Editor, the Advocate:The question keeps getting asked would you vote for Barack Obama? I would vote for him because I’m ready for a change. I do not care if he is white, black, brown and all colors in between. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: I am an elderly woman who stepped off a curb in front of H-E-B at about 6 p.m. Monday afternoon and fell flat on my face. Although I wasn’t critically injured, the facial abrasions caused quite a bit of bleeding. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Victoria has precious few opportunities to make a difference in ways that will last for decades. We must seize them when they come up. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Here is an interesting question maybe someone can answer? Why is it that you see all these “Support our troops” yellow magnetic ribbons on so many Victorians’ vehicles, but I can’t even find a house to rent in Victoria because of me having pets! I am a 21-year Army veteran soon to retire and return back to Victoria, but yet I can’t find anywhere to live? “Support” in all aspects! I would rather live outside on the street than to give up my dogs. They, too, are my family and have endured me being gone, and I consider them part of my family. I have found one Realtor in Victoria who’s willing to accept pets but requires a “pet nuisance” clause and outrageous pet deposits! It’s quite a shame that it has to be this way, and I understand that some have ruined it for all, but my two dachshunds are my kids and I would never part with them. Will I find a house to live in with my wife and dogs? Maybe “not” in Victoria, the way things look now. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: This is to the people who leave their unwanted animals in the parks, off the highways, in the country, etc. If you don’t want litters, spay or neuter. Or, for that matter, don’t even have pets. This past Thursday I found two baby kittens by the boat ramp at Riverside Park. Poor things were barely alive. Whatever kind of heartless, uncaring person this was ought to have their head examined! There are places like Adopt-a-Pet, Dorothy O’Connor, or the Victoria Animal Shelter who would take these pets and try to adopt them out. Again, if you don’t want the responsibility of taking care of your pets’ litters, get them spayed or neutered. Don’t let someone else take care of your sick, demented, irresponsible actions. So who ever the person was who left these kittens behind, you obviously don’t have a conscience. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Wonder why the city will need to increase utility bills? Recently, we drove out to the public dump to deliver an old mattress. We were told that first our pickup would have to be weighed and then there would be a $14 charge even though we presented our utility bill. We commented that this is the reason that in nearby counties, all sorts of trash is dumped in ditches along the roads instead of being taken to the public dump. We drove home with our mattress and called the city and asked them to come to our house and haul away the mattress, which they did for free. Now, do you know why the city needs to raise their utility bill rates? more >>
Editor, the Advocate: The officers of Friends of Nursery Elementary PTO would like to thank the following individuals for their time and effort in relocating the Nursery Elementary School playground: Diana Rhodes, Suzanne Bell, Bill Novosad, Porter Green Family, Scott Yearwood Family, Carroll Schuenemann Family, Mike Nerada Family, Shane Reed Family for their labor and dedication from beginning to end of this very important project. We wish to thank the following businesses for their time and use of their equipment: Yearwood Tire, Scott Yearwood; Circle “V” Ranch, Porter Green; Gene’s Machine, Wesley Pratka; Fordyce, Matt Champion; and Sunbelt Rentals, Tony Holiday. Also, Terry from Krueger Construction for his invaluable advice. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: In response to the editorial addressing UHV's proposed expansion from to a 4-year institution, I could not agree more with the writer! Our community has an opportunity that we cannot afford to miss and we need to make our opinions known! For the sake of our children and the long-term growth of our community, please take a few moments to voice your positive support for this issue and encourage your friends and associates to do the same. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: I read with great interest Advocate reporter Sonny Long’s article yesterday about TxDOT jobs. In spite of the demands that TxDOT be more open and honest with the public (taxpayers), they continue to be deliberately evasive. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Congratulations and thanks to those in the Victoria medical community, city and/or county government, as well as dedicated civic leaders, involved in the process of recruiting quality physicians in a continuing effort to maintain the already high standard of medical care made available to citizens of Victoria and surrounding areas. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Many people wonder if there is a spiritual afterlife for animals in a peaceful heaven. The writers of the Bible did not mention it. They gave no explanation for supernatural spirits, apparitions or ghosts that can be seen, but they wrote about the Holy Spirit (Ghost) that cannot be seen. Part of the answer about animal spiritual afterlife may be in evidence of ghosts. A book, “Civil War Ghosts and Legends,” describes human and accompanying animal ghosts long after the war. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: There are an enormous number of quotes from the Bible in just about every area of thought. Whatever point is trying to be made, the biblical form seems attractive. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: In response to W.E. White. (Aug. 13) Which were the last two presidents who had a surplus? Which were the last two presidents who had deficits so large that your grandchildren and their grandchildren will not be able to pay for them? So who will suffer? You feel so sorry for yourself; you don’t worry about future generations. Wake up! more >>
Editor, the Advocate: The family of Raymond Hiller would like to express our sincere thanks to all of you who came to visit him at home and at the hospital these last couple of months, especially all at First Victoria Bank who donated blood and Dr. Qadri and his excellent staff of nurses. Thank you Dr. Nezhad and Dr. Sabbagh, the nurses on sixth floor at Citizens Medical Center, Pastor Chris Johnson from Grace Lutheran Church and Rev. Danny Reeves from First Baptist in Edna, Girling Health Care and Hospice of South Texas. What a blessing to have such wonderful people. All the prayers, food, visits, cards and flowers. God bless all of you and thank you so very much. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: Our sincere gratitude to Christa and Chaplain Lyman Mereness of Crown Hospice, Dr. Michael Belew, Dr. Sierra Hoffman, Dora Trevino (housekeeping), the nursing staff on 4th floor East, DeTar Hospital for the special care given to mother and to Southbrooke Manor in Edna for their care and concern. more >>
Editor, the Advocate: As a resident of Goliad County, it disturbs me that county leaders have spent more than $150,000 — taxpayer dollars — to fund a lawsuit against Uranium Energy Corporation (UEC) regarding a project that many residents either support or have no issue with. more >>
