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Also on today's calendar: Vendors - South Texas Spirits & Cigar Festival and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Townsquare Media and Detar Join Forces For Pink Out Bingo (kisselpaso.com) — Victoria residents are invited to Pink Out Bingo on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5–9 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church, supporting Crossroads Guardians of Hope and local cancer patients. Hosted by Townsquare Media Victoria and presented by DeTar Healthcare System, the night will feature bingo, prizes, a silent auction, survivor recognitions, and the group's signature pink fire truck, all promoting breast cancer awareness and early detection.
2. Victoria Symphony's Symphonic Spooktacular brings Halloween fun to families this October (crossroadstoday.com) — Families in Victoria can plan ahead for the Victoria Symphony's Symphonic Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed concert on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. featuring kid-friendly music, costumes, mascots, and a contest. With collaborations from Full Force Gym and the Victoria Children's Museum, plus another Master Series concert Oct. 17, the symphony aims to make orchestral music fun and accessible for local families.
3. Crossroads counties lift burn bans after rainfall (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria County has lifted its long-running burn ban after recent rainfall lowered wildfire risk, meaning residents can resume outdoor burning under state and local rules. Officials still urge caution, recommending people closely monitor fires, keep water or equipment nearby, and avoid burning on windy days as dry vegetation can still ignite quickly.
4. Monica Saldivar Returns To Victoria After 11 Years For Tejas Fest (kisselpaso.com) — Downtown Victoria drew thousands Friday night for Tejas Fest, where Tejano star Monica Saldivar returned to perform in the city for the first time in 11 years. Her full-band set mixed award-winning originals, Selena covers, and a powerful Dolly Parton tribute that had the crowd buzzing, underscoring Tejas Fest's commitment to spotlighting women in Tejano music.
5. Victoria West continues dominance over East; Goliad continues torrid pace (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria volleyball fans saw Victoria West extend its dominance with a 34th straight win over crosstown rival Victoria East, sweeping their latest matchup at home. The roundup also highlights strong performances and upcoming games for Goliad, Flatonia, Edna, Industrial, and Cuero, giving Crossroads sports followers a quick look at who's hot heading into Tuesday's contests.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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