Diabetes is a widespread problem in America. The American Diabetes Association estimates in 2011 there were about 25.8 million people, ... Read Story »
Victoria County officials have some tough decisions to make. Under the current federal sequester plan, if nothing changes, the Victoria ... Read Story »
The word "generous" has three modern definitions in the Merriam-Webster dictionary: "characterized by a noble or forbearing spirit," "liberal in ... Read Story »
A projected one in three Victoria residents will be diagnosed with diabetes throughout their lives, health practitioners said, and 9,500 ... Read Story »
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Randall Goode used to look in the mirror and never see himself as heavyset. Read Story »
This is the first installment in a series about one man's journey with weight loss. The Advocate will also follow ... Read Story »
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The Advocate will be following Reuben Ybarra's weight-loss journey for the next 16 weeks. Ybarra is in a weight-loss competition ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Reuben Ybarra stands in front of the mirror and sometimes still sees the same man he saw ... Read Story »
A projected one in three Victoria residents will be diagnosed with diabetes throughout their lives, health practitioners said, and 9,500 ... Read Story »
CUERO - Even at 5 years old, Mercedez O'Neal knows an apple is good for her. Read Story »