Question of the Day: How are you preparing for Tropical Storm Don?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"We don't really prepare for a tropical storm. We need the rain." Stacie Blackwell, Inez, housewife "My brother has boards, but we are not prepared with food or water." Ida Nava, Victoria, pharmacy technician "We are. We have the needed ...

On tap for Thursday.

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

This week has been fairly productive. I've had several centerpiece stories and I'm working on one more for tomorrow on childhood obesity. What do you think the frequency of childhood obesity is in the Crossroads? I have been trying to ...

Question of the Day: If you could replace Old Navy in the Victoria Mall with any store, which would it be?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"A bookstore. I was very upset when Walden's closed." Brandi Carlisle, Victoria, Del Mar College student "A Hello Kitty store. I just love Hello Kitty!" Madison Hauschild, Victoria, Patti Welder student "Any clothing store. It's why I go to the ...

Question of the Day: What have you volunteered for and why?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

“Habitat for Humanity. I guess why does anyone volunteer for anything? It’s a way of showing you are grateful for receiving the blessings you have in your life.” Zadkin Magnum, Victoria, computer networking engineer “The Field of Honor. It was ...

Childhood Obesity in the Crossroads -- Please Read.

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

I will be working on a news feature about childhood obesity in the Crossroads. The story will hopefully be running in late July and I am trying to find a family willing to share the story of their child's struggle. ...

Question of the Day: What do you think of the Harry Potter movie series ending?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"I have read all the books and watched all the movies. I hope there is some sort of sequel. There is such a following." Oscar Phillips, Houston, chemist "I've read the first three book and then It go pretty confusing. ...

Question of the Day: What do you think UHV could do to attract more students?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

Ranging reporter spent the morning out at TNT Tacos and Ramsey's to ask people what they thought of UHV's growth and what they would suggest the university could do to attract more students. Here is what they had to say: ...

Question of the Day: What do you think of the new mandatory water restrictions?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"I've got a (timed) meter in the front and back yard. I don't see a problem with it (water restrictions.)" Clifton Karnei, Victoria, retired "The grass will die. Some of mine is brown." Sammy Barnes, Victoria, retired "It won't affect ...

Question of the Day: What qualities do you feel make up a good nurse?

By JROrtega in The Daily Dose

"Compassion. We have a daughter who is a nurse and well loved by her patients." Norma Brooks, Goliad, retired "Patience and listening to people. Especially to the senior citizens." Gloria Garcia, Houston, MANA volunteer "You've got to be friendly and ...

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 ...