Young Austinite Making A.H. Belo Play?

Brian Ferguson, who received his BBA from UT in 2002 and a law degree in 2006, is part of an investment group that just bought 6 percent of A.H. Belo common. Ferguson tried to buy and save the Rocky Mountain News last month. (H/t Pegasus via DMNCuts)

5 comments

  1. The man is a fraternity brother of mine, and a stand up guy. Tom Hicks is one of our alums as well, maybe Ferg should give him a call.

    @ 6:12 pm on March 25, 2009
  2. If recent news is any indicator Tom is more interested in raising money than spending it. Dwight and Michael acted out that pitch already:

    Michael: Excuse me, Mr. Wallace? David Wallace?
    Dwight: Yes? What is the meaning of this?
    Michael : Can you tell us why you are shutting down Scranton and putting 15 people out of work?
    Dwight: Well, the branch is no longer financially viable. It’s simple dollars and cents.
    Michael: Yes, but these are employees, Sir. These are human beings.
    Dwight: Listen, Scott… we’re losing money, okay? It’s not a charity; it’s a business. And it’s a dying business.

    @ 8:27 pm on March 25, 2009
  3. Frat boys to the rescue!

    @ 8:54 pm on March 25, 2009
  4. Not bad for a third year lawyer. I’m guessing family money.

    @ 9:40 am on March 26, 2009
  5. Hey Rugged. I got a dollar that says the state you live in is broke.

    @ 10:20 am on March 27, 2009