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Posted on: September 3, 2020

Notice of Adopted 2020 Tax Rate

THE CITY OF VICTORIA ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S RATE.  A RATE OF $0.6115 PER $100 PER VALUATION WAS ADOPTED, THE SAME RATE AS THE PRIOR YEAR.

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Part of U.S. 77 to close completely near Northside Road, including intersection

Part of U.S. Highway 77 to close

Posted on: September 25, 2020
Joel Novosad

City seeks applicants for Victoria Music Friendly Advisory Board

Posted on: September 25, 2020
Young adult e-books and audiobooks are displayed on a webpage.

Library partners with VISD to provide e-book access to students

Posted on: September 24, 2020
A Solid Waste truck collects residential recycling in Victoria.

Environmental Services reschedules Monday pickups

Posted on: September 22, 2020
Jesus Garza

City moves forward with master plans

Posted on: September 22, 2020
Fire medics Luis Malone-Ordaz and Marcos Tudon

Victoria Fire Department employees achieve honors

Posted on: September 22, 2020
Community development planner Vanessa Villafranca-Cummins

Planning Services hires community development planner

Posted on: September 22, 2020
A paper form listing genres of books, CDs and DVDs to be circled according to preference.

Library partners with Meals on Wheels to deliver materials to seniors

Posted on: September 22, 2020
City Logo Stacked

City closes facilities, cancels trash pickup

Posted on: September 20, 2020
North Street will close to through traffic from Laurent Street to George Street

Part of North Street to close

Posted on: September 17, 2020
Placido Benavides Drive connects the intersection of Glascow and Navarro streets with the intersecti

Placido Benavides Drive provides alternate route near Victoria Mall

Posted on: September 15, 2020
Police Patches

City announces chief of police finalists

Posted on: September 11, 2020
Members of the Victoria Fire Department pose for a photo

Victoria Fire Department to host livestreamed 9/11 ceremony

Posted on: September 8, 2020
City staff hang flower baskets from the lampposts at the corners of DeLeon Plaza

City adds hanging flower baskets at DeLeon Plaza

Posted on: September 8, 2020
City staff, DE Webworks representative pose at DE Webworks sign with donated laptops

City of Victoria donates laptops to VISD device drive

Posted on: September 8, 2020
Raquel Garza

New member appointed to housing authority board

Posted on: September 8, 2020
Children play at the Ethel Lee Tracy Park Splash Pad.

Splash pads will safely reopen to the public Saturday

Posted on: September 3, 2020
The proposed duck pond design, featuring a larger water area and gazebo moved to opposite side

City Council approves 2021 budget, property tax rate

Posted on: September 1, 2020
Water, Depot to East; Cameron, River to Third; Murray, Cameron to East; Depot, Water to Third

Streets to close for railroad track maintenance

Posted on: September 1, 2020
Grants Administrator Katy Connally

City creates grants administrator position to pursue funding opportunities

Posted on: August 31, 2020
Clean, pale-colored water tanks

City of Victoria initiates beautification at water plant

Posted on: August 31, 2020
Eight fire department recruits are sworn in at the DeLeon Plaza gazebo

Victoria Fire Department swears in 8 recruits

Posted on: August 31, 2020
Woman holds giant Academy Sports and Outdoors gift card

Parks & Recreation, Academy Sports + Outdoors give away gift cards

Posted on: August 31, 2020
700 Main Center exterior

City of Victoria closings for Labor Day observance

Posted on: August 31, 2020
MuniCourt

Public hearings on budget, tax rate will be open to in-person attendance

Posted on: August 24, 2020
Tarp or Ticket logo

Starting Sept. 1, trash loads must be secured with tarps

Posted on: August 24, 2020
Parks & Recreation Commission meets for Zoom meeting

City seeks applicants for Parks & Recreation Commission

Posted on: August 24, 2020
Police vs. Fire Shave-Off benefiting St. Baldrick's Foundation

City’s Police, Fire raise funds for childhood cancer research

Posted on: August 17, 2020
City and community leaders gather for ceremonial groundbreaking

Construction begins at new Riverside Soccer Complex

Posted on: August 17, 2020
Gabby Anglin paddles in kayak

City’s Parks & Recreation to host annual kayak clinic

Posted on: August 17, 2020
Fiscal year 2020-2021 budget cover page

Victoria City Council receives proposed budget, schedules hearings

Posted on: August 12, 2020
Singer/songwriter Jerry James plays guitar in library's Bronte Room

