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Cheers Victoria! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which charges filled Victoria County’s arrest log this past week?
  • How serious is the new pasture mealybug threat in Victoria County?
  • Why Victoria’s historic synagogue now sits locked behind a security fence

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

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 81 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Breezy, warm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arrest Report: Victoria County Dec 8 to Dec 14, 2025 (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria County law enforcement recorded dozens of arrests between Dec. 8 and Dec. 14, ranging from drug possession and theft to aggravated assault and organized criminal activity. The report, submitted by the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, lists each person’s name, charge, and agency involved, and notes that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

2. Commissioner Sid Miller issues alert to producers on pasture Mealybug (bannerpresspaper.com) — Victoria County pastures and hay fields are already seeing documented damage from a newly detected invasive pasture mealybug, and state officials are urging local producers to inspect their fields immediately. The pest can rapidly kill forage grasses and threaten livestock operations, with no proven insecticide yet available. Producers here are asked to scout closely and report suspicious infestations to TDA.
   

3. Texas and American synagogues upping security after attack in Australia (victoriaadvocate.com) — Jewish security experts and Texas rabbis are reassessing synagogue safety after the deadly Hanukkah attack in Australia, and Victoria’s historic Temple B’Nai Israel stands as a fenced, closed reminder of the city’s once-active Jewish community. The story connects global antisemitic violence with increased security measures across Texas, highlighting how even Victoria’s largely inactive synagogue reflects today’s heightened concerns around protecting Jewish life and worship.
   

4. Carl Hugh Prokesh (tylerpaper.com) — An 88-year-old Fort Worth resident who was born in Victoria and went on to a notable engineering career and rich family life has died after a long illness. His story traces a path from Victoria roots through military service, NASA-related work, and community philanthropy, with funeral services scheduled in Fort Worth later this month.
   

5. On a day of dreams and determination, three Dobie athletes signed their futures, leaving behind high school legends to new challenges. (pasadenian.com) — Three Dobie High School softball standouts are taking their talents to college, including one headed to Texas A&M University–Victoria, keeping a local tie strong. The signings celebrate years of hard work and community support as each athlete prepares for the next level. Local fans can watch for their progress on collegiate diamonds soon.
   

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