🌱 Texas Zoo Animals Protected In High Temps + Fairy Garden Event

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Victoria Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Hot. High: 99 Low: 78.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 101 Low: 79.

Here are the top three stories today in Victoria:

1. Temperatures are rising, and the Texas Zoo in Victoria announced that to keep the animals safe on days with excessive heat warnings, animals will have daytime access to their nighttime enclosures. This means visitors may not see all of the animals at the zoo during their visit. The zoo is also assuring guests that all animals have access to fresh and cool water, even if their water source is not visible. (The Texas Zoo via Facebook)
2. Victoria Parks and Recreation has announced an upcoming event to create a garden for dragons and fairies. This event will be held on Jun. 24 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Children's Park. This bilingual, family-friendly program combines language skills with creative outdoor play. Click here to learn more or sign up. (The City of Victoria Government)
3. The City of Victoria has a job fair coming up on Jun. 28 at the Victoria Community Center. The event will run from 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. There will be several city departments in attendance, including Environmental Services, Public Works, Victoria Public Library, and Victoria Fire Department. To learn more about the city's open positions, click here. (City of Victoria, Texas - Government via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Tuesday, June 20

• Colors Of The Wild At The Texas Zoo (9:00 AM)
• Learning Lab: Whirly Bird At Victoria Public Library (4:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 21

• Coffee And Concepts At Innovation Collections (7:30 AM)
• Farmers Market At Victoria Farmers Market (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Victoria ISD is hiring for several positions, including classroom teachers and support staff. Click here to learn more. (Victoria ISD via Facebook)
• Anyone who attended Hope Fest over the last weekend is asked to fill out a brief survey. Event organizers are collecting information and inviting attendees to share ideas. (Hope Fest via Facebook)
• The Victoria County Master Gardener Association has shared a plant for residents seeking some color in their yards. The Firecracker plant has been named the new Texas Superstar for its brilliant reddish hue. (Victoria County Master Gardener Association via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.