You know, for a city the size of Victoria we have a pretty darn good zoo. I know whenever we gat a chance to take the kids, we always have a great time. Us adults are rather fond of the animals too. There's always something happening at the zoo, so here is a quick rundown of special events.
We all enjoy our beautiful beaches in South Texas, but unfortunately some people don't take care of their trash. That's why the Texas General Land Office puts together the Adopt-A-Beach program, so people like you and I can volunteer a little time and help clean up. Here are a few facts from the General Land Office:
Here in South Texas, we are all aware of the dangers of hurricanes. As history shows, the damage can be devastating. Fortunately, we have access to better technology that can help up protect our homes, and as a radio station that is directly connected to the Emergency Alert System and the City of Victoria Emergency Management Office, we can provide up to the minute information when needed.
What follows are some tips on how you can protect your home in a hurricane.
I remember when I used to live in New Mexico. It was about 45 minutes from El Paso, and one thing I always remember was that as soon as you crossed the state line, drivers were suddenly going much faster. Needless to say, I got with the program rather quickly. Problem was, it was still over the posted 70 mph limit.
Well, no more fellow travelers, because our fair Lone Star State is building a highway with an 85 miles per hour speed limit. Awesome!
ZZ Top fans, here comes some new music! It seems like it's been forever since the band put out anything new, and finally the new album La Futura is due in stores today. The 4-song ep Texicali has been out for a while, but the full album is officially in stores today. How about a little taste? Check out some below.
Nice job, Tony Romo. The embattled Dallas Cowboys quarterback passed for 307 yards and three touchdowns as the Cowboys beat the New York Giants, 24-17, in the opening game of the 2012 NFL season last night at East Rutherford, NJ.
ZZ Top fans, here comes some new music! It seems like it's been forever since the band put out anything new, and finally the new album La Futura is due in stores one week from today. The 4-song ep has been out for a while, but the full album is on it's way. How about a little taste? Check out some below.
Good news Victoria! Despite the fact that our fair city has it's share of crazy and/or less than intelligent drivers, it's not one of the places where you're most likely to have an accident. Naturally, higher risks prevail in larger cities, but sometimes it seems like we have some of the dumbest people behind the wheel right here in Victoria. What do ifficial figures reveal? Check it out below.
Maybe not, but at least one Texas town did get an honorable mention. Okay, I can see by the criteria we may not have all the things that make what was among the best, but we do have a lot going for us, like low unemployment, growing industry, and other factors. Maybe it was the lack of wide bike lanes that did us in. Yeah, that's it. Check out the full story below.
Three people are dead and four more were wounded after a gunman opened fire from inside his home near the campus of Texas A&M university.
Victoria may not be among the cities with the lowest unemployment rates across the nation, but we are certainly doing much better than most at a level of 5.5%. That according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in a report released just about a month ago. That number should also go down, as new companies are set to begin operation in the area. So, what does the rest of the USA look like? Here’s the story.
Speaking of heading to the beach, we know some of the best beaches in the country are right here in the Lone Star State, but which are the best? Here is the list, according to About.com.
