What are you thankful for?
It's that time of year again. A time to count our blessings and bring on the turkey for Thanksgiving. As one of the newer reporters on the staff, I'll actually be working the food-filled day but still have much to ...

Calling Victoria Chocolate Lovers
Ever heard of something that combines chocolate and breast cancer research? The Austin Chocolate Festival does and raises thousands of dollars for the Susan G. Komen Foundation every time they do. Since 2005 organizers Steven and Jennifer Flood have put ...

Searching for County News
Hello all, As a new Advocate reporter, in addition to covering faith and breaking news, I'm also the designated ranging reporter for both Jackson and Wharton Counties. I'm planning on being in El Campo today, Wednesday, to talk with residents ...

Religion and Your Life
After being in Victoria for about a month now as the faith/general assignment reporter, I've come to enjoy the interesting stories and lives I've discovered around town. Covering faith is an interesting crossroad for news. Victoria is blessed with a ...

Chronicles of Puerto Rico: Digital Discusion
Convention workshops were plentiful this year and focused on helping journalists keep their heads afloat in a time where technology and digital toys are the new tools of storytelling. NAHJ convention this year is a headlong dive into digital conversations ...

Chronicles of Puerto Rico: Airports and "Baptisms"
Airports rank about the same as hospitals on my list of favorite places to be. The pitter-patter of rolling wheels behind passengers and the blaring announcements about bombs and baggage have always put me on edge. Oh and let’s not ...

Chronicles of Puerto Rico: Catching Buses and Babies in Spanish
It’s at gatherings like the National Association of Hispanic Journalists that I come to appreciate the beauty of my second language. Latinos are made up of different ethnicities, dialects and nations of people united mostly by one common denominator – ...

Chronicles of Puerto Rico: Blogger's Note
I am in Puerto Rico for a week attending the national convention of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Since my blog is focused on travel, culture and journalism, I will not only be sharing about what I'm learning in ...

Happy Father's Day, Dad
On this Father's Day I found myself driving 122 miles away from the man who raised me. But long distances is something my family has grown accustomed to after having lived and traveled to different parts of the world. Yet, ...