From today’s Statesman (11/11/11): The Texas state comptroller’s office declined to say whether the involvement of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone in a bribery trial in Germany would affect the state’s annual $25 million support of an F1 race scheduled to take place just outside of Austin from 2012
This tells us two things. (1) The Perry campaign is desperate. (2) They still have a lot of money. But it’s interesting to see what they are doing with it. A lot has been written about the Perry “brainiacs” who studied what works best in a political campaign. The most
The lesson here is straight from Wall Street: Sometimes the bulls get rich. Sometimes the bears get rich. But the hogs always get slaughtered. The Republicans were the hogs. They sought to push through maps that did not make a good faith effort to reflect Hispanic population gains, and they paid
For the grand opening of his new “veggie-centric” food trailer, Soular Food Garden, Hoover Alexander invited attendees to take a celebratory stroll with him around his childhood stomping grounds. The small group began their walk at the trailer’s East 12th street plot, continued to his church’s community garden, and finished
I never thought I would feel sorry for Rick Perry, but I couldn’t help myself. His performance at the debate tonight was humiliating beyond belief. For those who weren’t watching, Perry launched into a discussion of the three agencies that he wanted to cut; he named two, and then a
The hard-to-view University of Texas/ESPN network makes its programming available online this weekend.
On the eve of his last home game as a Red Raider, Adam James talks to selected media, though not about Mike Leach.
Manuel Rodriguez Jr. held on to his position as an HISD trustee even after he mailed out a controversial campaign flyer, which caused the Houston Chronicle to rescind its endorsement.
Jeffrey’s, one of Austin’s longest-running restaurants, is soon to get an extreme makeover courtesy of Austin chef and restaurateur Larry McGuire of Lamberts and Perla’s. Half a year from now Jeffrey’s will have a new chef and menu, a new look—and a new lease on life.
The Friendswood state representative's "Jew 'em down" comment is put through Stephen Colbert's "Bigot-O-Tron 9000."
For those strategically planning their Black Friday shopping spree, JC Penney leaked their 72-page ad/catalog of deals.
I don’t see how Herman Cain wriggles out of the latest charges of sexual impropriety. Are his supporters going to continue to think that he is a serial victim of attention-seekers and the media? The number of incidents is piling up. At some point, the old saw about smoke and
Texans who take the time to do their civic duty will consider ten proposed constitutional amendments, while local decisions range from picking Houston's mayor to banning booze on the Comal.
Sports blog's audio leak of Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington’s clubhouse speech reveals that—news flash—managers like to curse.
The cult-favorite grocery chain will finally bring its discount wine, organic frozen food, and gourmet snacks to Texas.
Craig represented the Lubbock area for many years. When the SBOE was redistricted last year, he ended up with a gigantic district that covered about a fourth of Texas. That may have led to his decision not to seek reelection. [In a previous version of this story, I wrote that
Summer's over, but the drought may never be, and it's affecting everything from tourism to pecan pie to horse welfare.
That’s what she said on CNN yesterday. It’s true, not that it matters any more. Hutchison had two great chances to beat Perry, in 2002 and again in 2006–both times when Perry was weak. But she hesitated in 02 and let herself get snookered in 06 by believing Perry’s “promise”
The governor's parents, Ray and Amelia Perry, give nearly unprecedented interview about their son and the state of America.
There were three days worth of bands at Auditorium Shores in Austin this past weekend, but all anybody talked—and tweeted and blogged and Tumblred—about was Ryan Gosling.
Bill Hader picks up the Perry mantle on "SNL," giving Weekend Update an exclusive interview about his "bizarre, animated" New Hampshire speech.
These are the latest available polls in key states for the Republican primary: U.S. Republican Primary (Rasmussen) 11/2 Cain 26% Romney 23% Gingrich 15% Perry 8% Iowa Caucus (Insider Advantage) 11/6 Cain 30% Romney 15% Gingrich 12% Paul 9% Bachmann 8% Perry 6% Santorum 2% Huntsman 2% Iowa Caucus (Des
The Statesman story ran on Friday. Here are the first two paragraphs: The Texas Medical Board voted Friday to delay until next year final approval of new stem cell therapy rules that could restrict or even block procedures such as the one Gov. Rick Perry recently underwent on his aching
[I am indebted to the Quorum Report for providing a link to Ms. Schlafly’s column, portions of which I have excerpted below. The founder of the Eagle Forum writes:] Does Rick Perry want to undermine traditional marriage? This question leaps out from his new 20 percent flat tax plan, which
I first saw Japanese takoyaki - a delectably ambrosial octopus dumpling that has graced the shops and street corners of Japan for centuries - on an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. Immediately I hopped to my computer and conducted a frantic search for takoyaki restaurants in Texas. There had
It always seems to happen: Whenever Rick Perry needs a break, he gets one. As the weekend begins, his terrible perfomrance in a New Hampshire speech has gone viral. The video is shown on Leno, on The Daily Show, everywhere. Perry is a national laughingstock. And then comes the news
The Austin and San Antonio District 10 Representative tops Roll Call's list with a net worth of $294 million
Mike Price tries to fire up his team at practice for this weekend's Rice game with fake arrest and hunting jokes.
