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Coffee in hand, Victoria? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Victoria’s Toys for Tots doubled its gifts in 14 years
  • Want a sneak peek at Victoria East soccer before the season starts?
  • Planning fireworks outside city limits? Here’s what Victoria officials insist on.

Also on today's calendar: Victoria Farmers' Market.

Find out what's happening in Victoriafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy, temps: high: 83, low: 47.
  • Monday: Very windy; cloudy and cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Toys for Tots distributes record number of gifts this Christmas (victoriaadvocate.com) — Families across Victoria and the Crossroads received a record 17,000 Toys for Tots gifts this Christmas, coordinated locally by Victoria volunteer Becca Vasquez. Working with Victoria ISD and partners across seven counties, the campaign relied entirely on donations from residents and major retailers. Organizers say they’re already planning earlier for next year to meet growing need.
   

2. Victoria East soccer alumni scrimmages set for tommorrow at Memorial Stadium (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria East girls’ and boys’ soccer teams are hosting their annual alumni scrimmages at Memorial Stadium, giving fans an early look at this year’s squads. The girls play first at 11 a.m., followed by the boys at 1 p.m., before opening regular-season play Monday at Memorial and Tuesday on the road in Corpus Christi.
   

3. Victoria officials urge fireworks safety ahead of New Year's Eve amid dry conditions (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria officials are reminding residents that fireworks are still banned inside city limits and urging extra caution in the county as dry conditions raise fire risks this New Year’s Eve. If you’re celebrating outside Victoria’s limits, keep water nearby, fully soak used fireworks, and be mindful that drought-like conditions mean small sparks can spread quickly.
   

4. Goliad County sheriff makes major impound during routine traffic stop (victoriaadvocate.com) — Drivers heading between Victoria County and Goliad may notice stepped-up enforcement after Goliad County deputies impounded 20 allegedly unsafe or improperly registered vehicles in a single Highway 77 stop. Sheriff Roy Boyd says the caravan originated in Victoria County and may be linked to cross-border laundering schemes. He argues the crackdown aims to keep uninsured, unsafe cars off Texas roads.
   

5. After Christmas, highway traffic as people travel home (klfy.com) — A Victoria resident is among many travelers driving home after Christmas, as law enforcement across Louisiana steps up patrols to keep busy highways safe. The piece highlights how families are adjusting their travel plans, and shares federal safety tips about distracted driving that Victoria drivers can use on their own post-holiday trips.
   

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  • My dog got out of the backyard today.
    She's older and doesn't hear well. But very sweet. Please let me know if anyone sees her. (Nextdoor Castle Hills West)
  • I’m in the Fleetwood area.
    This sweet girl has been around our neighborhood for the past two days. Is anyone missing her? (Nextdoor Fleetwood)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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