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Hi there, Victoria! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What big airport and budget decisions face Victoria County on Monday?
  • How serious is Victoria County's new severe drought designation?
  • Which Texas A&M–Victoria professors just earned major career promotions?

Also on today's calendar: 10 Common Small Business Mistakes to Avoid! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 72.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Victoria County to consider airport projects, budget hearings (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria County commissioners will meet Monday to decide on major Victoria Regional Airport projects, set hearings for the 2027 county budget and 2026 tax rate, and finalize an American Rescue Plan request for the Navigation District. They'll also weigh drainage work on Coletoville Road, juvenile justice contracts, and several construction payments, shaping infrastructure, services, and taxes that directly affect Victoria-area residents.
   

2. Victoria County facing severe drought conditions according to NOAA drought monitor (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria County is now classified in a severe D-2 drought, with continued high temperatures and sporadic rain keeping the county under a burn ban and fines starting at $500 for violations. Meteorologists say such on-and-off drought cycles are common in South Texas, but residents should stay cautious about outdoor burning and remain prepared for prolonged dry conditions.
   

3. Texas A&M-Victoria promotes five faculty members (crossroadstoday.com) — Texas A&M–Victoria has promoted five faculty members, including four to full professor and one to tenured associate professor, marking a significant milestone for the local university community. Residents connected to the College of Education and Health Professions or the College of Business may know or work with these newly promoted professors, whose achievements reflect the campus's growing academic profile in Victoria.
   

4. VISD targets gains at struggling campuses (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria ISD leaders are pushing to lift several campuses, including Patti Welder, STEM Middle School and Chandler Elementary, out of state school-improvement status through new turnaround plans, staffing changes and revamped middle school math. Special education performance and specific student groups triggered additional federal designations, and parents will soon be invited to public meetings to help shape Chandler's targeted improvement plan.
   

5. 2026 Crossroads Football Live scores: Week 4 (crossroadstoday.com) — Football fans in Victoria can track Week 4 action as Victoria East, Victoria West and the Victoria Gators all kick off Friday night, with Crossroads Football Live posting real-time scores. The roundup also follows many neighboring South Texas teams, giving local readers one place to watch how rivals and regional programs are doing this week.
   

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  • Does anyone know of a place (or someone) that could do an alteration to my daughter sports shirt (dry fit/jersey material) QUICKLY?
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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