Hey DISD Trustees! Do the Math on Magnet Schools.

A concerted effort is under way to pit communities against each other—especially Hispanic against black—over public school resources in Dallas. It’s sort of like going to a starving village somewhere and spreading rumors about secret midnight feasts. It is not an effort with virtue in its heart. But, look, let’s…

Whitt’s End: 5.15.09

Whether you’re at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt’s End: *Of the Texas Rangers’ hot start – they are 20-14 compared to 14-20 last year – the most amazing feat is pitcher Matt Harrison’s back-to-back complete games. If you’re looking for Nolan…

Dave Bliss Still Alive. Praise Jesus?

Thanks to the tip from loyal Sportatorium reader, Luca: If you’re not busy Sunday morning and you always wanted to barf on a pew, head down to Ovilla’s First Baptist Church. Now appearing at the pulpit: David Bliss. Yep, that one. Actually, the church’s website boasts a speaking engagement from a David Bliss,…

Eddie Bernice Johnson, Others Taking a Keen Interest In DISD Trustees’ Efforts to Gut Magnet Schools and Learning Centers

Things are popping a bit today on the Dallas Independent School District magnet schools front.Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s office confirms that Johnson is talking to the U.S. Department of Education seeking “clarification” of its current position on Title I money and school funding. Dallas school headquarters has been insisting it…

Whitt’s End: 5.8.09

Whether you’re at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt’s End: *Looks like The Ticket’s parent company – Cumulus Media – is asking forcing employees to take five unpaid days off before June 30. Ouch. Maybe not a big deal to on-air talent with…

Après Le Deluge, a Trinity Tour

I paid a visit today to the Margaret Hunt Hill suspension bridge construction site on the Trinity River because a frequent correspondent had expressed concern about the effects of recent heavy rains. His worry was about the two big pier footings right by the river’s edge: When viewed from the…

Whitt’s End: 5.01.09

And then one day, just to keep his readers on their toes, the demented blogger stood Whitt’s End on its head … *For those inclined toward auditory masochism, I’ll again be the analyst for Time Warner Cable/Metro Sports Channel 185’s upcoming telecasts of the Texas Brahmas minor-league hockey playoff games. Game…

Happy Birthday … To Us!

Seems like just yesterday we hatched this lil’ corner of the blogosphere as a Dallasy, sporty catch-all spiced with news, opinions and snarky assholeism. After 365 days, 755 items and 7,735 comments, how we doin’? President Obama just got graded on his first 100 days. Knowing full well the risk, today I’m soliciting your…

Frisco’s Erin Brockovich Update = Defeated

Got a call over the weekend from Charmane Jackson, who lost her legal fight against golf manufacturing giant U.S. Kids Friday in Sherman. After a week of testimony the jury deliberated only 90 minutes before failing to find U.S. Kids responsible for the death of 12-year-old Chandler Jackson. Asked if…