St. Joseph High School has announced its graduation ceremony schedule
VICTORIA, Texas---St. Joseph's high school graduation ceremony will occur on May 30, at Bloomington high school football field. The ceremony will start promptly at 7:30 pm and it's limited to six guests per graduate.
Flood safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend
VICTORIA, Texas - In preparation for the rain coming Memorial Day weekend, here are some flood safety tips: Watch Newscenter 25 to anticipate when potential flooding could occur. Create a communications plan with your friends and family Turn around don't…
The Bloomington I.S.D. forwards information regarding possible misuse of more than $500k in funds to V.C.S.O.
Updated for clarification on May 21, 2020. Newscenter25 wants to clarify the current Bloomington I.S.D. administrators conducted an internal investigation and upon finding several discrepancies during an audit contacted county authorities to investigate the possible illegal use of funds. Superintendent…
Livestock Auctions provide alternative to grocery stores for meat
With grocery stores running out of meat and meat processors not being able to keep up, many people are looking for alternative ways to get their meat in the pandemic. Luckily, we're in…
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Cuero Regional Hospital provides a list of foods that will keep the immune system strong
CUERO, Texas---By now, chances are you know the advice on protecting yourself and others from COVID-19: Keep your distance. Wear a mask. Wash your hands and so on but here's one bit of advice to think about too, eat healthy…
Family has drive-thru graduation party for 2020 graduate
VICTORIA, Texas - Graduation looks different this year for the class of 2020 whether its digital or over the phone, families are finding ways to celebrate their graduate. One mother here in…
Child vaccine rates drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
As families are abiding by statewide ‘stay-at-home’ measures, national data is showing that many children are missing out on crucial vaccines. According to Kimberly Giuliano, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, experts believe COVID-19 fears are likely keeping many parents from…
Governor Abbott will make an announcement on Texas re-opening
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott will make an announcement regarding Texas' continued safe and strategic opening on Monday, May 18th at 2:00 PM at the State Capitol. Over the last several week's Governor Abbott has taken precautionary steps to reopen…
Be aware of Robocall scams during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Robocalls and scammers have seized on Covid-19 fears in an attempt to scam Americans. A recent survey of over 4,000 Americans found that 23% of Americans experienced an increase in robocalls since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and 1…
Roads are closed in Port Lavaca due to the Capital Improvement Project
PORT LAVACA, Texas---The 2020 Capital Improvement project to reconstruct Jackson Street from Seadrift St. to 5th Street in front of J/R Elementary has begun. The improvements, being constructed by local contractor Lester Contracting, Inc., will include a new 5ft sidewalk…
Congressman Cloud Opposes Speaker Pelosi’s $3 Trillion Spending Bill
On Friday, Congressman Michael Cloud was in Washington to oppose the “Heroes Act,” a bill written by Speaker Nancy Pelosi totaling approximately 1,800 pages and $3 trillion. Congressman Cloud released the following statement regarding the bill: "House leadership marketed this…
Graduate headed to college out-of-state surprised with drive-thru celebration
VICTORIA, Texas - A St. Joseph High school senior was surprised when he came back home tonight from dinner, his friends and family prepared a special…
Buffalo Wild Wings dining room re-opening May 20th
VICTORIA, Texas- Buffalo Wild Wings has announced their plan to re-open its dining rooms in Texas locations including in Victoria on May 20th. This is in alignment with the federal, state, and local guidelines to a safe dining experience. The…
Calhoun County homeowner facing higher property taxes after appraisal mishap
PORT LAVACA, Texas--- Property taxes are not a new issue but some homeowners are truly concerned. John Spiker sold his previous…
UHV receives grant that will cover summer course tuition for 25 graduating seniors
VICTORIA, Texas--- UHV, awarded a $50,000 grant from the American Electric Power Foundation to help non-traditional students. The grant will cover 25 students'…
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Victoria Electric Cooperative honors twenty high school students with 1,500 scholarships
VICTORIA, Texas--What would have been a week long break from studying, sports, test preparation, and college admission tests, turned into an unanticipated end to the vitally important chapter for the Class of 2020. The abrupt arrival of COVID-19 put the…
