Newsletter
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By melissacrowe in Man Bites Dog
A New Yorker staff writer resigned today after admitting to fabricating quotes. Jonah Lehrer, a 31-year-old journalist and Columbia graduate, released a statement today about several Bob Dylan quotes in his book, "Imagine: How Creativity Works," that flat out “not ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Washington Post article says "Voters don't care."
By melissacrowe in Man Bites Dog
A slew of data is proving that today's voters cares center on the economy and whether they decide things are getting better or worse, and whose fault it is -- everything else is just noise, according to a article in ...
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8-day Campaign Finance Reports out Tuesday
By melissacrowe in Man Bites Dog
Whether multi-million dollar state races or a couple hundred dollars in local elections, the financial report money trail can help voters decide which candidate to support on Election Day. Candidate's 8-day campaign finance reports are due Tuesday. I'll be at ...
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Pro/Con breakdown of city charter amendments
By melissacrowe in Man Bites Dog
Election season is in full swing. For instant updates on what's happening in the city and county of Victoria, follow me on Twitter @melcrowe. The city ballot includes four city council seats and a list of 17 amendments to the ...
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City passes ordinance for an $8.3 million water meter project
By melissacrowe in Man Bites Dog
Victoria City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the final reading of an ordinance that calls for funding a multi-million dollar automated water meter reader system, referred to as AMRs. The council also approved a resolution authorizing City Manager Charmelle ...