Question of the Day: Has the drought had an impact on you?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

“Just the grass. We need more rain.” Michael Benitez, Victoria, steel erector “It rained recently didn’t it? I water my grass all the time.” Justin Horner, Victoria, DeTar nurse “It’s not affecting me.” Jennifer Aguilar, Victoria, DeTar nurse “I’m enjoying ...

Question of the Day: What is your favorite part of Fourth of July?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

What I'm most looking forward to on Fourth of July? A day off, of course! It will be nice to see fireworks. It's always so liberating. Here is what people in the Crossroads like most about the Fourth of July. ...

Question of the Day: What else or what more would you like to see at the Texas Zoo?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"The elephants because the kids like them." Paula Sanchez, Victoria, teacher's aid "I like to see giraffes. They are so cute and loving." Margaret Farley, Corpus Christi, Credit Union "Tigers. Anything that has to do with Texas." Stephanie Guzman, San ...

Question of the Day: What do you like most about the American Flag?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging Reporter J.R. Ortega was at Ramsey's Restaurant for one of the last times asking the Question of the Day. I will be moving to TNT's Restaurant at 908 East Rio Grande St. on Tuesday morning from 7 to 9 ...

Question of the Day: At what point should law enforcement follow up on tips?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

The psychic who recently notified police about a vision she had of a mass grave site outside of Houston was wrong but the question remains: When should law enforcement follow up on tips? Here is what local people had to ...

Question of the Day: Have you ever attended Bach Fest and do you plan to attend this year?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"I haven't, but I have heard about it." Janie De Los Santos, Victoria, retired "I don't know that much about it, but it's a good thing for Victoria and people who like music." Justin Hoelscher, Victoria, Big Brothers Hauling Service ...

Question of the Day: Given the status of the economy, do you have summer vacation plans?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"I think the beaches will be the only places overpacked." Ofelia Gonzales, Bloomington, sales person "We're going to Nebraska, South Dakota and Missouri. We're going to see Mt. Rushmore." Kathryn Honnen, Victoria, Victoria East High School junior "I don't have ...