Carolina Astrain

1 week ago | crossroadstoday.com | Carolina Astrain

VICTORIA, Texas – The University of Houston-Victoria’s transition to the Texas A&M University System is underway, marking a historic moment for higher education in the Crossroads. 25 News Now Sunrise anchor Carolina Astrain spoke with State Representative AJ Louderback, who represents District 30. Representative Louderback shared conversations about bringing Texas A&M to Victoria have been ongoing for years, with community leaders and local leaders expressing strong support for the move.

1 week ago | crossroadstoday.com | Carolina Astrain

VICTORIA, Texas - Two missing persons cases continue to go unresolved, years after the Victoria residents were last seen. Brayan Alejandro Galvan Gutierrez went missing on September 8, 2021. Gutierrez was last seen on September 9, 2021, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Guiterrez would be 20 years old today.

1 week ago | crossroadstoday.com | Carolina Astrain

VICTORIA, Texas - When Hurricane Harvey struck several years ago, the Victoria Office of Emergency Management responded by setting up safe rooms in Bloomington and on the campus of St. Joseph High School. Since then, local emergency leaders say the region’s readiness and community partnerships have only grown stronger. County emergency leaders say continuous feeding, medical care, baby food, and diapers are all essential when operating a shelter.

1 week ago | crossroadstoday.com | Carolina Astrain

VICTORIA, Texas - Tuesday morning's storms brought rain, wind and power outages to the Crossroads. In Victoria's Woodway neighborhood, at least 1,228 lost power overnight, according to the American Electric Power website. And in Silver City, there were at least 766 customers without power. The estimated restoration time is around 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. this morning.

1 week ago | crossroadstoday.com | Carolina Astrain

As we observe Memorial Day, we're taking a moment to reflect and connect. What does Memorial Day mean to you personally? For some, it’s a day of remembrance—honoring those who gave their lives in military service. For others, it’s a time to gather with family, share stories, and express gratitude. Like us on Facebook, and post your answer to today's question and we'll share them live on Sunrise.