Forgive my cultic behavior...alism diagnosis

By Jared in J.Q. Tomanek of Victoria

After Sunday's article on Matt Ocker, I wanted to take a few days to think about all the involvement from the local community. As you know, a particular hobby of mine is localism. Hence, I mention many things local in ...

U2 is right, "Get on your boots..."

By Jared in J.Q. Tomanek of Victoria

Although Brooks and Dunn wrote "Boot scootin' boogie" and it applies very well with the number of dance halls around town, I found another theme song that is worth the $1.29. We definitely live in an interesting time. Big government ...

My first stop in Victoria

By Jared in J.Q. Tomanek of Victoria

I am a huge supporter of buying from local businesses here in Victoria. I do prefer going to restaurants where I can see the owner moving about the floor and even better when I get to meet them. I am ...

Corruption in the Heartland

By Jared in J.Q. Tomanek of Victoria

"When you hear twin fiddles and steel guitar, you're listening to the sound of the American heart..." were the words I heard over and over again when my son heard the George Strait song streaming from the truck's CD player. ...

Interviewing a local celebrity

By Jared in J.Q. Tomanek of Victoria

I am not a reporter or journalist, so I am quite new to interviewing. I am going to use an ancient form of writing for this interview which is known as Socratic dialogue. The person I am interviewing is a ...

That will be $150

By Jared in J.Q. Tomanek of Victoria

I suppose it was 17 years ago. Some friends of mine went to the deer lease during the Summer. It was only about 100 degrees and 15 miles outside of town. It was four friends in two pickup trucks. It ...

Dow Jones rises in the Victoria morning

By Jared in J.Q. Tomanek of Victoria

As Dow Jones went to sleep last night, it is a promising sight to see her rise in the morning. Even in a recession, she rose. I hope Dow Jones does not move to greener pastures any time soon and ...

Gratitude, so many to thank

By Jared in J.Q. Tomanek of Victoria

Last week ended three years of my nose in the books. I am a thirty something husband and father of three. I had worked full time for much of the three years and even stayed with my children for a ...

I am running for mayor!

By Jared in J.Q. Tomanek of Victoria

It is early to some and late for others to get my campaign started. For compared to many, I figured early adoption may be a wise move. Below is a list of my campaign stops. You can run against me ...

Lots of heavy news this week...let's lighten it up a little

By Jared in J.Q. Tomanek of Victoria

with some videos I have found on You Tube when I searched Victoria, TX. Some are interesting, some memorable, some funny but all Victoria, TX. Share videos you have found. Karaoke at Long Leaf Coffee Police Pursuit in Victoria TX ...