Trey Meynig

2 weeks ago | crossroadstoday.com | Trey Meynig

VICTORIA, Texas - Texas District 30 Rep. A.J. Louderback was in Victoria on Tuesday morning to update residents on key highlights from the most recent legislative session. Some of the highlights Louderback mentioned include a historic $8.5 billion investment in public education and a major reform package that will allow the denial of bail for violent felony offenses and repeat offenders. One thing Louderback is particularly proud of is the University of Houston to Texas A&M transition.

2 weeks ago | crossroadstoday.com | Trey Meynig

Good News! Rain chances are increasing, however the heat remains. What we are tracking: High pressure  has moved further westward into old Mexico, allowing for deeper moisture and better instability beginning Monday afternoon for better rain chances. A stationary front to our north will slip closer to our area, but is not forecast to move through. This will help to create lift however, and maximize rain chances Tuesday through Friday.

3 weeks ago | crossroadstoday.com | Trey Meynig

Hazy skies will transition to better rain chances, but the heat will stay in place. What we are tracking: Saharan dust giving our skies in south Texas a bit of a hazy appearance. The dust will begin to reduce by midweek, as clouds and rain chances increase. High pressure over our area is beginning to move back westward, creating better instability and help to bring in deeper Gulf moisture into the Crossroads.

3 weeks ago | crossroadstoday.com | Trey Meynig

VICTORIA, Texas - The number of stray animals in Victoria is increasing, but now there's a way you can help reduce those numbers. Mark Sloat, director of Animal Services for Victoria County, says they have four "Reunite Kits" to give away. The purpose of the kits is to help identify lost animals and return them to their owners—ultimately reducing the stray population. “The kit comes with collars, a couple of leashes, a microchip scanner, and PetHub ID tags,” Sloat said.

3 weeks ago | crossroadstoday.com | Trey Meynig

BLOOMINGTON, Texas - Bloomington is now on the map as an incorporated city in Victoria CountyMonday morning, county commissioners certified the results of May’s election—sealing the deal. That means big changes are coming as the community begins charting its own future. Precinct 1 Commissioner Danny Garcia says now it’s time to lay the groundwork from setting up a city council to making decisions about services and infrastructure. "They have to get sworn in.