# dewitt (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dewitt. Page: Feed: --- ## [Assessing the aftermath of the Lake Travis tragedy](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/21/assessing-the-aftermath-of-the-lake-travis-tragedy/) _2026-08-21 · Robert Brewer · The Victoria Advocate_ Last week, a Lake Travis High football player lost his life playing the game he loved. Odin Hensley, a senior, died after suffering a medical emergency at practice. He was \[…\] ## [Victoria Advocate’s August Athletes of the Month](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/21/victoria-advocates-august-athletes-of-the-month/) _2026-08-21 · Robert Brewer · The Victoria Advocate_ Ben Hamilton- Sr. Victoria West Cross Country: After a state qualifying season a year ago, Victoria West senior Ben Hamilton won the 2026 regular season opening meet this past Monday. \[…\] ## [Elberta Zuber](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/21/elberta-zuber/) _2026-08-21 · tonyvasquez · The Victoria Advocate_ CUERO — Elberta Pape Zuber, 83 of Cuero passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born January 28, 1943 in Floresville to Oscar Horace and Nancy Cockcroft Pape. \[…\] ## [JAMES GILBERT VENGLAR](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/21/james-gilbert-venglar/) _2026-08-21 · tonyvasquez · The Victoria Advocate_ INEZ — James “Jim” passed away at home in Inez Texas on August 17, 2026. He was born in Victoria County on October 30, 1935 to the late Gilbert Venglar \[…\] ## [Larry W. Henze](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/21/larry-w-henze/) _2026-08-21 · tonyvasquez · The Victoria Advocate_ YORKTOWN — Larry Henze, 84, of Yorktown passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Visitation 5-7 pm Friday, August 21, 2026 at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral service 10 am Saturday, August \[…\] ## [Emily Yalis Kimes](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/21/emily-yalis-kimes-2/) _2026-08-21 · tonyvasquez · The Victoria Advocate_ CUERO — Emily Yalis Kimes of Cuero passed away in her home with her family by her side on July 19, 2026 at the age of 91. A funeral mass \[…\] ## [Henry “Hank” Otto Schramek](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/21/henry-hank-otto-schramek/) _2026-08-21 · tonyvasquez · The Victoria Advocate_ VICTORIA — Henry “Hank” Otto Schramek passed on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 5-7PM at Colonial \[…\] ## [Joanne Marie Schneberger](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/21/joanne-marie-schneberger/) _2026-08-21 · tonyvasquez · The Victoria Advocate_ VICTORIA — Visitation is Saturday from 10-11 am at Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Survivors include daughters Julia (Christopher) Rogers, Sarah (Tyson) Tschoepe, Rachel (Lance) Ryan; granddaughters Faith Rogers, Kara Rogers, Madison \[…\] ## [Victoria car dealer becomes racing champion](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/20/victoria-car-dealer-becomes-racing-champion/) _2026-08-21 · Lindsey Plotkin · The Victoria Advocate_ Never a fan for racing growing up, Ben Keating has become an incredibly successful race car driver, all due to his wife’s struggle to get him a good Christmas gift. \[…\] ## [Screwworm experts discuss eradication efforts](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/20/screwworm-experts-discuss-eradication-efforts/) _2026-08-20 · Lindsey Plotkin · The Victoria Advocate_ To bring information and resources directly to the Crossroads, U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud hosted a panel of state and federal experts Wednesday to discuss the growing New World screwworm threat \[…\] ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OzweGxqxSFK2) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [City of Victoria Building Permits: New Commercial & Residential Projects August 12-18, 2026](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/20/city-of-victoria-building-permits-new-commercial-residential-projects-august-12-18-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Tim Miller · The Victoria Advocate_ A look at what's being built or remodeled in both commercial and residential properties in Victoria. ## [Miss Victoria Pageant puts service in spotlight](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/20/miss-victoria-pageant-puts-service-in-spotlight/) _2026-08-20 · moniquebrand · The Victoria Advocate_ When the lights hit the stage at this year’s Miss Victoria Pageant on Saturday, the shimmering gowns and sparkling crowns will tell only part of the story. Beyond the traditional \[…\] ## [DeLeon looks to take reigns as Warriors QB](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/20/deleon-looks-to-take-reigns-as-warriors-qb/) _2026-08-20 · Robert Brewer · The Victoria Advocate_ The Victoria West Warriors will travel to Gregory-Portland for their final preseason scrimmage Thursday night. After that, West will open the season at home against Calhoun Friday, Aug. 28 at \[…\] ## [Victoria proposes $2M for I-69 development](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/19/victoria-proposes-2m-for-i-69-development/) _2026-08-20 · Lindsey Plotkin · The Victoria Advocate_ In an effort to accelerate development along U.S. Highway 59 as part of the Interstate 69 corridor, Victoria City Manager Jesús Garza proposed reallocating $2 million in the city’s Fiscal \[…\] ## [Victoria Council approves audit contract, hears park update](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/19/victoria-council-approves-audit-hears-park-update/) _2026-08-20 · Lindsey Plotkin · The Victoria Advocate_ The Victoria City Council unanimously approved a contract for the city’s annual audit and took the next step towards adopting new regulations governing data centers during its regularly scheduled meeting \[…\] ## [Cancer journey inspires Goliad teen’s medical dreams](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/19/cancer-journey-inspires-goliad-teens-medical-dreams/) _2026-08-20 · Lindsey Plotkin · The Victoria Advocate_ Ava Soliz, now 18 and a first year student at Texas Christian University, once faced a decision that no teenager should have to make, her life or her leg. A \[…\] ## [2 more charged in Lavaca County Jail contraband probe](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/19/2-more-charged-in-lavaca-county-jail-contraband-probe/) _2026-08-19 · Jakob Gurley · The Victoria Advocate_ HALLETTSVILLE — Two more people have been charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into contraband discovered inside the Lavaca County Jail, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office. Arrest \[…\] ## [Cuero man sentenced in child sex case](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/19/cuero-man-sentenced-in-child-sex-case/) _2026-08-19 · Jakob Gurley · The Victoria Advocate_ CUERO — A 70-year-old Cuero man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child on the day his trial was scheduled \[…\] ## [Tigerettes win home opener 3-1 over Calallen](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/19/tigerettes-win-home-opener-3-1-over-calallen/) _2026-08-19 · Robert Brewer · The Victoria Advocate_ The Goliad Tigerettes (7-3) won Tuesday night’s home opener in four sets against the Calallen Ladycats, 25-16, 21-25, 25-16, 25-19. Tigerettes senior standout Addison Yendrey enjoyed an excellent all-around performance \[…\] ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QVKqXddiTsng) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Refugio council meeting abruptly canceled](https://victoriaadvocate.com/2026/08/19/refugio-council-meeting-abruptly-canceled/) _2026-08-19 · Lindsey Plotkin · The Victoria Advocate_ The Refugio City Council abruptly canceled a special meeting Tuesday that had been called to discuss town resources following the recent arrests of several current and former town officials. At \[…\]