Rebel Yell Offers New “Dallas” Shirt

I don’t know much about the label Rebel Yell. You can find their stuff in a few stores around town. But I DO know this: when they come out with a new shirt with the word “Dallas” on it, their PR minions are smart enough to send me a picture of a model wearing same (you’ll have to take my word, as the unbuttoned look makes the lettering tough to see in this shot). I’ll take two!

Midway Hollow A Treasure To Steal?

Hmm. A neighbor just called to say that there is a Channel 5 news truck in front of his house. Apparently another neighbor e-mailed the station to report a rash of burglaries in the area. Segment will air today at 4,5, and 6 p.m. Midway Hollowers, WTF? Preston Hollow People, they’re on the corner of Gooding and Valley Ridge. Hit it.

Nolan Ryan to Grab Jon Daniels by the Head, Ventura-style

Mike Fisher reporting that Ryan will not only have control of biz operations when he’s officially named team prez at 3 p.m., but also have final say on all baseball matters. Developing, at 101 mph.

Re: Newport Beach Thief, Or A Good Excuse to Post a Wentworth Miller Photo

Adam, could you be referring to this Michael Scofield? He’s in Dallas filming Prison Break. Duh.

Alleged Newport Beach Art Thief Nabbed in Dallas

Michael Jon Schofield is a California painter who was trying to scare up some cash to make a cable TV show about art. He used a Pablo Picasso sketch as a collateral for a personal loan. But, if I’m reading the story right, the sketch was a fake and his payback went sour. The more interesting tidbits (i.e. how the fake sketch was discovered to be fake, how Schofield ended up in Dallas, how the cops caught him, what the cable TV show about art was going to be called) are still tiny mysteries.

Have No Fear—Tony and Jessica Are Still Going Strong

I was beginning to worry about the well-being of Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson, since I hadn’t seen pictures of them club-hopping or carousing in, like, a whole week. Thank God, it appears the twosome are alive and well, as they were spotted in L.A. a few days ago driving, shopping, and just generally looking oh-so-in-loooove. Ever the gentleman, Tony toted Jessica’s most prized possession—her Malti-Poo, Daisy. First Carrie’s purse, and now this. What a doll.

Guess Who Has Worst Lost Luggage Record

If you’re flying American Eagle, just do carry-on. IJS.

Police Chief Terrell Bolton Continues Doing Awesome Job

Remember back when Laura Miller called him an “idiot”? Oh, that was good times. Anyway, an alert FBvian points us to news that not everyone is happy with him in Georgia. Of how infrequently Bolton is seen at police HQ, one of his officers says, “I think that’s why he has a big picture of himself in the lobby, so we know what he looks like.”

Ryan To Become Rangers’ President

Big news in Texas Rangers land: Nolan Ryan is headed back to Arlington to become the club’s president.

See Emmitt Stumble

A YouTubing FrontBurnervian points us to this giggle:

FrontBurner Flashback

Not so much FrontBurner as it is D Magazine. Whilst during some Web site-y things, I stumbled across a headline of an old D Magazine story from March 1979. (Told you it was old.) The headline: “I Don’t Know Whether to Kill Myself or Go Bowling.” I couldn’t not check it out. Glad I did. It’s a collection of some of Country and Western’s greatest lyrics as compiled by Curt Mosher, Bob Griffin, Walt Garrison, and former P.R. director of the Dallas Cowboys Doug Todd. Check out the whole thing, but here’s a sampling of a few of my faves:

“Them that ain’t got can’t lose.”
“Thank God and Greyhound you’re gone.”
“Just in time to be too late.”
“It wouldn’t be so bad if it hadn’t been so good.”
“I need somebody bad tonight ’cause I just lost somebody good.”

Go find your own.

Exxon Pays More Taxes Than 50% Of U.S.

We already know that U.S. companies are burdened with one of the highest tax rates in the world. (Don’t hear much about that on the campaign trail.) Now comes word that Exxon’s shareholders in 2007 had a tax bill of $30 billion — more than the combined payments of 65,000,000 taxpayers.

UPDATE: I just saw that my link on tax rates was from 2002. Here’s an updated version from 2006. It’s worse.

Legal Trouble On Dr. Phil’s Horizon

A judge says the two brothers that Dr. Phil allegedly implicated in the disappearance and killing of Natalie Holloway can go ahead with their defamation suit against him and CBS. If I might serve as an intermediary, I’d like to broker a settlement. How about, the brothers will drop their suit in exchange for Dr. Phil never appearing on TV again. Will that work for everyone?

The Morning News Really, Really Likes Rhonda Vincent

Maybe it was the part about her “sexy, toned legs.” But for whatever reason, Mario Tarradell’s article today in the Dallas Morning News about bluegrass singer Rhonda Vincent seemed awfully familiar. Did I dream it? Nope. Turns out the DMN ran the identical article in some editions of the Sunday, Feb. 3, paper. Now, that’s what I call getting a lot of bang for your bucks.

Elizabeth Showers Sale Will Help You With Upcoming Holiday

Most ladies in town have already heard of jewelry designer (and all-around sweet person) Elizabeth Showers, who designs gorgeous vintage-inspired and 18k gold necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc. Her jewelry is sold at Neiman Marcus Downtown and Forty Five Ten (yep, she’s big time), and lucky for all you guys looking for Valentine’s gifts, she’s having a big sale today and tomorrow. Click here for all the info, and if anyone’s wondering (ahem Certain Someone), I’m looking for a new gold necklace.

Sorta Celebrity Sighting

Jim Lites celebrated his “50 plus” birthday at Bob’s on Lemmon.

Leading Off (late edition)

1) Wal-Mart leads, others follow. Now Dallas-area Kroger stores will offer $4 generic prescription drugs. Tell me how Wal-Mart exploits people again?

2) After Super Tuesday, Texas is now in play. At least for the Democrat candidates. Would that we could have the influence without the coming ad storm.

3) Willie, put down the joint. Seriously, man.

Ladies, Watch Your Back

I  just opened my Daily Crime Report to find that the Dallas Police Department has issued a warning for a serial rapist in the area. Details here.