Victoria Public Library shares live performances by local artists

Posted on: August 10, 2020
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New sewer line will open more than 140 acres for development

Posted on: August 4, 2020
Hunter Follett, CEO of Tejas Production Services, reads aloud

City leaders, community members read aloud to promote literacy

Posted on: August 3, 2020
Title page of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan

City seeks feedback on plans for using federal funds

Posted on: August 3, 2020
Sports equipment with Academy Sports and Outdoors logo

Parks & Recreation to host youth sports, establishes health guidelines

Posted on: August 3, 2020
Logos for City of Victoria, Victoria County, OEM, Public Health Department, VISD

VISD continues with plan for virtual instruction through Sept. 7

Posted on: July 31, 2020
Laptop on counter in Municipal Court courtroom

Municipal Court expands E-Court resources

Posted on: July 27, 2020
"Can You Dig It?" archaeology exhibit at City Hall

City Hall hosts exhibit from Museum of the Coastal Bend

Posted on: July 27, 2020
COVID-19 employee case count update. For more information, visit victoriatxoem.org.

City of Victoria reports additional positive cases of COVID-19 among employees

Posted on: July 25, 2020

Schools ordered to suspend in-person classes through Sept. 7

Posted on: July 20, 2020
Recreation Services Manager Jaymie Heibel and recreation coordinator Gabby Anglin

Parks & Recreation employees receive nationally recognized certification

Posted on: July 20, 2020
Victoria Main Street Program newsletter

Victoria Main Street Program launches monthly newsletter

Posted on: July 20, 2020
City of Victoria seal

City of Victoria reports additional positive cases of COVID-19 among employees

Posted on: July 17, 2020
City of Victoria seal

City to accept HOT fund applications starting Monday

Posted on: July 17, 2020
City Council Zoom meeting

City Council hosts meetings remotely; multiple viewing options available

Posted on: July 17, 2020
Bootfest logo

City of Victoria cancels Bootfest 2020

Posted on: July 16, 2020
City of Victoria seal

City of Victoria reports new cases of COVID-19

Posted on: July 14, 2020
Councilman, mayor and Environmental Services director in front of "Welcome to Victoria" sign

Community Appearance Division unveils new Welcome to Victoria sign

Posted on: July 13, 2020
Empty street block in downtown Victoria

City reminds businesses to apply for loan program

Posted on: July 13, 2020
Victoria Main Street Program banner

Victoria Main Street Program places banners downtown

Posted on: July 6, 2020
Victoria Main Street Program logo

Victoria Main Street Program designated as Main Street America Affiliate

Posted on: July 6, 2020
Firefighter EMT sits at table with box of masks

4 more City of Victoria employees test positive for COVID-19

Posted on: July 2, 2020
City of Victoria seal

Mayor amends order, exempts specific groups from wearing facial coverings

Posted on: July 1, 2020
Fireworks

City of Victoria postpones Fourth of July event

Posted on: June 30, 2020
Woman reads aloud from picture book

Day care honors Victoria Public Library staff member for outreach efforts

Posted on: June 30, 2020
Fireworks

City of Victoria closings for Independence Day observance

Posted on: June 29, 2020
City of Victoria seal

As COVID-19 cases rise, City urges public to follow health measures

Posted on: June 26, 2020
Texas Department of Transportation logo

Navarro median project update

Posted on: June 26, 2020
City of Victoria seal

City mandates that businesses, City facilities require facial coverings

Posted on: June 25, 2020
Soccer ball on grassy field

Parks & Recreation to host one-day soccer tournament

Posted on: June 24, 2020
Man stands on golf course wearing facial covering

Riverside Golf Course enjoying above-par conditions on greens

Posted on: June 22, 2020
Firefighter engineers Joel Gomez and Raul Liendo

2 engineers retire from Victoria Fire Department after more than 20 years

Posted on: June 22, 2020
Water faucet

City to temporarily treat water using chlorine

Posted on: June 18, 2020
Water sprinkler

City to initiate Stage One of Drought Contingency Plan

Posted on: June 16, 2020
Fireworks

Fireworks show will be drive-in celebration with new amenities, distancing

Posted on: June 15, 2020
Tiffany Totah

Municipal Court adds option to pay citations by phone

Posted on: June 15, 2020
State Representative Geanie Morrison addresses attendees

