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Good day Victoria! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Victoria properties just pulled new building and remodeling permits?
  • How Victoria teens turned a Salvation Army spree into Christmas joy
  • How will Victoria West bounce back before facing rival Victoria East?

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: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Fog will lift in the morning, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Victoria Building Report Dec 10 to Dec 16, 2025 (victoriaadvocate.com) — City of Victoria residents can see where new commercial projects, remodels, and home repairs were permitted between December 10–16, including work on Navarro, Red River, Nursery, and neighborhood streets. The report details permit types, addresses, contractors, and fees, offering a snapshot of current construction and business activity across Victoria.
   

• Salvation Army teen shopping spree brings Christmas gifts to local families (victoriaadvocate.com) — Teens from Victoria ISD got to pick out their own Christmas gifts this week through the Salvation Army Victoria Corps’ Teen Santa shopping spree at Wal-Mart. The program helped families like single mom Kyleight Headley’s, giving her daughter essentials and a few special items while highlighting how local support can brighten the holidays for Victoria kids.
   

• Victoria West falls to Judson 72-44 in final non-district clash (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria West’s boys basketball team fell 72–44 to 6A Judson in their final non-district game in Victoria, despite a strong outing from sophomore Matthew Cattan. Coach Cody McDonald says the Warriors’ tough early schedule and close games have prepared them for district play, including a January showdown with crosstown rival Victoria East.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Their life time is a blink of an eye compared to yours ..
    you picked them , they had no choice .. which makes it your duty and job to care and responsible for them , (Nextdoor Airline)
  • Can anyone guide me to a store or individual that sales children’s T Shirts w/a cross on it?
    He asked for one for Christmas, size 8 probably (Nextdoor Cimarron)
  • Victoria Independent School District posted a job opening for High School Teacher - CTE AG Equipment Design/Fab in Victoria. Apply here.
  • Bath & Body Works posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-VICTORIA MALL in Victoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Victoria here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cuero

  • Billie Nell Jacobs Liesman - August 27, 1929 to December 18, 2025 (96) - The Voice of Cuero,Texas (cueroonlinenews.com)
  • Ben Allen Carpenter- June 16, 1934 — December 20, 2025 (91) - The Voice of Cuero,Texas (cueroonlinenews.com)
  • Yoakum Girl Scout Troop 9431 Brings Christmas Cheer to Local Residents - The Voice of Cuero,Texas (cueroonlinenews.com)

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Ok Victoria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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