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Bledsoe…Romo…Oh No!!!

Bledsoe…Romo…Oh No!!!

What a pitiful shame the Cowboys are right now.  They are obviously bad at quarterback, but the offensive line was horrible.  And anyone who used the term "Doomsday III" to describe the Cowboy defense should forego his or her right to talk football the rest of the year.                                     Like the Philly game, the Giants allowed the Cowboys...

Obama in ’08? The Senator Provides a New Clue

Obama in ’08? The Senator Provides a New Clue

The speculation that Barack Obama will make a bid for U.S. President in 2008 continues to gain steam.  The junior senator from Illinois is already the most widely embraced Democrat in the country, and only Hillary Clinton among in his party exceeds his star power.  This is nothing new for Obama. *  The senator...

Mayor Miller Fed Up With DART Board Members

Mayor Miller Fed Up With DART Board Members

In Thursday's Dallas Morning News, Tony Hartzel, who is by far the best writer at the news, wrote a piece (City may ax DART reps) about Laura Miller's desire to shake up Dallas' appointees to the DART board of directors.  The mayor threatened to replace the 8 board representatives with city...

American Pride?

American Pride?

I was following behind a man driving in Downtown Dallas yesterday that had the following four bumper stickers plastered across the back of his car: A.C.L.U – Atheists Communists & Liberals United Censure Jimmy Carter Leave The U.N. Now! A True American Hero: Ronald Reagan What kind of car was...

Southwest Airlines Announces New Love Field Destinations

Southwest Airlines Announces New Love Field Destinations

Today in a News Release, Southwest Airlines announced changes that will be made as a result of the bill passed in Congress repealing the Wright Amendment.  The bill was passed on September 29, 2006, and then written into law by President Bush.  The Wright Amendment has restricted flights in and...

Dallas South Blog Endorses 2006 Dallas Bond Package

Dallas South Blog Endorses 2006 Dallas Bond Package

I would like to go on record officially endorsing all twelve propositions of the 2006 Dallas Bond Program, which will be on the ballot on November 7. In August, I attended a briefing with my City Councilman Ed Oakley, and I recently walked through the 100 page, itemized breakdown of the Projects By Proposition.  Now,...

Another Oak Cliff Eatery Bites the Dust

Another Oak Cliff Eatery Bites the Dust

The sight has become all too familiar in recent months.  One day you are sitting down for a meal with family.  The next day you may be ordering drive thru.  Maybe you are shopping at a local grocery store.  Drive by a day later and the place is boarded up and out...

Mary Suhm Gets Pay Raise

Mary Suhm Gets Pay Raise

Today as I rolled through the streets of North Texas, flipping around the presets on my radio, I landed on the City of Dallas Classical Radio Station: WRR 101.1.  I'm not sure why WRR is one of my presets, but nonetheless, I heard chatter and banter rather than the soothing sounds...

Register to Vote – Participate in the Process

Register to Vote – Participate in the Process

Tuesday October 10 is the final day to register for the November 7 election.  Early voting for the November election begins October 23.  There are a number of notable races on the ballot, including Dallas County District Attorney, City of Dallas bond package, and the balance of power in the...

Dallas Recycling Cart Ready to Roll

Dallas Recycling Cart Ready to Roll

If the City of Dallas is interested in families relocating here, it will be important to provide services prospective suburb dwellers are looking for.  Upgrading the Parks and Rec System is an obvious need.  However there are other little amenities that families look for that are often overlooked.  Starting soon,...