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Good morning to you Victoria! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a man was found dead at a Victoria motel
  • How did Texas A&M–Victoria grads mark this milestone commencement?
  • Flying soon? See how to snag a $100 airport rebate

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

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

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Breezy, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Fog will lift in the morning, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Monday: A shower; fog in the morning, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Victoria police investigate death of 61-year-old man found at local motel (crossroadstoday.com) — Victoria police are investigating the death of a 61-year-old man found Friday morning in a van at the Super 8 Motel on U.S. Highway 59 North. The man, identified as Martin Weiss of Calhoun County, showed no signs of foul play, and investigators say there is no threat to the public while they await autopsy results.
   

2. Texas A&M Victoria celebrates fall graduates at 2025 commencement ceremony (crossroadstoday.com) — New Texas A&M University–Victoria graduates walked the stage in town today, marking a milestone fall 2025 commencement under the university’s new affiliation. Local graduate Roy Gusme shared how online coursework and family support fueled his journey, while President Christian Hardigree praised students’ perseverance and encouraged future Jaguars to seize the school’s many opportunities.
   

3. Victoria Regional Airport reports near-record passenger numbers (crossroadstoday.com) — If you’re flying out for the holidays, Victoria Regional Airport is seeing near-record passenger numbers and offering a $100 rebate for Victoria County residents flying round-trip to Houston. Despite earlier runway construction, officials say demand is strong as locals choose to skip highway traffic and use hometown air service instead.
   

4. Tax Dollars Wasted After Vandals Hit Victoria (wearelubbock.com) — County workers in Victoria County’s Precinct 1 arrived to find vital equipment vandalized, a costly crime that slows public projects and wastes local tax dollars. Officials are urging anyone who saw suspicious activity to contact the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office. The story also highlights similar vandalism in Port Lavaca, underscoring how these acts deeply affect communities and memorial spaces.
   

5. Janet Richardson-Pearson: Fulfilling a Lifelong Vision (whatsupmag.com) — A remarkable life of service that began in Victoria has grown into a major philanthropic legacy in Annapolis, where Janet Richardson-Pearson now supports cancer patients and equine programs on historic family-linked land. Locals may be intrigued how a onetime Victoria girl leveraged modest roots, personal tragedy, and multiple careers into creating Wellness House and the Chesapeake Dressage Institute, both serving thousands today.
   

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  • To decorate the front of the house I called Ethan.
    He placed lights along the roofline, around the windows and the front door. Each section was even, giving the house a polished holiday look. (Nextdoor Ekstrum St)
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    My mail got delivered to the wrong address it should have been addressed to Stacy Woodward 251 cobble stone, if anybody has seen it please let me… (Nextdoor Terra Vista)
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-- The Patch AM Team

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