Skeeter

Being a drummer, I've heard all of the jokes. I've also been told at times that my brain wasn't "quite right." Well, according to a scientific study, it's apparently true...but in a good way. I've always tried to be a problem-solver, and this study shows that trait is part and parcel with being able to lay a solid groove "in the pocket." But, hey...don't take my word for it; re

The Brown Bag Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Bronte Room at the Victoria Public Library, and you're invited! Light refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere make for a nice, enjoyable way to spend your lunch hour...

I will admit, I love my Apple products...from my first iPod many years ago to the iMac I got this last September, I've really become a big fan. They just work! Now, from the latest World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), comes the preview of the upcoming Mac OS X "Yosemite" operating system, and some of the features being added almost made me stand up and cheer. It's a good thing I was

You're excited. You've found what you think is a "great" deal on a pair of tickets to that big concert, championship tournament, or other big event. You buy the tickets, drive to Austin, San Antonio, Houston, or maybe even make the trek all the way up to Dallas. When you get to the doors of the venue, they scan your tickets. Then, like a cold slap to the face, the ticket-taker informs yo

The Republican Women of Yoakum will hold their monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. on June 4. Retired Master Sergeant Jim Gibson, Dr. Mike Vickers and Linda Vickers, organizers and leaders of the Texas Border Volunteers, will speak to area citizens on the illegal immigration problem. The RWOY welcomes visitors. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Yoakum Community Center (105 Huck St

Your family will love the taste of fresh fruits, veggies, and other items purchased directly from the folks who grow them. The Victoria County Farmers Market brings you a great variety of locally-grown seasonal produce, dried herbs, potted plants, free range eggs, jams, jellies, baked goods and more...

You've gotta hand it to Brad Paisley. He can find the humor in just about any situation. It seems the Westboro "Baptist" Church folks (you know, those loving folks who protest at fallen military personnel's funerals, among other things) decided to protest one of Brad's concerts recently. Brad took a hilarious selfie that you've just got to see!

So, I'm checking one of my email accounts, and I see one with the subject line: "From Colonel Nick Logan." "Hmm...," I think to myself. "I don't know anybody named 'Colonel Nick Logan.' I have a brother who retired from the California Army National Guard years ago as a Colonel, but that's not his name. I know a few people named 'Nick,' but none of them are in the military,

Tryouts for ages 14-18 to participate in college showcase tournaments around the state will be held at Lowe Field (inside Riverside Park) starting at 6:00 p.m. this evening (5/29/14). There is no cost to participate in the tryouts. You can get more information by CLICKING HERE...

One of the many things we've had to deal with since we relocated to Victoria from El Campo has been finding a Primary Care Physician for my wife Sweetie and me. When we lived in Arkansas, we saw the same PCP for eight of the nine years we were there. So, it's very important to us that we find someone who is patient (no pun intended), is up on the latest innovations in medicine, asks the right ques

Just in case you didn't know, we take your calls weekday mornings for our daily KIXS 108 Birthday Board, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A. If someone you know is celebrating a birthday, be sure to call Skeeter at (361) 573-0108, and let him record your birthday greeting. You can start calling anytime after 6:30am, and we play back the greetings at around 7:40am.

I love lists that writers come up with about Texas. Having lived here for just shy of two years myself, I always find them educational and, often, amusing. Texas has its own pace, its own attitude, and--according to this list--its own vocabulary when it comes to the 25 words mentioned.