Boo!

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

The "haunted" Yorktown Memorial Hospital continues to attract those interested in the paranormal and those with television cameras. The season finale of the SyFy show "Stranded" tonight at 9 p.m. features the hospital. I've been in the hospital myself and ...

Question of the day: How do we get readers involved?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

For the last several years, the question of the day has been a staple in the Advocate. Five days a week our ranging reporters were out in the coffee shops, restaurants and other places people gather in the Crossroads asking ...

Question of the day: Best/worst Super Bowl commercial?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

The big game is over and the results are in. Yes, we know Baltimore won the Super Bowl, but who won the commercials battle? The Wall Street Journal says Chrysler and Taco Bell. What do you think? What was your ...

Question of the day: Immigration law reform

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

An announcement is expected today in Washington outlining proposed changes in the country's immigration laws. Complete details of the changes and how they will be implemented have not yet been revealed, but border security is known to be a high ...

Question of the day: Legislative tasks?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

The Texas Legislature convenes Tuesday. The Advocate has been running a series of legislative previews to spotlight what the hot topics might be. What main issue would like the legislature to tackle? We'd like to know. I'll be at the ...

Question of the day: What's your favorite convenience store?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

With the news that 7-11 is taking over the Speedy Stops in the area, we'd like to know what convenience store you prefer? There are numerous choices in the area, some bigger chains, some smaller shops. Which is your favorite? ...

2012 - What will you remember?

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

What a life-changing year 2012 was for me. In January mom, who lives in nearby Gonzales County, went into the nursing home for the third time in three years. In March my book, "Among Murderers and Madness," that I had ...

Questions of the day: preparing for the freeze

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

The first freezing temperatures of the season are expected overnight Monday with a predicted low of about 28. How are you preparing for the freeze? We'd like to know. I will be at the Hardback Cafe until 9 a.m. then ...

Question of the day: Remembering Pearl Harbor

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

I will be attending a luncheon for Pearl Harbor survivors later today. The only two left in our area are both in their 90s. How will our memory of this event change when all the survivors have passed away? That's ...

Authors gathering in Goliad

By SonnyLong in The Write Stuff

Christmas in Goliad is Saturday and among all the bull-riding Santa, skating rink and handcrafted delights for sale, will be one of the event's most unusual attractions -- Ruby's Authors Corral. Eleven area authors are slated to be there -- ...