🌱 Ms. Curves Texas Goes To Las Vegas + 8 Voting Centers Face Closure

Hello all. I'm here with your weekend edition of the Victoria Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon. High: 96 Low: 77.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot. High: 98 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories today and tomorrow in and around Victoria:

1. Tabree Houston, Ms. Curves Texas 2023, is in the process of raising funds for a trip to Las Vegas, NV. Houston is a resident of Victoria and studies at the University of Houston, Victoria Campus. The purpose of her trip is to compete in the Regency International Pageant. She will appear on Sunday, Jul 9, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Divine Hair Designs by Evelyn. (Ground News)
2. Voting Center closures are becoming a real possibility in Victoria, TX. Elections Administrator Margetta Hill has issued a proposal that would consolidate voting centers that she says would benefit poll workers. As many as eight voting centers in Victoria may be closing before the upcoming election. (subscription)(Victoria Advocate)
3. The City of Victoria has announced that a section of Forrest Street will be closed beginning Jul. 10 around 6:00 p.m. Forrest Street will be closed between Bridge Street and Main Street to allow for the expansion of DeLeon Plaza. You can sign up for Victoria traffic alerts here. (City of Victoria, Texas - Government via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Saturday, July 8

• Victoria Farmers Market At The Patti Dodson Health Center (9:00 AM)
• Cabinet Of Curiosities Summer Camp At Museum Of The Coastal Bend (10:00 a.m.)

Sunday, July 9

• 9th Of July Summer Bash At Divine Hair Designs By Evelyn (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Frinj Salon in Victoria has received the beautification award for Jul. 2023, given by the Keep Victoria Beautiful (KVB) committee. This award recognizes efforts made by local businesses and organizations to beatify Victoria through property upkeep and landscaping. Kelly Pierce is the owner of the Frinj Salon. To nominate businesses for the Beautification Awards, visit the city website. (Victoria, TX)
• Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry is giving away fans in an effort to help residents beat the heat this summer. The box fans being distributed are going to about 100 people per day. The giveaway has been going on for the last three years. (Ground News)
• Learn the history of how the town of Victoria was built. Fording the Guadalupe River played a major role in deciding where to locate the town. Learn where the state marker commemorating the founding of Victoria was placed in 1936 and by whom. (Ground News)

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You're all caught up 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.