Texas parks department's rebound from drought, wildfire and budget cuts

By melissacrowe in Man Bites Dog

Around this time last year, wildfires ravaged much of Texas. The death, destruction and devastation they caused was felt throughout the country. With Victoria's record-breaking temperatures Tuesday, it looks like The Crossroads is gearing up for another scorcher while the ...

Nurse forces boy to bathe, parents sue school district

By melissacrowe in Man Bites Dog

The parents of a Weatherford third grader sued their school district after the school counselor and nurse allegedly forced the boy to shower. Texas Monthly reported on the incident this morning. "What’s more embarrassing for a third grader? A school ...

The state of America's fathers from Andy Griffith to Peter Griffin

By melissacrowe in Man Bites Dog

The image of America’s fathers has seen better days. We’ve gone from icons to buffoons, Cliff Huxtable to Homer Simpson, Andy Griffith to Peter Griffin. And it’s not showing signs of improvement. A recent column in Dallas Morning News written ...

No Idling Campaign needs volunteers

By melissacrowe in Man Bites Dog

Environmental Services is seeking two volunteers to help out with its no idling campaign at Sonic from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Sonic No Idling Car Counts (need 6 volunteers on 4 different days) June 5, 7, 19 and ...

Has journalism "lost its guts?"

By melissacrowe in Man Bites Dog

Award-winning journalist Dan Rather joined Daily Show host Jon Stewart earlier this week to talk about his new book, Rather Outspoken and his perspective on the changes in the news business. Rather says that journalism has "lost its guts," and ...