🌱 Patch AM: How Victoria’s National Night Out is building stronger neighborhood connections

Good day Victoria! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Victoria's National Night Out is building stronger neighborhood connections
• How a Victoria East softball star earned her college commitment

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

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• National Night Out brings Victoria community together (victoriaadvocate.com) — Families and first responders gathered in downtown Victoria for the city's National Night Out kickoff, enjoying a safe, family-friendly evening while strengthening ties with police and firefighters. Victoria's efforts are nationally recognized, and residents are encouraged to join neighborhood block parties on Oct. 6 for more chances to meet officers, first responders, and neighbors.
   

• Victoria East's Aniya Franklin commits to Texas A&M-Kingsville (crossroadstoday.com) — A standout Victoria East softball pitcher, Aniya Franklin, has committed to continue her career at Texas A&M–Kingsville, following another local player, Keyanna Fillmore. Franklin helped lead the Titans to a strong district record and earned first-team all-district and academic all-district honors for her performance on the mound.
   

📸 Around Victoria

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🗓 Upcoming Events in 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

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
• MVPN Breakfast with Vets →
  Crossroads Area Veterans Center, 2805 N Navarro, Victoria
  8:00 am
• 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
• A.S.G. & Megan Chapa LIVE @ DODGE CITY SALOON October 3rd →
  205 N STAR DR H, Victoria

📣 Victoria Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 2 dogs wandering around Colony Creek neighborhood.
  Last seen near hole 10, heading into The Willows (Nextdoor Colony Creek)
• I am a framer and a roofer.
  I am in search of work.Anything would be helpful.Thank you , and have a wonderful evening (Nextdoor E Colorado St)

• J. Knipper and Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Victoria. Apply here.
• Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant Cast Member in Victoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Victoria here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cuero

• Cuero Gobbler Band Advances to Finals at Blinn College Marching Competition (cueroonlinenews.com)
• November 29, 1943 to September 19, 2026 (82) (cueroonlinenews.com)
• January 2, 1980 to September 22, 2026 (46) (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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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