Question of the Day: Remember when it was so hot that...?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

As heat records continue to tumble in Victoria -- it was 109 Sunday, a record for Aug. 28 and we're up to 45 100 degree days for the year (43 was the record) -- we're wondering what's the hottest you ...

Question of the Day: School days, school daze

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Hear that? That's the sound of bells all around the Crossroads signaling the start of public school. It's been awhile, but the first day of school was always an exciting time for me -- seeing friends you haven't seen all ...

Question of the Day: Tax-free weekend shopping list?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

This weekend, the state of Texas suspends sales tax on certain items just in time for back to school shopping. What do you plan to buy? Or do you plan to take advantage of the savings at all? We'd like ...

Question of the Day: How should we celebrate setting weather record?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Our question of the day today is a bit tongue in cheek, so don't take it too seriously although the topic itself is a serious one. When we hit 100 degrees in Victoria today we'll tie the all-time record for ...

Question of the Day: Perry for President?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

The writing is on the wall, so to speak. It looks as if Texas Gov. Rick Perry will announce Saturday that he will seeking the Republican nomination to make a run at the White House in 2012. What do you ...

Cowboy Up!

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Kind of a neat assignment today. Going to the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero to write about an educational program for kids teaching them cowboy skills. I know they've been through roping, today they'll be working with leather and ...

Helping the homeless

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Working on an article about a couple of local efforts to help the homeless in Victoria. The Jaycees have conducted a clothing drive all summer and will be handing out the clothes to the needy tomorrow. The Salvation Army is ...

Question of the Day: What's the worst part of the continued heat?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

It's been 100 degrees or more for eight straight days in Victoria and today will likely make the ninth. What's the worst thing about the continued hot weather? For me, it just seems to drain my energy, of course being ...

Question of the Day: What has been highlight of your summer?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Yep. It's August. High school bands and football teams have started practicing. Before you know it, the bell will sound signaling the start of another school year. So in the few short weeks you had off this summer, what has ...

Emily should stay away

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Tropical Storm Emily continues to churn in the Atlantic Ocean, but as of early Thursday afternoon, projections have it steering clear of the Gulf of Mexico and causing any problems -- or bringing any rain -- in Texas. The most ...