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Season 11, Episode 7

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 complete listing of all the events mentioned, sorted by the day of the week:

Here are the events for “This Week in Victoria” sorted by day, drawing on the provided sources:

Wednesday, July 2nd

VFW’s Happy Hamburger Night: This event takes place from 5 PM to 8 PM and offers hamburgers, chips, drinks, and desserts.
KC’s Bingo: This is also happening tonight.

Thursday, July 3rd

July 3rd Star Spangle Bay Bash:
- Location: Bayfront Peninsula in Port Lavaca
- Event: A firework show
- Time: 9:30 PM
- Note: This show is highlighted for being over water, which is preferred by one of the speakers.
Last Club Meeting

Friday, July 4th (Independence Day)

City of Victoria Fourth of July Blastoff:
- Location: Victoria Community Center (Note: Last year it was at the park, but it’s back at the Community Center this year)
- Time: 3:30 PM to 10 PM
- Activities: Car show, cornhole tournament, food, inflatables, and performances by Rew Texas, Chris Zuber, Pat Matula and the Lonestar Playboys, and Trey Jameson.
- MC: Gary will be MCing this event. This event has been happening for over 40 years.
Firecracker 5K:
- Organizer: Victoria Area Road Runners Association
- Location: Riverside Park
- Time: 7:30 AM
VFW Fourth of July Annual Picnic:
- Location: VFW Hall
- Time: 2 PM to 6 PM
- Open to: Not just veterans, but anybody and everybody.
- Activities: Food, drink, games for the kids, and guest speakers honoring veterans.
- Note: You can stick around that evening in the parking lot to watch the fireworks, as it’s close to the community center.
Safari Splash at the Texas Zoo:
- Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
- Activities: Water slides, chances to get wet, and check out the animals.
Red, White, and Boom:
- Location: Coletto Creek Park (near the Goliad area)
- Time: 7 PM to 10 PM
- Note: This event is likely to be over the water.
Deline’s Dreams Performance: This band will be performing at Moonshine Drinkery.
Shiner Hat Moon Holidays:
- Location: Green Dixon Park
- Starts: 6:30 PM
- Activities: All kinds of activities will be held throughout the weekend.
Cuero Annual City Fireworks Show:
- Location: Cuero Municipal Park
- Fireworks Start: 9 PM

Saturday, July 5th

Mac Haik Car Show:
- Location: Mac Haik dealership in Victoria
- Time: 9 AM to 7 PM
- Activities: Includes a cornhole tournament.
Here’s a Scoop Summer Night Market:
- Location: Downtown
- Time: 7 PM to 11 PM
- Activities: Features vendors and karaoke.
Port O’Connor Fireworks Show:
- Location: King Fisher Park
- Time: 9 PM
- Note: This show is over the water and is their show closest to the 4th.
Freedom Fest:
- Location: North Side Baptist Church
- Time: 5 PM to 8 PM
- Activities: A get-together with food, drinks, and games and activities for kids.

Sunday, July 6th

Generals Brother Gary Moses Appreciation Night:
- Team: The Generals, who are the first half champions of their season.
- Location: The ballpark.
- Purpose: An appreciation day for the Generals, described as a great organization that does a lot for the community.
- Key Individuals: Tracy Young and Mike Yokum (General Manager) are mentioned as good people from the organization. David Hartman of AV Interiors is sponsoring the event.
- Giveaways: There will be giveaways including 100 pins, 100 stickers, t-shirts, and socks.
- Special Offer: If you get your picture taken with Brother Gary at the event and post it on This Week in Victoria’s Facebook page, there will be prizes.
- Note: This night is anticipated to be one of the biggest nights of the year.

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.