BLACK V BROWN AGAIN?

Southern sector political commentator Rufus Shaw is seeing tension between the African American and Hispanic parts of the city in the wake of the April 9 immigration march. Maybe or maybe not. But that’s been a story in Dallas for a long time, far too long, one hopes, for it to rate a new chapter.

BBI SO-SO

Good news, and then some bad news, for Blockbuster and their first-quarter loss of $4.7 million.

RE: TRUE MAVS MANIAC

A dying-to-be-heard FrontBurnervian takes me to task for doubting the hairy prowess of Don Knobler:

I just wanted to let you know that I am responsible for those hair styles and I can assure you that those are not wigs. All of that hair is his and we sprayed it blue and green for the game. Thought you should know.

Very impressive.

MANSION FOR SALE

We’re not the first to report this news, but it bears mentioning regardless: The Mansion is for sale. Anyone heard rumors of the sales price?

RE: MORE IMMIGRATION NEWS

This story says many immigrants here worry about a government crackdown. But their fears may not coexist with reality.

RE: TRUE MAVS MANIAC

One of you thinks the crazy-dressing Mavs fan is Don Carter’s brother. Another thinks it’s Don Carter’s brother-in-law. Both good theories, but an enthusiastic FrontBurnervian drops some knowledge (confirmed by another informed FrontBurnervian):

His name is Don Knobler and he runs an apartment leasing company. You can find his office on the southbound service road of 75, around Henderson. Look for the sign with the two blue arrows…can’t miss it. The only reason I know him is because I am a former funslinger and Don knows everyone.

Don Knobler used to be my landlord. Wow. To think: my rent check most likely paid for at least one jumpsuit and two wigs. I feel like I should apologize, or something.

MORE IMMIGRATION NEWS

This week, we’ve talked about Dallas immigrants fleeing work because they fear a government crackdown. One FBvian who was skeptical about workers not showing up at construction sites now says:

I can admit when I’m wrong. ICE is hitting jobsites, and hitting grocery stores like Fiesta. My brother-in-law, who is a Border Patrol
agent, says it is to put pressure on the rallies that are scheduled for Monday. [Editor's note: Rallies are supposed to happen all over the nation.] They want to send a message: we will not just sit back next time and let 500,000 illegals march on the street.

HELP WIPE OUT GRAFFITI

On May 20, folks will assemble all over the city for the Graffiti Wipe-out! If you’d like to help, here’s how to sign up.

RE: ROCKBOTTOM REMAINDERS

One FrontBurnervian who also attended the show had this to say:

It was a fun show and unexpectedly good for my ego! As a live music fan in my early 30’s I’m often one of the oldest people in attendance at Gypsy Tea Room shows, that wasn’t the case last night and I LOVED it.

It was indeed a different crowd for the Deep Ellum venue but perhaps if they had more of this, the area wouldn’t get such a bad rap.

ROCK BOTTOM REMAINDERS

The “worst” band around (which actually wasn’t so bad) rocked the house last night at Gypsy Tea Room. The Rock Bottom Remainders, consisting of a group of best selling authors including Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Scott Turow, Ridley Pearson, and special guest Monte Montgomery took the stage performing cover songs including “These Boots are Made for Walkin.” Tan dressed scantily in a very convincing dominatrix outfit with knee high boots, preceded to whip her fellow male authors belting out the classic tune. The crowd consisting of young and old, seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely while CBS 11′S Christina McLarty emceed the event, even singing “Wild Thing” on stage with the band. Ticket sales benefited Dallas Scores, which uses athletics as a positive reinforcement in school. Click here to view a clip on CBS11.

TRUE MAVS MANIAC

Okay. I give up. Who is this guy who sits courtside at every Mavs game, and what’s his closet look like? I’ve never seen him in the same jumpsuit twice.

SCENE(S) FROM A GAME

I covered the Mavs game last night. In actuality, I just needed a quote from Marquis Daniels, but a press pass is a press pass.

With that in mind, here are my notes from the contest:

How much longer before the Mavs play the Spurs?

ALEXA CONOMOS’ BANGS

Please note the apostrophe. Anyway, a TV-watching FBvian tells us:

The traffic diva has ditched her bangs and gone back to her former hot self. Has married life gotten old already?

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