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🌱 Patch AM: Three Victoria residents jailed on organized crime and drug charges
Happening soon: Gulf Bend Center's Friendship Fest Event on the Victoria Patch calendar
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:
- Three Victoria residents jailed on organized crime and drug charges
- Why are so many Victoria businesses closing at once?
- How will Victoria ISD's new foundation leader impact local classrooms?
Also on today's calendar: Victoria Farmers' Market and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 76.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Victoria trio faces organized crime charges (victoriaadvocate.com) — Three Victoria residents remain in Victoria County Jail after being arrested Aug. 17 on organized criminal activity and multiple drug-related charges tied to the same police case. Court records detail several felony counts and high combined bail amounts, underscoring an ongoing local investigation into alleged organized crime and controlled substances. 
2. Business closures raise questions across Crossroads (victoriaadvocate.com) — Several Victoria restaurants and shops, including Paint's Underground Pizza and Grand Buffet, have recently closed, worrying both residents and employees. City officials say they're responding with efforts like a Small Business Resource Fair and the Growing Victoria initiative, urging residents to shop local while offering more hands-on support to entrepreneurs and existing business owners.
3. New executive director appointed for Victoria ISD Education Foundation (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria ISD's Education Foundation has named Katie Pool as its new executive director, a role that will shape fundraising and community support for local classrooms. Pool brings nearly a decade of experience in education and family services and will oversee strategic planning, financial stewardship, and outreach between the district and Victoria community partners.
4. Motorcycle crash at Victoria intersection (crossroadstoday.com) — Emergency crews in Victoria responded Friday afternoon to a motorcycle crash at Navarro Street and Airline Road, briefly disrupting traffic while the scene was cleared. Details on injuries and those involved have not yet been released, and Victoria police are expected to provide more information as it becomes available.
5. Did System change push out former Texas A&M Victoria staff? (beaumontenterprise.com) — Faculty and staff at Texas A&M University–Victoria say stricter in-person work rules tied to the school's move into the Texas A&M System are driving some employees away. While system officials say the changes follow state law, critics argue the loss of flexibility is hurting long-time staff, local instructors, and graduate programs that primarily serve online students.
📸 Around Victoria
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Victoria
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★ Featured events ★
- Gulf Bend Center's Friendship Fest Event →
DeLeon City Plaza, 101 N Main St, Victoria
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Victoria Farmers' Market →
Victoria Farmers' Market, 2805 N Navarro St, Victoria, TX, 77901
9:00 am - Victoria Farmers' Market →
Victoria Farmers' Market, 2805 N Navarro St, Victoria, TX, 77901
9:00 am - Labor Day - Student/Staff Holiday
Victoria ISD Victoria, TX 77901
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
Monday September 7
📣 Victoria Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Nordic Winds through Eastern Fire →
Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria
7:30 pm - Silver Spur Practice
Edna ISD Gym
7:00 am - Probability & Players Meeting
Edna ISD RM 212
5:00 pm - Rustler Volleyball
Edna ISD Industrial High School, 187 5th St, Vanderbilt, TX 77991, USA
5:00 pm - BAND - Monday Night Rehearsal
Edna ISD Edna, TX 77957
6:00 pm - EHS Cheer Practice-Dome
Edna ISD Edna, TX 77957
6:45 am - Cowgirl Volleyball (JV)
Edna ISD Shiner, TX 77984, USA
5:00 pm - Cowgirl Volleyball (V)
Edna ISD Shiner, TX 77984, USA
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Recently laid off in Lavaca County?
You don't have to figure out the next step alone. Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent is here to help you get back to work. Our services are at no… (Nextdoor Fox Wood) - Please spread the word!
Honey was LOST on Wed, Aug 12, 2026 11:00 PM in Victoria, TX 77901 near Near Swan Dr, Victoria, TX 77901, USA Message from Owner: My parents didnt… (Nextdoor Hanselman)
- Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Victoria. Apply here.
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE posted a job opening for THC - Educator/Interpreter (Education Specialist I) 26-1700-103 in Victoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Victoria here.
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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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