Newsletter
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Calling Victoria Chocolate Lovers
By erodriguez in School Daze
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 ...
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By erodriguez in School Daze
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 ...
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By erodriguez in School Daze
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 ...
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Chronicles of Puerto Rico: Digital Discusion
By erodriguez in School Daze
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 ...
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Chronicles of Puerto Rico: Catching Buses and Babies in Spanish
By erodriguez in School Daze
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 – ...
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Chronicles of Puerto Rico: Blogger's Note
By erodriguez in School Daze
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 ...
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Chronicles of Puerto Rico: Airports and "Baptisms"
By erodriguez in School Daze
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 ...
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By erodriguez in School Daze
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, ...