Daily Archives: December 20, 2020

Weekend link dump for December 20

Face shields aren’t quite enough to fully protect you from COVID. Two words: COVID penis. Make sure you get that vaccine when it’s available for you, OK? “I get it. It’s a pandemic. If ever there was a time to … Continue reading

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Another poll about the COVID vaccine

A little better. Texans now appear a little more likely to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus than a few months ago, according to a new survey. The survey, conducted by the Episcopal Health Foundation, found 63 percent of people … Continue reading

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Springer defeats Luther in SD30

Congratulations. State Rep. Drew Springer of Muenster prevailed over fellow Republican Shelley Luther in a special election runoff for a state Senate seat that was animated by Gov. Greg Abbott and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Luther is the … Continue reading

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Give Pancho Claus a hand

Tis the season. He doesn’t come the night before Christmas in a miniature sleigh with reindeer like St. Nick, but instead parades along city streets with an equally number of low-riders, often surrounded by a festive jazz band. “To the … Continue reading

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