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It’s Friday, Victoria! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Playoff buzz builds, a pork chop fundraiser, and fill-a-jar eco-friendly refills + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Volunteer board openings: Victoria County’s Appraisal Review Board is seeking volunteers to review property value disputes after five members reached term limits. Pay is $200 per day and $100 per hour -- learn how to apply.
Playoff buzz builds: The Victoria Generals clinched the Texas Collegiate League first-half title, securing a playoff berth. At 23-14 and leading the TCL, their opening playoff game will feature a free ticket night -- see the free ticket details.
Support the client closet: Crossroads Defenders in Victoria is seeking courtroom clothing for its new Client Closet, helping clients appear in court and plans to add clothing for job interviews and other business-attire needs -- learn how to donate items.
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Big markdowns on makeup made for women over 40: Laura Geller formulates for mature skin specifically. There's even a collection called The Over 40 Edit. The brand is offering new email subscribers up to 65% off, with an extra 22% off layered on top. Your email is all it takes to unlock it — worth a look.*
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.* Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Skin needs a reset? Between the Florina Facial lineup and that blissful Head Spa + Blowout, Florina Day Spa is where your week turns around. Book it, then remind yourself you’re allowed to glow like you woke up at a resort, except you’re still here in town and smug about it.
Flip into the week: Whether your kid is a fearless couch-flipper or just curious, Full Force brings legit cheer, gymnastics, tumbling, and trampoline coaching right here in Victoria. From Mommy & Me to Non Comp Cheer to skill-building for advanced tumblers, it's a friendly spot to burn energy and build confidence.
Step into rail history: Historic Railroad Village is the kind of quirky local pick-me-up your week needs, where you can wander restored railcars and cabooses, check out interpretive displays, then, if you’re feeling extra nostalgic, book an overnight in an authentic railcar and wake up with train-nerd bragging rights.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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Have an event to share? We (and our readers) can't wait to hear about it! Submit an event → |
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍖 JCYLTX Pork Chop Fundraiser @ Palmetto Realty Co (Edna) | Friday (7/17) at 4:30 PM – Skip the stove and swing by the pork chop drive-thru in Edna for a $10 plate with potato salad, green beans, and the smug glow of doing good. Thanks to a local sponsor, every dollar benefits Jackson County Young Life, and your appetite still wins.
🤝 Love Your Neighbor Day @ Faith Family Church - Connection Center | Saturday (7/18) at 8:00 AM – Patio weather calls for rolling up our sleeves, halo optional, and loving our neighbors. Think free car washes for VISD staff and first responders, nursing home visits, yard work for seniors and single parents, ramps built, breakfast runs for unhoused friends, and a city cleanup.
🧴 Fill-A-Jar @ Blume & Flour | Saturday (7/18) at 9:00 AM – Bring a clean jar to Blume & Flour for eco-friendly refills that actually work, and cost less than your latte. Grab laundry soap, multi-purpose, and abrasive cleaners, then feel smug at Gardenhouse Coffee & Espresso Bar, which stocks the same stuff.
🃏 Crossroads Card Show @ Z Venue | Saturday (7/18) at 10:00 AM – One of the area’s biggest card shows rolls in with 80 vendors slinging sports cards, Pokémon, and shiny nostalgia you swore you weren’t collecting again. Buy, sell, trade, and call it investing. Indoors, family friendly, free parking, and only five bucks for adults, kids free.
💃 Movin' & Groovin' Back-to-School Event @ Victoria Mall | Saturday (7/18) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats a back-to-school bash where the kids burn energy, you meet the folks who actually run this town, and everyone pretends to love new pencils. Expect entertainment, hands-on activities, local orgs with real help, and a gift-basket raffle packed with essentials.
🏀 Rec Night @ DeLeon City Plaza | Saturday (7/18) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats a low-key night on DeLeon Plaza when Victoria Public Library and Parks and Rec team up. Expect lawn games, neighborly smack talk, and the kind of friendly competition where nobody pulls a hamstring, just community vibes, nostalgia, and a little accidental exercise.
🥫 July FNB Food Share @ Dick's Food Store | Sunday (7/19) at 4:00 PM – Food Not Bombs is popping up at the bus stop by Dick's with a community food share and a gift pile. Garden overflow, pantry odds, or that extra toaster are welcome, and leftovers roll to the Free Store. Menu is a surprise, conversation is not. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Victoria report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 2%
Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 105. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Heat index values as high as 102. South southeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. This house is wildThis one-owner Terra Vista standout offers generous square footage, custom archways, and effortless flow throughout. The living room centers around a gas fireplace, while automatic lighting and speaker wiring add convenience. A Bosch-equipped kitchen shines with pro-grade cooking options. Upstairs, a versatile flex room expands the space, and outside, a pool, fire pit, and covered patio elevate entertaining.
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