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Good morning Victoria! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Victoria restaurants just scored big demerits on inspections?
  • How Victoria neighbors can fight hunger beyond Hunger Action Month
  • Victoria reader's favorite wrinkle-removal trick, step-by-step from Heloise

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

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 72.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Victoria area restaurant inspections: Sept. 10-16, 2026; 1 with 20 demerits, another with 33 demerits (victoriaadvocate.com) — If you eat out around Victoria, the latest Sept. 10–16 health inspections show which local restaurants, schools, and convenience stores passed cleanly and which racked up double-digit demerits, including a Cracker Barrel with 33. The report details specific food-safety problems, follow-up visits, and several Victoria spots with perfect scores so you can choose where to dine more confidently.
   

2. Hunger Action Month highlights year-round need across the Crossroads (crossroadstoday.com) — In Victoria, local hunger-relief groups are using Hunger Action Month to spotlight how many neighbors quietly struggle to put food on the table year-round. The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent and Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry explain how residents can donate, volunteer, or organize food drives now to keep vital services going long after September ends.
   

3. Hints from Heloise (panolawatchman.com) — A reader from Victoria asked Heloise to re-share her quick trick for de-wrinkling clothes in the dryer, and got a simple, step-by-step reminder. The column also passes along practical tips on fixing coffee makers, eating burgers less messily, handling office birthdays, cutting corn, and traveling with toothpaste, all geared toward everyday household hassles.
   

4. Texas A&M-Victoria men's soccer extends unbeaten streak (crossroadstoday.com) — Texas A&M–Victoria's men's soccer team kept its unbeaten run alive at home in Victoria with a 1-1 draw against Southwestern Christian, continuing its best season start since 2020. An early goal from Brayan Lino was quickly answered, and strong second-half defense preserved the streak.
   

5. Pope Leo XIV names US bishops' migration committee chair as new bishop of Joliet, Illinois (detroitcatholic.com) — Victoria residents will see a major change in local Catholic leadership as Bishop Brendan Cahill, who has led the Diocese of Victoria since 2015, has been appointed bishop of Joliet, Illinois. The announcement highlights his national role on immigration issues and signals that Victoria's diocese will soon await a new bishop to be named.
   

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  • Does anyone need a dependable caregiver/companion for a loved one?
    I currently have availability for both short-term and long-term care. I'm available to help with companionship, errands, appointments, light… (Nextdoor Fox Wood)
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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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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