Question of the Day: Do you think there is a high rate of homelessness in Victoria?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega talked with people at Ramsey's Restaurant about what they think about the homeless situation in Victoria. Is it a situation, or isn't it? Sonny Long will be a reporting a story in Friday's Advocate about the ...

Question of the Day: Will you be watching the State of the Union address?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega talked with people at Ramsey's Restaurant about President Barack Obama's State of the Union address tonight. Here is why they are interested in tuning in: "I don't know if I'll watch, but I'm kind of wondering ...

Question of the Day: Do you think books will survive e-readers?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

When I made my Christmas list in 2010, a Barnes and Noble NookColor was on that list. I was dying for one. Then I did some research, playing with an e-reader, and realized; this isn't for me. I thought about ...

Question of the Day: What do you think of modern baby names?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega was at Ramsey's restaurant where he talked to people about unique or more modern baby names. From Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter Apple, to Milla Jovovich's daughter Ever Gabo, names have gone far from traditional. "I think that's ...

Are you a gamer?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

A two-year study shows that being an avid video game player could link to mental illness. I'm going to examine the issues in a pro/con story and would like your help. Do you know an avid gamer in Victoria or ...

Question of the Day: What do you think of road construction going on in Victoria?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega was at Ramsey's Restaurant where some people were lucky enough to capture the wintry mix falling around town for a couple of minutes. There seems to be road construction everywhere you turn in Victoria. Here is ...

Question of the Day: Do you think the $11 million arts center will change the art scene in Victoria?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging Reporter J.R. Ortega was at Ramsey's Restaurant talking to people about the new VISD Fine Arts Center that is well on its way to being finished. Here is what they had to say: "Anything that would boost our arts ...

Question of the Day: What do you think of text lingo?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega went to Ramsey's Restaurant to ask ppl what they thought about txt lingo. Here is what ppl had 2 say: IMO, I think txt lingo is convenient. Translation? Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega went to Ramsey's Restaurant ...

Question of the Day: How do you avoid getting scammed?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega was out at Ramsey's Restaurant talking to people about scams, via person-to-person, the phone or the Internet. Here is what they had to say: "I'm blunt and to the point. I'm not stupid." William Menefee, Victoria, ...