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In today's newsletter:

• See which charges filled Victoria County’s arrest log last week.
• Could you help oversee hiring and discipline at Victoria Fire Department?
• What the latest TejasFest numbers mean for Victoria’s big festival

Also on today's calendar: Photos with Santa at the Victoria Farmers' Market and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 45.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arrest Report: Victoria County Dec 8 to Dec 14, 2025 (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria County law enforcement recorded numerous arrests between Dec. 8 and Dec. 14, 2025, including drug possession, DWI, assault, theft, and parole violations involving Victoria-area residents. The report, provided by the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office and Victoria Police Department, lists charges, dates, and case numbers but notes that none of the individuals have been convicted.
   

2. Victoria extends deadline for Civil Service Commission applications (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria residents now have until Dec. 31 to apply for the new Civil Service Commission that will help oversee hiring, promotions, and discipline for the Victoria Fire Department. The city is seeking experienced residents 25 or older who’ve lived in Victoria at least three years, with council confirmation of appointees expected in January.
   

3. TejasFest report shows increased sponsorships, decreased attendance (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria residents learned that TejasFest brought in record sponsorships this year, even as overall attendance dipped slightly from 2024. A city council report detailed higher-than-expected revenues but also rising expenses, and outlined ideas for 2026, including public restroom access, possible VIP passes, and the return of the popular chihuahua races.
   

4. Father Kapavik praises Pope Leo XIV for commitment to peace (crossroadstoday.com) — From his parish in Victoria, Father Ryan Kapavik is urging residents to lean into peace, love, and unity after a troubling incident in Sydney, Australia. He praises Pope Leo XIV’s consistent message of solidarity and mercy, reminding locals that faith can guide them through difficult global events while still feeling God’s love close to home.
   

5. dd's to open in shuttered South Texas Big Lots location (mysanantonio.com) — Victoria shoppers may be interested to know that Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has taken over some former Big Lots locations in Texas, including one in Victoria, even as other stores close. A shuttered Big Lots in Edinburg will instead become a dd’s DISCOUNTS after a $1.2 million renovation starting in early 2026. The change highlights how different discount chains are reshaping retail across South Texas.
   

📸 Around Victoria

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Victoria

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Photos with Santa at the Victoria Farmers' Market
  2805 N Navarro St, Victoria, TX, 77901,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Victoria Farmers' Market
  2805 N Navarro St, Victoria, TX, 77901
  9:00 am

Friday December 19

• VPL Jams - Open Mic Night
  Victoria Public Library , 302 N Main St , Victoria
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 28

• Texas Gun Shows Victoria Dec 27-28
  Victoria Community Center , 2905 E North St , Victoria
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Business Math Dual Credit Exam
  Edna ISD Edna, TX 77957
  8:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Teen Tech: Christmas Tree Card Challenge
  Victoria Public Library , 302 N Main St , Victoria
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• East Bernard Boys Varsity Basketball @ Industrial
  Industrial High School , 187 5th St , Vanderbilt
  6:15 pm

Saturday December 20

• German Christmas Fest for The Texas Zoo
  The Texas Zoo , 110 Memorial Dr , Victoria
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Victoria, TX
  Heritage Mark , 5606 N Navarro St , Victoria
  9:00 am

Monday December 29

• Crafting Connections
  Victoria Public Library , 302 N Main St , Victoria
  9:30 am

Tuesday January 27

• CAPM Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Victoria, TX
  Heritage Mark , 5606 N Navarro St , Victoria
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  FOUND on December 13, 2025 in Victoria, TX 77901 near Sam Houston Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor N Navarro St)
• Maybe you can help!
  I witnessed a hit and run today. The driver that drove away was in a white crossover (4-door) and it appeared to be a Buick but I’m not 100% sure on… (Nextdoor Cimarron)

• City of Victoria, TX posted a job opening for Part-Time Recreation Worker in Victoria. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Victoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Victoria here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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