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All Arlington's a stage
I'm nothing if not a connoisseur of theater. Back in high school, I really brought down the house as Nicely-Nicely Johnson.
Apr 32 min read


Peanuts, Crackerjack and lobster
Each spring, I diligently trudge to Globe Life Field to help you, the consumer, make an educated choice at concessions stands.
Mar 273 min read


This country needs a message of love
The National Medal of Honor Museum opens today in Arlington. George W. Bush joined several recipients to cut the ribbon at a party this weekend.
Mar 252 min read


The band played on
"The munchkins need something fun and lighthearted while they're home for spring break," parents across the area have been thinking. "Let's teach them about the Titanic."
Mar 193 min read


Brisket will always be a Texas staple
We all know how seriously I take my duty as a journalist, particularly when a stadium introduces a new menu. After covering severe weather this week, I determined we all needed a break, so I headed to Frisco to try the new dishes they'll serve at FC Dallas' home opener Saturday.
Mar 73 min read


An anti-tornado agenda can unite all of us
I woke up early this morning to a phone call from my station alerting me to go out and ask people how they feel about tornadoes. Spoilers: they're not fans.
Mar 42 min read


On the Macho Man's understated elegance
Heritage has an array of sports memorabilia on the block. Tragically, none of it honors Youppi!, but it does include other legends in professional sports. Macho Man Randy Savage, for instance.
Feb 202 min read


If only the insurance industry had more middlemen
Murder is wrong.
That's an unusually #HotTake from the editorial board here at 1 Scaianalysis Esplanade, but we feel strongly about it.
Feb 103 min read


The triceratops lobby would be strongly pro-horn
"We've had a tough week. You know what everyone would like to see?" the Netflix algorithm surmised. "A TV show about an airplane flying into a wormhole."
Feb 33 min read


If we stand together, we can move this metaphorical piano known as the United States
There hasn't been much going on in the news the past few days, so I decided to catch up on Perfect Strangers.
Jan 203 min read


"This is golf weather," explains Montana.
We're all getting to work just fine today. We just won't get home tonight.
Jan 82 min read


He was "hammering away on our house"
I met Jimmy Carter in 2014. He had come to Fort Worth to work on a Habitat for Humanity build. He worked on several houses in the same neighborhood, and when I say, "worked," I mean, "He was actually working."
Dec 29, 20242 min read


A hula hoop he wants!
Each year, I head to Grapevine when the mayor pardons a turkey for Thanksgiving.
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Christmas IS awesome
Each year, I drop in Arlington's Interlochen neighborhood to see their holiday displays.
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Find your why
"Wait, Scaia was in a car crash?" you might be thinking to yourself. "Because he, like, never talks about it."
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Which part of the chicken is shaped like a star?
We all know the history of the first Thanksgiving... allegedly. Our schools have been glossing over the fact Texas had a bigger Thanksgiving led by the Catholics [so you can be sure it was more rootin' and tootin' than the event in New England] a full 23 years before the pilgrims.
Nov 27, 20242 min read


As you can see, West Philadelphia is chillin' out, maxin'
Leading up to the election, pundits and wags confidently explained to us who would win. They do this every four years to provide us all with information, of course, not sensationalize a story to fill hours upon hours of airtime with space for commercials.
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Whoever heard of a political candidate just showing up for a picture?!
My past week has mainly consisted of me stumbling out of bed in the morning, loading the Texas Secretary of State's website and telling people how many of us voted the day before.
Oct 27, 20242 min read


Everyone wants to be an American
In just a few weeks, we'll choose our next president of the United States. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in our nation's government, which is an opportunity many people around the world don't have.
Oct 16, 20242 min read


You gotta be ready; you never know
When you check into a hotel on vacation, you might not think the clerk has an interesting story to tell.
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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