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Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Salvation Army of Victoria gets state grant (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria residents facing eviction or homelessness could soon get more help, thanks to a new $230,000 state Emergency Shelter Grant awarded to the Salvation Army of Victoria. Starting November 1, the money will fund rapid rehousing and homeless prevention, supporting locals who lose jobs or face severe financial hardship so they can stay housed and stabilize more quickly.
2. Victoria County Charts Path for Future Growth (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria County leaders and business stakeholders met in Victoria to review recent infrastructure, economic development, and public service gains and to plan for continued growth. County Judge Ben Zeller highlighted projects like the mental health hospital expansion, emergency response complex, and new training facilities, stressing how Texas A&M University–Victoria and other local assets can keep attracting jobs and opportunities for residents.
3. Dutch Bros Coffee To Take Over Stir Soda Shop Location in Victoria (kkam.com) — Victoria is set to get a new Dutch Bros Coffee, which will convert the former Stir Soda Shop building into a double drive-thru location, with construction planned from February to July 2027. The update comes amid a wave of new brands like Chicken Salad Chick and Cheddar's moving into Victoria, sparking local buzz about what restaurant or entertainment spot should arrive next.
4. Should Professors Teach More? Some Colleges Are Trying to Make Them. (nytimes.com) — Faculty at Texas A&M University–Victoria are grappling with new rules requiring professors to be on campus five days a week and teach at least four classes per semester, prompting several resignations. Campus leaders say the policy follows a recent Texas law limiting remote work and hope it will boost in-person engagement. The debate highlights how statewide decisions are reshaping daily life for Victoria's university community.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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