Largest Victoria COVID-19 vaccine mega-hub held Thursday
3,000 Moderna first dose vaccines administered
The sixth Victoria County COVID-19 vaccine mega-hub happened today, and it was much different than the first five.
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UPDATE: Missing diver from Rockport found
Body of Jordan Jay Fisher found not far from Vandenberg
VANDENBERG, Florida Keys- A 50-year-old woman from Rockport, Texas who went missing while diving the Vandenberg wreck off Key West on Tuesday was found deceased Wednesday morning. Jordan Jay Fisher was found not far from the wreck on the bottom…
DEVELOPING: Texas power grid CEO is fired following widespread outages during winter storms
Texas power grid CEO is fired following widespread outages during winter storms
(CNN) -- Following widespread power outages during a series of winter storms that left many Texas residents in the dark for days, the head of the organization overseeing the state's power grid has been fired. Bill Magness, president and CEO of Electric…
Johnson & Johnson vaccine available in Edna on Thursday
Rogers Pharmacy in Edna plans to have daily appointments distributing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
EDNA, Texas - On Tuesday, Rogers Pharmacy held a vaccine clinic held in Edna. Harold Fowler, the pharmacist, who has been doing his job for thirty-one…
Victoria man sentenced to prison on federal child pornography
Man in Victoria sentenced to prison on federal child pornography
VICTORIA, Texas- A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to federal prison for obtaining more than 5,000 images of child pornography, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. According to a release by the U.S. District Attorney's Office, Paul Thomas Rosales…
5 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Victoria County
Local hospital occupancy rate sits at 8.33% as of Tuesday
VICTORIA, Texas- The Victoria County Public Health Department (VCPHD) reports 5 new cases of COIVD-19 Wednesday evening. View the VCPHD dashboard here. As of Wednesday evening, there are: 5 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria County 146 currently active…
'It's unfortunate we're in a society where issues get politicized': Congressman Cloud reacts to mask mandate lift
Congressman Michael Cloud reacts to statewide mask mandate and capacity limit restrictions lift
VICTORIA, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday that will lift a statewide mask mandate and allow businesses to operate at 100 percent capacity. This will be effective March 10. Newscenter 25 spoke with Republican Congressman Michael…
Biden criticizes Texas and Mississippi for lifting restrictions: 'Neanderthal thinking'
Beating Covid-19
Originally Published: 03 MAR 21 14:41 ET Updated: 03 MAR 21 18:29 ET By Betsy Klein and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) -- President Joe Biden sharply criticized states such as Texas and Mississippi for lifting Covid-19 restrictions against pleas from…
Three local hospitals to continue mask wearing and social distancing measures
VICTORIA, Texas- Three local hospitals announced Wednesday that they will continue to follow the COVID-19 guidelines issued by the CDC. Citizens Medical Center, DeTar Healthcare System, and Post Acute Medical have decided to continue requiring visitors to wear masks, and…
Senate bill will narrow income eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks
Originally Published: 03 MAR 21 12:41 ET Updated: 03 MAR 21 16:53 ET By Katie Lobosco, CNN (CNN) -- President Joe Biden has agreed to a compromise with moderate Democrats to narrow the income eligibility for the next round of…
VISD's current school mask plan
Texas Education Agency gives its advice to schools Wednesday
The Texas Education Agency has made its decision on wearing masks in Texas public schools.
Victoria County holds second COVID-19 second shot mega-hub
1500 Moderna vaccine second shots administered
The second Victoria County COVID-19 vaccination hub for second shots was held Wednesday.
VISD to wait on decision for wearing masks
Superintendent waiting for word from TEA
Ever since VISD schools reopened for the fall semester, there has been a mask mandate for all students, teachers and personnel.
Experts are warning of a potential Covid-19 surge while several governors are loosening restrictions
Originally Published: 03 MAR 21 03:21 ET Updated: 03 MAR 21 11:59 ET By Christina Maxouris and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) -- As more US Covid-19 vaccine sites begin offering one-dose Johnson & Johnson shots Wednesday, more states are easing…
Big companies in Texas and Mississippi will still require masks as states end mandates
Originally Published: 03 MAR 21 12:42 ET By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business (CNN) -- The end of mask mandates in Texas and Mississippi has created a dilemma for businesses: Keep such safety rules in place to protect against Covid-19 spread,…
Woman from Rockport, Texas went missing while diving off Key West
Search continues for missing Vandenberg diver
MONROE COUNTY, Florida- A 50-year-old Rockport, Texas woman went missing while diving the Vandenberg wreck off Key West on Tuesday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and U.S Coast Guard were back out Wednesday morning searching for Jordan Jay…
Many Texas businesses praise Governor Abbott's executive order that opens Texas 100% March 10
Gov. Abbott lifts mask mandate
AUSTIN - Several Texas business leaders praised Governor Abbott for his executive order that opens Texas 100% next Wednesday. Glen Hamer, CEO of the Texas Association of Business said Gov. Abbott has implemented measures to protect communities while making sure…
LaRouche Foundation Strives for Improved Energy Reliability in Texas
The winter weather back in February brought the light shortcomings in the state of Texas' energy system.
Representatives from the nationwide organization LaRouche were in Victoria Tuesday, to educate about a possible solution to future energy problems like we just experienced. They set up on a long stretch of…
Annual Alzheimer's report brings attention to less health care access in minority communities
Annual Alzheimer's Association special report brings attention to health care accessibility needs in minority communities.
VICTORIA, Texas - Currently, six million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association special report shows the this number will double…
Salvation Army Family Store's huge reopening
Tons of sales, and now they need more donations
After a delay due to weather, the Salvation Army of Victoria Family Store reopened Tuesday.
Community resource center underway in Victoria, but volunteers are needed to make it possible
Volunteers are needed to help create a day center at C3 Victory Church
VICTORIA, Texas - A big a new community resource center is in the works. The day center will provide support and help to neighbors in need, said Jodi Yancey Sandoval with the nonprofit Be Well Victoria. "Right now, once a…
City of Victoria Parks & Recreation installs new plaques at Memorial Rose Garden
The Memorial Rose Garden gazebo can be reserved for weddings
VICTORIA, Texas- The City of Victoria Parks & Recreation has installed two new memorial plaques at the Memorial Rose Garden in Riverside Park. The plaques bear the names of approximately 1400 people who were chosen for commemoration by their…
Update: Woman suspect shot in stomach area following burglary attempt
Three teens and woman accused in burglary that resulted in shooting
VICTORIA, Texas- Police have detained Miguel Acosta, 17, in a burglary attempt early Tuesday morning. Acosta is charged with burglary, engaging in organized criminal activity, and…
2.5 magnitude earthquake detected south of Nixon at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday
A seismologist reviewed a 2.5 magnitude earthquake near Nixon
NIXON, Texas- A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was detected 16 km from Nixon, Texas around 2:58 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Nixon is 55 miles from Victoria. Track earthquakes here.
