Beating death press conference 3:30 p.m.

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

The latest chapter in the beating death of a man in Lavaca County on June 9will unfold today at a press conference in Hallettsville. Lavaca County District Attorney Heather McMinn and Lavaca County Sheriff Micah Harmon will address the media ...

Question of the Day: What do you do for exercise?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

I attended an exercise class last week. No, I did not take part. I was there for a story on the SilverSneakers, an exercise program geared toward senior citizens. I was impressed at how hard they worked and the variety ...

Question of the Day; What would you ask the Soul Surfer?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Bethany Hamilton, the international surfer who was 13 years old when she lost her arm in a shark attack, will be in Victoria Thursday. Hamilton, now a 22-year-old professional surfer, travels the country as an inspirational speaker, encouraging others to ...

Question of the Day: Remember disco?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

We the deaths of Donna Summers and Robin Gibb we are reminded of an era of music that brings to mind flashy dances, glistening lights and John Travolta in a white suit. I must admit I saw "Saturday Night Fever" ...

Question of the Day: Ready to vote again?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

One down. One to go. Until November. With Saturday's city, school district and hospital district elections in the books, are you ready to vote again? Yep, that's right. Early voting for the May 29 Democratic and Republic primaries for county, ...

Book Festival honor

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

I got word Monday afternoon that Among Murderers and Madness received an Honorable Mention at the San Francisco Book Festival. Needless to say, I'm excited. I entered the book in three contests -- two at book festivals and one sponsored ...

Question of the Day: What are your Cinco de Mayo plans?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

There are several celebrations planned in the Victoria area for Saturday, Cinco de Mayo, including one at DeLeon Plaza in downtown Victoria. In addition, Goliad always host a major celebration, too. Music, food and more are the order of the ...

Question of the Day: What is your favorite style of music?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

We have a story planned for Tuesday's edition on a band from Wharton that is a pioneer of the music genre Southern Soul. I am a child of the 60s and 70s, so I like what is now called Classic ...

Question of the Day: How have you been affected by cancer?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

It's hard for me to believe it's been more than 19 years. My older sister would be 60 years old if breast cancer hadn't taken her from us at age 41. My last few moments with her or forever engrained ...

Question of the Day: What effect does interacting with animals have on people?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Many people have pets -- cats, dogs, and other animals. Many times they are treated like family members. We've all seen stories about how dogs visiting nursing homes or hospitals perk up the residents and patients. What effect do you ...