James Munoz

Texas, Victoria

Executive News Director and Anchor at Morgan Murphy Media

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Victoria man on probation now held in Brazoria County on assault charges

3 days ago | crossroadstoday.com | James Munoz

VICTORIA, Texas - On May 8, Marc Anthony Guerrero, 34, was booked into the Brazoria County Jail on assault charges related to a May 7 incident in Victoria. On May 16 the Victoria County District Attorney's Office filed a motion to revoke Guerrero's 2022 probated sentence. Guerrero is facing charges including aggravated assault with a weapon involving family causing serious bodily injury and assault family violence by choking. An emergency order of protection is in place to protect the victim.
Join LGBTQ+ Victoria for a night of entertainment and celebration June 21

4 days ago | crossroadstoday.com | James Munoz

VICTORIA, Texas – The local nonprofit organization LGBTQ Plus Victoria is set to host its annual Pride celebration on Saturday, June 21, from 4 to 10 p.m. The event will take place at Victoria's De Leon Plaza and promises a vibrant evening filled with community spirit and entertainment. Attendees can look forward to more than 30 vendors showcasing a variety of goods and services, alongside live entertainment that includes drag performances.
Victoria man arrested on a warrant for four counts of intoxication assault

1 week ago | crossroadstoday.com | James Munoz

VICTORIA, Texas - On Friday, May 23, around 1:15 p.m., a Victoria County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled over Judd Koehl, 52, in the 5900 block of Houston Highway. The deputy made contact with Koehl and confirmed Koehl had an active warrant for four counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury. Koehl was taken into custody and transported to the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office.
Fire Chief Bernard Scott remembered for dedication and service in Ganado

2 weeks ago | crossroadstoday.com | James Munoz

GANADO, Texas - The City of Ganado is mourning the loss of its fire chief. In a Facebook post, the city wrote:"We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow firefighters on the passing of Ganado Fire Chief Bernard Scott. Thank you for your dedication and service to our community. Rest easy, Bernard. Job well done."Chief Bernard’s Facebook page shows he was 51 and a 1993 graduate of Ganado High School. He served as a firefighter and EMT since 2003.
Traffic stop uncovers undocumented people hidden in hay bales on IH-10

2 weeks ago | crossroadstoday.com | James Munoz

FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas - A traffic stop in Fayette County turned into a major human smuggling bust on Monday, May 20, 2025. Sheriff Keith Korenek said around 12:50 p.m., authorities pulled over a white Ford F-250 hauling a gooseneck trailer loaded with round hay bales near mile marker 658 on IH-10, close to Flatonia. Upon closer inspection, deputies found the hay bales had been carefully hollowed out and fitted with metal frameworks to create hidden compartments.
Ethics concerns raised over airport promotion for county and city employees

3 weeks ago | crossroadstoday.com | James Munoz

VICTORIA, Texas - An airport promotion has some residents raising eyebrows over who gets to fly out of the Victoria Regional Airport for free. Earlier this month, one of our viewers wrote:"The airport has a promotion that offers free or reduced-fare travel from the airport. It seems improper to me—a publicly funded airport offering deals only to publicly funded government employees. Sounds improper to me.
VCAS chosen for pilot project to bring lost dogs home

3 weeks ago | victoriaadvocate.com | James Munoz

Nearly 10 million pets go missing in the U.S. every year — and many of them never make it back home. But Victoria is taking action. Victoria County Animal Services is one of just 25 shelters nationwide selected to participate in Network Neighbors, a new pilot project led by Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters.
Victoria woman recovering after honeybee attack

4 weeks ago | crossroadstoday.com | James Munoz

VICTORIA, Texas - Around 11 a.m. Sunday, a woman was attacked by honeybees at a home in the 700 block of Mistletoe Avenue near North Navarro and Holly streets. The woman was taken to a hospital and is expected to be OK. Three professional beekeepers were still at the scene at 1 p.m., trying to contain and calm the honeybees. There are reports that a dog died in the incident.
Opposition from American Car Rental Association over proposed venue tax for Victoria Community Center project

1 month ago | crossroadstoday.com | James Munoz

VICTORIA, Texas - Victoria voters will soon decide the fate of a proposed venue tax that would help fund major renovations to the City of Victoria's community center without raising property taxes. The proposal, appearing on ballots as Proposition A, would establish a 5% tax on short-term vehicle rentals and increase the hotel occupancy tax from 7% to 9%. These measures aim to generate a portion of the $15 million needed for comprehensive community center upgrades.
The 10th annual Haley Singer Memorial Golf Tournament is set for June 7

1 month ago | crossroadstoday.com | James Munoz

VICTORIA, Texas - On May 28, 2014, Haley Singer was killed when her home exploded. Her memory lives on through the Haley Singer Memorial Golf Tournament at the Victoria Country Club at 14 Spring Creek Rd. The Texas Tech Alumni Association puts on the tournament every year. On June 7 supporters will help raise scholarship money for students who attend Texas Tech in Lubbock. There's also a silent auction. Registration is $175 per person or $600 for a team of four.