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Also on today's calendar: Victoria Farmers' Market and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Texas A&M System removes 13 courses from Victoria core curriculum (victoriaadvocate.com) — Students at Texas A&M University–Victoria will see 13 courses, including Calculus II and III, several physics labs, and multiple history and humanities classes, removed from the core curriculum after a systemwide review. The courses may still be offered, but they'll no longer automatically count toward core requirements as regents tighten general education to meet new state law and accreditation expectations.
2. Texas hospitals warn of Medicaid funding uncertainty (crossroadstoday.com) — Hospitals in Victoria and across Texas are warning that uncertainty over a key Medicaid funding program could strain budgets, staffing, and services for low-income patients. DeTar Healthcare System's CEO says the hospital remains committed to caring for Medicaid patients, while Citizens Medical Center is still reviewing how potential cuts might affect its operations.
3. Voters on suspense list can still cast ballots (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria County election officials want you to know that being on the voter "suspense" list does not stop you from casting a ballot in upcoming elections. They're urging Victoria residents to check and update their registration information now to avoid delays or confusion at the polls and keep addresses current.
4. 2026 Crossroads Football Live scores: Week 2 (crossroadstoday.com) — High school football fans in Victoria can follow live Week 2 scores as Victoria East and Victoria West face off, alongside updates from other Crossroads-area matchups. The scoreboard tracks first-quarter action for teams from Bay City and El Campo to Cuero, Edna, Yoakum, and more across South Texas.
5. 10 Cities Where Homeowners Are Falling Behind Fastest On Their Mortgage (savingadvice.com) — Homeowners in the Victoria area are seeing mortgage stress rise, with delinquency rates up one percentage point year over year in March—five times the national increase. The article explains how this compares with other hard-hit metros, why it's an early warning sign rather than a foreclosure wave, and urges struggling borrowers to contact their servicers and housing counselors quickly for help.
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