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Greetings Victoria! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was booked in Victoria County from Aug. 31 to Sept. 8
  • How a new college deal could cut costs for Victoria students
  • When will Victoria's food bank start handing out thousands of free eggs?

Also on today's calendar: Creative Marketing Tactics That Work [for Small Budgets] and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine, breezy and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 78.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Victoria County Booking & Arrest Report: Aug 31- Sept 08, 2026 (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria County residents can now see the latest booking and arrest report covering August 31 through September 8, 2026, including charges handled by the Victoria County Sheriff's Office and Victoria Police Department. The detailed log lists names, Victoria addresses, alleged offenses, and whether cases involve warrants, parole violations, or new arrests, offering a clear snapshot of recent law-enforcement activity in and around Victoria.
   

• Higher education collaboration strengthens pathways for local college students (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria students at Texas A&M University–Victoria and Victoria College will soon find it easier to move from a two-year to a four-year degree thanks to a new memorandum of understanding between the schools. The agreement waives application fees, offers priority registration, expands financial aid access, and lets students share facilities and activities across both Victoria campuses.
   

• Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Announces Dis­tri­b­u­tion of 7 Mil­lion Free Eggs to Tex­ans Across the State (texasinsider.org) — Victoria's Food Bank of the Golden Crescent is set to receive 140,400 free eggs as part of a statewide settlement-driven distribution coordinated by Attorney General Ken Paxton and Feeding Texas. The deliveries, drawn from antitrust settlements with major egg producers, will help local families access more protein through area food pantries in the coming weeks.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This sweet guy is just sitting here waiting for someone.
    He is so well behaved and loving but belongs to no one here at building kids steps (Nextdoor Cottonwood Dr)
  • Is anyone missing a dog?
    Looks like it could be a border collie-blue tick mix. (Nextdoor Northcrest)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Student Worker - Career & Tech Ed-CE - General Clerical - Customer Service in Victoria. Apply here.
  • Post Acute Medical posted a job opening for Hospital Unit Secretary (HUC) - FT Nights | Victoria North LTACH in Victoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Victoria here.

🗞 Nearby News

Port Lavaca

Cuero

  • Suggie Mayfield Joins DeWitt Medical Foundation Board, Bringing Deep Community Roots and Healthcare Experience (cueroonlinenews.com)
  • Cuero Gears Up for City‑Wide Garage Sale Weekend (cueroonlinenews.com)
  • Dedication Ceremony to Honor Historic Travis Letter Set for Oct. 4 at DeWitt County Courthouse (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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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