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A burn ban is now in effect for Jackson County as of 6:18 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16.
Jackson County burn ban takes effect
A burn ban is now in effect for Jackson County as of 6:18 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:50 AM
A burn ban is now in effect for Jackson County as of 6:18 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16.
VICTORIA, Texas - A local nonprofit dedicated to supporting cancer patients in the Crossroads received a generous donation from DeTar Cancer Center on Thursday, marking a celebration of community and
Crossroads Guardians of Hope supports cancer patients with critical assistance, easing burdens
VICTORIA, Texas - A local nonprofit dedicated to supporting cancer patients in the Crossroads received a generous donation from DeTar Cancer Center on Thursday, marking a celebration of community and
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January 16, 2026 at 3:50 AM
VICTORIA, Texas - A local nonprofit dedicated to supporting cancer patients in the Crossroads received a generous donation from DeTar Cancer Center on Thursday, marking a celebration of community and
A Victoria County jury found Nakesha Shantay Barnes guilty of capital murder Thursday afternoon.
Victoria jury convicts woman of capital murder
A Victoria County jury found Nakesha Shantay Barnes guilty of capital murder Thursday afternoon.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:15 AM
A Victoria County jury found Nakesha Shantay Barnes guilty of capital murder Thursday afternoon.
Sunny skies will be with us through the weekend. But the north winds continue to bring in cool, dry air. Another cool, dry front will move in on Friday night.
Sunny skies through weekend
Sunny skies will be with us through the weekend. But the north winds continue to bring in cool, dry air. Another cool, dry front will move in on Friday night.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Sunny skies will be with us through the weekend. But the north winds continue to bring in cool, dry air. Another cool, dry front will move in on Friday night.
NCAA basketball players, gamblers charged for allegedly rigging games
NCAA basketball players, gamblers charged for allegedly rigging games
An investigation into a sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games has ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players who tried to fix games as recently as last season, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:35 PM
NCAA basketball players, gamblers charged for allegedly rigging games
VICTORIA, Texas - The Contreras family, who are overcoming tough challenges and starting anew, were gifted three new beds, a couch, and several nightstands from the Kamin Furniture Company.
Kamin Furniture company gifts beds, couch, nightstands to grateful family
VICTORIA, Texas - The Contreras family, who are overcoming tough challenges and starting anew, were gifted three new beds, a couch, and several nightstands from the Kamin Furniture Company.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM
VICTORIA, Texas - The Contreras family, who are overcoming tough challenges and starting anew, were gifted three new beds, a couch, and several nightstands from the Kamin Furniture Company.
The city of Port Lavaca is celebrating a major investment in outdoor access and conservation with funding secured for a new shared-use trail at Clement Cove.
Port Lavaca secures funding for new Clement Cove Trail
The city of Port Lavaca is celebrating a major investment in outdoor access and conservation with funding secured for a new shared-use trail at Clement Cove.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:43 PM
The city of Port Lavaca is celebrating a major investment in outdoor access and conservation with funding secured for a new shared-use trail at Clement Cove.
The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent is receiving thousands of eggs as part of a statewide settlement with one of Texas’ largest egg producers.
Food bank receives thousands of eggs in statewide settlement with egg producer
The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent is receiving thousands of eggs as part of a statewide settlement with one of Texas’ largest egg producers.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent is receiving thousands of eggs as part of a statewide settlement with one of Texas’ largest egg producers.
Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies Thursday as it marked its 25th anniversary.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil
U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela. It's part of a broader U.S. effort to take control
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January 15, 2026 at 9:14 PM
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil
DeWITT COUNTY, Texas — The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a stolen 2023 Caterpillar skid steer taken from an oil field site in
DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in locating stolen skid steer
DeWITT COUNTY, Texas — The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a stolen 2023 Caterpillar skid steer taken from an oil field site in
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January 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM
DeWITT COUNTY, Texas — The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a stolen 2023 Caterpillar skid steer taken from an oil field site in
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile during California protest
Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile during California protest
His aunt said he was hit in his left eye, suffered skull fractures, was in the hospital for two days and underwent six hours of surgery.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile during California protest
Renaming the Department of Defense could cost up to $125 million
Renaming the Department of Defense could cost up to $125 million
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in September that authorized the Department of War as a secondary title for the Pentagon.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Renaming the Department of Defense could cost up to $125 million
‘Starfleet Academy’ probes new ‘Star Trek’ worlds
‘Starfleet Academy’ probes new ‘Star Trek’ worlds
Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti watched the original “Star Trek” as children, never dreaming they’d be part of the franchise’s legacy.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
‘Starfleet Academy’ probes new ‘Star Trek’ worlds
European troops arrive in Greenland; Giants, Harbaugh working on deal | Hot off the Wire
European troops arrive in Greenland; Giants, Harbaugh working on deal | Hot off the Wire
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January 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
European troops arrive in Greenland; Giants, Harbaugh working on deal | Hot off the Wire
NFL playoff weekend sets record with 12 fourth-quarter lead changes
NFL playoff weekend sets record with 12 fourth-quarter lead changes
The NFL has experienced an unprecedented playoff weekend with the first four games featuring a combined 12 lead changes in the fourth quarter.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM
NFL playoff weekend sets record with 12 fourth-quarter lead changes
Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation
Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation
An ailing astronaut is back on Earth. The crew of four returned Thursday, ending their space station mission more than a month early in NASA's first medical evacuation.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation
Freeze possible this weekend with second cold front
Freeze possible this weekend with second cold front
Think it's chilly this morning? Well, a stronger second cold front is expected this weekend, and it'll bring us a possible freeze. Read on for more details.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Freeze possible this weekend with second cold front
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution
Two Republicans flipped under pressure from Trump, and Vice President JD Vance had to break a 50-50 deadlock.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution
Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the US
Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the US
Many Verizon customers are experiencing a major outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and cellular services across the U.S. The New York-based carrier has acknowledged an issue impacting wireless voice and
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January 15, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the US
Girl Scouts cookie season begins this week across Greater South Texas, with troops using social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook to boost sales.
Cookie season teaches South Texas girls goal setting and customer service skills
Girl Scouts cookie season begins this week across Greater South Texas, with troops using social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook to boost sales.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Girl Scouts cookie season begins this week across Greater South Texas, with troops using social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook to boost sales.
A low-hanging power line temporarily closed a portion of W. Ash Street around 4:40 p.m. Wednesday.
Low-hanging power line closes part of W. Ash Street in Edna
A low-hanging power line temporarily closed a portion of W. Ash Street around 4:40 p.m. Wednesday.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:55 AM
A low-hanging power line temporarily closed a portion of W. Ash Street around 4:40 p.m. Wednesday.
Sunny mild days and chilly nights are in store for us now that the dry air is with us . Lows tomorrow morning will be in the upper 30's.
Clear and colder
Sunny mild days and chilly nights are in store for us now that the dry air is with us . Lows tomorrow morning will be in the upper 30's.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Sunny mild days and chilly nights are in store for us now that the dry air is with us . Lows tomorrow morning will be in the upper 30's.
BAY CITY, Texas - The Refugio Police Department reported the arrest of a man involved with a stolen vehicle out of the city.
Police say man drove stolen vehicle to threaten ex-girlfriend before arrest
BAY CITY, Texas - The Refugio Police Department reported the arrest of a man involved with a stolen vehicle out of the city.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:05 AM
BAY CITY, Texas - The Refugio Police Department reported the arrest of a man involved with a stolen vehicle out of the city.