Newsletter
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My iPhone, why do I love thee so much?
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
I was at the Main Street Coffee Bar in Bay City yesterday for a quick interview with David LaVassaur, executive director for the Boys and Girls Club. While I waited for him I enjoyed a cup of coffee, and decided ...
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My Starbucks Affair, it’s just coffee right?
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
On Saturday I drove to Rosenberg for a cup of coffee. Truth be told, I am a Starbucks junkie and will drive to the nearest coffee shop for a cup. Don’t believe me? Check my Foursquare feed. I have trailed ...
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By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
Every week when I am working on layout, I find myself thinking how lucky I am to have this job. Well, not at first. After a long day on the job, I want nothing but to go back to my ...
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Sometimes all you need is a visit from your parents.
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
When I was younger I couldn’t wait to leave my house. I couldn’t understand why my mom would make me come home on a Friday night after a football game, or ground me during what I thought were the best ...
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Overcoming a knee injury, no hopping allowed please
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
I am absolutely bothered by the fact that my knee has not gotten any better. Truth be told, I am annoyed, especially since my job requires me to be on my feet most of the time. I should be able ...
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By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
This past week I was in St. Petersburg, Fla., for the annual Key Executives Mega Conference, which took place at the Renaissance Vinoy, beautiful hotel. I learned a lot during this conference, things like the forecasts about the future of ...
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It’s like squeezing a square peg into a circle
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
On Tuesday night I caught myself speeding down 35 to get to Palacios. During the basketball halftime, Coach Michael Treybig was going to be presented with a UIL Sponsor Excellence Award and I as a reporter, had to be there. ...
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Sometimes reporting is fun, sometimes it's just hard work
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
Last weeks arrest of Paul Nolen May meant only one thing. I would have to dust off my shoes, grab my pen and paper and begin my investigative reporting. All to answer one question: who was Mr. May? Gathering information ...
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Through the eyes of an aunt, me!
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
Well, it’s official. I am going to be an aunt, again! My nephew, Caleb, who you might have seen as a house ad last week on page 3F, is the cutest little man. And no, that photo was not posed. ...
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My journey through the treadmill, wait, kickboxing class or Latin Dance class?
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
So I have a confession to make, I joined the gym last week. And this didn’t happen over night. It was not a New Year’s Resolution. I’ve been thinking about it, for the past few months. Everyday for the last ...