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Also on today's calendar: South Texas Spirits & Cigar Festival and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Bo/Gar seeks tax break for $795K Victoria investment (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria County commissioners are reviewing Bo/Gar Enterprises' request for a tax abatement tied to nearly $800,000 in new equipment and facility upgrades at its Victoria plant, which could add up to seven full-time jobs. The court also handled a range of other local matters, from 4-H Week and public health agreements to sewer, hospital parking, and road projects.
2. Food truck park coming to Victoria, Texas (foodtruckoperator.com) — A new food truck court is planned for Victoria, aiming to boost dining options and support local small businesses, with an opening targeted for late November or early December. Developer Jessica Shedrick also envisions a second phase adding an indoor entertainment center with VR and augmented reality games to give residents more family-friendly things to do close to home.
3. Cheapest gas stations in Victoria (kten.com) — If you're filling up in Victoria, here's where to find the lowest gas prices today, with Sam's Club topping the list at $3.71 a gallon. Several other stations along Navarro, Houston Highway, and Rio Grande are clustered just a few cents higher, giving you multiple nearby options to save at the pump.
4. Animal cruelty arrest made after police discover squatters in Victoria home (crossroadstoday.com) — Police found two squatters and 10 dogs inside a supposedly vacant home on Sam Houston Drive in Victoria, leading to an animal cruelty arrest and heavy damage reported inside the house. Victoria County Animal Services took custody of the dogs, and investigators are still working to determine what happened and what charges may follow.
5. East Water Street to close to eastbound traffic (crossroadstoday.com) — Drivers in Victoria should plan around an East Water Street closure to eastbound traffic between South Cameron Street and Hand Road for three days starting Wednesday, Oct. 7. Westbound lanes will stay open, and all homes and businesses remain accessible while crews complete waterline replacement work.
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