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VICTORIA, Texas - Victoria County deputies arrested a 37-year-old man Tuesday.

Authorities arrested a man after his pregnant girlfriend said he pushed her stomach with a closed fist, according to an arrest report from the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office. Tyreik Gonzales, 24, of Victoria now faces charges of assault causing bodily injury of a pregnant person. On July 4, officers...

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The following have filed for new business permits or renewed business permits through the Victoria County Clerk’s Office. Ceasar Detailing, 3106 Wildwood St. Apt. A, Victoria, owned by Marvin Ceasar. Gracia Trucking, 1406 Del Mar Dr., Victoria, owned by Ismael Gracia. Hatley Law, 101 W. Goodwin Ave., Suite 400,...

VICTORIA COUNTY, Texas - In the event of a disaster, shelters are available for the general public, but nothing has been provided for local, state, and federal first responder personnel. However, that will be changing.Victoria County officials have received funds from the Hazard Mitigation Grant to construct a shelter for housing first responders in a safe environment during and after a disaster, such as a hurricane.Similar to the safe room domes used by the public, the first responder shelter will be designed to withstand the destructive winds associated with tornadoes and hurricanes. The shelter will be constructed at the Victoria Regional Airport. The job order will soon be put out to bid, with construction expected to begin shortly after, and completion anticipated by 2026.

Victoria County Commissioners Court has officially nominated Dr. John McNeil as their pick to serve on the Central Appraisal District Board of Directors on Monday. When a vacancy occurs on the county appraisal district, the taxing entities of the various local governments nominate someone to be considered, and then the county appraisal district board itself chooses from among those nominations who will serve in the position, County Judge Ben Zeller said.

Victoria will soon have a new member to the county appraisal district as Victoria County Commissioners are set to nominate their pick for the position. The county is nominating Dr. John McNeil, who has previously served on the appraisal district, on Monday during their regular commissioners court meeting, County Judge Ben Zeller said.

The Family 1st Advisory Committee with the Victoria County Public Health Department is hosting a Community Baby Shower on August 3 for new parents and expecting families. On Saturday, August 3, at the Victoria Community Center Annex, a Community Baby Shower is being thrown from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A sheriff deputy was almost struck July 1 by a vehicle in a pursuit, which authorities said intentionally swerved in the direction of the deputy, according to an arrest report. Terel Culpepper, 36, of Tivoli, was arrested on charges of evading arrest and aggravated assault on a public servant. Police...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nine area counties were approved for federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Beryl.

Wednesday's Weather Headline: Heat indices in the 100s continue this week with spotty rain chances bringing some heat relief at least. Tropics still nice and quiet. Read on for more details.

A man from Humble was arrested on charges of smuggling persons, believed to be illegal immigrants, after multiple people ran from his vehicle into "brush" following a traffic stop, according to an arrest report. Carlos Morales, 44, was arrested on charges of smuggling persons on June 28 after authorities attempted...

VICTORIA, Texas - Victoria County deputies arrested a 47-year-old man from Houston Friday.