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Paul Burka

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2011

    Warren Leslie May Be Dead Now, But His Book Dallas Public and Private Will Live Forever

    ​Of all the books written about Dallas, it's easily the one most often cited: Warren Leslie's 1964 Dallas Public and Private, with a later edition underscoring its heretofore subtle subtitle "Aspects of an American City." Subsequent histories-of -- from Patricia Evridge Hill's Dallas: The Making o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    Debra Medina Gets Invite to KERA Debate

    Debra Medina​A couple of weeks back, GOP gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina was demanding she get an invite to KERA's January 14 debate at the Murchison Performing Arts Center on the University of North Texas campus. KERA spokesperson Meg Fullwood told us, look, she just needs to be patient: "We ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    Texas Monthly's Paul Burka Not Welcome at KERA's GOP Gubernatorial Debate

    Paul Burka​Far as I can tell, Texas Monthly's Paul Burka hasn't mentioned this on his blog, but this morning, the Texas Tribune notes that KERA won't let the political columnist pose questions to the GOP gubernatorial candidates at its January 14 debate. Writes Ross Ramsey, Texas Monthly had been ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2009

    Burka: Mayor Tom Leppert Had a Sitdown with GOP Media Strategists About Senate Seat

    Salvation ArmySen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and her would-be replacement? Maybe?​Tuesday morning, Texas Monthly's Paul Burka took note of Schutze's column from July, in which Jim got a no-nuthin' from the mayor and his peoples concerning his interest in running for Kay Bailey Hutchison's could-come-op ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    On The Range: Chili Con Carne

    Given the popularity of chili, this was probably inevitable.Chili con carne, better known as chili for short, was named Official State Dish of Texas back in the late 1970s. Why chili and not barbecue or steak? According to Paul Burka, political writer, food guru, and all-around reside ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2008

    State Senator-Elect Davis Picks Texas Dems' Spokesman as Chief of Staff

    Congratulations are in order for Hector Nieto, the tireless, effective communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, who today was named the Chief of Staff for State Senator-Elect Wendy Davis out of Tarrant County, pictured at right. "This was going to be a good opportunity for me," says N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2008

    Council Committee Moves Toward Smoking Smackdown. Could Be Worse.

    Congratulations are in order for Hector Nieto, the tireless, effective communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, who today was named the Chief of Staff for State Senator-Elect Wendy Davis out of Tarrant County, pictured at right. "This was going to be a good opportunity for me," says N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2008

    The Perfect Christmas Gift, Obama’s First Mistake and Looking Ahead to 2012

    Congratulations are in order for Hector Nieto, the tireless, effective communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, who today was named the Chief of Staff for State Senator-Elect Wendy Davis out of Tarrant County, pictured at right. "This was going to be a good opportunity for me," says N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2008

    "Dear Lord Jesus ... I Really Must Insist That You Help Me Win the Election."

    Congratulations are in order for Hector Nieto, the tireless, effective communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, who today was named the Chief of Staff for State Senator-Elect Wendy Davis out of Tarrant County, pictured at right. "This was going to be a good opportunity for me," says N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2008

    Cornyn-Noriega: The Other Debate

    Congratulations are in order for Hector Nieto, the tireless, effective communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, who today was named the Chief of Staff for State Senator-Elect Wendy Davis out of Tarrant County, pictured at right. "This was going to be a good opportunity for me," says N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2008

    Anchía, Lost in Translation

    Congratulations are in order for Hector Nieto, the tireless, effective communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, who today was named the Chief of Staff for State Senator-Elect Wendy Davis out of Tarrant County, pictured at right. "This was going to be a good opportunity for me," says N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2008

    Rafael Anchía's Crystal Balls

    Congratulations are in order for Hector Nieto, the tireless, effective communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, who today was named the Chief of Staff for State Senator-Elect Wendy Davis out of Tarrant County, pictured at right. "This was going to be a good opportunity for me," says N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2007

    Tom Dunning Goes Both Ways

    Congratulations are in order for Hector Nieto, the tireless, effective communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, who today was named the Chief of Staff for State Senator-Elect Wendy Davis out of Tarrant County, pictured at right. "This was going to be a good opportunity for me," says N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2006

    SMU Profs to Bush: Bring the Library if You Must, But Keep the "Think Tank"

    Congratulations are in order for Hector Nieto, the tireless, effective communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, who today was named the Chief of Staff for State Senator-Elect Wendy Davis out of Tarrant County, pictured at right. "This was going to be a good opportunity for me," says N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2006

    Takes the Sting Out, Dunnit?

    Congratulations are in order for Hector Nieto, the tireless, effective communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, who today was named the Chief of Staff for State Senator-Elect Wendy Davis out of Tarrant County, pictured at right. "This was going to be a good opportunity for me," says N ... More >>

  • News

    March 29, 2001

    Brave New World

    What's new, CueCat? A redesign, a rediscovery and re: layoffs.

  • News

    July 1, 1999

    Buzz

    God bless God's people; George W. birdies

  • News

    March 28, 1996

    Who the Hell is Wild Willie?

    An up-from-nowhere theme-park promoter has set off a land rush in tiny Canton - and he's just gotten started with his crazy schemes

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