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Rise and shine, Victoria!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Airport upgrades with CRJ-550 first-class, $10,000 drawdown gala, and Mother Cluckers Market sip and shop + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Victoria protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Cabin comfort gets boost: Victoria Regional Airport’s evening flights to Houston leave later, with CRJ-550 jets offering more legroom and a first-class cabin, and the morning flight stays unchanged after changes took effect Wednesday — see what’s changed and when.
High school coaching honors announced: Victoria West defensive coordinator Ryan Montalvo was named Region 5 assistant coach of the year by Texas High School Coaches Association after a season with 27 sacks and 10 interceptions — read the full story.
New pathway to care: Victoria County Health Department will launch a Charity Care program to help underinsured neighbors with costs, starting with immunizations and testing, then expanding services over time after commissioners approved it — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Just wing it here: Since 1948, Ramseys Restaurant of Victoria has been the neighborhood spot for crispy traditional wings, a cold drink, and easy conversation. When the craving hits, slide into a booth, settle in, and let the no-fuss comfort do its work… nothing fancy, just the good stuff.
Your skin’s new BFF: The Skin Bar at Fountain of Youth Medical Spa stocks medical-grade picks, and the team breaks down what to use and why. If winter has your face confused, consults are quick, so you leave with a clear plan and fewer mystery bottles.
Fore along the river: If your short game needs a pep talk, Riverside Golf Course keeps it friendly with tree-lined fairways, sneaky water, and the occasional deer cameo along the Guadalupe. Expect an easygoing pace where laughs come quick and bogeys disappear faster.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
❤ Lassoing Loving Care @ Brackenridge Main Event Center | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Saddle up for Lassoing Loving Care, a homegrown fundraiser for Hospice of South Texas, the folks bringing palliative care, compassion, and bereavement support to families at home, in nursing homes, or assisted living across our region. Less rodeo, more heart, and worth backing.
♻ Blue Ridge Neighborhood Clean Up @ Billy T. Cattan Recovery Outreach Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Meet at Billy T. Cattan to spruce up Blue Ridge and haul big stuff to the curb, because that couch will not levitate. Appliance Pro takes A/Cs and fridges, fire crews install free smoke detectors, and donuts, coffee, and hot dogs await.
❤ DeTar’s Jars of Love 2026 Kickoff @ Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Kick off the Jars of Love peanut butter drive at the Victoria Farmers Market, creamy, crunchy, both count. Swing by with a donation, meet the DeTar crew, or skip the line and make $20 become 10 jars for neighbors in the Crossroads.
🐔 Mother Cluckers Market: Sip and Shop @ Downtown Victoria | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Downtown Victoria is serving sips and serious browsing, so come wander, chat up the makers, and pretend it counts as cardio. Don’t miss a first-time booth loaded with gushers, gummy bears, peach rings, watermelon wedges, pink lemonade rings, cherry bombs, and a few surprises.
🐱 Pete the Cat Family Literacy Event @ Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Round up the kiddos and your grooviest attitude for a Pete the Cat-approved literacy day with the Victoria Public Library. Story time, hands-on activities, and community booths keep them busy, and the first 200 kids snag free books. Good, clean fun that beats snack negotiations.
⛪ Mission History Tour @ Goliad State Park & Historic Site | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Take a guided wander at Mission Espiritu Santo that unpacks Native roots, Spanish rule, CCC craftsmanship, and how cultures collided and learned to coexist. Free with park entry, first come and capped at 60. Meet behind HQ under the live oak, and hit the restroom.
💰 $10,000 Drawdown Gala @ Our Lady of Victory Cathedral Center | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Break out the good shoes, this drawdown gala returns in new digs, same fun. Dinner, dancing, a live band, margaritas, beer, wine, a silent auction, and a mercado of Guatemalan treasures. Come for the $10,000 chance, stay to support Fr. Dan’s endowment and Las Obras.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Victoria report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 0%
Areas of fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Heat index values as high as 83. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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