Articles for December 1st, 2009
John Wiley Price to Judge Jim Foster: “So What? Make Me Come to Order!”
As Glenn mentioned earlier, Channel 11 is becoming kind of a big deal. Big Bob Wilonsky pointed that out today as well, but his blog post included this link to the station’s footage of the tension at the Dallas County Commissioners Court—and it contains some pretty interesting (and uncensored) commentary from John Wiley Price.
Jason Terry is a Fathead
No, really. The “only source for officially licensed life-size graphics” has added him to the roster. So if you are into such things, go ahead and get it. And then you can take a nap next to JET in your Snuggie.
Pegasus News’ New Look Takes Our Advice
I was too busy getting ready to jet off to the Land of Lincoln for Thanksgiving feasting all last week to notice, but Pegasus News executed its (much-anticipated?) relaunch just before I left town.
I like the new look. It’s way easier on the eyes. I imagine there are all manner of kinks to be worked out still. And while I like a lot of what’s there when I click on the “Outbursts” tab, I’m exhausted on behalf of Pegasus founder Mike Orren when I see that he’s generating nearly all of the Outbursts or Tweets or whatever it is that we should call them.
In other news I missed because I wasn’t checking in with Pegasus regularly, they ditched the idea (much criticized by FrontBurnervians, and me) of changing the name to Wired Local.
I’m going to pull a Stephen Colbert on this and say: “We Did It!” We made it happen, FrontBurner Nation. We saved Pegasus News from itself, and that horrid, generic name. You’re welcome, America.
Main Street Garden Is Popular With at Least Two People
Before the skies opened up and the rain started falling a few minutes ago, the new Main Street Garden — specifically the playground area — was getting a rigorous test flight from a 4- and 10-year-old that I know. Their assessment: it is a solid playground and gets the the kids’ seal of approval.
A 77-Year-Old Church Deacon is Officially the Toughest Man in Sunnyvale (Sorry, Steve Blow)
Three robbers attacked Bill Hammett (the aforementioned 77-year-old deacon at First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale) as he attempted to lock up the Sunday service’s offering. They made off with the money, but Hammett got his licks in.
Hammett says church isn’t a place for a fight, but “sometimes you have to defend yourself wherever you’re at.”
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Won’t Go Nowhere
The Army Corps of Engineers has approved the construction of the approaches to the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
There’s a press conference at 2:30 to discuss more about the plan.
Nick Jonas to Debut New Band Without Brothers
“The Administration” is the name of the new act led by Nick Jonas. They’ll make their debut tomorrow night on CBS’ Grammy Nominations Concert, then tour beginning with a show Jan. 2 right here in Dallas at the House of Blues. Nick made it official through a “tweet” last night.
In other breaking news from his Twitter feed, he apparently had a “great breakfast” with his uncle Josh.
New Owners for Bob Sambol’s Bob’s Steak & Chop House
Yes, Robert “Bob” Willonsky has part of the story. SideDish has the rest.
Conservative Radio Host Abandons Show, Takes Station Bollywood
There are two interesting things about this. Dan Patrick is sort of a big deal in Houston, where his right-wing radio show catapulted him into a state senate seat. But his decision to buy Dallas’s 1160 AM as another vehicle for his talk show apparently didn’t wrok. Interesting thing #1: Does that mean Dallas now is at the saturation point with conservative talk show hosts? Interesting thing #2: The decision to go Bollywood, which Patrick’s station had already been programming at night, shows that the Indian market segment here is bigger than I thought — and I already thought it was big.
Dallas is “Rising” Thanks to Its “Strong Middle-Class”
That what this piece by Aaron M. Renn at New Geography says, in part. Still sort of digesting his analysis about global cities and the issues facing them, but I doubt I’d do better than Twitter pal @space2k’s take: “Cities need a middle class. Barons and their servants don’t create a civic life.”
Tony Romo and Miles Austin Go to Vegas, Awkward Post-Loss Explanation TK
You would think if 1) your team was notorious (lately) for being kicked in the jeans by December, 2) much (if not all) of the blame for it was placed on you, and 3) you had the media all up in your business the last time you went anywhere fun during an off-week, you would probably just stay at home. Not Tony Romo. He went to Vegas after the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving day W over the Raiders, and took Miles Austin with him. I generally don’t see it as being all that big a deal. But you have to admit: not the smartest thing he could have done. He just gave Randy Galloway five columns and Norm Hitzges the opportunity to say “Vegas!” in that exasperated tone that will immediately lead to a drop on The Hardline.
A Great Profile of Vanilla Ice
Mike Mooney is a UNT product. He’s got a horrendous beard (last time I saw him, anyway), but the guy can type. He lives in Florida now, which is where he catches up with Vanilla Ice. It’s actually a very sweet story (that involves Erik Estrada (except for the part where Ice declares what he’d do to his mom for $1 million)).
Leading Off (12/1/09): The Snake on a Plane Edition
I’m an hour ahead of Dallas right now — and 30,000 feet above it. I checked FrontBurner with American Airlines’ new(ish) Gogogadget inflight wifi and found the blog begging for content. So here I go with an iPhone somewhere over KY. Or TN?
1. Carl Sewell sells Saabs and Hummers. But how much longer? Both brands have uncertain futures. But you know which brand DOESN’T have an uncertain future? Carl Sewell.
2. The tiny town of Hebron (population 1,000) has, through an odd set of circumstances, become a magnet for liquor stores. I don’t enjoy air travel. In fact, to settle my inflight fantods, I have already consumed three screwdrivers. Oh, sweet, sweet vodka. How far is Hebron from DFW Airport?
3. I promise. This isn’t the Skyy talking. But since American Way editor Adam Pitluk grew that beard, how totally scrumptious does he look?
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