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Spotted on the Victoria calendar: Gulf Bend Center's Friendship Fest Event
Greetings Victoria! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's still undecided about Victoria County's $6.5 billion nuclear proposal?
- How Victoria families are using new state funds for private schools
- Ready for a free Selena tribute under the lights at DeLeon Plaza?
Also on today's calendar: Victoria Farmers' Market.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 103 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 76.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. $6.5B Blue Energy proposal remain undecided (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria County leaders are still weighing Blue Energy's request for six major tax abatements tied to a proposed small modular nuclear reactor near the Port of Victoria. Supporters tout billions in taxable value and thousands of jobs, while residents raise concerns about Bloomington's growth, environmental risks, and how an AI data center and new workers could reshape surrounding communities. 
2. Education Freedom Account program boosts private school enrollment (crossroadstoday.com) — Families in Victoria can now use Texas' new Education Freedom Account program to receive over $10,000 per eligible private school student for the 2026-27 year, and local enrollment is already surging. Faith Academy reports 137 new students using the program and a total increase of 290 students, leaving elementary grades nearly full and secondary grades quickly filling.
3. Grupo Lokura and Amanda Solis To Perform in Victoria for Night Tunes (klubtejano.com) — Downtown Victoria will host a free Night Tunes street dance on Friday, Sept. 4, at DeLeon Plaza, featuring Grupo Lokura and Amanda Solis in a Hispanic Heritage-themed show. Residents can expect family-friendly Tejano and cumbia music, including a Selena tribute and the youngest Martinez family member performing live for the first time here.
4. Poste scores twice as Jaguars battle Schreiner to 3-3 draw in season opener (crossroadstoday.com) — Texas A&M–Victoria's women's soccer team opened its season at The Cage in Victoria with a 3-3 draw against Schreiner, highlighted by two goals from Emily Poste. Despite leading twice and outshooting Schreiner, the Jaguars couldn't find a late winner and now look ahead to a road trip to Waxahachie and the men's home opener Thursday.
5. League of Women Voters marks Women's Equality Day in Victoria (crossroadstoday.com) — Women's Equality Day was celebrated Wednesday at DeLeon Plaza in downtown Victoria, where the League of Women Voters highlighted women's voting rights and honored influential local female leaders. Texas A&M University–Victoria President Christian Hardigree headlined the event, which mixed cultural performances with calls to uplift and support women in the community.
📸 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
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
📣 Victoria Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cowboy Crafters in EHS Rm 223
Edna ISD Edna, TX 77957
3:45 pm - Rustler Volleyball (8B,7B)
Edna ISD Practice gym
5:00 pm - Rustler Volleyball (7A, 8A)
Edna ISD Dome gym
5:00 pm - Freshman Football game
Edna ISD Cowboy Memorial Stadium, 1207 Miracle Dr, Edna, TX 77957, USA
5:00 pm - JV Football game
Edna ISD Cowboy Memorial Stadium, 1207 Miracle Dr, Edna, TX 77957, USA
6:30 pm - Cowgirl Volleyball Tournament (V)
Edna ISD Goliad, TX 77963, USA - EHS Cheer Practice- dome
Edna ISD Edna, TX 77957
6:45 am - Silver Spur Field Practice
Edna ISD Cowboy Memorial Stadium, 1207 Miracle Dr, Edna, TX 77957, USA
7:00 am - Cowgirl Volleyball (JV,F)
Edna ISD Victoria West High School, 307 W Tropical Dr, Victoria, TX 7790
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
Found on August 25, 2026 in Victoria, TX 77901 near Unknown Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view this… (Nextdoor N Navarro St) - FYI...
Today I tried a new nail salon in Victoria. Elite Nailz. It's located at 3706 N. Navarro. It's the first suite in the strip center. It was… (Nextdoor Mission Valley Crossroads)
- J. Knipper and Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Victoria. Apply here.
- Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant – Cast Member in Victoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Victoria here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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