🌱 Victoria Gas Prices Below National Average + Flood Warning Extended

Hello, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Victoria Patch newsletter — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 82 Low: 71.
• Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Victoria today:

1. Victoria currently boasts the lowest gas prices in the state, with an average price of $2.91 per gallon. Although Texas's average gas price stands at $3.09, it is still less than the national average. However, with Memorial Day approaching, drivers should anticipate an increase in pump prices. (Your Basin)
2. The National Weather Service has prolonged river flood warnings for the Crossroads region, including Victoria County. These flood warnings are anticipated to remain in effect until early next week, with a projected second rise in water levels on Tuesday. The flood stage has been set at 20 feet. (Crossroads Today)
3. The Port of Victoria is actively engaged in multiple green technology initiatives, expanding its scope of environmentally friendly projects. One such collaboration involves partnering with First Ammonia to establish a facility dedicated to producing green ammonia at the port. Utilizing solar and wind power, the facility aims to supply sustainable fuel for various vehicles, including ships and trucks, and distribute it globally. (Cross Roads Today)

Today and tomorrow in Victoria:

Saturday, May 13:

• Farmers Market At 2805 N. Navarro (9:00 AM)

Sunday, May 14:

• Friends Of The Library Book Sale At Victoria Public Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Theater Victoria is organizing a week-long program that aims to introduce participants to the world of theater and help them build their performance skills and confidence. Through activities such as acting, singing, and dancing, campers will also learn to work together in a group. The program includes a camp T-shirt and snacks for all participants. (Hi Sawyer)
• From Jun. 5 to 9 and from Jul. 17 to 21, Victoria Parks and Recreation will be offering Park Pals Summer Camp! Here kids can learn outdoor survival skills, plus plant and animal track identification! The camp will be held at Riverside Park. (Victoria Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Milestone, a leading energy waste sequestration provider, is hosting a job fair and hiring for various positions in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, and Haynesville Shale regions. On May 18 beginning at 10:00 a.m., on-the-spot interviews will be held at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Victoria. (Milestone)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. 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.