Community says goodbye to Police Chief J.J. Craig

Posted on: June 10, 2020
Planning Commission meeting at Council chambers

City seeks applicants for Planning Commission

Posted on: June 8, 2020
City of Victoria Municipal Court building

City facilities reopen steadily in line with state recommendations

Posted on: June 8, 2020
Girl decorates library window

Library forgives fines during closure, begins return to normalcy

Posted on: June 8, 2020
Stephen Keen

Planning Services hires transportation planner

Posted on: June 8, 2020
Park Playground

City of Victoria reopens playgrounds, skate park, splash pads

Posted on: June 4, 2020
Police Patches

City of Victoria Police receives $500,000 grant

Posted on: June 3, 2020
victoriatx.gov homepage

City launches new website, online communications

Posted on: June 1, 2020
Shannon Longoria at Keep Victoria Beautiful house

City selects Keep Victoria Beautiful board chair, officers

Posted on: June 1, 2020
Ashley Magee poses with kayaks

City’s Parks & Recreation partners with kayak business

Posted on: May 29, 2020
Fire department paramedic wearing scrubs

Victoria Fire Department aids regional task force in testing nursing home patients

Posted on: May 26, 2020
Victoria Counts! Census 2020

Complete Count Committee: 2020 Census response more important than ever

Posted on: May 26, 2020
Varsity Champs- VTX Warriors

City’s new online registration launches for summer sports leagues

Posted on: May 26, 2020
Victoria Counts! Census 2020

U.S. Census Bureau to resume 2020 Census field operations

Posted on: May 26, 2020
Victoria Fire Department Patch

City’s fire department earns American Heart Association recognition

Posted on: May 22, 2020
Municipal Court exterior

Municipal Court announces changes to E-Court, resumes scheduled hearings

Posted on: May 20, 2020
Council members Josephine Soliz, Jeff Bauknight and Jan Scott

City Council members mark May work anniversaries

Posted on: May 20, 2020
Jesus Garza

City manager completes first year with City of Victoria

Posted on: May 19, 2020
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New Parks and Recreation director is experienced master planner

Posted on: May 18, 2020
Solid Waste group photo

Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity provides breakfast to Solid Waste staff

Posted on: May 15, 2020
City of Victoria seal

City, County lift disaster declarations

Posted on: May 14, 2020
PeopleFund logo

Small business relief program to begin accepting applications

Posted on: May 13, 2020
Scoreboard at the Victoria Softball Complex

Parks and Recreation cancels spring adult sports leagues

Posted on: May 13, 2020
Victoria Fire Department lieutenant donates blood

City of Victoria to host blood drive

Posted on: May 11, 2020
No Parking, Pickup and Delivery Only sign

City declares Economic Development Week

Posted on: May 8, 2020
Mayor Rawley McCoy, Councilman Mark Loffgren and Councilman Dr. Andrew Young

Mayor McCoy, Councilman Loffgren complete 1st year with City; Councilman Young marks reelection

Posted on: May 5, 2020
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Victoria parks provide safe, free recreation options during pandemic

Posted on: May 4, 2020
City Council chambers

City Council meetings reopen for public attendance

Posted on: May 4, 2020
Development Center exterior

Development Services conducts business by appointment only

Posted on: May 4, 2020
Victoria TX 2045

Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization approves 25-year transportation plan

Posted on: May 1, 2020
Fire truck leads parade

Victoria Fire Department leads parade at Retama Manor South

Posted on: April 30, 2020
Construction on Red River Street

Reduced traffic accelerates the City’s road projects

Posted on: April 28, 2020
Municipal Court drop box

Municipal Court strives for accessibility

Posted on: April 28, 2020
700 Main Center

City facilities to begin reopening in May

Posted on: April 24, 2020
Workforce Solutions unemployment lab

City’s liaison team, Workforce Solutions set up unemployment assistance lab

Posted on: April 24, 2020
Access to Ethel Lee Tracy Park to close from Salem, open from East Larkspur

Access to Ethel Lee Tracy Park to open from Larkspur Street, close from Salem Road

Posted on: April 24, 2020
Joel Novosad

Convention and Visitors Bureau helps residents explore Victoria while staying safe

