🌱 Library Appraisal Results + Generals Opening Day Free Tickets

Hello, friends! It's Tuesday in Victoria and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: 91 Low: 70.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 93 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Victoria today:

1. On Monday, Victoria County officials heard the results of the Victoria Public Library's appraisal. The appraisal found the library to be worth $3.36 million, and described the condition of the building as "average." Appraisers from Houston-based Valbridge Property Advisors also found that the library's "immediate needs" include repairing the parking lot and sealing roof leaks, which would cost $95,000. (Victoria Advocate)
2. In just under two weeks, the Victoria Generals will play the home opener of their 15th season in the Texas Collegiate League. This season, Texas Roadhouse is presenting another Opening Day Free Ticket Night for fans as the Generals fight against the Baton Rouge Rougarou. (Victoria Generals via Facebook)
3. In case you missed it: Riverside Park is making significant strides in its construction projects. The dog park is introducing walking paths and separate areas for big and small dogs. Additionally, the duck pond is taking shape with a walking path, duck feeding area, and a new gazebo overlook, set to open this fall. (Crossroads Today)

Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Tuesday, May 23

• Wild Tots At The Texas Zoo (10:00 AM)

Wednesday, May 24

• Victoria Farmers' Market At The Pattie Dodson Center (9:00 AM)
• No Pressure Book Club At Moonshine Drinkery (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This Thursday, May 25, at 5:30 p.m., Victoria Parks and Recreation will host a free kids' yoga class in the park for children ages four and up. The class will include fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, imaginative movement, and relaxation practice. Register online here. (Victoria Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The Texas Zoo's newest baby garter snakes will officially be unveiled later this summer, when the updated reptile area opens. In the meantime, learn a few facts you may not already know about garter snakes here. (The Texas Zoo via Facebook)
• The Texas Legislative Session is set to end in less than a week on Monday, May 29. So far, almost 3,000 bills have already passed the House and Senate and are waiting for the governor. (WFAA)

That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.