🌱 Patch AM: Why did Victoria County deputies find 116 guns on U.S. 59?

Hey there, Victoria! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why did Victoria County deputies find 116 guns on U.S. 59?
• How next week's York Road closure could change your commute.
• Which jaw-dropping Week 4 plays made Victoria's highlight reel?

Also on today's calendar: Tax Planning for Success and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 73.
• Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Deputies seize 116 guns in Victoria County traffic stop (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria County deputies seized 116 firearms and arrested a Houston man during a U.S. 59 North traffic stop, alleging the weapons were headed to Mexico. The cache included rifles, handguns, cash and stolen or altered guns, and the suspect now faces multiple felony charges as the investigation continues locally.
   

• Victoria County road work continues Monday (crossroadstoday.com) — Drivers in Victoria County should plan for York Road to be closed to through traffic between Golden Glow Drive and Dillon Drive next week, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents in Hidden Valley and along nearby streets are advised to use alternate routes via Guadalupe Road or Crouch Road to reach Highways 87 and 185.
   

• Top plays of the week: Week 4 (crossroadstoday.com) — High school football fans in Victoria get a rundown of the week's biggest plays, featuring standout defensive scores and long touchdown passes from teams like Refugio, Bay City, Yoakum, Cuero and Industrial. If you were in the stands Friday, you can relive the action and see which dramatic moments made the local highlight reel.
   

📸 Around Victoria

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• In Abundance Events: Dennis Swanberg Comedy Show →
  Lawrence Haven The Venue, 1307 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• True Crime Book Club →
  Victoria Public Library, 302 N. Main Street, Victoria
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Baby Hour: Pages to Play →
  Victoria Public Library, 302 N. Main Street, Victoria
  10:00 am
• Volleyball - JV Girls @ St. Joseph High School-Victoria →
  St. Joseph HIgh School-Victoria, 110 E. Red River St., Victoria
  5:00 pm
• VPL Talks: The Natives of the Coastal Bend Region →
  Victoria Public Library, 302 N. Main Street, Victoria
  5:30 pm
• Volleyball - Varsity Girls @ St. Joseph High School-Victoria →
  St. Joseph HIgh School-Victoria, 110 E. Red River St., Victoria
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• The Life of the Party: Film Screening and Discussion →
  Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 North Main Street, Victoria
• Tax Planning for Success →
  1:00 pm
• You Ought to Know: Sourdough Baking with Down South Daisy →
  Victoria Public Library, 302 N. Main Street, Victoria
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Arthritis Seminar →
  110 Medical Drive, Victoria
• South Texas Deer Camp →
  Victoria Community Center, 2905 East North St., Victoria
Saturday October 3
• 2026 Chihuahua Races at Tejas Fest- Pre-Registration →
  DeLeon City Plaza, 101 North Main Street, Victoria

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Northgate Church of God, 206 Broadmoor St.
  Is having a Garage sale, inside from 8am to 12pm tomorrow, Saturday Sept 26 only! Come and find some treasures! We are selling snow cones! (Nextdoor Fleetwood)
• Hello again, neighbors...
  I'd also like recommendations for dance schools in Victoria... (whether at a gym or an independent school). Thanks to everyone who always helps me… (Nextdoor Ben Jordan St)

• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Student Worker - Career & Tech Ed-CE - General Clerical - Customer Service in Victoria. Apply here.
• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 788 in Victoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Victoria here.

🗞 Nearby News

Port Lavaca

• Pipefitter Journeyman — Amec Foster Wheeler (energynews.pro)

Cuero

• November 29, 1943 to September 19, 2026 (82) (cueroonlinenews.com)
• January 2, 1980 to September 22, 2026 (46) (cueroonlinenews.com)
• Board President Doug Sethness Announces Resignation After Executive Session (cueroonlinenews.com)

Ok Victoria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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