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Hi Victoria! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which 13 Texas A&M–Victoria core classes just lost their status?
  • Could Medicaid funding changes impact care at Victoria's hospitals?
  • On the suspense list? Here's what Victoria voters still can do.

Also on today's calendar: Victoria Farmers' Market and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 75.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Texas A&M System removes 13 courses from Victoria core curriculum (victoriaadvocate.com) — Students at Texas A&M University–Victoria will see 13 courses, including Calculus II and III, several physics labs, and multiple history and humanities classes, removed from the core curriculum after a systemwide review. The courses may still be offered, but they'll no longer automatically count toward core requirements as regents tighten general education to meet new state law and accreditation expectations.
   

2. Texas hospitals warn of Medicaid funding uncertainty (crossroadstoday.com) — Hospitals in Victoria and across Texas are warning that uncertainty over a key Medicaid funding program could strain budgets, staffing, and services for low-income patients. DeTar Healthcare System's CEO says the hospital remains committed to caring for Medicaid patients, while Citizens Medical Center is still reviewing how potential cuts might affect its operations.
   

3. Voters on suspense list can still cast ballots (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria County election officials want you to know that being on the voter "suspense" list does not stop you from casting a ballot in upcoming elections. They're urging Victoria residents to check and update their registration information now to avoid delays or confusion at the polls and keep addresses current.
   

4. 2026 Crossroads Football Live scores: Week 2 (crossroadstoday.com) — High school football fans in Victoria can follow live Week 2 scores as Victoria East and Victoria West face off, alongside updates from other Crossroads-area matchups. The scoreboard tracks first-quarter action for teams from Bay City and El Campo to Cuero, Edna, Yoakum, and more across South Texas.
   

5. 10 Cities Where Homeowners Are Falling Behind Fastest On Their Mortgage (savingadvice.com) — Homeowners in the Victoria area are seeing mortgage stress rise, with delinquency rates up one percentage point year over year in March—five times the national increase. The article explains how this compares with other hard-hit metros, why it's an early warning sign rather than a foreclosure wave, and urges struggling borrowers to contact their servicers and housing counselors quickly for help.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday September 7
  • Holiday - Labor Day
    Edna ISD Edna, TX 77957
  • Silver Spur Practice
    Edna ISD Gym
    7:00 am
    • Tuesday September 8
  • World Physical Therapy Day
    Edna ISD Edna, TX 77957
  • Cowgirl Volleyball (JV,F)
    Edna ISD Dome gym
    5:00 pm
  • BAND - Tuesday Night Rehearsal
    Edna ISD Cowboy Memorial Stadium, 1207 Miracle Dr, Edna, TX 77957, USA
    6:00 pm
  • Cowgirl Volleyball (V)
    Edna ISD Dome gym
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • Little Ones Library →
    Jackson County Memorial Library, 411 N Wells St #121, Edna
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you see her ?
    Found her .. you can message me I will get in contact with owner they do not have social media (Nextdoor Airline)
  • Just a heads up if you have an indoor/out door cat and live off blyth in Northcrest there are two loose dogs chasing someone's cat.
    I did go outside and chase them off. They were headed back towards Glascow. One was black the other white and tan. (Nextdoor Northcrest)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Evening Custodian in Victoria. Apply here.
  • Petco Health and Wellness posted a job opening for Junior Groomer 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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