Townsquare Media Victoria is dedicated to keeping you up to date with the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) news and information from the Crossroads. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for the disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice external icon for the naming of new human infectious diseases. SEE THE LATEST LOCAL CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION AND STORIES BELOW:
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Texas Woman with COVID-19 Dies on Commercial Airplane
Dallas County Officials have confirmed that a Texas woman in her 30s died from complications related to COVID-19 while onboard a commercial aircraft.
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Is Back In The Saddle Again
The San Antonio Stockshow, with all of its revelry and roping is a go for February 2021. It's
scheduled for February 11th through February 28th, at the Freeman Coliseum.
If Your Kids Want to Trick or Treat Here’s An Event for Them
Join us for a "reverse trick or treating" event free for the kids and EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED on October 25th from 4 to 6 pm at Toyota of Victoria.
Calhoun, Goliad, and Jackson Counties No Longer Require Mask
Calhoun County, Goliad County, and Jackson County will no longer have to wear a face mask in public. The Texas Division of Emergency Management posted criteria for a county to be exempt from the face-covering requirement and all three counties meet the criteria(listed below...
A US Citizen Has Tested Positive for COVID on Two Separate Occassions
Scientists believe they have found their first true case of a double COVID-19 infection in the United States leaving many wondering about the future of COVID.
Gov. Abbott Reopens Texas Bars UPDATE
Victoria may be eligible to reopen it's bars at 50 percent capacity soon as Gov. Abbott's latest Executive Order goes into effect Oct. 14th.
Here is What the FDA is Saying About the COVID Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration announced they want to see at least sixty days of data from trials before they will consider the approval of a COVID vaccine.
COVID-19 Update for Victoria County
For any questions or concerns regarding COVID-19, please contact the Victoria County Public Health Department at (361) 578-6281.
Warrior’s Weekend Field of Honor Flag Posting Event
Flag posting will be held on October 17th from 8:30 am to 6 pm at Parkway Church, volunteers are welcome.
Best Boss In the Crossroads Basket Give Away
Is your boss the best? Tell us all about them for a chance to win a gift basket filled with snacks and booze to give them on Boss's Day October 16th.
Eight Texas Essentials Outsiders Just Don’t Get
Mums the word in Texas, but only during homecoming. Here are eight explanations for eight things most outsiders just don't get about our great state of Texas.
Eric Hale Makes History for African American Teachers in Texas
Dallas ISD elementary teacher, Eric Hale, makes history as Texas's first African American male to be awarded Texas's Teacher of the Year for 2021.