Daily Archives: January 23, 2004

RIP, Captain Kangaroo

Posted on January 23, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Bob Keeshan, aka Captain Kangaroo, has passed away at the age of 76. Keeshan, who lived in Hartford, Vt., died of a long illness, his family said in a statement. Keeshan’s “Captain Kangaroo” premiered on CBS in 1955 and ran … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in National news | 2 Comments

TCU to MWC

Posted on January 23, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The worst-kept secret in college sports is apparently about to become official, as TCU is set to accept an invitation to the Mountain West Conference. After months of deliberating and number-crunching, Texas Christian University will accept an invitation next week … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Other sports | 4 Comments

Everyone’s Art Car Parade

Posted on January 23, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the best Houston news you’ll read today: Houston’s wacky Art Car Parade moved into the fast lane Thursday when Everyones Internet, a Houston-based Internet service provider, agreed to sign on as the May event’s lead sponsor, a parade official … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | 2 Comments

Welcome back the GOP Congress

Posted on January 23, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

A little amusing Flash animation that pokes fun at everyone’s favorite exterminator, Tom DeLay. Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | 1 Comment