By Allison Miles, Victoria Advocate, Texas Feb. 13--The larger-than-life machinery supported with 120 wheels nearly made Texas history Tuesday morning. "It's the third largest load ever permitted by TxDOT," said Howard Hawthorne, executive director at the Port of Victoria.

Port workers, longshore workers, truckers and others at the Port of Victoria will begin enrolling tomorrow in the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program.

By Rebecca Holm, Victoria Advocate, Texas Jan. 19--The Port of Victoria will be expanding by about 1,800 acres and the city of Victoria will gain extra water rights if a land purchase now under negotiation comes through.