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  1. Thursday, October 28

    Pre-K Power!

  2. Thursday, October 28

    Pre-K Power!

  3. Thursday, October 28

    Canvas Kids - Halloween Salt Painting

  4. Friday, October 29

    Halloween Fun at VPL

  1. Friday, October 29

    Manga Madness

  2. Tuesday, November 2

    Baby Time

  3. Tuesday, November 2

    Baby Time

  4. Wednesday, November 3

    Toddler Time
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  1. NEWS HEADLINES
  1. Santa and elves wave from lighted parade float

    Lighted Christmas Parade will return in-person to downtown

  2. A doe in an open grassy area in Riverside Park

    Parks & Recreation to host overnight youth hunting program

  3. People in safety vests pile large pieces of wood along a fence by the street.

    Keep Victoria Beautiful to host 2nd neighborhood cleanup

    Sign up to volunteer at victoriatx.gov/kvb
  4. Sergeant Jason Martin

    Sgt. Jason Martin graduates from law enforcement management program

  5. An illustration of a new version of Main Street with string lighting and colorful crosswalks.

    City Council adopts downtown master plan

    Plan includes summary of residents’ wishes, tools to make them reality
  6. In Riverside Park, road is covered in silt and golf course in background is flooded

    Riverside Park, Riverside Golf Course remain closed

  7. Illustration of MLK park design featuring a basketball court and a wide paved area

    Parks & Recreation to present draft master plan at open house

  8. City manager Jesús Garza holds microphone and addresses seated attendees at Community Center annex.

    Application period opens for 2022 Citizens Academy

  9. Patrons browse bookshelves in the library&#39s Bronte Room

    Friends of the Library to host 50th anniversary celebration

  10. Group photo with Fire Department Fire Marshal backdrop. Sparky the Dog themed items in foreground.

    Victoria Fire Department, State Farm partner for Fire Prevention Week

  11. Screenshot shows a pop-up chatbox for City of Victoria Municipal Court on a City webpage.

    Municipal Court adds live chat, texting services

  12. A brown dog on a green leash in a vet&#39s office.

    City uses feedback to craft new proposed animal code

    Update: Code passes first reading with additional changes
  13. economic development director

    City of Victoria seeks economic development director

  14. Main Streets make us better. IndependentWeStand.org. MainStreetContest.com

    Residents can vote to help Victoria Main Street Program win $25K

    Cast your vote at www.mainstreetcontest.com/nominees
  15. Four people stand with KVB sign on patio decorated with flowers, shrubs and paper lanterns.

    Tokyo Grill & Sushi Lounge earns City beautification award

  16. Victoria Fire Department. 150 years of service. 1871 to 2021.

    Victoria Fire Department to celebrate 150 years of dedicated service

  17. Tablet shows streaming options. Hoopla. Instantly read, listen and watch with your library card.

    New library streaming service offers music, movies, graphic novels and more

    Register for Hoopla at www.hoopladigital.com
  18. Three people in chairs with studio mics. TOWNtalk logo is displayed

    City seeks feedback about information distribution

    Visit www.victoriatx.gov/commssurvey to share your thoughts
  19. Street with potholes, cracks and discoloration near Salvation Army warehouse

    Public Works prepares for record-breaking year of street projects

  20. Victoria City/County Emergency Management Office Seal

    Regional Infusion Center to open in Victoria County for COVID-19 patients

  21. Two people work in a flowerbed at the Texas Zoo sign surrounded by potted plants

    Keep Victoria Beautiful assists with Texas Zoo beautification project

  22. Kids at school lunch table painting rocks

    Parks & Recreation invites residents to hunt for painted rocks

    Bring rock to Parks & Recreation office for free shirt
  23. Water Wise Victoria water portal

    No-cost WaterWise monitoring service helps residents save water, money

    Visit www.victoriawaterwise.com to sign up
  24. Jesús Garza portrait

    City Manager Jesús A. Garza earns professional development designation

  25. Apartment building exterior

    Strategic economic development partnership will bring modern, affordable housing to Victoria

    The Odem Street Apartments Development will continue the momentum begun by city leaders to revitalize Victoria’s underserved southside neighborhood.
  26. DeLeon Plaza and One O&#39Connor. The street between them is a walkway with food trucks and tables.

    Victoria Main Street Program invites public to review master plan draft

    Deadline to respond is 5 p.m. Sept. 15.
  27. A cutout on a tree trunk with an owl character. Text reads &#34Look in the trees and follow my story

    Story Trail Walk brings storytime to Riverside Park

    Parks & Recreation, Victoria Public Library partner for new family activity
  28. Parking lot near Utility Billing Office. Traffic islands with dead grass.

    Keep Victoria Beautiful receives grant for restoration of public flowerbeds

    Parks & Recreation, Victoria Public Library partner for new family activity
  29. Two pieces of electronic equipment with display monitors. One is connected to small white EKG pads.

    City’s fire department earns American Heart Association recognition

    Department upholds high standard of care for heart attack patients
  30. Three people in safety vests dig holes and plant flowers near a decorative sign.

    Community Appearance Division plants seeds of civic pride

  31. People seated around school board dais with VISD logo on back wall.

    City to broadcast VISD school board meetings on cable channel

  32. Meeting tables arranged in a circle with a 75-inch monitor in the background.

    Victoria Public Library opens multipurpose meeting room

    Meeting space features hi-tech monitor, 360-degree camera
  33. Many golf carts parked near Riverside Golf Course clubhouse

    Riverside Golf Course adds carts to meet rising demand

  34. Map showing five plots of land highlighted near the intersection of Navarro and Primrose

    City partnership with The Retail Coach brings new dining options to Victoria

  35. Group of people in hard hats dig ceremonial shovels into a pile of dirt

    City, developer host groundbreaking for new affordable apartments

  36. Three new homes in various states of construction

    City of Victoria updates building code to meet international standards

    Adoption of code protects building insurance rates within city limits
  37. On TV screen, police chief speaks at City Council podium. Closed captioning is displayed.

    Communications & Public Affairs adds closed captioning to public meetings

  38. Logos for Victoria Metorpolitan Planning Organization and Community Development Block Grant

    Metropolitan designation to help City keep federal funding

    Federal government maintains population threshold for funding metric
  39. Sparklight logo

    City’s Victoria Broadband Commission seeks to expand broadband options with Sparklight partnership

    City government’s broadband improvement program attracts provider
  40. Explore Victoria Texas Est. 1824 logo

    Applications open for hotel occupancy tax funds

  41. CobbFendley logo

    City seeks residents’ feedback on forthcoming internet initiative

  42. Overhead view of kids playing under water features at splash pad

    City of Victoria extends hours for splash pads

  43. Three men in police uniform hold framed certificates outside police station

    Victoria Police Department policies earn gold-standard recognition

  44. An elevated wooden patio with a shaded seating area, a map of Riverside Park and additional signage.

    City of Victoria adds birding deck near Riverside Park

  45. A Zoom video feed is displayed on projector screens behind the Municipal Court dais.

    Municipal Court moves to hybrid model for scheduled hearings

    Defendants can choose to attend in person or remotely
  46. Front of the Municipal Court Building

    City seeks input on how to spend federal COVID-19 aid

  47. Riverside Park duck pond gazebo with water feature in foreground

    City receives $621,000 grant to repair duck pond

    Construction expected to begin in 3-4 months
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  1. Monday, August 30 - Friday, December 31

    Story Trail Walk

  2. Thursday, October 28

    Pre-K Power!

  3. Thursday, October 28

    Pre-K Power!
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