AP Gets It Right
According to the AP, Democratic Republican Congressman Henry Cuellar is backing Ciro Rodriguez in his quest to unseat Republican Henry Bonilla.
Former GOP rival backs Democrat in Dist. 23 runoff
11.28.06 | Uncategorized | admin
Archive for November 28th, 2006
A Quality Piece of Work
Rep. Joe Picket (D-El Paso) has written a children’s book called, “Margo! the Weird Cat!” Why we have not received a copy we’ll never know. The superfluous use of exclamation points surely indicate its literary contribution to the children’s book genre.
Of course, it’s no steamy romance novel a la Susan Combs, but we can’t all [...]
11.28.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
What a Dump
Bastrop County workers got caught dumping a diesel/oil mixture and paint cans into a hole in the ground, and TCEQ is apparently investigating the incident. County Commissioner David Goertz’s explanation is golden:
“I told them we needed to dispose of the paint,” Goertz said. “And somewhere in that conversation, it got in the hole.”
That excuse [...]
11.28.06 | Uncategorized | admin
Looking to “Give Back”?
If you’re looking for a great way to put some of your skills to use in ways that you don’t in your job and you’re looking for a way to become more involved in the community, check out Board Place. You can apply to help organizations through strategic volunteer opportunities and perhaps a seat on [...]
11.28.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Capitol Sex Tape to be Released
Everyone is jumping on the sex tape bandwagon these days. First Pamela and Tommy Lee, then Paris and whatshisface and now rumors about Britney and K-Fed.
A judge has ruled that the Capitol tape showing the hallway behind the House should be released. The Texas Observer made the public information request to do a great big [...]
11.28.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome
Dirty!
I don’t know why but this headline made me think naughty thoughts very early in the morning.
Tax shift bumping into spending cap
Rowr, Statesman.
11.28.06 | Uncategorized | pinkdome