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The Advocate editors regularly talk about tidbits from our stories and interviews amongst ourselves—this week, we recorded the conversation so we could let you in on it. We try a couple new things with this podcast, and we run into a glitch or two, and we are sharing (almost all) … more

Valentine’s Day is near and that means one thing is on everyone’s mind, right? No, not love … chocolate.

Where in our neighborhood are you likely find the most delicious and creative edible gifts? Advocate editor’s dish about it in this week’s "What’s Up With That?" podcast.  

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The van was there, and then it was gone.

Adrian Rios is a local contractor — a hard-working man with a wife and 6-year-old son. The economy has been tough on the construction and contracting business lately. He uses a van as his work vehicle. Rios usually keeps the vehicle … more

Click the photo to view a video>> Tucked away in a nondescript shopping center off Walnut Street is a treasure trove of crawfish, crab legs and shrimp – all bathed in finger-licking-good Cajun seasoning.

There was a time when the Advocate was just a magazine, but over the past few years we’ve embraced all sorts of new and confusing technology in order to better communicate with you. First, we launched our website and blog, and more recently we’ve been working to create a Facebook … more

Consignment store mystery, crime surge, conservation battle, new openings, and your comments were among the hot topics on the Advocate Back Talk blog last week. Here in our weekly “What’s Up With That?” podcast, the editors dish about the stories behind those stories. LISTEN HERE.

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Red Cat Consignment

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There are things we love about them and things about them that drive us batty, but for most of us, grocery stores are a necessity we can’t avoid. Maybe that’s why we’re a little obsessed with them — which is the most convenient? Which are worth a hassle? Which is … more

The workout bag was gone, and so was the yoga mat.

Lauren Abeyta loves attending her regular yoga class. The soothing art form offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of stretching and exercise in a serene environment.

“You feel like you’re a better person when you come out of a … more

Some are small and self-sufficient and others are multimillion-dollar businesses. Some are brand new, while others need a makeover. Some are unsanctioned operations functioning clandestinely within our neighborhoods. There have been floods and a knife fight at one, but they are great places to make like-minded new friends. Many of … more