Proud to know parade grand marshal
I was delighted to hear that Victoria native Lt. Col. Vanessa Hicks-Callaway will be the grand marshal of the Black History Month parade on Saturday. Last year I did an article on Vanessa and her equally successful twin sister, Lt. ...

Good morning for a hot cup of coffee
The chill in the air is perfect for a hot cup of coffee this morning. I am enjoying one at the Hardback Cafe inside Hastings. Stop by and have one with me and I'll tell you what today's Question of ...

Question of the Day: How should a school handle rumors?
With the scene at East High School yesterday as parents checked their children out of school because of a rumor of pending violence, our question of the day delves into how that situation should be handled. How should a school ...

Busy Day
 Had a full day Friday of book promotion for "Among Murderers and Madness" in East Texas First was a live on-air interview on KPYN Radio (photo attached). Then taped a segment for the local cable station KAQC - TV. ...

In Remembrance
 Twenty years ago today in Atlanta, Texas, Gerri Faye, 29, Jessica, 11, and Mackenzie Butts, 2, left this Earth too soon. Take a moment out of your day today, to honor their memory. • Gerri Faye Butts September 21, ...

Lunch plans?
Join me for lunch in the Advocate's Internet Cafe at noon. 311 E. Constitution St. Bring your laptop and use our Wi-fi to surf the web. No, I'm not buying your lunch.

Question of the Day: What should the community do about videos posted on YouTube of young people fighting?
Sunday's article on videos posted on YouTube of young Victorians fighting each other has stirred quite the commentary on our website. Some blame the newspaper for glorifying the conduct, others understand the need to bring the situation to light. What ...

Question of the Day: What do you think about Gov. Perry quitting the presidential race?
It's a beautiful Friday morning. For late January it's balmy and should get up into the high 70s today. I am camped out, OK simply seated actually, at Halepaska's Bakery. Our question of the day deals with Texas Gov. Rick ...

Question of the Day: What month has your favorite weather?
The last few months have provided some interesting weather -- from record setting heat to lack of rain to cold snaps. Which month is your favorite weather-wise? I really like fall, but we don't seem to have much of one ...

Question of the Day: What do you think about Daylight Saving Time?
Before you hit the sack, rack or whatever you want to call it, Saturday night, remember to "fall back" -- set your clocks back one hour. Yes, it's Daylight Saving Time again. What do you think about Daylight Saving Time? ...