The matter of Los Olvidados and Wilkinson Metal is getting serious.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
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.
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Carlos Villarreal,
Ethics Commission,
Raul Casso
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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.
Monday, May 20, 2013
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.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Thing About Insurance
I think I know why the Laredo Times doesn't have their top story up on their website.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
1755 Thread
Happy Don Tomas Sanchez day!!!! On this day, the little settlement that could became official.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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.
Monday, May 13, 2013
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.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
One Sticker From Here On Out
From now on, apart from renewing our car plates, Patricia Barrera will be doing vehicle inspections herself.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
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.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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.
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