Texas teen making history as youngest ever Black law graduate in US
Originally Published: 14 MAY 22 13:47 ET By Alexis Wainwright Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) -- A Texas woman is making history this weekend. Haley Taylor Schlitz, 19, is graduating from Southern Methodist University this Saturday.…
A word from Supt. Quintin Shepherd of the Victoria I.S.D.
Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Supt. of the Victoria I.S.D. The following is an article written by Victoria I.S.D. Supt. Quintin Shepherd: I ride a bicycle quite a bit on the weekends. I have various routes all over the county and plan…
City of Victoria implements stage one water restrictions
VICTORIA, Texas - The City of Victoria has entered stage one water restrictions to reduce the need for pumping and avoid overuse of the backup reservoirs. Residents are encouraged to conserve water due to low rainfall upstream the Guadalupe River.…
V.I.S.D. students participate in Shattered Dreams
VICTORIA, Texas - Victoria East High School students participate in Shattered Dreams to raise awareness on drinking and driving. On Thursday and Friday, (VEHS) students will participate in Shattered Dreams. Victoria I.S.D. participates in…
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Top headlines in The Port Lavaca Wave
CALHOUN COUNTY, Texas - Here are some of the top headlines in The Port Lavaca Wave this week. Former mayor, police chief dies Always willing to work for the city was how Allen Eugene Tharling was described. Tharling, a two-term…
Victoria ISD students display art at State
VICTORIA, Texas - Eight Victoria I.S.D. art students have advanced to State in Texas Art Education Association's (TAEA's) Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE). The 2022 State VASE event took place at San Marcos High School on Saturday, April 30.…
Fourteen students were inducted into a Victoria College honor society
VICTORIA, Texas - The Victoria College’s Zeta Gamma Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society inducted fourteen students recently. To be eligible, students must have a 3.5 GPA and maintain a 3.1 higher after induction. According to VC,…
Voters in the Bloomington ISD pass $1.1 million bond issue
BLOOMINGTON, Texas - Voters in the Bloomington ISD approved a $1.1 million bond proposal. Proposition A is a $1.1 million bond issue to build and renovate school facilities. The bond passed with 61% of voters saying yes to the proposal.…
Lifelong educator wins VISD board seat in District 1
UPDATE: Kathy Bell gained 55.90 percent of votes after all 30 voter centers submitted their results Saturday. Preliminary results indicated Bell would be the winner of…
Incumbent candidate retains seat in school board race against former city councilman
UPDATE: Margaret Pruett will remain on the VISD board for District 6. VICTORIA, Texas - In the Victoria ISD board race, the incumbent candidate in District 6 faces a former city councilman. Margaret Pruett, the incumbent candidate, has served for…
A word from Superintendent Quintin Shepherd of the Victoria I.S.D.
A word from superintendent Quintin Shepherd of the Victoria I.S.D. A minor injury can be so frustrating. They are an annoyance more than anything else. Most people (myself included) recognize that although these minor issues are not ideal, they seem…
Wharton I.S.D. reschedules STARR test due to power outage
WHARTON, Texas - Wharton I.S.D. announced a power outage on Thursday. According to a letter from the district, the power will not restore before 1 p.m. Due to the power outage, W.I.S.D. had to stop STARR testing for Wharton Junior…
2 fall semester scholarships to be offered in memory of Dr. David Hinds
VICTORIA, Texas - According to a press release from Victoria College, the VC Foundation will award two fall semester scholarships in memory of Dr. David Hinds, former VC president. Hinds, who passed away on April 2, served VC as president…
A word from Superintendent Quintin Shepherd of the Victoria I.S.D.
A word from superintendent Quintin Shepherd of the Victoria I.S.D. We are at that time of year when there are a lot of endings. Our seniors are coming to an end in their time with the Victoria Independent School District.…
Goliad I.S.D. Superintendent takes professional leave immediately
GOLIAD, Texas - On April 25, the Goliad I.S.D. Board of Trustees accepted Dr. Stacy Ackley's request for professional leave effective immediately. Holly Lyon will serve as Interim Superintendent to finish off the school year. Here is a statement from…
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Victoria I.S.D. District 6 incumbent seeking re-election to continue the work she and the board have done
VICTORIA, Texas - The race for Victoria I.S.D. District 6 trustee is underway between two candidates seeking to use…
