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Victoria Police Department News
5/19/2022
The Town of Victoria is pleased to announce that effective June 1, 2022 Joel Manning will be the next police chief for the town. Along with Chief Manning, Officer Camden Lawson will be joing the department as a full-time police officer. The two officers are very enthusiastic about their new positions and are looking forward to working with the citizens of Victoria.
Lakeview and Oakwood Cemeteries
5/16/2022
A reminder for Lakeview and Oakwood Cemeteries in Victoria.
Yard Maintenance
5/16/2022
As grass cutting season has gotten into full swing, this is a reminder of the Town of Victoria grass ordinance. Owners of property in the Town of Victoria with buidlings or other improvements, whether occupied or vacant, are reminded that grass, weeds, and other foreign growth must be maintained at a height of less than ten inches. Properties will be checked monthly from May through September. Properties that are in violation of this ordinance may receive a red violation notice on the front door. This notice is a reminder to maintain the lawn. If on a subsequent check for that month, the lawn remains uncut the town may enter the property and cut the grass. The costs of cutting the grass will be charged to the owner. The town appreciates everyone's assistance with maintaining properties in the town.
May Music in the Park
5/11/2022
Due to the high probability of rain this weekend, Music in the Park for May has been rescheduled for Friday, May 27, 2022. Music will still be provided by Tobacco Road Band. Food will be available for purchase on site.
FY2023 Proposed Budget Public Hearing
4/29/2022
Victoria Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2023 town budget on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Victoria Municipal Building. The proposed budget includes a $1.00 per month increase in the minimum water charge and a $2.00 per month increase in the minimum sewer charge. These increases are due to water and sewer projects coming up in FY23.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
4/13/2022
The Town of Victoria Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held in Railroad Park on Saturday, April 16th at 10:00 AM. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures. Hope to see you there.
Semi-Annual Hydrant Flushing
4/13/2022
Victoria Waterworks personnel will be flushing fire hydrants during the overnight hours of Tuesday, April 19th and Wednesday, April 20th. All hydrants are flushed semi-annually to ensure proper operation and also to meet regulatory requirements.
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Projects
4/7/2022
The Town of Victoria currently operates two facilities to process and prepare wastewater for discharge back into the environment. The West Wastewater Treatment Facility located at the end of Grove Avenue was constructed in the early 1990’s and is permitted to process an average of 200,000 gallons of wastewater per day. The East Wastewater Treatment Facility located at the end of 5th Street was constructed in 1995 and rehabilitated in 2008. This facility is permitted to process an average of 400,000 gallons of wastewater per day. Wastewater is processed at both facilities to make it safe for discharge back into the environment.
Town of Victoria Police Vacancies
4/6/2022
The Town of Victoria currently has vacancies for the positions of police chief and police officer. The vacancies are described below:
Driver Feedback Speed Limit Sign
3/24/2022
The Town of Victoria has recently installed a driver feedback speed limit sign on Mecklenburg Avenue near the intersection of W. 7th Street. This sign will show the driver their speed as they are traveling along Mecklenburg Avenue. At a set limit above the speed limit the sign will flash the speed in amber numbers. If the speed is higher the numbers will continue to flash in amber and a strobe light will begin flashing as well. At a predetermined speed the numbers will change to red and will alternate between red numbers and the words SLOW DOWN.
Driver Feedback Speed Limit Sign
3/24/2022
The Town of Victoria has recently installed a driver feedback speed limit sign on Mecklenburg Avenue near the intersection of W. 7th Street. This sign will show the driver their speed as they are traveling along Mecklenburg Avenue. At a set limit above the speed limit the sign will flash the speed in amber numbers. If the speed is higher the numbers will continue to flash in amber and a strobe light will begin flashing as well. At a predetermined speed the numbers will change to red and will alternate between red numbers and the words SLOW DOWN.
Changes Coming for Refuse Collection in Town
2/24/2022
The Town of Victoria has a new refuse truck on order to aid in providing more efficient and safer service to the citizens of the Town of Victoria. The new truck which is known as an automated side loader will allow refuse receptacles to be picked up by the truck arm and emptied into the side of the truck instead of having to be lifted manually into the rear of the truck. It is hoped that this truck will be delivered in the early summer time frame. Along with the purchase of the truck the town will also be purchasing rolling refuse carts with one cart provided for each residential customer. The first cart will be provided at no cost to the customer. The details are still being worked out on the policy if more than one cart is needed per residence. The Town of Victoria is striving to improve services to its citizens and ask your patience as we make these changes.
Error on Utility Bills
12/30/2021
Please note that a mistake was made while printing the utility bills that went out today. The past due date on the bill shows December 29, 2021, this is not correct. Utility bills are due by the 15th of each month. We apologize for any confusion that our mistake may have caused.
Police Officer Opening
11/18/2021
The Town of Victoria is seeking qualified applicants for the position of police officer. This is a full time position with full benefits. The initial cutoff for applications is December 1, 2021. The position announcement can be viewed at Police Officer Job Announcement. The Town of Victoria application can be accessed at Town of Victoria Employment Application.