Early voting numbers in Victoria for Monday
636 early votes cast after the first day
Early voting in Victoria for the May 7 election started Monday.
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Supreme Court takes up case of high school coach who lost his job after praying on the football field
The court's conservative majority is moving to expand protections for religious believers
Originally Published: 25 APR 22 05:09 ET Updated: 25 APR 22 08:17 ET By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter (CNN) -- Joe Kennedy says his constitutional rights were violated when he was suspended from his coaching job for…
5 things to know for April 25: Ukraine, French elections, Covid-19, Twitter, Nigeria
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Originally Published: 25 APR 22 06:22 ET Updated: 25 APR 22 06:29 ET By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) -- Many utility companies have been lenient about late payments -- or no payments at all -- due to the economic crisis…
Biden set to announce new military assistance for Ukraine
The new package is expected to be similar in size to the $800 million package Biden announced last week
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is planning to send additional military aid to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion. A U.S. official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, says Biden will…
The race for Victoria I.S.D. District 6 trustee
Two candidates are in the running for the District 6 seat.
VICTORIA, Texas - Two candidates are in the race for Victoria I.S.D. District 6 trustee seat. Incumbent Margaret Pruett is seeking re-election and former city councilman Emett Alvarez is seeking to win the District 6 seat. …
Residents to vote on 14 proposed amendments to Victoria City charter in May 7 election
Residents will be able to decide on rules for term limits, emergency elections and many other local government functions when the City hosts an election May 7 on 14 proposed amendments to the City charter.
VICTORIA, Texas - Residents will be able to decide on rules for term limits, emergency elections, and many other local government…
Bloomington I.S.D. calls for $1.1 million dollar bond issue in upcoming May 7 election
This bond will not increase the tax rate
BLOOMINGTON, Texas - The Bloomington I.S.D. has a bond election in the upcoming May 7th election. There is only one proposition on the ballot, which is proposition A, a $1.1 million bond issue for designing, constructing and renovating school facilities.…
Biden to nominate Michael Barr as Fed's top banking regulator
Biden's initial nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin withdrew her nomination
Originally Published: 15 APR 22 07:26 ET Updated: 15 APR 22 07:36 ET By Veronica Stracqualursi and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) -- President Joe Biden on Friday announced his intent to nominate former Obama Treasury official Michael Barr as the…
5 things to know for April 14: Subway shooting, Ukraine, Covid, Groceries, South Africa
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Originally Published: 14 APR 22 06:31 ET Updated: 14 APR 22 07:01 ET By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) -- Amazon says that for the first time in company history it will charge sellers a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge. So,…
5 things to know for April 13: Subway shooting, Ukraine, Covid, Storm, Boris Johnson
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Originally Published: 13 APR 22 06:27 ET Updated: 13 APR 22 06:31 ET By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) -- When college swimmer Lia Thomas became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title last month, many people…
The race for City Council District 6
April Butler faces incumbent Mark Loffgren in the May 7 election
VICTORIA, Texas - The May 7 General Election is just a few weeks away and two people are in the race for City Council District 6. [caption id="attachment_3447542"…
The West plans to increase its military aid to Ukraine
While Russia plans its next big assault
Originally Published: 11 APR 22 00:01 ET Updated: 11 APR 22 10:58 ET Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is making increasingly urgent calls for the democratic world to rush arms to "save Ukraine" as…
5 things to know for April 11: Ukraine, Covid, French elections, Shootings, Masters
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Originally Published: 11 APR 22 06:42 ET Updated: 11 APR 22 06:45 ET By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) -- White House officials are getting anxious about a massive migrant surge that will likely occur at the US-Mexico border next month.…
Margaret Pruett announces re-election for Victoria ISD Super District 6 Trustee
Pruett has served the district since 1994
VICTORIA, Texas - Margaret Pruett has announced she will run for re-election to the Victoria ISD School Board. Pruett said she can not wait to continue serving as VISD's Super District 6 Trustee. According to a news release from Margaret,…
5 things to know for April 8: Supreme Court, Ukraine, Covid-19, Trump, North Korea
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Originally Published: 08 APR 22 06:37 ET Updated: 08 APR 22 06:38 ET By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) -- Spring break vacations are supposed to be fun, relaxing, and carefree. But unfortunately, many Americans during this peak travel season are…
Senate is expected to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday
A final confirmation vote will require a simple majority to succeed
Originally Published: 07 APR 22 07:02 ET Updated: 07 APR 22 08:11 ET By Clare Foran, Ted Barrett and Ali Zaslav, CNN (CNN) -- The Senate is set to hold a key vote Thursday to advance President Joe Biden's Supreme…
5 things to know for April 7: Ukraine, Immigration, Covid-19, USPS, Climate change
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Originally Published: 07 APR 22 06:35 ET Updated: 07 APR 22 06:38 ET By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) -- Big changes are coming to your 401(k). A new bill, expected to hit President Joe Biden's desk this year, could require…
House expected to vote Wednesday on referrals for two former Trump advisers to Justice Department for contempt of Congress
The committee has advanced three previous criminal referrals
Originally Published: 06 APR 22 06:01 ET By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) -- The House is expected to vote Wednesday to recommend two former advisers to former President Donald Trump be referred to the Department…
5 things to know for April 6: Ukraine, Storms, Abortion, Student loans, Recession
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Originally Published: 06 APR 22 06:31 ET Updated: 06 APR 22 06:59 ET By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) -- If you've battled Covid-19, you were likely relieved when the symptoms went away in one or two weeks. Some people, however,…
5 things to know for April 5: Ukraine, Supreme Court, Covid, Immigration, Hate crimes
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Originally Published: 05 APR 22 06:43 ET Updated: 05 APR 22 06:49 ET By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) -- Another round of extreme weather will hit the South this week, with tornadoes, damaging winds and hail expected today from Louisiana…
5 things to know for April 1: Ukraine, Oil and gas, LGBTQ rights, Covid, North Korea
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Originally Published: 01 APR 22 06:27 ET Updated: 01 APR 22 06:30 ET By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) -- Last month saw the most tornadoes ever recorded in March in the US, and it was the second record-breaking March in…
Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
The announcement could come as soon as today
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to control energy prices. That's according to two people…
5 things to know for March 31: Ukraine, Abortion, Gas prices, Immigration, Iran
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Originally Published: 31 MAR 22 06:21 ET Updated: 31 MAR 22 06:22 ET By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) -- Housing prices are continuing to inflate wildly in the US. While that doesn't always mean a housing bubble is brewing, unfortunately…
5 things to know for March 30: Ukraine, Jan. 6, Covid-19, Canada, Georgia elections
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Originally Published: 30 MAR 22 06:20 ET Updated: 30 MAR 22 06:22 ET By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) -- A new set of European tech rules meant to boost competition in online services will change the way people interact with…
