Technology

As the great songwriter Bobby Braddock wrote--and Tracy Lawrence sang--"Time marches on..." Time, and ever-increasing options in entertainment, have taken their toll on another American institution: the drive-in theater. Now, technological advances threaten the relatively few remaining drive-ins in the U.S.

Amateur radio enthusiasts from all over Texas (and beyond) will gather this weekend in Austin for the 30th annual Austin Summerfest at the Crowne Plaza. Amateur (aka "ham") radio is both a hobby and a service. Ham operators enjoy contacting other hams across town or on the other side of the globe, using everything from vintage radio equipment to the latest digital modes of communication!

Congratulations to Seth Schafer of Edna! He knew the answer to today’s Almost Impossible Trivia Question, and won a couple of yummy Jack In The Box Tacos! Q: 68% of Facebook users have deleted a friend because they’re tired of this…what is it?

If you've been following my blog posts this week, you know I got the opportunity to compare the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab pickup and the new 2014 GMC Sierra crew cab pickup, courtesy of Partners Chevrolet Buick GMC in Cuero.  Both models have been completely redesigned, and offer some amazing new features. But which truck won the "showdown?"

Amateur ("Ham") radio operators from all over will converge on the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds (4200 Highway 36, Rosenberg, Texas) for the Greater Houston Hamfest Saturday, March 23rd. Ham radio is a great hobby, as well as a means of emergency communications when other systems fail. Presented by the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club, this is the 2nd largest hamfest in Texas!

Getting your hands on the iPhone 5 may be a real pain in the neck. And not for the reasons you may think.

It's won't be delivered until October 26, however Microsoft Corp. began accepting orders for the next version of their computer operating system.  If you own a personal computer running earlier versions of Windows you can buy the revamped system for as little as $14...

The weather might be more ice cream trucks and long days at the pool, but the calendar is inching towards yellow buses and new backpacks. Every parent knows about back to school clothes and back-to-school supplies, but nowadays, back-to-school apps are just as important.

A solar energy deal has been announced for the San Antonio area in a project that backers say should create about 800 jobs. Leaders of CPS Energy and OCI Solar Power LLC signed the manufacturing-to-generation agreement Monday. The 25-year contract is for solar power purchase and other economic development...

Microchips work!  Collars/tags can come off so protect your pet and microchip! Adopt A Pet microchips for only $25. The only requirement? Pets need to be spayed/neutered (if they are not, they will  help you get it done). They offer low-cost vet services, vaccinations and spay/neuter services...

When visiting the grocery store, shoppers typically consider price, brand and appearance while making product selections. Though not physically obvious, another important factor to some shoppers is whether the food is genetically modified...

Despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modern communications, every year whole regions find themselves in the dark.  Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate...