Victoria Advocate

The Victoria Advocate is a daily newspaper that operates independently in Victoria, Texas. It holds the distinction of being the second oldest newspaper in the state and the oldest one located west of the Colorado River, having been established on May 8, 1846, shortly after the Battle of Palo Alto during the Mexican-American War. The publication caters to the residents of the Victoria metropolitan area, and its Sunday circulation totals 27,268 copies.

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This pro-Trump cardinal could be first American pope in history

1 day ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Tom Wrobleski

A hardline cardinal from Wisconsin who is a fan of President Donald Trump and who battled Pope Francis could be the first pope from the United States. The Daily Mail reported that Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, 76, is being touted as one of the leaders in the race to replace Francis. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. A successor as pontiff will be chosen during a future conclave of Catholic cardinals in Rome. Should Burke be elected, he would be the first American pope, ever.
Mount Pleasant’s new animal ordinances help combat stray population

2 days ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Tracy Gladney

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Madill hires Ardmore's boys basketball coach

2 days ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Adam Ogburn

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Reagan: All for due process for heinous criminals

4 days ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Michael Reagan

Was Kilmar Abrigo Garcia a MS-13 gang guy? Yes, allegedly. Was he here illegally? Yes. Did two judges rule that the evidence showed he was a member of MS-13 and should be deported? Yes. Has President Trump ruled that MS-13 is a terrorist organization? Yes. Then adios, Mr. Garcia. You win a free flight to a terrible prison in El Salvador, your native country. You were lucky you were able to live here illegally for 14 years. I’m not against immigrants – legal ones.
Calera shuts down Rattan to stay alive in Caney Tournament

5 days ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Adam Ogburn

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Love County pursuit ends with felony arrest

5 days ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Brianna Brown

LOVE COUNTY, Okla. (KTEN) - An early morning motorcycle chase ends with a felony arrest in Love County. Deputies responded just before 1 a.m., Saturday. On arrival, the suspect, 31 year old Jesse Perry, took off before crashing into a tree. Deputies located weapons and drugs belonging to Perry in a nearby barn. Deputies determined that Perry had a previous felon conviction and was out on parole. Originally published on kten.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
City of Collinsville under water boil advisory

5 days ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Brianna Brown

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Bullard family safely evacuated from house fire

6 days ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Jimmie Searfoss

BULLARD — The Texas State Fire Marshal is aiding in the investigation of a Bullard house fire, that is believed to had been started from the exterior, according to officials. The house held five people, a mom and four children, who all evacuated safely. Originally published on tylerpaper.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Big seventh inning carries Ada past Roff

6 days ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Adam Ogburn

ROFF, Oklahoma (KTEN)- Ada scored five runs in the top of the seventh to take down its Pontotoc County neighbor Roff 7-2 on Thursday. The game was a part of the first round of the Roff Baseball Tournament. The Tigers will now face Allen in consolation bracket action on Friday, while Ada advances to get Silo in the semifinals on Friday as well. Originally published on kten.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Can Dallas right the ship, fulfill its championship aspirations?

1 week ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Lia Assimakopoulos |Tim Cowlishaw |Kevin Sherrington

The Dallas Stars are back in the playoffs after another strong season, albeit a season that ended with the thud of a seven-game winless streak. They’ll match up in the first round with a familiar foe, as Dallas welcomes the Colorado Avalanche to the American Airlines Center on Saturday night for Game 1. Can Dallas right the ship in time and go on a playoff run?