Daily Archives: December 1, 2002

On the dial

Where on the dial will you find starlet-filled Jacuzzis and news reporters who strip? Jerry Springer? The latest Fox reality show? Nope. Univision and Telemundo, according to Chron Latin TV writer Magaly Morales, who works up a pretty good froth … Continue reading Continue reading

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Where local music rules

Here’s a story about North Carolina radio station WBZB-1090 AM, which plays only local music. They don’t have much signal, but you can hear them over the web. Some snotnosed industry consultant gives them a “one in a billion” chance … Continue reading Continue reading

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The mayoral race

Oh, God, they’re already predicting a long and expensive campaign for mayor in 2003. Someone shoot me, please. There are already five presumed candidates, with the possibility of others. Right now, my preferences would be as follows, in reverse order … Continue reading Continue reading

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Piiiiiiigs…Innnnnnnn…Suburbs!

The town of Anahuac, in nearby Chambers County, is overrun with wild pigs whose elusiveness, appetite, and sheer numbers are causing havoc for all. By day, these hogs usually keep out of sight in the Houston area’s backwoods and bayous. … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Prairie Dog Lady

I’ve written about Lubbock and its prairie dog issues before (here, here, and here). The Texas Magazine in Sunday’s Chron gives a nice profile of Lynda Watson, the “Prairie Dog Lady”, considered the best in the world at catching the … Continue reading Continue reading

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