Daily Archives: May 10, 2013

Friday random ten: The city never sleeps, part 5

It’s hard to be a saint in the city, y’all. 1. I’ve Been To Memphis – Lyle Lovett 2. (I’ve Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo – Glenn Miller 3. In London So Fair – Susan McKeown 4. Independence, Indiana – … Continue reading

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Lehmberg out of jail

Her incarceration may be over, but Rosemary Lehmberg’s problems are far from it. Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg was released from jail early Thursday after serving half of a 45-day jail sentence for pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. … Continue reading

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Perry works against his own stated interests

I don’t understand this at all. A bill that would have increased vehicle registration fees to raise money for transportation projects met its demise in the Texas House on Thursday. House Bill 3664 by state Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, … Continue reading

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Watch out for snails

The invasive species keep coming, and there’s only so much we can do about it. Ominous red dots pepper the war room maps, and the story they tell is ugly. Foreign enemies are advancing on Texas by the millions – … Continue reading

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Rick Perry feels persecuted by gay people

I got nothin‘. Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) said Sunday that he believes rejecting LGBT people is similar to fighting slavery during the pre-Civil War era. Appearing on the Family Research Council‘s program “Stand With Scouts Sunday,” the arch conservative … Continue reading

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