🌱 New Burger Chain Coming To Town + Victoria Internationally Awarded

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Victoria Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot. High: 98 Low: 79.
• Sunday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon. High: 101 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories in Victoria today:

1. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a popular hamburger restaurant chain, is set to open its first location in Victoria later this year. Construction of the 7,000-square-foot restaurant is currently in progress, and if all goes well, it is expected to start serving its cooked-to-order menu items and desserts in October. The company spokesperson expressed excitement about expanding into Victoria and believes that their dedication to hospitality and fast, friendly service will be well-received by the local community. (Subscription: Victoria Advocate)
2. The South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP), Greater Victoria's economic development agency, has experienced a year of expansion with the launch of the Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies and the Indigenous Prosperity Centre. SIPP has also added three executive directors and doubled its staff to seize new opportunities for the region. Additionally, Destination Greater Victoria has been recognized with an international award for its sustainability initiatives, specifically its commitment to the IMPACT Sustainability Travel and Tourism initiative. (Times Colonist)
3. The section of Hiller Street between Wheeler and DeLeon will be temporarily closed on Monday and Tuesday for utility workers to install new utilities. You can read more about this project and sign up to receive alerts here. If you would like to suggest or request a street project in the Victoria area, you can do so here. (City of Victoria, Texas - Government via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Saturday, June 24

• Victoria Farmers Market At Pattie Dodson Health Center (9:00 AM)
• Mental Health Fair 2023 At Victoria County Public Health Department (11:00 AM)

Sunday, June 25

• Keith Michael Kallina Live At The Hideaway (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Victoria Aquatics Center has updated its hours of operation for the summer. You can enjoy the pool Monday - Friday from noon to 8:00 p.m. (Victoria Aquatics Center via Facebook)
• Victoria County Public Health Department is seeking a new Sanitation Inspector. This position will work within the Environmental Services Division. Someone with a background or interest in microbiology is preferred but not required. (Victoria County Public Health Department)
• If you have an eye for hidden objects, consider joining the "Explore Victoria Birding I-Spy" activity. Along the Riverside Park walking trail, 10 metal bird displays featuring native or migrating bird species can be found. By checking in on your mobile pass when you spot a display, you earn entries into a sweepstake for birding prize packages, with a maximum of ten entries per participant. (Explore Victoria Texas via Facebook)

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

— 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.