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The ‘Cell Phone Slows Restaurant Service’ Story Going Viral Has Some Holes in It
The ‘Cell Phone Slows Restaurant Service’ Story Going Viral Has Some Holes in It
The ‘Cell Phone Slows Restaurant Service’ Story Going Viral Has Some Holes in It
I'll admit, after reading the story of a "restaurant" that did a "study" (sorry for all of the "quotation marks"), I thought it sounded legit enough to post it on Facebook, so I did. Later, I read another article on the Happy Place blog that disputed some of the "results" listed in the original article. Are you still with me? Good. I usually try to check thi
BBB: Beware of Not-So-Fun ‘Fun’ Runs
BBB: Beware of Not-So-Fun ‘Fun’ Runs
BBB: Beware of Not-So-Fun ‘Fun’ Runs
  The Better Business Bureau has been hearing lots of complaints from around the country about various fun runs that have been cancelled with short notice, often with no refunds. Last week, BBB of Greater Cleveland reported on a 5K Foam Fest that was cancelled with just four days’ notice. An email to paid participants said “Unfortunately, we’re not able to provide you with a refund.” A similar eve
Win With The “Bass-Ackwards Song!”
Win With The “Bass-Ackwards Song!”
Win With The “Bass-Ackwards Song!”
Think you know your Country music forwards and backwards? If you do, you could be a winner weekday mornings at 8:20 with Skeeter Nash! Listen for the "Bass-Ackwards Song of the Day" clue...it's a portion of a big Country hit song played backwards. If you guess the right song title, you WIN!!
Come Paint With Us – Adult Classes
Come Paint With Us – Adult Classes
Come Paint With Us – Adult Classes
A time to relax, socialize and paint - where it is about fun art - not fine art! Adult classes will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening from 6:30-9 p.m. at Gallery 313 Rio (313 Rio St. in Victoria). Each adult class is $25, which includes canvas and paints and an appetizer table available.
Business Law Basics Workshop
Business Law Basics Workshop
Business Law Basics Workshop
You're invited to a Business Law Basics Workshop at the UHV Small Business Development Center on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.. This workshop covers Choice of Legal Entity (corporations, LLC, partnership, etc.); Intellectual Property; Employee issues; and Real Estate issues. Seating is limited; all UHV SBDC workshops are open to the public. There is no fee to attend.
Specialty Plates Drive $25M to Texas General Revenue
Specialty Plates Drive $25M to Texas General Revenue
Specialty Plates Drive $25M to Texas General Revenue
The state’s specialty license plate vendor, License Plates of Texas, LLC, operating as MyPlates.com has met its current contract $25,000,000 revenue obligation to the State of Texas, four months ahead of schedule. In November 2009, My Plates was awarded a contract by TxDMV to market and sell specialty plates. The contract was authorized by the Texas legislature as a way to raise money for state se
BBB: Don’t Let Pests Bug You This Summer
BBB: Don’t Let Pests Bug You This Summer
BBB: Don’t Let Pests Bug You This Summer
I've never been a big fan of insects. Some are very beneficial (bees, for instance), but most are just a big nuisance. What's the best way to avoid getting 'bugged' this summer (and I don't mean by the NSA!)? Your Better Business Bureau offers up the latest buzz (sorry!) on pest control.
10 Reasons To Drum For Your Health
10 Reasons To Drum For Your Health
10 Reasons To Drum For Your Health
You may (or may not) know that I have been a professional singing drummer since I was in high school. While to some, we drummers sit on a seat (known in drumming lingo as a "throne;" please keep your jokes to yourself!), most drumming requires a fair amount of physical and mental abilities. I happened to see a link to this article on Facebook; it pretty well confirms what I and other dru
Tech Basics: Microsoft Power Point 2010
Tech Basics: Microsoft Power Point 2010
Tech Basics: Microsoft Power Point 2010
The Victoria Public Library will present an introduction to the presentation program Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Learn how to create professional slide presentations using WordArt, ClipArt and other special effects found in this powerful program...
Victoria Lady Dynamites Club Volleyball Clinic
Victoria Lady Dynamites Club Volleyball Clinic
Victoria Lady Dynamites Club Volleyball Clinic
Victoria Lady Dynamites Club League is hosting a clinic for grades 9th through 12th at St. Joseph High School (110 E. Red River in Victoria). Texas A&M-Kingsville head volleyball coach Tanya Allen will be running the clinics on July 21 and 28. Al...
Family Gaming at the Library
Family Gaming at the Library
Family Gaming at the Library
Hang out with other kids teens and families for an afternoon of gaming from 4:30-6:30 p.m. today (Monday, 7/21/14) at the Victoria Public Library. Enjoy such classic games as chess, checkers and Uno. Or try your hand at video games on the big screen; including Rock Band 2, Mario Kart Super Smash Bro's Brawl, Call of Duty and others...

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