🌱 Vehicle Flips On Highway 59 + VISD Board Member Resignation

Hello, hello. I'm here right on time with your Thursday edition of the Victoria Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 94 Low: 76.
• Friday: A t-storm in the p.m.; breezy. High: 95 Low: 76.

Here are the top three stories today in Victoria:

1. On Tuesday afternoon, Jul. 4, emergency workers responded to a car accident where a vehicle had flipped over south of Hanselman Road on Highway 59 South. The incident occurred due to a blown-out tire on the SUV, which had four occupants including two children. All individuals involved were taken to the hospital for evaluation as a precautionary measure. (Crossroads Today)
2. The Victoria Independent School District board scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, Jul. 5, to discuss the resignation of one of its board members. Additionally, during the meeting, the board addressed the process of filling the vacant seat. Click here to view past board meetings. (Crossroads Today)
3. In case you missed it, the Victoria Independent School District's Talent, Acquisition, Support, and Retention Department is organizing a job fair on Thursday, Jul. 13 to fill open positions for the upcoming school year. The fair will focus on hiring custodians, cafeteria staff, secondary and elementary teachers, as well as special education positions. The event will provide an opportunity for applicants to meet with department representatives, engage in on-site interviews, and receive assistance with the application process. Those interested in teaching and alternative certification programs are also encouraged to attend. (Victoria Independent School District)

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Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Thursday, July 6

• Family Story Time At Victoria Public Library (10:00 AM)

Friday, July 7

• Outdoor Drumming With Craig Goulden At Victoria Public Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Friday, Jul. 14, Aero Crafters will host a live performance by Sundance Head, the winner of "The Voice" season 11, with VIP tickets available for a meet and greet experience including food. Click the link for details! (Eventbrite)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Victoria area! Get all the property details at the link. (Victoria Patch)
• The Victoria Police Department is reminding residents to check the backseat of their cars for children and pets before locking the doors during hot weather. Temperatures inside a car can rise to about 123 degrees when sitting in 80-degree weather for an hour. (Victoria Police Department)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.