Word to yo' mutha

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

The debate about the music industry being on the decline has been around for ages. But in my opinion, they only have themselves to blame. I mean, basically there are only three songs mainstream music pumps out now, only they ...

A place all pet lovers should visit

By ChrisCobler in Your Advocate: an editor's blog

My 10-year-old son, Paul, and I attended an open house today for the Dorothy H. O'Connor Pet Adoption Center. I like to get out of the office whenever I can to see what we're covering in the newspaper. As an ...

Augustin set for big year

By WesBloomquist in The Spiral

We could all whine about how the game is being ruined by greed and how rules need to be changed in college basketball, or we could all simply grow up and enjoy what is about to start. The college basketball ...

Scatter Shots

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

One of my problems, so the writing experts say, is that I don't stick to one type of writing. I write poetry, short stories, have an illustrated children's story manuscript, and of course, have the proverbial "Great American Novel" gathering dust ...

This Week and More

By mikeforman in Forman Flashes

Richard from Shiner is right about Refugio. Very talented and fun to watch. Showed their stuff against George West. Check the Bobcats out if you get a chance. As for Bloomington, the Bobcats have made prograss but still have a ...

When is it OK to use anonymous sources?

By ChrisCobler in Your Advocate: an editor's blog

At last week's ethics board meeting, we revisted our policy on the use of anonymous sources in local copy. We started by reviewing the policies of other newspapers, as summarized by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. We adopted the policy expressed by ...

These women have game

By PEbner in The world of golf

Currently six former Advocate-area female golfers are playing on the collegiate ranks and each has shown they have the ability to compete at that level. Memorial grad Kelly Louth tied for 17th in her lone tournament this year for Texas ...

Business abounds on country road

By BeckyCooper in The Daily Commute

Friday I had to go to Hallettsville on business before  coming to the office. Instead of taking the traditional trip up US Highway 77-A I took the back roads to Sweet Home, then FM 318 through Mont and on to  US 77, ...

They Call Me Chunky Bob

By AprillBrandon in Pop Goes the Culture

Being fairly young myself, I've never been one who was quick to bash teenagers and the absolutely stupid things they sometimes do (especially considering technically I'm still wanted in three states for that "little" prank I pulled when I was ...

Week 6 Arrives

By mikeforman in Forman Flashes

The biggest game of Week 6 is Refugio hosting George West. Both teams are 6-0 and 2-0 in District 31-2A. Refugio has been virtually unstoppable on offense but its defense needs work. It will be interesting to see how the ...