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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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Utility Billing Office reopens drive-thru with limited hours

Posted on: January 25, 2021
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Utility Billing Office suspends in-person access, accepts remote payments only

Posted on: January 22, 2021
Mayor Rawley McCoy

City enters into countywide agreement for economic development cooperation

Posted on: January 20, 2021
Placido Benavides Drive, with freshly paved sidewalk, construction truck in background

City asks for input about roadways, transportation

Posted on: January 20, 2021
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City invites downtown property occupants to apply for renovation grant

Posted on: January 20, 2021
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Victoria officials to open COVID-19 vaccine registration, clinic

Posted on: January 19, 2021
Map showing Crestwood Drive closed from Laurent Street to south Nimitz Street

Part of Crestwood Drive to close

Posted on: January 15, 2021
A hose-end sprinkler on a bright green lawn.

City lifts mandatory water conservation measures

Posted on: January 13, 2021
Black-and-white illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. with cursive text: I have a dream.

City of Victoria closings for Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance

Posted on: January 13, 2021
Map showing Crestwood Drive closed from Laurent Street to south Nimitz Street

Part of Crestwood Drive to close

Posted on: January 13, 2021
Elevated view of the Leo J. Welder Center building. A Main Street banner and street art are visible.

City asks for input about downtown

Posted on: January 11, 2021
Six uniformed officers stand on stage in front of Victoria Police Department backdrop.

Victoria Police Department swears in 6 new officers

Posted on: January 11, 2021
Construction area in Woodway Subdivision bounded by Woodhaven, Woodchase, Woodcreek, Woodglen

Four-month Woodway Subdivision road project to begin Monday

Posted on: January 8, 2021
Graphs show internet adoption. With subscription: 71%. Access w/o subscription: 5%. No access: 24%.

Deadline approaches for questions on City broadband effort

Posted on: January 5, 2021
Map showing closure of Crestwood between Retama Street to the west and Halsey Street to the east.

Part of Crestwood Drive to close

Posted on: January 4, 2021
Two uniformed police officers walk out of basement-level entrance to Victoria Police Department.

Longtime Victoria Police Department officers retire

Posted on: December 29, 2020
Two female fire department employees administer injections to two male fire department employees.

Victoria Fire Department administers COVID-19 vaccines to employees

Posted on: December 29, 2020
Victoria Fire Department 2020 peer award winners

Victoria Fire Department recognizes 2020 achievements

Posted on: December 29, 2020
Truck drives down flooded road past flooded buildings. A dog hangs its head out the window.

City accepting applications for federally funded home buyout program

Posted on: December 29, 2020
Policeman in uniform stands next to child holding card. Both stand in front of a Christmas tree.

Victoria Police Department uses local child’s design for Christmas card

Posted on: December 22, 2020
Firefighters stand in front of parked fire engine with wrapped gifts arranged across the front.

Victoria Fire Department employees donate gifts to local families

Posted on: December 22, 2020
Map showing road closure on Country Club Drive from Stephenson Street to Navarro Street

Part of Country Club Drive to close

Posted on: December 18, 2020
Decorated Christmas tree stands at edge of DeLeon Plaza across from One O'Connor building

City of Victoria closings for Christmas, New Year’s Day

Posted on: December 15, 2020
Assistant City Manager Darrek Ferrell

City of Victoria seeks broadband developer

Posted on: December 15, 2020
A silhouetted basketball player shoots a basket at an empty basketball court.

Parks & Recreation opens registration for adult basketball, flag football

Posted on: December 15, 2020
Sales Tax Development Corporation swearing-in

Application deadline extended for Sales Tax Development Corporation board

Posted on: December 8, 2020
Large wooden hanging Street of Ten Friends sign is surrounded by flowers and shrubbery

City spruces up Street of Ten Friends historical marker

Posted on: December 8, 2020
Map shows lane reduction on Country Club Drive from Stephenson at the north to Navarro at the south

Part of Country Club Drive to close to northbound traffic

Posted on: December 4, 2020
A group of adults pose with plaques in City Council chambers surrounded by mayor and other officials

Citizens Academy to return in 2021 with new features

Posted on: December 1, 2020
A woman and two children build gingerbread houses from graham crackers, milk cartons and candy.

Victoria Public Library to host family holiday festivities

Posted on: December 1, 2020
Riverside Golf Course Superintendent Brian Woolard, seated, poses with plaque

Riverside Golf Course superintendent earns regional recognition

Posted on: December 1, 2020
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Keep Victoria Beautiful seeks volunteers for beautification event

Posted on: November 25, 2020
Santa wearing a red cowboy hat at DeLeon Plaza. Text reads, "Yule Heart Shopping Victoria."

City of Victoria hosts giveaway to encourage shopping small

Posted on: November 23, 2020
A hose-end sprinkler on a bright green lawn.

