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We'll eat that tornado up and spit it out
Sure, it might seem like Frank Sinatra and Kid Rock don't have much in common, but after discussing Rock's catalogue, an associate texted and encouraged me to check out Sinatra's own work straddling different genres.
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Earth: the comfiest planet in the solar system
Sure, everyone in society is fed up with each other. But for three minutes and 51 seconds this week, we took a break from arguing about politics on social media to look at the sky.
NASA, NOAA and the National Science Foundation hosted an eclipse watch party at the Cotton Bowl.
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Texas celebrates Boomstick Diversity
As defending world champions, the Texas Rangers recognized there is no off position on the genius switch, so they've been working during the offseason to innovate.
Mar 26, 20244 min read


Kid Rock's Concoction for America
Kid Rock is teaching us all a lesson about taking risks and embracing our differences. He came to Arlington this week to announce he's starting a rodeo that'll coincide with the PBR World Finals in May.
Mar 15, 20242 min read


The martians could go a full eight seconds on the rover
The Perot Museum is built with hands-on exhibits to spark kids' interest in science, to make them want to ask questions.
Mar 8, 20242 min read


We could all use the House of Mickey Mouse this election season
We could all use a pick-me-up to help us through the 2024 election, which is still eight months away.
Mar 7, 20242 min read


The role of voter apathy in the demise of the Death Star
Greg Abbott was campaigning for members of the Texas House of Representatives who have primary opponents. He started the morning in North Richland Hills, north of Fort Worth, at 8:30. He was due in Huntsville, 200 miles away, by 12:15. Then he was campaigning for Republicans with primary challengers in Pearland, south of Houston, at 3:30.
Feb 28, 20243 min read


BBQ and tacos show us we can coexist
In this post-apocalyptic wasteland where we spent hours having to make phone calls over wifi and another mysterious balloon questions our very place in this universe, you may be feeling lost.
Feb 23, 20244 min read


Somebody's gotta win, and somebody's gotta lose
One-stop shopping has made our lives more convenient. You can head to a department store and buy, for example, some macaroni and cheese and a Tom Petty CD.
Feb 22, 20243 min read


How to get kids excited for gambling
"Why aren't they showing any of the 49ers girlfriends?!" an associate mentioned as we watched the Super Bowl. "That's favoritism."
Feb 12, 20242 min read


I Will Preach On!
An associate from high school texted this morning, "Well, [expletive], Toby Keith died!"
Feb 6, 20242 min read


The World Cup Final will yearn for salsa
I went to AT&T Stadium Sunday for the announcement of match assignments for the 2026 World Cup.
Feb 5, 20243 min read


In search of the right salsa for winter
It's been cold in Texas the past couple weeks <#breaking, #icymi>, which is ideal weather for shoving a microphone in people's face to ask them how they feel.
Jan 26, 20243 min read


The Naked Lady and Frog Baby help students succeed
Each year, I go home to Ohio at Christmas to spend time with the family. And each year, my mom sends me back to Texas with a bunch of stuff from my childhood she wants out of her house.
Jan 3, 20242 min read
The sacrificial Pop-Tart gives hope to us all
While I was visiting the fam for Christmas, Ohio State skipped town and went to Arlington to take my place in Texas.
Dec 30, 20232 min read


A legislative solution to gift wrapping
Some of us may feel like our lives have become an elaborate comments section, but Christmas is a season of hope.
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Have yourself a gnarly little Christmas
Arlington calls me its "Love Doctor" [Note from City of Arlington: This is the first time we've heard this claim in our 147 year history].
Dec 15, 20232 min read


"Life is tough right now ... put on your ZZ Top music"
Over the past week, as the greatest radio reporter in Texas, I have worked to cram as many ZZTop allusions as possible into my work.
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Alan Scaia: Insubordination Mentor
I might never have mentioned this before, but I was in a bit of a fender bender a few years back.
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Burl Ives isn't being completely honest with us
Li'l Baby Scaia enjoyed TV movies that would air around Christmas. The fam would gather 'round the television and screen shows that might have already been decades old but, doggone it, they had a good message.
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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