1. Wanted: New Dallas Police Chief. Chief David Kunkle is announcing today that he is retiring in April. Word got out last night as city manager Mary Suhm sent out a memo. I bet there are a few parts of the job Kunkle’s not going to miss.
2. The war on Christmas continues. Chisholm Trail Intermediate School in Keller replaced the word “Christmas” with “winter” in the old classic “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” After the mother of the soloist raised a fuss, the school decided to leave the words the same. In related news, you can listen to Christmas music here, buy Christmas presents here, and reserve your horse-drawn carriage to view Christmas lights here.
3. According to a recent Citi survey, Texans are optimistic, but realistic.
Citi’s survey, done by Hart Research Associates between Sept. 12 and 15, showed Texans are more optimistic than the nation as a whole. Seventy-two percent of Texans expect their own finances will improve in the next year, compared with 65 percent nationwide.
We’re also saving more, spending less. Take that, recession.
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Do you like your gig? That wasn’t the question. Do you like this job?
Anyone attempting to tell me I can’t say “Merry Christmas” this year gets a “Happy Winter Festival” punch in the face.
@DMBurrows: Well said, sir. It’s that very attitude that made Christianity what it is today.
@towski: Not to sound overly intellectual, but: Hunh?
I think you’ve mis-stolen your Christmas report which Channel 11 had last week and revealed that the Keller district had backed off when a copyright lawyer told them they couldn’t change the lyrics. In fact, the bottom of the Channel 4 report reveals that backdown. So, way to sensationalize. No wonder people hate the media.
@Wick Allison: I’m also happy to wish anyone a Happy Hanukkah, a Great St. Lucia Day and a Delightful Kwanzaa.
What we don’t need is more PC attitudes making people apologize for their beliefs – whatever they may be.
I hope Tim will have a separate post later today on how the chief’s resignation may lead to a dramatic increase in the city’s Kunkleing rate.
@Sarah: A Ticket reference.
http://www.theunticket.com/tag/greggo-kunkle/
Hooray for @DMBurrows! I could not agree more. I have already had a confrontation this year at Target and walked out without buying what had already been rung up.