Texas Democrats Will Clean Up. Or Get Their Asses Handed to Them.

Texas A&M University Press Jon Stewart put it quite perfectly Wednesday night, when he was speaking of political pundits whose anonymous mugs have filled every last inch of TV-screen real estate in these weeks leading up to some kind of election we’re having. (Dunno, haven’t really been following it.) Said…

Dreher on News‘ “Black Friday”

On Beliefnet, Rod Dreher shines some light on the darkness spreading through 508 Young St. today: “Just came into work to find that the long-announced layoffs have commenced. A dear friend and colleague whose husband works here just learned moments ago that he got the axe. Names are rolling in,…

At This Very Moment, The News Is Laying Off Newsroom Staffers

A Friend of Unfair Park directs our attention to the News Buyout 2008 blog, where, breaking news, Dallas’ Only Daily has begun laying off employees: “Newsroom staff members from across the building have been called into meetings and notified that they are being cut.” This follows Robert Decherd’s wage-freeze announcement…

A Lawsuit for the Dogs

Red Woof Inn, based in Rockwall, is one of them fancy-schmancy doggy-daycare joints; its Web site touts 7,200 square feet of free-range fun, along with other boarding and boutique-ing options available for your pup. Red Roof Inn, based in Columbus, Ohio, is a 325-locations chain of discount hotels, with no…

Why Dallas County Keeps Campaign Reports with the Lost Ark, Rosebud

Former Unfair Park-er Matt Pulle this morning asks a familiar question: Why doesn’t Dallas County post political candidates’ campaign information online? The City of Dallas does it; the State of Texas does it. But if you wanna peek at a county candidate’s campaign finances, well, you must put on your…

The Recession’s Here. Over There Too.

First, the good news this a.m.: Gas prices around the DFW are drop, drop, dropping — in some areas down to $2.25 a gallon, well below last year’s $2.70 and the current local average of $2.57. The bad news? Stock prices are drop, drop, dropping worldwide — it ain’t looking…

She Can See a Mesquite Hyundai Dealership From Her House!

A Friend of Unfair Park sends us this locally produced car ad and wonders: “When does this make The Daily Show?” Soon, I hope; no doubt Absolute Hyundai hopes even sooner. Incidentally, speaking of Sarah Palin impersonators, you do know you can see next week’s 30 Rock season premiere right…

Scenes from the Drilling Gallery

The so-called Barnett Shale Gallery in the new Tom Hunt Energy Hall, from which they will not broadcast Shale.tv, sadly. After the jump, the world’s longest press release, sent to media folks today following the unveiling of plans for the Tom Hunt Energy Hall at the Perot Museum of Nature…

KRLD Wants to Give Me $1,000!

Ernie and Jay are very, very generous — at least, in theory. Says so in a missive I received in the mail moments ago from 1080 on your AM dial: “Just to confirm …You’re now officially entered to win with NewsRadio 1080 KRLD AM. We’re giving away cold hard cash…

Real Good Friends of the Katy Trail

No doubt about it, the Katy Trail is awesome. But this just-posted video on behalf of the Friends of the Katy Trail makes it look even awesomer. Still, seems the plot feels unresolved: Do the dude in the red shirt and the limber lady ever hook up or what? And…

From Denmark, Angela Hunt Still Wants to Talk Hotel, Ross Avenue

Just got off the phone with council member Angela Hunt, who is in her hotel room in Copenhagen, Denmark, catching up on the latest news back home. She says she’s amazed the mayor and city council have decided to move forward with the convention center hotel and ignore the pending…

NBA GMs Aren’t Impressed With Your Dallas Mavericks

Rick Carlisle’s in-game adjustments. And prayer. That’s what this Mavs’ season comes down to? As the Mavs head into tonight’s preseason finale, a bit more disrespect comes their way. A little more poison into which they can dip their arrows and place in their quivers for the season of retribution…