🌱 VA Clinic Groundbreaking + Local Splash Pad Closed For Maintenance

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Victoria Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 68.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm. High: 90 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Victoria today:

1. Construction on a new, 27,000-square-foot Victoria outpatient clinic for military veterans is now underway. Once completed, the facility will be roughly five times larger than the only other VA clinic in the city and will be part of the Springwood Medical Plaza in northwest Victoria. Construction is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2024, with a groundbreaking ceremony taking place this Wednesday, Jun. 6 at 10:30 a.m. (Subscription: Victoria Advocate)
2. In case you missed it, the Ethel Lee Tracy Park splash pad is currently closed for maintenance due to a sudden malfunction of the water recirculation system. City staff has estimated that the splash pad could reopen within the next two months, but the reopening will ultimately depend on the splash pad's manufacturer. In the meantime, Victoria residents can still visit The Lone Tree Creek splash pad. (City of Victoria, Texas-Government via Facebook)
3. During its regular meeting today, the City Council will hear an appraisal report on the Victoria Public Library building as the city considers purchasing it from Victoria County. The report — which was conducted by Valbridge Property Advisors' San Antonio office — estimates that the library building is valued at $2.9 million. However, the county's appraisal values the building at $3.3 million. Valbridge was not provided with a current survey, but they valued the total property at just over $3 million. (Subscription: Victoria Advocate)

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Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Tuesday, June 6

• Tiny Art Show At Victoria Public Library (4:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 7

• Aeolus Quartet At Trinity Episcopal Church (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Think you have what it takes to bring home a cornhole win? This Fourth of July, Victoria Parks and Recreation is hosting a double elimination cornhole tournament at Victoria Community Center. The cost to enter is $30 per team, and the competition is open to all ages. Register here. (Victoria Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• This month, head to The Nave Museum on Mondays for 60-minute, BYO-yoga mat yoga classes. Classes are free with an active museum membership, and $30 per month for additional guests. The classes have limited availability, so call 361-520-4458 to reserve a spot. (The Nave Museum via Facebook)
• Drop-in beach volleyball is back at the Riverside Park beach volleyball courts. Stop by the park courts on Friday, Jun. 30 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to play. (Victoria Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.