cbs11tv.com - Cowboys Can't Even Beat The Lions

cbs11tv.com - Cowboys Can't Even Beat The Lions: "No, losing to the Detroit Lions does not revoke the playoff spot the Dallas Cowboys had already clinched."

***The only good news here is that my Raiders get the 1st round pick in the draft. Other than that, these Cowboy's don't bring me much hope.

A Camping I Will Go

On Wednesday morning I leave for a three day winter campout with about fifteen twelve year old Boy Scouts. We’re going to hike about 5 miles into camp and freeze to death just for the fun of it. My only goal at this point is not to make the national news by getting lost or something even worse. All I can say is that there’s nothing like the smell of 3 day old Boy Scout in the morning. Wish me luck! I will be out of pocket until Friday night.

Happy Holidays

We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and that the new year looks bright. We'll see you back on the air January 2nd to answer the question, "did Ernie buy a present for his new girlfriend?" And if not, "is Ernie looking for a new girlfriend?"

Accused Dealer Charged In Connection With Overdose

cbs11tv.com - Accused Dealer Charged In Connection With Overdose: "A North Texas man is charged in connection with the deadly drug overdose of a 21-year-old college honor student.

While federal prosecutors have filed similar charges in other cases, it's the first time Collin County is prosecuting those accused of delivering drugs in connection with an overdose."

***Going after the dealers this way is very smart. I'd like to see more of it to really show the true damages of what these dealers do.

UN imposes santions on Iran

Latest News WFAA.com: "UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council unanimously agreed Saturday to impose sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, culminating two months of negotiations to curb a nuclear program the United States claims is aimed at building weapons. "

***Help me out here: have sanctions ever worked?

An email sent to me from Evelyn Wray's Son

"So the City of Arlington isn’t satisfied with simply forcing some of its most long-term and loyal citizens to relocate in order to make way for a new football stadium. Now the City of Arlington has taken up the practice of selling bags of dirt from the construction site for $1.00 each. This means that land that once bore the feet of children at play, land that each spring gave birth to the brilliant colors of hundreds of bluebonnets and Indian paint brushes, land on which people for decades lived and worked and dreamed and fought and wept and laughed, land that heard the sweet sound of songbirds, land that felt the rumble of lawnmowers and the brush of garden rakes, land that witnessed the thrill of first loves and knew the step of first-time parents carrying home their tiny bundles and supported the last steps on this earth of countless men, women, and children – this land that was HOME for so many for so long has been reduced to a souvenir. Hey, Arlington, the kind of city you are has already been established. Now we’re just watching to see exactly what you are willing to do for the money."

2 fired from UTA said ritual was for 'demonically oppressed' co-worker

Star-Telegram.com 12/22/2006 2 fired from UTA said ritual was for 'demonically oppressed' co-worker: "Two women fired from UT-Arlington told supervisors that they prayed and rubbed religious oils on a co-workers’ cubicle because they believed she was “demonically oppressed,” according to personnel records the university released Friday."

***It looks like Ernie and I nailed this one. It was obvious that this was an ongoing problem and a form of religious harrasment. I can't wait to talk about this one when we come back. - Jay

Apartment Owners Sue Over Anti-Illegal Immigration

cbs11tv.com - Apartment Owners Sue Over Anti-Illegal Immigration: "Three apartment complexes have filed a lawsuit asking that a ban on renting to illegal immigrants in this Dallas suburb be declared unconstitutional."

***These owners fail to realize that this ordinance will not create problems for them at all. Illegals will just show the owners the same forged documents that they showed their employers and that's all it will take. They should let the ordinance stand because it has no teeth. - Jay

Latest News | WFAA.com

Latest News WFAA.com: "DURHAM, N.C. - Prosecutors dropped rape charges Friday against three Duke University lacrosse players accused of attacking a stripper at a team party, but the three still face kidnapping and sexual offense charges. "

Lawmaker Calls For Limits On Taser Use - News

Lawmaker Calls For Limits On Taser Use - News: "A state lawmaker filed legislation Thursday that calls for limiting the use of Tasers by officers.
The bill, by Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Fort Worth, would limit Taser use to situations where an officer is justified in using deadly force as defined in the state penal code."

cbs11tv.com - Boston Doctor Removes Wrong Organ From Patient

cbs11tv.com - Boston Doctor Removes Wrong Organ From Patient: "A Boston doctor is on probation after removing a patient's kidney, when he was supposed to remove the gallbladder."

YouTube - DONALD TRUMP VS. ROSIE

YouTube - DONALD TRUMP VS. ROSIE

***Can it get better than this?

On suspension for myspace page

Latest News WFAA.com: "Brandon Shaw, 17, is considered a top prospect to play division one collegiate baseball. "

'Santa Claus does not exist' school tells stunned kids | News | This is London

'Santa Claus does not exist' school tells stunned kids News This is London: "A primary school has been accused of spoiling Christmas for pupils after a lesson telling them that Santa Claus does not exist."

Star-Telegram.com | 12/20/2006 | Suit: Women were fired for prayer

Star-Telegram.com 12/20/2006 Suit: Women were fired for prayer: "Liberty Legal Institute, a Plano religious-freedom group, filed a federal wrongful termination lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of Evelyne Micky Shatkin and Linda Shifflett, contending the two women were fired because their religion, age and sex. "

cbs11tv.com - Baby Put Through Airport X-Ray Machine In L.A.

cbs11tv.com - Baby Put Through Airport X-Ray Machine In L.A.: "A woman mistakenly put her 1-month-old grandson through an X-ray machine at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said."

cbs11tv.com - Baby Put Through Airport X-Ray Machine In L.A.

cbs11tv.com - Baby Put Through Airport X-Ray Machine In L.A.: "A woman mistakenly put her 1-month-old grandson through an X-ray machine at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said."

