Daily Archives: June 18, 2011

RIP, Clarence Clemons

Clarence Clemons, the longtime saxophonist in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, has passed away. Clemons had suffered a massive stroke on June 12th. While initial signs had been hopeful after his hospitalization and two subsequent brain surgeries, he reportedly took … Continue reading

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Saturday video break: You know the deal with those little shopping carts they got

The new Whole Foods at Waugh and Dallas about to open, so there will never be a better time to post this: That may be the best non-Yankovic style parody I’ve seen in years. Tiffany got to go on a … Continue reading

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Here are the vetoes

Sunday was the deadline for Rick Perry to sign, veto, or leave unsigned all of the remaining bills from the regular legislative session. He had 1170 pieces of legislation awaiting a decision while he was busy gallivanting around the country. … Continue reading

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“America’s largest city with no pro sports teams”

This Houston Press lamentation about the city of Austin contained the following tidbit that caught my eye: Austin is America’s largest city with no pro sports teams (though some would debate the amateur status of the Texas Longhorns). Well, that … Continue reading

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Seeing the city the Segway way

A Segway tour of downtown Houston sounds like a great idea. The tour, led by Apollo Scooters proprietor Matthew Creede, is the first to exploit the scenic secrets of the city’s heart. Similar tours are offered in San Antonio, Austin … Continue reading

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HBU to start playing football

Assuming they can find someone to play with, that is. The [Houston Baptist University] board of trustees, after conducting a financial feasibility study this year, gave its approval to add football pending alignment with a conference in Football Championship Subdivision … Continue reading

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