Posted on: April 20, 2020
Library drive-thru sign

With building closed to public, library provides services in creative ways

Posted on: April 13, 2020
City Council Zoom meeting

City Council to conduct meetings through videoconference

Posted on: April 3, 2020
Bootfest logo

City extends Bootfest application period, payment deadlines

Posted on: April 1, 2020

Red River Street to close to westbound traffic between Main and Laurent streets

Posted on: March 31, 2020
Victoria Public Library

City extends its closure of facilities to the public

Posted on: March 30, 2020
Monique Whitley

Planning Services hires community development planner

Posted on: March 26, 2020
City of Victoria Public Works logo

Flushing products other than toilet paper can cause sewer failure

Posted on: March 20, 2020
700 Main Center

City facilities to close to public

Posted on: March 20, 2020
Utility Billing Office exterior

Utility billing, some municipal court services available remotely

Posted on: March 18, 2020
Municipal Court/Council chambers exterior

City of Victoria departments announce cancellations

Posted on: March 18, 2020

Victoria Main Street Program board appoints new member, officers at March meeting

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Victoria County Public Health Department leads community collaboration to combat COVID-19

Posted on: March 10, 2020
Municipal Court Administrator Tiffany Totah

Municipal Court Administrator Tiffany Totah named chapter president of clerks association

Posted on: March 4, 2020
Fire department employees check fire hydrant

Victoria Fire Department performs maintenance on fire hydrants

Posted on: March 4, 2020
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City hires videographer/multimedia specialist

Posted on: May 29, 2020
Communications & Public Affairs staff with VISD student John Andruss

City of Victoria hosts students for Job Shadow Day

Posted on: March 2, 2020
Eric Solivan

New member appointed to housing authority board

Posted on: March 2, 2020
Old Convent

Main Street Program sets lofty goals for Old Convent

Posted on: February 28, 2020
Fire Chief Tracy Fox gives a presentation

Victoria Fire Department shares information with media at luncheon

Posted on: February 26, 2020
City and water industry officials attend training day

City of Victoria, water industry group host training day

Posted on: February 24, 2020
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Victoria Main Street board to fill vacancy

Posted on: February 24, 2020
Victoria Police Department station and Victoria Community Center

City receives grant to install generators for emergency preparedness

Posted on: February 24, 2020
Evergreen Cemetery

Mapping service to gather precise information on historic Evergreen Cemetery

Posted on: February 24, 2020
Ben Wilson Corridor artist rendering

City of Victoria, UHV to host public forum on Ben Wilson Street Corridor

Posted on: February 24, 2020
Friends of the Library book sale

Library to temporarily stop accepting book donations

Posted on: February 19, 2020
Ken Gill

Ken Gill promoted to Public Works Director/City Engineer

Posted on: February 19, 2020
2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan logo

Metropolitan Planning Organization to hear feedback about 25-year transportation plan

Posted on: February 18, 2020
Luther Easley and Darlah Sims

Two new members appointed to Housing Authority board

Posted on: February 18, 2020
Finance Director Gilbert Reyna

City receives honors for investment policy, budget, financial reporting

Posted on: February 18, 2020
Victoria Fire Department Citizen Responder training

Citizen Responder program trains community to save lives

Posted on: February 18, 2020
Parks & Recreation Director Colby VanGundy

Director of Parks & Recreation leaves legacy of improvement

Posted on: February 10, 2020
Victoria Public Library

Library receives grant to install hurricane shutters

Posted on: February 10, 2020
Victoria Public Library

Library prepares for reflooring project, will continue to provide services during construction

Posted on: February 10, 2020
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Executive director named to Victoria Main Street Program under City partnership

Posted on: February 3, 2020
City of Victoria Municipal Court

Municipal Court announces new Saturday open court session, other February dates

Posted on: February 3, 2020
Wanda Miori-North

“I have always been satisfied with what comes my way”: City honors longtime employees

Posted on: February 3, 2020
George Zbranek

Development Services announces promotions

Posted on: February 3, 2020
Sales Tax Development Corporation swearing-in

Sales Tax Development Corporation swears in new board members

Posted on: January 28, 2020

Victoria Fire Department recognizes 2019 achievements at awards ceremony

Posted on: January 15, 2020
EMT firefighter trainees with helmets in front of fire truck

Victoria Fire Department swears in 3 EMT Firefighter Trainees

Posted on: January 10, 2020

Victoria City Manager names two new assistant city managers

Posted on: December 19, 2019
City Secretary's Office staff pose with award

City Secretary's Office earns state excellence award

Posted on: December 26, 2019
Michelle Ozuna

New service puts utility information at customers’ fingertips

Posted on: December 14, 2019