Question of the Day: What is the most important piece of technology in the past 20 years?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

I was at TNT Restaurant talking to people about technology. Advocate Reporter Allison Miles will be at covering a technology show today and that got me to thinking about technology and how far it has come. People had interesting answers. ...

Question of the Day: How early do you start your holiday shopping?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

“We usually don’t start shopping until early December.” Kathy Pinson, Victoria, Berry Plastic Plant “I’m a last minute shopper. I just always wait.” Melvin Shows, Victoria, Fast Stop “I wait last minute. I have to pay the bills first!” Keith ...

Question of the Day: What holiday do you get most excited about?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Advocate reporter Jennifer Preyss will have a story in Friday's Advocate about a local couple who go all out with decorations for Halloween. There is so many other holidays to choose from, so what is your favorite? Personally, I love ...

Question of the Day: What are your Halloween plans?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

I was out today talking to people about their Halloween plans. Halloween is my favorite holiday. It's my Christmas, usually. Here is what some people are planning. "I have a 10-year-old daughter and we will be going to her fall ...

BootFest mania.

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

I was walking through downtown Victoria, en route to get the police reports and it's evident that all preparations are being made for Victoria's first ever BootFest. I even asked my Question of the Day on the event during lunch. ...

Question of the Day: Do you plan to go to BootFest?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"We like going to the kids stuff more than stuff for adults." Janie Ayala, Victoria, secretary "We need more things for kids the more people will go, not only grown up." Greg Ayala, Victoria, retired "We love it. I like ...

Question of the Day: What do you think about the change in weather?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

“It’s about time.” Lorenzo Ramos, Victoria, Suddenlink sales representative “It’s been took hot for the kids to be outside too long.” April Ramos, Victoria, nurse “It’s good. It’s been pretty hot.” Brandon Cooper, Victoria, district manager in oil field “I ...

Question of Day: What would you like to see added at the Texas Zoo?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"The kids get bored. I understand the Texas Zoo needs more money." Angela Martinez, Victoria, housewife "More events for the kids." Brandee hill, Victoria, administrative assistant "I haven't been there in so long, but any change is good." Pat Espindola, ...

The Power Behind the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

It goes without mentioning, that whoever launched the pink breast cancer awareness campaign years ago has done a fantastic job. You can hardly go anywhere without seeing pink items everywhere. Just the other day, I went to buy yogurt and ...

Question of the Day: What is your favorite part about Livestock shows?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

I was out talking to people this morning at TNT enjoying their mighty good tacos. It's so hard to resist all the deliciousness, but I have to! After all, I ask Question of the Day there twice a week. Today, ...