🌱 Victoria Co. Considers Polling Consolidation + Man Found Dead

Hello, Victoria. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community information is power!

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Hot. High: 101 Low: 77.
• Wednesday: Hot. High: 101 Low: 76.

Here are the top three stories today in Victoria:

1. Victoria County is considering closing eight polling locations in the next election cycle, following the closure of seven precincts in 2022. The proposal to consolidate the polling locations aims to optimize staffing resources, as some precincts experience low voter turnout while others face high demand. In addition to this, the county has approved the purchase of new voting machines, costing over $1.1 million, as the current machines have exceeded their useful life and are considered obsolete for the upcoming elections. (Subscription: Victoria Advocate)
2. A man in his 60s was found dead in his yard on N. Cameron in Victoria on Saturday afternoon. The Victoria Police Department confirmed that his death was due to natural causes and no foul play is suspected. The man's name and the possibility of an autopsy were not disclosed. (Crossroads Today)
3. Victoria's LGBTQ+ community celebrated Victoria Pride 2023, with hundreds gathering downtown to proudly display their diverse identities through rainbow flags. For 18-year-old Jack Smallwood, the event provided a sense of acceptance in his hometown, contrasting with the challenges he faced with parental acceptance. The event aimed to promote a message of love, peace, and inclusivity, contributing to Victoria's aspiration of being a welcoming place for all. (Subscription: Victoria Advocate)

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Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Tuesday, June 27

• Zoo Careers Tuesday At The Texas Zoo (All Day)

Wednesday, June 28

• Victoria Farmers' Market At Pattie Dodson Health Center (9:00 AM)
• No Pressure Book Club At Victoria Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• ATTENTION: A road closure will occur today and tomorrow at the intersection of DeLeon and Hiller Streets. (City of Victoria, Texas - Government via Facebook)
• Looking for your next foodie adventure? Check out the link for the best restaurants in the Victoria area. (Travel Lens)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Victoria area! Get all the property details at the link. (Victoria Patch)

You're officially in the loop 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.