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Hello Victoria! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A church’s quiet guardians, new public safety headquarters, and Miku Day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
A church’s quiet guardians: Victoria’s Salter Chapel AME Church remains without services since 2022, but a local family is maintaining the historic building, preserving its role in the community and Black history — read the full story.
University athletics leadership change: Texas A&M University-Victoria named longtime head softball coach Lindsey Ortiz Interim Director of Athletics, succeeding 20-year leader Ashley Walyuchow. University President Christian Hardigree said he is confident in her leadership — read the full story.
Departments under one roof: Victoria’s new public safety headquarters opened in February, bringing police, fire administration, municipal services, and public records together. Driver’s license services are not offered at this location — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas vibes, Victoria-style: When a road trip for tapas is a stretch, The PumpHouse Riverside Restaurant and Bar delivers shareable bites: chorizo empanadas, beef bruschetta, fried green tomato caprese. Pair with a solid wine list and settle into that easy, by-the-river unwind locals love.
Reel talk, Victoria: Waterloo Outfitters builds rods here in Victoria, and stocks reels, lures, and straight-shooting advice that spares a skunked Saturday. For a quick coast run, that aging setup finally meets its match… reliable gear that actually earns its keep.
Swap screen time for stage: At Theatre Victoria, feel-good, close-to-home drama awaits… musicals, plays, and local talent you can root for. When the week needs a lift, it’s a low-effort, high-smile night out, full of lights, laughs, and applause that make screens feel optional.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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♻ 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.
🐱 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.
🏕 Camp Connect @ Victoria Mall | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Camp Connect is bringing summer camps together under one roof, saving you from twelve browser tabs and a meltdown. Chat with organizers, compare options, and pick a fit for your kid, your schedule, and your sanity. Fewer maybes, more s’mores.
🍦 Miku Day @ Here’s The Scoop | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Whether you know Hatsune Miku from your kid’s playlist, or you’re just here for cake, Here’s The Scoop throws a downtown bash for fans. Cosplay contest, on-screen concert, freebies for the first 20, exclusive merch, Miku cake, and all-ages photos, served with teal pigtail energy.
⛪ 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.
👥 Teen Club @ Cuero Municipal Library | Monday (3/9) at 4:00 PM – Drop your teen at this low-key club where they can craft, draw, read, play board games, and try new hobbies, supplies optional. They meet actual humans offline, you reclaim some quiet. Win for them, win for your coffee table.
🐛 Nature Workshop – What Would Worms Do? @ Branch River Park | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – San Antonio River Authority is turning Branch River Park into a tiny compost lab, proving worms will do the dirty work and your garden will say thanks. Build a worm jar, learn vermicomposting basics, and feel pleasantly virtuous. Register ahead, supplies are held for sign-ups.
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: 82°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 13%
Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Heat index values as high as 85. South southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 4%
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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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