Question of the day: How is the drought impacting you?

By dwray in The nature of things

"Yes, my water bill was three times higher than it usually is, and we've sold half of our cattle and the other half are starving." - Barbara Pape, retired, San Antonio. "Yes, we haven't gotten any rain in a while, ...

Question of the day: What's your favorite part about Fourth of July?

By dwray in The nature of things

"Probably the fireworks." - John Rado, government employee, St. Louis. "Family, friends and barbecue." - Glen Rangnow, Invista operator, Inez. "I enjoy the fireworks." - Noemi Rosier, teacher, Dallas. "It's my mother's birthday, and just the fact that it's a ...

Question of the day: Do you think TAKS scores are important?

By dwray in The nature of things

"Honestly, no, based on when I was in school, because some of the dumbest kids got good grades and smart kids would get bad grades." - Brittany Kohutek, physical therapist, Victoria. "Yeah, they're important because that's what I do." - ...

Question of the day: What do you think of the possible upcoming water restrictions?

By dwray in The nature of things

"I live in Shiner so I have a water well." - Glenda Anderson, emergency room nurse, Shiner. "I live in an apartment so I don't have to worry about my lawn, and I don't really use a lot of water." ...

Question of the day: What else or what more would you like to see at the Victoria Zoo?

By dwray in The nature of things

"Tigers, I'd like more tigers." - Robert Harris, truck driver, Victoria. "I'd like to see warthogs." Mike Bludau, contractor, Victoria. "Elephants or camels. Either one would be great." - Kathleen Holm, teacher, Victoria. "Zebras would be my pick because of ...