Newsletter
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By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
Did I grab your attention with that misspelled word in the heading? I did that on purpose, to prove a point that is. The day after the Matagorda Advocate is printed, I sit down and read and check for anything ...
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Discovering Victoria, my day trip
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
I enjoy visiting Victoria on the weekends. It gives me a chance to relax and unwind from a long busy week working at the Matagorda Advocate in Bay City. A visit to Starbucks and dinner at a Chinese restaurant is ...
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I Have The Golden Ticket...sort of
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
Yesterday I had the opportunity to observe at the South Texas Project Nuclear Power plant and Matagorda County Emergency Operation Center perform a mock drill. I have attended another mock drill with STP and the hospital district, which by the ...
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My new appreciation for newspapers, my job
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
Last night I saw the Matagorda Advocate go to press. It was an experience I have not had in a while. For those of you who don't understand, let me explain. Many people get the paper delivered at home, look ...
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By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
All day I've felt happiness, accomplishment and well, just proud of myself for having walked a 5K. For those of you who think I am making a big deal out of this, well, it is. I have never done something ...
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By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
Yes, it is almost upon us, my very first 5k race. All in the name of finding a cure for breast cancer. Truth be told, although I have been aware of cancer research and I have donated for the cause, ...
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Stop the press! Free Starbucks!
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
As many of you remember, I am very passionate about my Starbucks. I have spent many Sunday mornings with five newspapers and my Venti pike. When I go on long drives to Austin, Fort Worth or even to Victoria I ...
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By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
I'm excited! I am going to run...I mean, walk a 5K this month! My sister and I are going to walk the Susan G. Komen race for the cure on Saturday, April 24 in Sundance Square, downtown Fort Worth. To ...
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Easter, weddings, roller coaster and babies?
By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
I'm sitting at my favorite coffee shop this morning and can't help but think about the weekend I just had. No, I didn't go to Vegas and I didn't have a drunk bash, forgetting what I did. I spent it ...
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By adriana_acosta in To venus and back
Christi was three days old when her dad, Dan Miller, would sit her in her bassinet and read her the sports section of the newspaper. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and that is what he would read to her, she ...