🌱 Victoria County Receives $71k Grant + Mosquito Control Program

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Victoria Patch newsletter — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, windy and hot. High: 96 Low: 77.
• Wednesday: Clouds and sun; breezy, humid. High: 98 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories today in Victoria:

1. Victoria County has received a grant of $71,230 from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission to support its public defense efforts. However, this grant is separate from the funding for the proposed public defender office, which is estimated to be worth $2.7 million and will be decided upon later this summer. The county aims to establish a full-time public defender office to improve efficiency and reduce costs in providing indigent criminal defense. (Victoria Advocate)
2. Officials from Victoria's local government and schools in Texas have enhanced their ability to work together during a public safety emergency through training exercises conducted by the Victoria Office of Emergency Management. The exercise, held at Howell Middle School and neighboring areas, involved various agencies such as law enforcement and fire departments. The simulated scenario of an active shooter incident at a school tested their response capabilities, including securing the scene, providing medical care, and reuniting students with their families, leading to valuable insights for further improving emergency readiness. (Victoria Texas Government)
3. The Environmental Services Division's Mosquito Control Program in Victoria County takes a proactive approach to managing mosquitoes. They identify problem areas, conduct surveillance, and implement control measures to eliminate mosquito breeding habitats and control both immature and adult mosquitoes. Residents can report mosquito issues in populated areas to request spraying in their vicinity by calling (361)578-6281 ext. 3400 or filing a complaint online here. (Victoria County Texas Government)

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Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Tuesday, June 13

• Kids On The Block - Lego Camp At Children's Discovery Museum Of The Golden Crescent (9:00 AM)
• Storybook Yoga At Victoria Public Library (1:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 14

• Complete Zootrition At The Texas Zoo (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Victoria County Sheriff's Office is hiring! You can learn more about this opportunity here. (Victoria County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• There is something happening at the Victoria Public Library each day this week. From crafts to yoga, check out this week's lineup at the link. (Victoria Public Library via Facebook)
• Reminder — Victoria County Public Health Department will be hosting a Mental health Fair on Jun. 24 at 11:00 a.m. Attendees can expect various activities along with community resources. (Victoria County Public Health Department via Facebook)

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— 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.