Summer lovin'

By KBell in According to K

It's summertime for this education reporter. And that means free time to pursue the most important of stories, like the class I'm going to tomorrow, in which the kids will be making fake snot and dissecting sheep eyes. Total win. ...

Your Turn, Your Schools

By KBell in According to K

Each week, the Advocate publishes the photos of a top teacher and star student in its Sunday Your Schools section. It's a chance to give the community a glimpse of the stellar kids and educators, administrators, counselors, cooks and maintenance ...

Question of the Day: What would you like to see at the zoo?

By KBell in According to K

Lions? Tigers? Bears? What exhibit would you like to see come to the Texas Zoo? The zoo just got some new alligators, and they'll be introducing a small primate exhibit. Check out Saturday's Advocate for the full story!

Question of the Day: Is sexual harassment common?

By KBell in According to K

Today's question comes after the Advocate dug up a few more details in the termination of two Victoria firefighters for alleged sexual harassment. Read the article here. How much do you think sexual harassment goes on in the workplace? Not ...

Question of the Day: What's your fave Texas wildflower?

By KBell in According to K

When my parents were recently in town, they asked me something like 50 questions about the types of trees and flowers we encountered in Texas. I was able to answer 0/50 of their questions. At least I was consistent. Halfway ...

Question of the Day: Best movie adapted from a book

By KBell in According to K

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of "Eat, Pray, Love," is in town, and because I have a dang job and what not, I wasn't able to hear her speak. Hopefully you did. I look forward to living vicariously through Advocate Reporter Erica ...

Question of the Day: Most daring thing you've ever done

By KBell in According to K

Today's question coincides with a story about skydivers written by my dear friend and Advocate reporter Jennifer Preyss. What's the most daring thing you've ever done? Me? I've not jumped out of anything taller than my car, but looking back, ...

Question of the Day: What will you remember about Elizabeth Taylor?

By KBell in According to K

Like the rest of the world, today I woke up to the headline that famed actress Elizabeth Taylor had died. Today's question is: What will you most remember about Liz Taylor? Of course, I wasn't around to see Taylor in ...

Question of the Day: Your ideal Crossroads

By KBell in According to K

If you could bring one amenity or business to the Crossroads, what would it be? And why? Besides a Forever 21, I'd bring more outdoor seating. There's nothing better than sitting in the open air with friends, sipping on drinks ...

Question of the Day: March Madness

By KBell in According to K

Today's question comes a day before our NCAA brackets are due for the Advocate office pool. Do you plan on joining a March Madness bracket tournament? I'll cough up the $5 to join in on the festivities, knowing full well ...