The Victoria Advocate

VISD board to receive bond update, begin 2026-27 budget discussions

VISD board to receive bond update, begin 2026-27 budget discussions - The Victoria Advocate The Victoria Independent School District Board of Trustees will receive updates on the district’s $240 million Bond 2026 program, review preliminary STAAR results and begin discussions on the 2026-27 budget […]

Victoria County approves commissioning contract for mental health facility project

Victoria County approves commissioning contract for mental health facility project - The Victoria Advocate Victoria County commissioners approved a $239,000 contract Monday for building commissioning services tied to the county’s new Mental and Behavioral Health Facility, a project county officials say remains on budget […]

Arrest Report: Victoria County June 08-14, 2026

Arrest Report: Victoria County June 08-14, 2026 - The Victoria Advocate A look at the booking/arrest report as submitted by Victoria County Sheriff's Office.

Southern District of Texas files nearly 300 immigration-related cases in one week

Southern District of Texas files nearly 300 immigration-related cases in one week - The Victoria Advocate HOUSTON — Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Texas filed 296 immigration-related criminal cases between June 5 and June 11, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney John […]

Houston-area doctor’s medical license suspended after multiple arrests

Houston-area doctor's medical license suspended after multiple arrests - The Victoria Advocate THE WOODLANDS — A Houston-area emergency room physician has had his medical license temporarily suspended after a series of arrests and allegations involving intoxication, violent behavior and mental health concerns, […]

Arrest Report: DeWitt County June 05-11, 2026

Arrest Report: DeWitt County June 05-11, 2026 - The Victoria Advocate A look at the arrest report submitted by the DeWitt County Sheriffs Office.

Know Before You Dine: Restaurant Inspections for June 04-10, 2026

Know Before You Dine: Restaurant Inspections for June 04-10, 2026 - The Victoria Advocate The Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties.