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January 23, 2012
Feds Think Texas's Voter ID Law May Be Racist, So the State Sues to Implement It Right Away
Given Texas's dicey history with electoral rights, the Obama Administration has expressed concern in recent months about the state's new Voter ID law, which requires voters to bring government-issued identification to the polls. So the state, naturally, is suing to put the new and allegedly discrimi ... More >>
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January 17, 2012
The Long Arm Sees All: Ten Musicians Arrested in Texas
When Snoop Dogg was issued a citation for marijuana possession at a border checkpoint outside El Paso last week, the world reacted with shock and disbelief. We had no idea this beacon of sobriety -- the same guy who penned "Smoke Weed Everyday" - could act so out of character. Of course, Texas is f ... More >>
Film
November 3, 2011
Tower Heist: Lobby vs. Penthouse
Stealing from the rich to ... oh, whatever. Funny is the message.
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October 19, 2011
In the World Series Match-Up Between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals, Don't Dismiss the Impact of Tony La Russa
St. Louis CardinalsTony La Russa on the field at Busch Stadium yesterday afternoon.For whatever reason, my relationship with baseball went from casual to deeply committed bordering on obsessive during the 1986 baseball season. Like most kids growing up in North Texas, my father taught me to l ... More >>
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October 4, 2011
Feds, Researchers Raise More Questions About Texas's New Voter ID Law
The voter ID law passed by Texas lawmakers in May continues its circuit among activists, lawmakers, academics and social commentators as a discriminatory, unjustified and absolutely necessary measure, depending on who's yelling. Words like "voter fraud" on the right and "disenfranchisement" o ... More >>
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September 16, 2011
In the Medrano Vote Fraud Case, Let's Not Tie the Noose Just Yet
OK, I do understand that we're all primed now to string up the entire Medrano family for a massive vote fraud conspiracy bordering on terrorism, communism and cannibalism. All I want to do is toss out a couple modest words of caution. The Dallas Morning News has a lead editorial today insist ... More >>
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August 25, 2011
Booty Shaking and Big Bumpers
OK, I do understand that we're all primed now to string up the entire Medrano family for a massive vote fraud conspiracy bordering on terrorism, communism and cannibalism. All I want to do is toss out a couple modest words of caution. The Dallas Morning News has a lead editorial today insist ... More >>
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June 23, 2011
Sue Sue, Sue-dio: The Ten Most Interesting Lawsuits In Music History
The finger-pointing game has begun in the wake of this year's Electric Daisy Carnival. Although any legal repercussions in regards to the festival that took place this weekend have yet to be determined, we're keeping our eye on the whole thing -- mostly because, let's face it, music and leg ... More >>
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May 19, 2011
Rachel Maddow Deconstructs Debbie Georgatos, Whose Video Also Makes Cooper's "RidicuList"
Rachel Maddow takes on Debbie Georgatos and her fear of Dallas County's "Super-Massive Blue Hole."Just remember: A grand total of 235 people voted to make Wade Emmert the new chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party. But 33,000-and-still-rising have now watched his rival Debbie Georgatos's ... More >>
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April 15, 2011
Pauline Medrano Responds to Billy MacLeod's Complaints About Polling Location
From Carlos Medrano for JP CampaignCarlos and Pauline MedranoTill a few minutes ago, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Pauline Medrano and I had been playing a marathon game of phone tag in recent days, following District 2 council candidate Billy MacLeod's efforts to get the city, county and even the Departm ... More >>
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February 18, 2011
Before Mayoral Candidates Make Issue Out of Political Affiliations, a Look at Who's What
During the 2007 mayoral campaign, former city council member Ed Oakley sent out mailers depicting himself and convicted felon Don Hill as Democrats and Tom Leppert and former Mayor Pro Tem Max Wells as Republicans. Oakley also accepted the endorsement of the Dallas County Democratic Party and printe ... More >>
Music
February 10, 2011
Lynch Mob
Sunday, February 13, at Trees
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December 29, 2010
Ten Items Worth a Look-See: Mavs, Stars, Cowboys, Rangers and Fox News Pundit Says Michael Vick "Should Have Been Executed"
The fans gave him a break, and even President Obama applauded Vick's return to the NFL. Tucker Carlson of Fox News? Not so much.10. Mark Teixeira says teammate Andy Pettitte's "probably leaning toward retirement," which is good news for the Texas Rangers and everyone else aiming to win the AL pen ... More >>
News
December 2, 2010
Fantasy Voter Fraud
The fans gave him a break, and even President Obama applauded Vick's return to the NFL. Tucker Carlson of Fox News? Not so much.10. Mark Teixeira says teammate Andy Pettitte's "probably leaning toward retirement," which is good news for the Texas Rangers and everyone else aiming to win the AL pen ... More >>
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December 1, 2010
Two Texas Rangers' Sluggers That Won't Be in Baseball's Hall of Fame
Rafael Palmeiro. Juan Gonzalez. A combined 1,003 home runs. A combined 0% chance of getting inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. The reason? Steroids, of course. Both former Texas Rangers' sluggers are on this year's list of candidates and - sans the drug thing - could make a great case f ... More >>
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July 2, 2010
Whitt's End: 7.2.10
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Like you, I'm beyond frustration at the Texas Rangers' financial state. Chuck Greenberg, as I wrote in April, is the best man for the job. And I still believe he and Nolan Ryan will wind up ownin ... More >>
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June 29, 2010
Today In Music News: Ollie Campesinos! Is A Quitter, Vince Neil Gets Busted And Method Man Pleads Guilty
Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, June 29, 2010...It's not Ollie Campesinos!, it's the band.Vince Neil was arrested for DUI in Las Vegas... at least he didn't kill a best friend this time.Method Man pleads guilty to tax evasion, not very gangsta sir.
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June 22, 2010
This Just In: People That Aren't Us Hate Jerry Jones
Is it because he's so powerful? So rich? So over-the-top passionate? Or is it because he's won three Super Bowls? Built an unprecedented stadium that is gobbling up sports? Or kept his team popular, relevant and "successful" despite only one playoff win in 13 years? Whatever the reason, ... More >>
News
June 10, 2010
Craig Watkins Just Can't Seem to Please Anybody.
Is it because he's so powerful? So rich? So over-the-top passionate? Or is it because he's won three Super Bowls? Built an unprecedented stadium that is gobbling up sports? Or kept his team popular, relevant and "successful" despite only one playoff win in 13 years? Whatever the reason, ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
Porn Star Joslyn James, On The High Heels Of Her Torrid Affair With Tiger Woods, Flirts With Dallas.
Is it because he's so powerful? So rich? So over-the-top passionate? Or is it because he's won three Super Bowls? Built an unprecedented stadium that is gobbling up sports? Or kept his team popular, relevant and "successful" despite only one playoff win in 13 years? Whatever the reason, ... More >>
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June 1, 2010
Tiger Woods Was Here! (Sorta)
The fake Tiger Woods, the real Joslyn James and an authentic dork.Mark Taborn is 37. Lives in Los Angeles. Works in the corporate world. And is a hack of a golfer carrying a 23 handicap. Weird, because not a single day passes that he isn't confused for Tiger Woods. I spent my blogless ... More >>
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May 21, 2010
Whitt's End: 5.21.10
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Where's Greggo? Be here Monday morning for the official announcement. As a bonus, I'll also reveal another familiar local radio voice(s) returning to the air on 105.3 The Fan come June 1. In the b ... More >>
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May 13, 2010
Bud Selig Hasn't Moved on Rangers Sale, But He Does Get Award Named for Taylor Hooton
Don and Taylor HootonWell, just because I keep Major League Baseball's press-release page up-and-at-'em at all times, and I just noticed this: MLB commish Bud Selig was just presented the first-ever Taylor's Award -- so named for Plano West Senior High School baseball star Taylor Hooton, whose su ... More >>
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May 7, 2010
News & Notes: Back to Paddling, Golf With a Porn Star, More Good Guys and the Sex Pistols
Bradley Whitford in Deep Ellum in The Good Guys pilotA few Friday follow-ups, beginning with:ABC News has picked up on Gilbert Leal's mission to bring paddling back to the Dallas Independent School District -- despite the fact that the school board and the super ain't too interested in handing ou ... More >>
Blogs
April 15, 2010
Yes, Another Film Festival: The USA Film Festival Releases Line-Up and Schedule
Colin Farrell and Alicja Bachleda in Neil Jordan's Ondine, which is playing the USA Film Festival April 30The Dallas International Film Festival wraps up Sunday. But tomorrow morning, tickets for the USA Film Festival will go on sale via Ticketmaster, according to the fest's publicist in the rele ... More >>
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April 9, 2010
Whitt's End: 4.9.10
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your rope, welcome to Whitt's End: *Don't care if you're a puckhead or merely a fan of storybook endings, you had to have been moved (to tears?) by Mike Modano's swan song at American Airlines Center Thursday night. In his final hom ... More >>
Film
April 1, 2010
The Last Song: Hannah Montana Gets Upstaged by Sea Turtles
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your rope, welcome to Whitt's End: *Don't care if you're a puckhead or merely a fan of storybook endings, you had to have been moved (to tears?) by Mike Modano's swan song at American Airlines Center Thursday night. In his final hom ... More >>
Blogs
March 29, 2010
Carrollton-Based Christian P.R. Firm Sues Carrie Prejean in Denton County Court
Dunno how we missed this one, but on Friday, Courthouse News posted a lawsuit filed in Denton County District Court on March 18, in which A. Larry Ross Communications alleges that the Miss USA 2009 first runner-up didn't pay up after the P.R. firm guided her through that rough patch following her ... More >>
Blogs
March 24, 2010
Since Everyone Loves Lists, Where Does Dallas Rank on "Riskiest Online Cities"?
According to Symantec, Dallas does rank fairly high on the list of American cities "under the greatest threat from cybercrime" -- 22 out of the top 50, which makes us the Adam Lambert to Seattle's Rihanna. There's one significant reason Dallas doesn't rank higher: We're not so connected to the Wi ... More >>
Blogs
March 17, 2010
Ron Washington Apologizes, and We Talk to MLB About "Drugs of Abuse"
Before posting anything about Sports Illustrated's breaking story about Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington's positive test for cocaine last July, I wanted to clarify one question: How often are managers tested for drug use? Because initially, the SI story didn't say, though now it's been updated t ... More >>
Blogs
February 18, 2010
Tiger's Tale Forthcoming: What Do You Want to Hear?
For the first time since his late-night Thanksgiving car wreck, we'll hear from Tiger Woods. Friday at 10 a.m. (live everywhere, including on our show at 105.3 The Fan) the world's most recognizable athlete will apparently address his past failures and future plans. Of course I'm i ... More >>
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September 3, 2009
Cuckoo For Cogill
For the first time since his late-night Thanksgiving car wreck, we'll hear from Tiger Woods. Friday at 10 a.m. (live everywhere, including on our show at 105.3 The Fan) the world's most recognizable athlete will apparently address his past failures and future plans. Of course I'm i ... More >>
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June 11, 2009
Genealogy With Icing
For the first time since his late-night Thanksgiving car wreck, we'll hear from Tiger Woods. Friday at 10 a.m. (live everywhere, including on our show at 105.3 The Fan) the world's most recognizable athlete will apparently address his past failures and future plans. Of course I'm i ... More >>
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June 4, 2009
The Bitch Is Back
For the first time since his late-night Thanksgiving car wreck, we'll hear from Tiger Woods. Friday at 10 a.m. (live everywhere, including on our show at 105.3 The Fan) the world's most recognizable athlete will apparently address his past failures and future plans. Of course I'm i ... More >>
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March 19, 2009
Batters' Uppers
DTC goes out on a juice run
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January 1, 2009
Kubrick's Voyage
The Inwood launches 2001: A Space Odyssey
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May 22, 2008
Diamond Demi
See a heist flick at the Modern
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February 28, 2008
Big Deal Johnson
See Don play with his dog
News
August 16, 2007
'Roid Rage
Baseball's new k*ng swats one close to home
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September 28, 2006
Stealing Arts
Nab an original work...legally
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August 24, 2006
Be Afraid
Jeff Abbott signs his new release
News
August 3, 2006
The Cult of Ole
Ole Anthony anointed himself the watchdog of America's televangelists. But who was watching Ole Anthony?
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March 23, 2006
Waiter, Waiter!
Ole Anthony anointed himself the watchdog of America's televangelists. But who was watching Ole Anthony?
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February 16, 2006
Crystal Balls
Ole Anthony anointed himself the watchdog of America's televangelists. But who was watching Ole Anthony?
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January 19, 2006
Family Drama
Ole Anthony anointed himself the watchdog of America's televangelists. But who was watching Ole Anthony?
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September 16, 2004
Letters
Ole Anthony anointed himself the watchdog of America's televangelists. But who was watching Ole Anthony?
News
August 12, 2004
All the Rage
A year after Taylor Hooton�s suicide, Plano West Senior High is still in denial about steroid abuse
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