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Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has passed away due to COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passing of Herman Cain: “Our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to Herman Cain. I was blessed to call him a friend. In his 74 years on…
Gov. Abbott extends flexibilities for Medicaid, CHIP providers during COVID-19 response
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott Thursday announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending flexibilities to Medicaid and CHIP recipients and providers through October 23rd, 2020, as the state continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. These…
Float therapy coming to the crossroads
VICTORIA, Texas - A new type of therapy is making its way to the Crossroads. Sometimes called Float or REST Therapy, these sensory deprivation tanks have many benefits, but also…
The U.S Department of Defense deployed the Army Reserve medical task force to help DeTar Hospital
VICTORIA, Texas-- Members of the U.S Army Reserve Medical task force are in Victoria to help DeTar Hospital. The recent…
DeWitt county reports 70 new cases of COVID-19, 5 deaths
CUERO, Texas - County health officials are reporting 70 additional (confirmed) cases of the novel coronavirus and 60 additional recoveries since yesterday. A majority of these new cases were tested at the government-sponsored testing center in Yorktown earlier in July.…
2 deaths, 57 new COVID cases in Victoria
VICTORIA, Texas - The Victoria County Public Health Department is reporting two COVID-19-related deaths in Victoria County. The patients, two female Victoria County residents in their 90’s were hospitalized in Victoria. To respect and honor the families, no further personal…
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Crossroads Clinical Research is looking for people to participate in the COVID-19 testing trial
VICTORIA, Texas- Crossroads Clinical Research will start a testing trial for an antibody that could possibly treat COVID-19. They are looking for individuals who are having symptoms of the coronavirus and haven’t been to the hospital. The treatment is scheduled…
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urging Texans to take precaution when receiving unsolicited seed packets
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller extending a warning from the USDA regarding suspicious unsolicited seed packets from China. Residents who get a package of seeds are advised to place all correspondence and seeds in a ziplock bag…
League of Women Voters of Texas give improvements needed for voter safety
AUSTIN, TX - The League of Women Voters of Texas conducted its sixth survey of Texas county websites in July 2020. This review was narrow in scope, focusing the information counties are providing voters regarding the impact of COVID-19 on…
Governor Greg Abbott talks about Hurricane Hanna recovery process
VICTORIA, Texas-- Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Corpus Christi to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Hanna over the weekend. Hurricane Hanna made landfall in some of…
Deadline extended for pandemic food benefits for families affected by COVID-19 school closures
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending the application deadline for the federal Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer program (P-EBT) to August 21 to ensure eligible families have more time to apply…
Three more COVID-19 deaths reported in Victoria County
VICTORIA, Texas- The Victoria County Public Health Department is reporting three COVID-19-related deaths in Victoria County. The patients, a female Victoria County resident in her 60’s and…
Former VC student finding ways to remain in entertainment spotlight during pandemic
VICTORIA, Texas- Staying at home didn’t mean actor Michael James Nuells had to stay out of the limelight. While isolating himself in his Las Vegas home during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the professional actor and Victoria College alumnus…
Lavaca County OEM reports 51 confirmed active cases
LAVACA COUNTY, Texas- LCEM is reporting a total of 51 Active Cases of COVID-19. The Total case count is up by 7, from the report on Friday. Currently,…
Victoria County OEM reports 64 confirmed new cases of COVID-19
VICTORIA, Texas-As of 7:30 pm Monday, there are 64 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria County, and 69 newly recovered individuals. Victoria currently has a total of…
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Governor Abbott extends early voting period for November 3rd election
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a Proclamation extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week. Under this proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and continue…
