Question of the Day: Do you think the University of Houston - Victoria should stay the same or switch to A&M?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Dianna Wray and I decided to ask people out in the community whether they'd like to see UHV switch to A&M University. The news was announced earlier this month but after several stories in the Advocate, we wanted to see ...

Question of the Day: Which author would you like see come to Victoria?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega was at Ramsey's Restaurant talking to people about Elizabeth Gilbert coming to Victoria. Some had no idea and were rather excited. Personally, I'd like to see Dean Koontz or Wally Lamb. Yes, Dean Koontz! "James Patterson. ...

Question of the Day: With spring in full swing, what do you look most forward to this season?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

I can see wildflowers blooming as I drive to Ramsey's. Yes, it's finally here, SPRING. Took long enough, this past winter was indeed a frigid one, but now that's it's over what do we have to look forward to? Here ...

Question of the Day: Do you think the U.S. is doing enough to help Japan?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega was at Ramsey's Restaurant talking to people about the ongoing struggles Japan is having. Here is what they had to say: "I think the U.S. needs to help the people in the U.S first and then ...

Have you seen the Advocate's new health section?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

If not, I strongly encourage you check it out. The section runs every second Sunday of the month in the Your Life section. One thing in particular I wanted to note is the Ask a Physician column. We're really trying ...

Question of the Day: How do you keep fit?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega was at Ramsey's Restaurant talking about the Advocate's upcoming story about a 72-year-old woman preparing to run a half marathon in January 2012. Advocate reporter Gheni Platenburg will have all the details on this woman's drive, ...

Question of the Day: Does the nuclear reactor problems Japan is facing change how you feel about nuclear energy?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging Reporter J.R. Ortega talked with area residents about the almost nuclear reactor problems and how this affects their thoughts on nuclear energy. Here is what they had to say: "I think it's very dangerous. That's how I always feel." ...

Question of the Day: What do you think of the state's possibility for cutting education?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging Reporter J.R. Ortega was at Ramsey's Restaurant talking to people about budget cuts the state will soon face. There is talk of the states cutting the education budget. "I don't think they should do it. Our kids need education ...

Question of the Day: What will you, or would you, give up for Lent?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging Reporter J.R. Ortega was at a packed Ramsey's Restaurant this morning. 7 a.m. usually starts off with the regulars. It isn't until 8:30 a.m. that it really gets going. Ash Wednesday is tomorrow and we're wondering what you are ...

Question of the Day: What greatest mystery in the world would you want solved?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega read an interesting article this morning about the continued search for the remains of Amelia Earhart. Some recent DNA tests on bone fragment were inconclusive. You can read the full story here: Amelia Earhart We decided ...