🌱 Man Found Guilty For Sex Crime + Sign Ups For Dodgeball Tournament

Good morning, friends! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Hot and humid. High: 100 Low: 79.
• Sunday: Windy, hot and humid. High: 100 Low: 80.

Here are the top three stories today in Victoria:

1. A Victoria man has been found guilty of indecency with a child by sexual contact. Antonio Jesus Flores was indicted in December 2022, and his trail ran from Monday, Jun. 12 to Wednesday, Jun. 14. Flores was fined and will have to register as a sex offender. (Crossroads Today)
2. In case you missed it, the City of Victoria and Victoria County Office of Emergency Management shared advice for how residents can prepare for hurricanes this season. Residents should ensure they have proper insurance coverage, and evacuation routes should be identified in advance of an incoming storm. In case of an evacuation, residents are advised to take supplies with them due to potential supply chain disruptions. For residents planning to shelter in place, it is advised to have five to seven days worth of nonperishable food, water, and medications. (City of Victoria, TX)
3. Victoria Parks and Recreation has announced an upcoming Dodgeball Tournament. The double-elimination tournament will be held on Friday, Jun. 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center Annex. Players must be 18 or older, and the cost to register a six-player team is $30. Click here to learn more or sign up. (Victoria Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Saturday, June 17

• Victoria Farmers Market At Pattie Dodson Public Health Center (9:00 AM)
• Coast Writers At Victoria Public Library (1:00 PM)

Sunday, June 18

• The Creative Era of Ann Harithas At Five Points Museum Of Contemporary Art (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Victoria Chamber of Commerce is welcoming its newest member, Dean & Peeler Meat Market. This store offers a selection of steaks, fully smoked brisket, marinated chicken, and more. (Victoria Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Sign-ups are now open for the Fourth of July Cornhole Tournament hosted by Victoria Parks and Recreation. The tournament will take place at Victoria Community Center from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (Victoria Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• There are lots of events happening this weekend in Victoria! On Saturday, Jun. 17, the VTX Art, Music, Wine Walk & Fashion Show will take place at DeLeon Plaza at 4:00 p.m., and Hope Fest 2023 will be at Riverside Park from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (Explore Victoria Texas via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.