Sex Ed the Texas Way

Teenagers have a favorite word, one they deploy frequently. An easy way to ensure its arrival in conversation is to bring up sex education. “The abstinence stuff is awkward,” says a teenage girl, rolling her eyes. Whenever the teacher breaks it out in class, “everybody’s laughing.” It’s an overcast afternoon,…

The House Voted to Rename Central for George W. Bush

HB 3520 designating a portion of US 75 the George W. Bush Expressway just passed. #txlege #txgop— Dan Branch (@TexansForDan) May 8, 2013 When State Representative Dan Branch introduced his proposal to change the name of a seven-mile stretch of Central to George W. Bush Expressway, we thought it might…

WFAA Anchor Cynthia Izaguirre is Way Too Excited about Barry Manilow

The Morning News played it straight when it reported that dulcet-voiced crooner Barry Manilow (Editor’s note: “dulcet-voiced crooner” are Eric’s own words. Have at him, commenters.) is giving away tickets to his May 17 in exchange for lightly used musical instruments that he will pass along to Dallas ISD. WFAA’s…

Plano’s Upcoming Liquor-Law Vote Is Getting Ridiculous

Plano must have taken a hit when Dallas voters approved citywide beer and wine sales two-and-a-half years ago. No longer were the good people of Far North Dallas forced to drive north of the Bush Turnpike to stock up on beverages. They could simply go down the street to the…