Bully Thread

The matter of Los Olvidados and Wilkinson Metal is getting serious. 

City Staff Not Being Cooperative

Odie Arambula, in this week's "Monday Wash" column, wrote about the city's ethics commission getting together to discuss matters.

Humpiest Of Hump Day Threads

So, heard any good stories lately?

Hazy Haze Haze

I thought about submitting a FOIA request to the city to find out what the mayor and city council had for dinner last night, but I was informed that I might get docked for being a nuissance that way.

Victoria Day Thread

Yesterday I went in to a local Wendy's on San Bernardo Ave. to get a couple of burgers.  There was a line at the drive-thru, as well as inside.  Even though my order was small compared to the other customers, my wait was just as extended.  The clerk, being mindful of the time between my order being placed and getting the bag in my hand, offered me a top-up on my lemonade.  I declined but appreciated her attentiveness to customer service.

Fake Goods In Laredo?

Say it ain't so!

New Kid On The Lineup

What happened to my ABC channel?

The Thing About Insurance

I think I know why the Laredo Times doesn't have their top story up on their website.

1755 Thread

Happy Don Tomas Sanchez day!!!!  On this day, the little settlement that could became official.

Don't Let Them Win

If I had halfway decent singing chops like Astronaut Hadfield, I'd sing Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over."  My low-budget video would include shots of me gasping over newspaper headlines, and getting into one-sided arguments with a computer screen.

National Police Week Thread

Actually this post has nothing to do with cops.  Instead I want to go over a topic that I meant to write about last week.  City council discussed the safety of bicycle riders on local roadways, as well as that of skaters and roller bladers.  A plan to meet their needs came before city hall.

Christmas Bill

Christmas is more than seven months away, but it's definitely on the minds of our state legislature.  The house passed a bill to allow TX schools to recognize the holiday without fear of litigation.

Going Out To Vote

People like the mayor and a coworker of mine seem to think that the Hispanic vote is what drives election results, but the numbers don't reveal that.

El Patron Thread

On this day in 1978, J.C. Martin Jr. was indicted on mail fraud.  That brought about the move towards a weak mayor system in Laredo.

One Sticker From Here On Out

From now on, apart from renewing our car plates, Patricia Barrera will be doing vehicle inspections herself.

Tribute: CSM Style

Someone didn't get the Edna Mode 'no capes' memo.

I Can Think Clearly Now

The last post I put up was on Tuesday night.  Finally got around to this one after a brief viral illness.  It felt like I had the flu but it was probably just the effects of some serious sinus congestion.  I won't bore you with the phlegmy details.

Music All Around

Mine eyes ears got a treat some days ago.  I was busy at home when "Just Another Love Song" by the Allman Brothers Band came on.  The song is found on the 1975 album Win, Lose or Draw.  I had never heard it but the crisp, bluesy guitar made me pause.  At first I thought it was The Grateful Dead.  However, this group hailed from Florida.