VICTORIA, Texas - The Victoria Chamber of Commerce held its luncheon at the Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex Wednesday. Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller was…
VICTORIA, Texas - The Big-12 conference will play sports this fall. That news came Wednesday as the conference released it's football schedule. All schools currently have nine in-conference games scheduled, and an open date for a 10th game from an…
AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended operations for four temporary COVID-19 surge testing sites in Harris County. Originally announced on August 7th, these testing sites will remain open through August…
DEWITT COUNTY, Texas- County health officials report that ninety-five (95) county residents previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered from the illness. There are sixteen (16) additional (confirmed) cases of the novel coronavirus and two (2) additional deaths. The death toll…
VICTORIA, Texas- The Victoria County Public Health Department is reporting three COVID-19-related deaths in Victoria County. The patients, two female Victoria County residents in their 90’s and a male Victoria County resident in his 90’s were all hospitalized in…
VICTORIA, Texas-- Governor Gregg Abbott met with members of the Victoria Emergency Management team. He said he spoke with Vice President Pence…
VICTORIA, Texas- Governor Greg Abbott is visiting Beaumont and Victoria Tuesday to hold press briefings with local leaders. Gov. Abbott will provide an update on COVID-19. The Governor will be joined by Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim…
VICTORIA, Texas- After a three-day bench trial, Justine Laray Villarreal, 30, has been convicted of Attempted Kidnapping and sentenced to ten years in prison. This decision came down Tuesday, August 11th, eight months after the crime was committed in December.…
AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott expected in Victoria this afternoon at 2:45 p.m. Earlier today he traveled to Beaumont to hold a briefing with local officials and state representatives on the ongoing COVID-19 response in Jefferson County. The Governor…
Victoria, TX – Waitr, a leader in on-demand food ordering and delivery, announced today it is looking to hire 100 new contract drivers in the Victoria area. “These positions will not only help satisfy the continued demand for delivery from…
The Victoria County elections office is dealing with aging voting systems. even in this last runoff, some numbers were duplicated and some SD cards failed. The issues were corrected, but county leaders want a better fix. Today victoria County commissioners…
VICTORIA, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott will travel to Beaumont and Victoria on Tuesday, August 11th to hold press briefings with local leaders. Gov. Abbott will provide an update on COVID-19. The Governor will be joined by Texas Division of…
VICTORIA, Texas- The Victoria County Public Health Department is reporting a COVID-19-related death in Victoria County. The patient, a male Victoria County resident in his 80’s, had been hospitalized in Victoria. Out of respect for the family, no further identifying…
VICTORIA, Texas- A report released by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards reveals that there are five inmates with a confirmed positive COVID19 test. The 54-page report released on Saturday shows the numbers of inmates and facility staff who have…
VICTORIA, Texas- Victoria College will offer a Plumbing Level 1 course on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 22-Dec. 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. at VC’s Liberty Street Industrial Training Center. The cost for the course is $600 and includes all…
VICTORIA, Texas- Victoria College’s Vocational Nursing Program has extended the deadline for accepting applications from Sept. 1 to Oct. 1. “We want to give prospective students in our program every opportunity to complete the application process in light of the…
AUSTIN, Texas - Three Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees died in a helicopter crash Saturday while conducting aerial surveys for desert bighorn sheep in West Texas. The crash occurred on TPWD’s Black Gap Wildlife Management Area in Brewster County.…
VICTORIA, Texas - Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 confirmed Saturday by Victoria County Public Health Department officials. As of 5:15 pm today, there are: 13 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria County 62 newly recovered individuals 1,191 currently active…
AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott today extended his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. Originally issued on March 13th, the Disaster Declaration provides the state a variety of resources to effectively serve Texans as the…
VICTORIA, Texas - Thirty new cases of COVID-19 confirmed Friday by Victoria County Public Health Department officials. Victoria County officials also confirmed two COVID-19-related deaths, a woman in her 90s and another woman in her 60s. Both women were hospitalized…
VICTORIA, Texas- Tax-Free weekend is here again and it runs until this Sunday at midnight. This gives families the opportunity to save money on those items that perhaps they've been eyeing and can now get without paying tax. For the…
DEWITT COUNTY, Texas- County health officials are reporting thirty-five (35) additional (confirmed) cases of the novel coronavirus and seven (7) additional recoveries since the last report. Investigations into the source of the spread are ongoing. Officials also report one (1)…
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Friday announced that $1.1 billion in Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) funds have been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support Texas…
SCHROEDER, Texas - Schroeder Hall, along with other bar venues, were forced to close their doors due to state orders from the governor after a resurgence of COVID-19…
