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Mark Rosenberg Reporter The COVID-19 news is changing rapidly. CLICK THE IMAGE to go to our special page designed to help you keep track of what you need to know in the Crossroads. Top News +3 Victoria County reports 18 new cases of COVID-19 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Eighteen more Victoria County residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to the county’s public health department. +10 Hurricane Sally threatens Gulf Coast with a slow drenching Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email WAVELAND, Miss. (AP) — Hurricane Sally, one of four storms churning simultaneously in the Atlantic, closed in on the Gulf Coast on Monday with rapidly strengthening winds of at least 100 mph and the potential for up to 2 feet of rain that could bring severe flooding. Victoria commissioners approve new county purchasing policy with divided vote Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Victoria County commissioners on Monday in a divided vote approved a new purchasing policy for the county that is meant to make county spending more consistent and transparent. More Submit a letter Opinion Guest column: Service to your country should be honored Updated 12 hrs ago 1 Prior to last week, I would have said the most hands-off subject in America was military ser… Court-at-law judge’s public reprimand is troubling Updated 12 hrs ago 0 The following editorial published in the San Antonio Express-News on Sept. 11: Political cartoon for Sept. 15 Updated 12 hrs ago 0 Political cartoon for Sept. 15 Latest News What happens if someone at school tests positive for COVID-19? Updated 10 hrs ago Blotter: Car battery among things stolen from VW Updated 10 hrs ago Protect grandparents from scams Updated Sep 13, 2020 +2 Victoria County Republican Party delivers goodies to the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office Sep 13, 2020 How do I stay safe at the beach during the pandemic? Updated 10 hrs ago The work of teachers is inspiring during coronavirus Sep 12, 2020 +6 The dawn of a new industry: Oyster farming in Texas Updated 17 hrs ago Q: Does my employer have to say if a coworker has COVID-19? Updated Sep 12, 2020 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1995, Shrimper reels in live 500-pound WWII bomb Sep 12, 2020 Mammary tumors in dogs Sep 12, 2020 Texas physicians are losing money during the pandemic Sep 12, 2020 In Good Company: Sep 12, 2020 Rejecting the paralysis of fear Sep 12, 2020 Drought causes stress in plants Sep 12, 2020 Medicare Mistakes to Avoid Sep 12, 2020 More News Latest e-Edition Victoria Advocate Victoria Advocate Click to see video of How to Use the E-Edition VIDEO More Public Safety Blotter: Car battery among things stolen from VW Updated 10 hrs ago Items stolen from automobile +2 Victoria County Republican Party delivers goodies to the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office Sep 13, 2020 Members of the Victoria County Republican Party delivered goody baskets to the Victoria Coun… +2 Four fatalities on local roads during deadly week in Crossroads Updated Sep 12, 2020 Three vehicular crashes last week led to the deaths of four drivers, including two Victoria … +2 2 deaths in Friday crash include Victoria resident Updated Sep 12, 2020 Two women died in a head-on crash on SH 35 Friday afternoon, including a Victoria resident. More Multimedia Photos Gallery: Target employees, customers adjust to pandemic Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Gallery: Hotels adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Gallery: Life during the Coronavirus Pandemic, June 3 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Gallery: Life during the Coronavirus Pandemic, May 30 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email More AdvoSports Advosports East, West open season with district matches Updated 10 hrs ago Alysia Hill has been preparing for the worst but hoping for the best. Read more Advosports John Jefferson: Special teal season’s open Updated 10 hrs ago Last week I wrote about deer season calamities — things that go wrong, causing a bad day of hunting. Read more Advosports Bink Grimes: Swelling fall tides good for fishing Updated 10 hrs ago Tides are swelling and the Autumn Equinox is approaching. Our bays are healthy, opportunities abound – it’s a great t… Read more Advosports Fishing Report Updated 10 hrs ago East Matagorda Bay Read more More Blogs Flix! ’I Am Woman’ Review: Tilda Cobham-Hervey is strong and invincible as Helen Reddy Review Read more Flix! ’The Broken Hearts Gallery’ Review: The rom-com forgoes groundbreaking for sharp, sexy, and funny Review Read more Flix! ’Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President’ Review: Wharton’s documentary focuses on the vital role music played in 39’s presidency Review Read more Politics Plus Yes,he said that Saturday night I made the mistake of reposting a Joe Lockhart tweet that turned out to be a FAKE Donald Trump tweet. The 2018 tweet quoted Trump calling Tammie Duckworth Lt. No legs” and I s… Read more More Videos Videos 15:57 The Grid, Week 3 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Mike Forman and Rey Castillo give you the lowdown on all things Crossroads football in Week 3 of The Grid. 21:12 Where’s Brother Gary (Sept. 9) Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Join us as Gary Moses, everyone’s brother in Victoria, chats with Elena Watts, Victoria Advocate features editor. Be sure to also read our Get Out entertainment section...