City needs public to conserve water

Posted on: November 17, 2020
Smiling woman stands near a disc golf goal basket in Riverside Park that contains discs and a bag.

Disc golf rentals now available at Riverside Park

Posted on: November 17, 2020
Side-by-side portraits of two women

City of Victoria announces new hires

Posted on: November 17, 2020
Map showing that one block of Main Street is closed from Commercial to Goodwin by the library

Part of Main Street to close

Posted on: November 12, 2020
Map showing road closure on Crestwood Drive from Halsey Street to Ben Jordan Street.

Part of Crestwood Drive to close

Posted on: November 12, 2020
Artisan Market. 21st of November, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 200 S. Main St. behind The Box Coffee.

City’s Victoria Main Street Program to host 1st Artisan Market

Posted on: November 10, 2020
Todd Jarisch and Allison Lacey

City of Victoria announces promotion, new hire

Posted on: November 10, 2020
Map showing road closure on Crestwood Drive from Halsey Street to Ben Jordan Street.

Part of Crestwood Drive to close

Posted on: November 9, 2020
Map showing street reduction on Crestwood between Main Street and the railroad tracks

Part of Crestwood Drive to close to eastbound traffic

Posted on: November 5, 2020
Map showing lot near Home Depot with squares marked for 10 retail spaces, plus 8 more pads.

Outside developer will invest $31M in economic development for City

Posted on: November 4, 2020
A man, a woman and another man stand in a row in front of a class. Woman talks to man on her right.

Municipal Court partners with Trinity Episcopal School to host mock trial

Posted on: November 3, 2020
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Municipal Court participates in Texas Tech mock trial

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

City seeks applicants for volunteer economic, community development board

Posted on: November 3, 2020
Children hold homemade posters on a stage. They are flanked by adults.

Victoria Fire Department honors winners of poster contest

Posted on: November 2, 2020
Map showing that Crestwood Drive will be closed between Laurent and Azalea.

Part of Crestwood Drive to close Nov. 4

Posted on: November 2, 2020
Map showing reduction of lanes on Airline from Ben Jordan to Laurent

Part of Airline Road to be reduced Oct. 30

Posted on: October 29, 2020
Community development planner Vanessa Villafranca-Cummins

COVID-19 relief funds to help with rent, mortgage

Posted on: October 27, 2020
Map shows lane reduction on Laurent Street from Anaqua to Melrose

Laurent Street to be reduced for 3 days between Anaqua and Melrose avenues

Posted on: October 26, 2020
Wooden ornaments with Christmas designs are displayed in a faux snowscape with Christmas lights.

Main Street Program invites children to decorate ornaments for tree

Posted on: October 20, 2020
Equipment including an ice chest, a bag of frozen blood and medical tubes laid out on a table.

Victoria Fire Department marks 1 year of blood transfusions in the field

Posted on: October 15, 2020
Pickleball players stand at a distance from each other on a pickleball court.

Parks & Recreation adds pickleball at Victoria Community Center Park

Posted on: October 13, 2020
Public Works logo with blue-and-red City of Victoria star

Water sampling kits not authorized by City

Posted on: October 9, 2020
Roberto Arredondo Jr. in police uniform

City names Robert Arredondo as new police chief

Posted on: October 9, 2020
Five people pose for a group photo. The woman in the center holds a plaque.

Municipal Court administrator receives Distinguished Service Award

Posted on: October 6, 2020
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City seeks volunteers to serve on Tourism Advisory Board

Posted on: October 6, 2020
The Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts at night with neon lighting

Victoria Main Street Program, Welder Center partner for film series

Posted on: September 29, 2020
People in masks load food into a car trunk. Boxes of food are stacked in the background.

City of Victoria employees assist with food distribution

Posted on: September 29, 2020
A Dalmatian in a fire helmet cooks at a stove. Text reads "Serve up fire safety in the kitchen!&#

Victoria Fire Department marks Fire Prevention Week with contest

Posted on: September 29, 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
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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
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Placido Benavides Drive provides alternate route near Victoria Mall

Posted on: September 15, 2020
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City announces chief of police finalists

Posted on: September 11, 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 during the facility’s 2018 grand opening.

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
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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
Tarp or Ticket, Tarp your load or receive a fine

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

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
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
Mike Etienne, Assistant City Manager

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

Posted on: July 25, 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
City of Victoria seal

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

Posted on: June 26, 2020
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Pick up after your pets sign at walking trail

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
Workforce Solutions unemployment lab

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

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 that reads "Drive Through Here"

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

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

Posted on: March 31, 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
Utility Billing Office exterior

Utility billing, some municipal court services available remotely

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
Shane Blucher

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
Victoria Police Department station and Victoria Community Center

City receives grant to install generators for emergency preparedness

Posted on: February 24, 2020
Ken Gill

Ken Gill promoted to Public Works Director/City Engineer

Posted on: February 19, 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
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Executive director named to Victoria Main Street Program under City partnership

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