Redistricting, farewell to two Texas music greats, a Texas sports team plays for third championship
We heard the rumors that the show was coming (and that producers tried to shut down tweets about it). We've read about the state tax breaks and the lawsuit and the omission of our biggest (and completely food-rich) city,
Since I have been a Cruz skeptic throughout this race, I am going to post the Cruz spin, per John Drogin, and let it stand without a rebuttal. This is the release that Drogin sent out today: November 2, 2011 By John Drogin Today, we have more poll results, and
This is an internet video. It can be seen on the Quorum Report “Daily Buzz.” Perry is at the far left of the screen against a gold background, and Jerry Brown is at the far right. Perry has a goofy look that was probably borrowed from his New Hampshire speech.
I don’t mean to be churlish, but what’s the point of polling a race that hardly anyone is paying attention to? At this stage of the contest, the only meaningful information is that there is no meaningful information. The UT/Texas Tribune Poll ranks the candidates as follows: Dewhurst 22% Cruz
As the state gets hotter, one former Midland resident thinks air conditioning should be required by the city building code.
Bravo's cooking competition reality show, which premieres tonight, spends its ninth season in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.
It’s good. Much better than the previous one which was talking about energy, in a state where there is almost no production. This one is very simple, just Perry filling the screen, in a blue or purple shirt, open at the collar. He starts by lowering expectations: “If you’re looking
I received this e-mail earlier today. The sender is not involved in politics but knows people who are involved in politics, so make of it what you will: I have it on good authority that RP’s performance in NH was “rehearsed and directed” by his new team to make him
"Eye of a Barbecue Needle": @hedrives at Louie Mueller, by @psedillo (First place) Allow us to awaken from our meat coma for long enough to finally unveil the winners of our three #TMBBQFest Twitter contests. As you can already see, that is our
“Fred,” (Freddy Krueger?) a monstrous 10-foot long, 4-foot tall armadillo was spotted on Halloween night at the Armadillo Palace and attracted swarms of onlookers. The critter was made with 300 hundred pounds of powdered sugar, 250 blocks of cream cheese, 250 blocks of butter, and 472
In 1982 a man named Wayne East was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of one of Abilene’s most prominent citizens. To this day, he maintains his innocence. And one member of the victim’s family believes him.
Kiplinger private school rankings say the state's most prestigious university is also the third best academic value in the country.
The UT/Texas Tribune poll shows Cain leading Perry IN TEXAS (!) by the slimmest of margins, 27% to 26%. Other findings: Perry’s job approval as governor: 39% approve, 44% disapprove (He’s still Governor 39%) Credit for the state’s economic well being –is due to the state’s longstanding economic policies such
The Big Sing, the Texas Conference for Women, Billy Joe Shaver, and Wurstfest in New Braunfels . . .
Dusty Hill's older brother, Rocky Hill, has been called the "best guitarist you've never heard of," but the recent release of Texas Guitar Legend aims to change that.
Jimmie Vaughan returns to Oak Cliff, UFOs in Laredo, the Cinema Arts Festival, and Stephen King on the JFK Assassination . . .
What one man overheard at this year’s celebration of the best pitmasters in the state, righteous smoked meats, and passionate ’cue lovers.
With two chances to win the World Series with a single strike, the championship slipped away from the Rangers for the second year in a row.
San Antonio's Sandy Wood has been the voice of StarDate for twenty years.
Texas Country Reporter Festival, Guy Clark, Dude of the Dead Music Festival, and Girl in a Coma . . .
After ten seasons as a major NFL franchise, the Houston Texans are picking up some fans, but the blood of Texas still pumps Cowboy blue.
