🌱 New Court Program For Drug Offenses + Elderly Woman Hits Truck

Hey, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Victoria Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny. High: 91 Low: 69.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 92 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Victoria:

1. The Victoria Municipal Court has started a new program to help those with addiction. Anyone with nonviolent drug and alcohol-related offenses can participate in a four-hour class session in lieu of a conviction on their record. The program is offered at the Billy T. Cattan Recovery Outreach and is hoping to minimize recurring addiction-related offenses. (Crossroads Today)
2. An elderly woman was taken to the hospital after an accident at the Blythe and Glascow intersection in Victoria. The woman crossed into oncoming traffic and side-swiped a truck in a 2006 Dodge Caravan. Two men were traveling eastbound in the truck when the crash occurred and were uninjured. The woman has non-life-threatening injuries. (Crossroads Today)
3. The Victoria Public Library is generating a Master Plan to continue growing local programs and events! This Saturday is the kickoff party for the Summer Fun Fest and reading programs. Last summer, the library hosted over a hundred programs for Victoria residents and partnered with the Ballet Academy of South Texas, Yoga with Blackbird Yoga, and more! There will also be future upgrades to the building, such as expansions and the possibility for lockers to be added. (Victoriatx.gov)

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Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Thursday, June 1

• Yarn Craft Club At Victoria Public Library (12:00 PM)

Friday, June 2

• Steak Night At American Legion Post 166 (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Victoria needs your help applying for a TxDOT grant! Share your comments and concerns about the sidewalks on Main Street and Stayton Avenue here. (City of Victoria, Texas - Government via Facebook)
• Mark your calendar for Jun. 12! The Victoria Police Department is hosting a panel on keeping your home, vehicle, and family safe. Attendees will receive coffee and free bread. (Victoria Police Department via Facebook)
• Are you interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission? Victoria Parks and Recreation is looking for volunteers to help improve local facilities! (City of Victoria, Texas - Government via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with 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.