Question of the day: Memories of first day of school

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Some area students have already returned to the classroom, some go back today and some next week. I can still recall the excitement of that first day back to school. What about you? What are some of your memories of ...

Question of the day: How will you use tax free weekend?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Schools opening across the state can't be far behind because this weekend is the annual tax free weekend shopping experience. How do you plan to take advantage of the savings or is it worth the hassle of battling potential large ...

Question of the day: Are you ready for some football?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

The first National Football League pre-season game was played Sunday night, most high schools hit the practice field today, and some colleges have already started practicing. So the logical question of the day is, "Are you ready for some football?" ...

Question of the day: Regulating dangerous dogs

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Later this morning the Victoria County Commissioners Court is expected to vote on an ordinance regulating dangerous dogs in the county. What is your opinion on how they should be regulated, if at all? We'd like to know. I will ...

Question of the Day: What is your favorite summer Olympics event?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

With the 2012 summer Olympics set to kickoff with the opening ceremonies tonight, we'd like to know which event you enjoy most? Is it track and field, gymnastics, basketball or something else? Stop by Halepaska's Bakery this morning until 10 ...

Question of the Day: Boosting overnight tourism

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

If you haven't yet, I encourage you to read Melissa Crowe's excellent work on Victoria's "Bring Your Boots" campaign and the future of spending the city's growing hotel tax funds. For our question of the day today, we'd like your ...

Question of the Day: Best Texas beach?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Spent a little while down in Port Lavaca yesterday soaking up some sun, getting my feet wet. Saw that some other co-workers had hit the beach too, in Port Aransas. I've been to Galveston and Corpus Christi beaches, too, in ...

Question of the Day: Independence Day plans?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

It's almost time to celebrate America's birthday again. Wednesday is Independence Day and in addition to a large fireworks display and entertainment in Victoria, celebrations are planned throughout the Crossroads including Half Moon Holidays in Shiner on Saturday. What are ...

Question of the Day: What is your favorite part of Crossroads' history?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

With the reopening and re-dedication of Fannin State Park Sunday, we'd like to know what your favorite part of history is in the Crossroads. Is it the Presidio La Bahia in Goliad, the Victoria County courthouse, Wagner's Hardware Store in ...

Not Becoming Part of the Story

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

I salute my colleague J.R. Ortega for his blog on the tough day we, as journalists, had Tuesday covering six traffic fatalities and the death of a child and his mom in a separate incident. As much as we like ...