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Police investigating Hallettsville shooting (video) - Victoria Advocate
One man, who did not want to be identified, said one of the men of one of the taped-off homes had caused problems in the past, but he did not elaborate as to what. The shooting has the man worried because his grandmother lives alone several houses away ...
Three injured when truck lands on top of car - Victoria Advocate
A 63-year-old Victoria man, who declined to give his name, heard the crash and ran over to help Kowald. "She looked down, and before she knew it, she was underneath the truck," he said Kowald told him. The man said Kowald, who was having an anxiety ...
Zuniga gets 30 years for murder of April Ann Repka - Victoria Advocate
Repka's sister, who declined to give her name, afterwards, said she felt God's presence in and out of the courtroom. "It all comes down to the people who helped us get through this," she said. "We can't lean on our own understanding. ...
Man shot in eye; another man arrested - Victoria Advocate
"I don't know what possessed him to run here today," said the owner of the home who refused to give her name. "They should all know by now if they do something, I'm not going to hide them. If the cops come knocking, I let them in. ...
Man shot in eye; another man arrested - Victoria Advocate
The owner of the home Carroll fled to said she had known him since he was a small child. “I don’t know what possessed him to run here today,†said the owner of the home who refused to give her name. “They should all know by now if they do ...
Yoakum blaze 'was just chaos' - Victoria Advocate
A firefighter at the Yoakum Fire Department said the fire remains under investigation, but did not want to be identified. The family said a state fire marshal will investigate the fire next week. Not everything had been moved into the home, ...
AP Sources: NFL, players set on terms of deal - Victoria Advocate
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the process was supposed to remain secret and no formal announcement had been made. Members of the NFL Players Association's executive committee met at the group's headquarters in Washington and were ...
Underground church pastor sent to China labor camp - Victoria Advocate
The man refused to give his name as is common among Chinese bureaucrats. Shi is a deputy chairman of the Chinese House Church Alliance, a national group of underground congregations established to provide mutual support and intercede with authorities ...
W.Va. holding redistricting session next week - Victoria Advocate
Tomblin wants to spend $15 million to build a 50-bed addition for the state psychiatric hospital in Lewis County, and transfer an equal amount from lottery proceeds to aid secondary roads, among other proposals, administration officials said Tuesday. ...
Calhoun County Youth Rodeo Association treasurer indicted for missing funds - Victoria Advocate
The spokesperson, who declined to be named, said the missing funds were detected via tax forms. Canion worked as a volunteer with the organization for more than 15 years, the spokesperson said. Canion turned herself in on June 25, Calhoun County ...
Year later update on San Antonio homeless facility - Victoria Advocate
"Haven's all nice when the TV cameras are on, but once they're gone it goes back to being a prison," said one grizzled man, who refused to give his name but allowed that unnamed forces were out to get him. The ministry's leader, Brian Wicks, ...
APNewsBreak: Detroit Symphony sides give on pay - Victoria Advocate
An orchestra musician who asked not to be named because the terms haven't been released said Tuesday the minimum starting salary in the first year of the three-year contract will be $71080- $33000 less than before. Seeking to reduce costs, ...
For Obama, a carefully calculated delay on explaining Libya - Victoria Advocate
"Instead of saying, 'I promise this is the way it's going to be,' he was able to go before the American people and say, 'Here's what I said I would do, and I did it,' " said one senior administration official, who requested anonymity to discuss the ...
Suspect in terroristic threat case videoed purchasing phone at Bay City store - Victoria Advocate
One neighbor, who asked not to be named, said she was frightened when she heard the loud noise and saw the commotion coming from her neighbor's home. ...
Missing Yoakum man found dead - Victoria Advocate
... had to search themselves because the family felt like something more needed to be done," said a female family member, who asked not to be identified. ...
Man claims innocence while deciding between a plea deal or trial - Victoria Advocate
"I'm not saying he's perfect or has never been in trouble, but he's not to blame for this," said the defendant's mother, who asked not to be named for ...
Pro: Passage would help immigrants improve life, future - Victoria Advocate
The 15-year-old sophomore, who asked not to be named for legal reasons, admitted her outlook for the future was bleak because she is an undocumented Mexican ...
Air Force plane lands safely despite engine problems - Victoria Advocate
... a practice exercise that began at Laughlin AFB in Del Rio and was scheduled to end in Victoria, said one of the pilots, who declined to give his name. ...
Yankees have ability to diminish Cliff Lee's impact on ALCS - Victoria Advocate
"That's the problem with playing the Yankees," a scout who watched the ALDS said on the condition of anonymity. "Somewhere along the line, they're going to ...
Bears' Hillenmeyer out for the season - Victoria Advocate
It's too early to tell if this will send Hillenmeyer into early retirement, a source said. But he has lifetime health to consider as he and his wife are ...
Local are eggs safe for consumption, stores say - Victoria Advocate
Walmart's corporate office did not return a media inquiry Friday, but an employee in foods who asked not to be named said the store's eggs were not recalled ...
New York state law first to require printed ticket for concerts - Victoria Advocate
... from consumers who want to give tickets to friends or family or want to resell them because their plans changed, Paterson administration officials said. ...
Sources say Manny Ramirez will go on DL, Xavier Paul to be called up - Victoria Advocate
PHOENIX - The Los Angeles Dodgers made plans to recall Xavier Paul from triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, a move that sources said will ...
MGM's future now in hands of debt holders, not management - Victoria Advocate
... have balked at raising that much money and are seeking to keep MGM afloat at significantly lower cost, according to people close to the matter. ...
Filmmakers get a stage and so do the ultra rich - Victoria Advocate
Seagoing festival-goers can apply for one of the 60 berths six months ahead of time, according to the harbormaster on duty (who declined to give his name ...