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Posted on: December 5, 2023

City of Victoria celebrates lighting of H-E-B Christmas Tree

Santa Claus and a young woman prepare to throw a ceremonial light switch on a Christmas tree

Mayor’s Youth Council President Katie Jane Kopecky and Santa Claus, accompanied by Mayor Jeff Bauknight, light the H-E-B Christmas Tree during a lighting ceremony Dec. 1 at the City Hall courtyard. The 30-foot tree will remain on display at City Hall thro...

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2020 - Spotlight - Main Street
Posted on: November 7, 2023

City to host Merry on Main in partnership with Mother Cluckers Downtown

A bounce house style inflatable that looks like a snowy cabin with snowmen

PHOTO #1: Merry on Main will feature winter-themed inflatables for children and inflatable obstacle courses for teens and adults.

PHOTO #2: Merry on Main will feature an open-air market hosted by Mother Cluckers Downtown.

PHOTO #3: Merry on Main will featur...

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2020 - Spotlight - Main Street
Posted on: October 3, 2023

Victoria Main Street Program offers grants for historic properties

The old federal building covered in scaffolding

PHOTO: The old federal building, 210 E. Constitution St., received a Façade Grant through the Victoria Main Street Program in fiscal year 2023.

Applications have reopened for two Victoria Main Street Program grant opportunities designed to help downtown bu...

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2020 - Spotlight - Main Street
Posted on: June 27, 2023

City to begin DeLeon Plaza expansion

A large permanent stage at DeLeon Plaza near the O'Connor building. People watch and mill around.

PHOTO #1: As part of the DeLeon Plaza expansion project, the grassy seating area on the north side of the plaza will be gently sloped to meet the new paved performance area. The water feature and restroom awning shown in this conceptual rendering are not ...

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2020 - Spotlight - Main Street