Question of the Day: Would having a five-day U.S. Postal Service operation affect you?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

“It would affect you. You get an extra day and an extra day means a lot when you’ve got to pay bills.” Gene Kimmell, Victoria, Brownson Home “I’d rather have six day than five. But I guess everyone would have ...

Making the most of your doctor's time.

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

A thorough check-up could be the answer to better medical care. Well, at least that is somewhat the conclusion the American Academy of Pediatrics came up with when it released a study citing that a third of the time pediatricians ...

Question of the Day: Do you think Victoria is growing?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

“It’s already growing. There is a lot more traffic.” Rosie Pena, Victoria, Cash and Go employee “There is heavier traffic.” Carmen Zavala, Victoria, H-E-B Bakery “I think it’s growing. There is a lot of buildings going up, plus, there is ...

Question of the Day: What do you look most forward to this fall?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"The cooler weather because Texas weather is crazy. We are so done with the heat!" Roxy Pena, Victoria, Spherion "The holidays are coming around the corner." Elena Rosales, Victoria, H-E-B "The cooler weather, hopefully. Also it's football season." Alex Mendieta, ...

Question of the Day: Where were you on Sept. 11?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

“I was at home in from of the T.V. I was thinking oh my God when I saw the first explosion.” Rosie Benitez, Victoria, nurse “I was in elementary school and I remember I was confused.” Celeste Rivera, Victoria, senior ...

Wrapping your head around mental health.

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

The latest study released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention about mental health problems affecting half of Americans in their lifetime isn't at all surprising, but it is awakening. I have a passion for mental health. To me, ...

Question of the Day: Are you concerned about the wildfires?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

“I just can’t believe what happened in Bastrop. I saw the smoke. I didn’t know what was going on.” Gavino Mirelez, Quail Creek, trucker “We were in Bastrop the other day. They haven’t evacuated my wife’s family yet.” Joe Sandoval, ...

The Apple-Android War.

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Let's make one thing clear from the get-go: I'm not a fan Android. Yet, I own one. Why? Well, it felt cheaper at the time. I have a two-year contract with T-Mobile and switching to AT&T and dredging through that ...

Question of the Day: What is your favorite season and why?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"Really I enjoy every season just because we complain when it's hot and we complain when it's cold. I just enjoy it while it's here." Michael Garcia, Victoria, Lowe's "I like the fall because it's less hot and a lot ...

Question of the Day: What do you miss most about the rain?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"It's calming. My plants miss it too. It makes me want to stay inside when it rains." Christine Leal, Victoria, Target "I want rain for the plants, but just rain; no flooding." Mario Cardona, Victoria, plant worker "It's just so ...