🌱 New Center For Unhoused Population + City Fixing Newly Sealed Roads

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot. High: 98 Low: 80.
• Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and hot. High: 101 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories in Victoria today:

1. Midcoast Family Services is addressing the increasing homeless population in Victoria by creating a new day center, made possible through a generous $195,000 grant from the city. The facility aims to meet the essential needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, offering services like showers, laundry access, and the support of case managers. Anticipated to open on Oct. 1, the day center will be situated behind the Midcoast Family Services thrift store at the intersection of Navarro and Virginia streets. (Cross Roads Today)
2. The City of Victoria and Brannan Paving Company are addressing the effects of a recent heat wave that caused bleeding on newly sealed roads in certain areas of the city. To mitigate the issue, they have been applying a lime-and-water solution to cool and harden the roads. This treatment, along with minor repairs and curing time, will help resolve the bleeding. If the chip seal gets stuck on cars or driveways, residents can use asphalt removers or cleaners labeled for asphalt to remove it. (City of Victoria, Texas)
3. In observance of Juneteenth, all nonemergency offices in the City of Victoria will be closed on Monday, Jun. 19. The Victoria Public Library will close early at 5:00 p.m., while the compost site and landfill will remain open. Garbage, curbside recycling, yard waste, and tree limb collections will proceed as scheduled. Additionally, Riverside Golf Course will be open for regular operations. (City of Victoria, Texas)

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Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Thursday, June 15

• Yarn Craft Club At Victoria Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Hot Rod Nights At Tolbert's Dairy Treet (6:30 PM)

Friday, June 16

• Morning Chair Yoga At Victoria Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Victoria Public Library has partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to offer a three-week nutritional series. The event will take place on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. with two classes remaining. You can find more information at the link. (Victoria Public Library via Facebook)
• This month, Lunch and Learn with Victoria Fire Department will focus on "hurricane preparedness." Join in on the conversation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jun. 21 at the Community Center Annex. (Victoria Police Department via Facebook)
• On Wednesday and Thursday this summer stop by Aloe Elementary from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for the Summer Feeding Program presented by the Victoria Independent School District. You can learn more here. (Victoria ISD via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. 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.