Question of the Day: What are your expectations this hurricane season?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

“Nope, not worried. It’s in God’s hands.” Sue Phillips, Victoria, housekeeper “I don’t think there are any coming. It’s a feeling.” Junior Oranda, Victoria, correctional officer “I live in a rental home so I’m not worried as much as someone ...

Question of the Day: Hurricane Season 2011 came so fast.

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

So anyone who lives along the coast already knows what tomorrow is; yes, it's the beginning of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season. As always, the predictions are for a favorably active season. What are your thoughts? What are your expectations ...

Question of the Day: How do you observe Memorial Day?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

“I stay at home and watch television and keep out of trouble. I’m a veteran myself.” Cecil Bay, Victoria, retired “We work so much that we can’t always do something but we always put a flag out in honor of ...

Question of the Day: How do you keep yourself encouraged?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter J.R. Ortega was talking to people at Ramsey's Restaurant about how they stay encouraged. In Wednesday's Advocate, I'll have a story about a former Inez resident who is chronically ill and wrote a book on how to cope ...

Question of the Day: How do you think Warrior's Weekend helps soldiers?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Warrior's Weekend is finally here. The big event happens at Port O'Connor where hundreds of wounded soldiers will depart from the docks and go on a weekend fishing trip. I have never had the chance to see them depart, but ...

Question of the Day: What do you think of the drought?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Looking outside, I can't help but get excited. It looks like rain may be on it's way. Still, the drought-like conditions are not good for farmers and neighborhood lawns. Here is what people have said about the drought. "We really ...

Question of the Day: What charities have you donated to and why?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

I have always had a big place in my heart for childhood cancer so any chance I get to donate, I do. This Saturday is the U.S. Postal Services' Stamp Out Hunger event, where people are encouraged to leave non-perishable ...

Question of the Day: What are you doing for Mother's Day?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Unfortunately today I was only able to ask the Question of the Day to two people at Ramsey's Restaurant. Had to run out and follow up on late Wednesday night shooting that left one child dead. More specifics on that ...

Question of the Day: What do you think of the freak cold snap we're having?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

I had to bust out a long sleeve this morning before heading to Ramsey's Restaurant. Despite what people say, it's cold to me. This is Texas. In May. Anything wrong with this picture? Here's what people had to say about ...