcoming tour, and south Texans get a chance to see the band, when the tour hits the House of Blues in Houston on August 30th. The trek, dubbed 'Electric 13,' will kick off July 25 in San Diego and mostly centers on North American tour stops before jetting over to the U.K. in October.

Tuesday Transgression-Your Victoria Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week

Adam West — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:47:30 +0000

This week, the Victoria Police department is asking for our help in solving a burglary of several vehicles, and abuse of a credit card.

On the morning of January 20th several vehicles parked in the 4100 block of N. Navarro where broken into and items were stolen. Later that afternoon two Hispanic males were caught on a Bank’s security camera using a debit card that had been stolen. Suspect details are posted below.

Only 2 Texas Cities Among the Most Redneck Cities in America

Adam West — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:15:19 +0000

Some people want to put as much red into the red, white and blue as they can. Real estate site Movoto.com has ranked the 10 most redneck cities in America. The very distinguished list is comprised of eight factors, including high school graduation rate, number of guns and ammo stores per capita, number of taxidermists [...]

Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio on List for Peter Frampton's 2013 'Guitar Circus' Tour

Adam West — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:01:16 +0000

As we previously reported, Peter Frampton is joining the circus this summer — the Guitar Circus, that is. Frampton’s latest run of summer dates, accurately dubbed the ‘Frampton’s Guitar Circus Tour,’ will feature special appearances from a truly impressive array of fellow guitar legends. Aside from the previously announced B.B. King, Frampton will also welcome [...]

Lineup Announced for ACL Music Festival

Adam West — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:48:21 +0000

Austin, TX is certainly a live music mecca with events like South By Southwest, and Austin City Limits. Every Fall, the city hosts a lineup of great music in Zilker Park with the Austin City Limits Music Festival, and this year, the event expands to two weekends, October 4-6 and 11-13.

This year, the festival highlights bands like Depeche Mode and The Cure, but also throws in an eclectic mix of bands including Queens of the Stone Age and Kings Of Leon.

Can You Stomach this Swedish Delicacy? These Texans Can't [VIDEO]

Adam West — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:23:12 +0000

It’s called surströmming, it’s a fermented Baltic herring, and judging from the reaction from these guys, it smells horrible. Apparently, it’s delicacy in Northern Sweden. Watch as these Texans sample it, and watch as hilarity ensues. Warning-NSFW language. I like how the one guys says he had like 8 beers before trying this stuff. [...]

Texas Law Student Creates Working 3D Printed Gun

Adam West — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:10:44 +0000

If you've followed the talk of 3D printing in recent news reports at all, you're probably aware of the talk of being able to make your own products of all kinds in your own home or workshop, including handguns.

Cody Wilson is a Texas law student, and has has successfully used a 3D printer to make a working handgun. Here's a report that appeared on the PBS News Hour.

Local Man Wins $100,000 on Scratch Off

Melissa — Sat, 04 May 2013 11:11:04 +0000

What a perfect Friday afternoon for a father and son from Victoria who scratched a lottery ticket and won $100,000! That’s right $100,000! We aren’t sure what we would do with $100,000 but we do know we would be smiling from ear to ear! Nick and his father had gone to cash in a few other lottery tickets and pick up a few more one being the Platinum 10x. Nick’s father scr

New Movies in Victoria: 'Iron Man 3′

Adam West — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:22 +0000

You've been hearing about it now for months, and it's finally here: the latest installment in Marvel's highly lucrative 'Avengers' film family, 'Iron Man 3.' Apparently all the other movies were a bit scared off, and considering the gigantic openings of the last two 'Iron Man' flicks, it's hard to blame them. Of course, if you want to see something else that may not be as crowded, I did see Oblivion last weekend, and I would definitely recommend it.

Group Takes Controverisal Step of Donating Guns to Houston Neighborhood to Help People Protect Themselves

Adam West — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:56:04 +0000

The right to bear arms is taking on a whole new look in one Houston neighborhood. A nonprofit organization called the Armed Citizen Project will hand out shotguns to people in a high-crime area of the city as a means to protect themselves. Armed Citizen Project founder Kyle Coplen says furnishing people with guns makes [...]

Tuesday Transgression-Your Victoria Crimestoppers Crime of the Week

Adam West — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:41:00 +0000

It’s Tuesday once again, and while that means we still have a few days until we get to the weekend, t also means another opportunity to help out the Victoria Police department and maybe even be rewarded for your efforts. Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria Police Department need help to identify the people responsible [...]

Spurs on a Roll Completing Series Sweep Routing Lakers, 103-82

Adam West — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:35:10 +0000

Tony Parker scored 23 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 103-82, in Los Angeles on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep of their best-of-seven, first-round NBA playoff series. Tim Duncan added 11 points and six rebounds for the Spurs, who await the winner of the Denver Nuggets – Golden State [...]

Joe Satriani Headed to Houston on 2013 Tour

Adam West — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:02:59 +0000

Joe Satriani is set to embark on a U.S. tour. On Friday (April 26), the guitar hero announced a series of dates, one of which is Houston. The dates are listed below. Satriani will begin the tour Aug. 29 at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego. From there he will concentrate on California and the [...]