This Week in Victoria 061125
Season 11, Episode 4
Welcome to This Week in Victoria! Each week, Brother Gary Moses and Chris Doelle sit down and go over all the happenings in the Crossroads.
Hosts: Chris Doelle and Brother Gary Moses.
Here is a list of events and happenings by day, along with their details, as mentioned in the sources:
Recent Past Events (Prior to the current Wednesday):
- Weekend before the current Wednesday:
- Busy weekend with “Block and generals and and graduation parties.”
- Chris attended the “Fox Festival” during this time.
- Victoria Generals kicked off their season.
- Women’s College World Series (Championship game: Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech).
- Stephen F. Austin College (Historical): The women’s basketball team was one of the tops in the country when Chris attended college there.
Current Week (Beginning Wednesday of the current week):
- Wednesday (Current day of the conversation):
- Victoria Generals are back in action, playing “Warriors weekend” with a jersey sale to raise funds for Warriors Weekend. Game time is 7:00 PM, free ticket night.
- Hamburger night at the Veterans VFW Hall (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
- Chamber luncheon.
- Events at the library and the Children’s Discovery Museum.
- Bingo at KC Hall.
- Chris is going to see Rodney Rather of Texas Tree Cycle this afternoon for a ride-along.
- Thursday:
- Chris’s personal plan: Spending the day with his grandson, Barrett (Baby Bear). No business.
- Gatsby Glitz: A Roaring Jazz Affair: Women’s Express Network event (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the community center). Gary Moses is one of the models for Dillard’s. Raises funds for scholarships.
- Crossroads Cruisers Car Club Meeting: At “Another Poor Decision” downtown (7:00 PM). Donating $2,000 from their recent car show to Adopt a Pet.
- Hurricane Preparedness Event: At Marada East (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM), offering kits.
- Various events at the library and Children’s Discovery Museum.
- Friday (Friday the 13th):
- FIRE Meeting (Friday Inspire, Renew, and Excel): Hosted by Chris’s Business Success Academy Facebook page (Zoom call). Topic: “Niche or Die” – choosing a business niche.
- Victoria Mall Summer Kids Club: With the library (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM). Arts, crafts, “flowers in the sun.”
- Victoria Public Library Fun Friday: “Splatters Art” (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM).
- Home Depot Kids Workshop: At the library (3:30 PM – 4:30 PM).
- Jam Night (Open Mic): At the library (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
- Copperhead Jones: At Dodge City Saloon (8:00 PM). Features “Blame the Comic.”
Upcoming Weekend:
- Saturday:
- Victoria Market Days (Farmers Market): At the Patty Dton Public Health Center (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM).
- Goliad Market Days: Downtown Goliad (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM).
- Children’s Discovery Museum “Cowboy Games”: Family Discovery Saturdays (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM).
- Juneteenth and Founders Day Celebration: Under the tent at the Carver Center grounds (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM). Features vendors, music, food, drinks, and games.
- Free Chicken Night with Victoria Generals Game: Honoring veterans. Tailgate party starts at 1:00 PM. Blood drive (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM). National Flag Day and Army’s Birthday. Gates open 6:00 PM, game time 7:00 PM. Bounce house, food, drinks, fun outside. Free ticket night for veterans.
- El Calibri Performance: A group for Victoria, performing at the Victoria Fine Arts Center (starting 6:30 PM).
- WRB Live: At Aircrafters.
- Dacosta Volunteer Fire Department Annual Barbecue and Auction: At Dacosta Hall (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, auction starts 5:30 PM).
- Sunday (Dad’s Day/Father’s Day):
- Dad’s Day at the Ballpark: Victoria Generals game (7:00 PM). Kids can play on the field.
- KC’s Pork Chop/Pork Steak Plate Fundraiser: Starts 9:00 AM until sold out.
Next Week (Beginning Monday after the current week):
- Monday & Tuesday: Another round of various camps (roller camps, A to Z camps) across local museums and venues.
Upcoming Events & Special Announcements:
- TLSN Legends Golf Classic: This golf tournament, which supports people in UT athletics who may be facing hard times, will be held on Sunday, September 15th, at Great Hills Country Club in Austin, Texas.
- Registration begins at 11:00 AM, with tee time around noon, and an awards ceremony at 6:00 PM.
- Every team will have the opportunity to play with a UT sports legend, including basketball, football, tennis players, and coaches like Rudy Tomjanovich.
- It is open to fans, friends, alumni, business leaders, and golf enthusiasts, especially those with an interest in UT athletics.
- Participants can expect a premium course experience, awards, prizes, exclusive photo opportunities, food, and drinks.
- For more details, player announcements, sponsor reveals, and ticket availability, visit texaslsn.org.
Chris and Gary encourage everyone to go out and support the sponsors and local events mentioned.
Theme music is Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