Latest News | WFAA.com

Latest News WFAA.com: "DALLAS - Questions and criticism have arisen after some say one man's Dallas home has been given special attention simply because the owner has friends in high places. "

Child-killer's family begs jury for his life

Star-Telegram.com 12/19/2006 Child-killer's family begs jury for his life: "Characterizing her husband as a kind, gentle man committed to God, the wife of convicted child killer Juan Meza Segundo turned to the jury Tuesday and begged them to not take his life."

Developer pulls request for Plano fountain

Dallas Morning News News for Dallas, Texas Latest News: " Council members voted 6-1 to approve the funding last week. But with opponents circulating referendum petitions, Mr. Karahan said he wanted to avoid a drawn-out public campaign that he said could distract from efforts to develop the north side of Legacy Town Center. "

***There's still hope in the world.

Hispanic Legal Group Condemns Holiday Immigration Raids -- 12/19/2006

Hispanic Legal Group Condemns Holiday Immigration Raids -- 12/19/2006: "A group of Hispanic legal professionals Monday condemned the raids conducted last week seeking illegal immigrants at six Swift and Company facilities, calling for a moratorium on similar actions that 'entrap on the basis of race or color.'"

Cheerleader Followup

Dallas Morning News News for Dallas, Texas Latest News: "Principal Linda Theret and lead assistant principal Richard Brunner were placed on paid leave two weeks ago after a lengthy investigation revealed several problems with the squad, which included Ms. Theret's daughter. "

***Well it appears that Mr. Hinton has changed his tune. I wonder why?

Joy Behar of 'The View' Likens Rumsfeld to Adolf Hitler - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment

FOXNews.com - Joy Behar of 'The View' Likens Rumsfeld to Adolf Hitler - Celebrity Gossip Entertainment News Arts And Entertainment: "Specifically Joy Behar, who during a discussion Monday about Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' selection, likened former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to ... Adolf Hitler."

***Why are these people even given a platform?

Hall angry that Owens spit in his face

Hall angry that Owens spit in his face: "'I lost all respect for the guy,' Hall said. 'That's the No. 1 thing in the National Football League. You don't spit in another grown man's face. Hopefully, the NFL can see it and go back and watch the film right just before the first punt. On third down, we were kind of walking face to face, walking back to the huddle and he just hauled off and spit in my face.'"

***T.O. is nothing more than a child and should be run out of sports. - Jay

Diocese Failed To Turn Over Records On Suspended Priest - News

Diocese Failed To Turn Over Records On Suspended Priest - News: "Despite a 2002 agreement to keep known abusers from serving in the ministry, Pansza continued working. He was eventually promoted to pastor and went on to work at parishes in Fort Worth, Bridgeport, Decatur, Jacksboro and Wichita Falls."

cbs11tv.com - Strong Storm Slowing Mt. Hood Searchers

cbs11tv.com - Strong Storm Slowing Mt. Hood Searchers: "COOPER SPUR, Ore. Relatives of three men missing in bitter weather on Mount Hood comforted each other and held out hope Friday that the trio survived, eight days after the lightly equipped men left for a two-day ascent."

*** While I feel terrible about this tragedy I can't help but wonder what these hikers were thinking especially when there are wives and families involved. I believe that their actions were selfish and reckless and that the outcome should have been expected. - Jay

Schools cleared of TAKS cheating

Dallas Morning News News for Dallas, Texas Latest News: "Texas Education Agency officials cited the clearing of 592 schools as evidence of the integrity of the state's influential testing system.
'It is imperative that Texans trust our test results and have confidence that they are valid and reliable,' Education Commissioner Shirley Neeley said in a prepared statement. "

***Read this story and ask yourself why we can't educate our children.

cbs11tv.com - Nev. Politician: School Violence? Arm Teachers

cbs11tv.com - Nev. Politician: School Violence? Arm Teachers: "A Nevada state senator and also-ran in this year's Republican primary for governor says the Legislature should consider letting teachers carry guns in classrooms to stem a rise in school violence."

***I believe that this is a very good idea. Not every teacher would have to carry but just the knowledge that teachers have the ability to defend themselves will stop many of these school related attacks.

cbs11tv.com - Controversial Dallas Police Poster Retracted

cbs11tv.com - Controversial Dallas Police Poster Retracted: "A controversial poster featuring Dallas police officers has been taken out of circulation."

New Ordinance Sobering News For Scrap Metal Sellers - News

New Ordinance Sobering News For Scrap Metal Sellers - News: "Dallas is cracking down on copper thefts with a new ordinance that requires people who sell scrap metal to be sober."

***For the life of me I can't see how being sober has anything to do with selling scrap metal.

Diocese reveals another abuser

Dallas Morning News News for Dallas, Texas Latest News: " Fort Worth Catholic Diocese's sexual-abuse cover-up scandal widened Thursday, as Bishop Kevin Vann said church officials had left a priest on duty until this month despite his admission that he sexually abused a child. "

***When is it going to end and when will these leaders face criminal charges?

cbs11tv.com - Suburban Poverty Growing In Frisco

cbs11tv.com - Suburban Poverty Growing In Frisco: "City resident Elizabeth Brzeski was the victim of a house fire. A business failure and a divorce has forced her fast and painful tumble into poverty. She now lives in a government subsidized apartment. Her 5,000 square foot house has been replaced by a three bedroom apartment. 'There's a lot of loneliness, even though I have four kids,' she said. 'I do get lonely.'"

cbs11tv.com - Judge Rules In Favor Of Texas Clean Air Coalition

cbs11tv.com - Judge Rules In Favor Of Texas Clean Air Coalition: "The mayors of Dallas, Houston and other cities opposed to the construction of seven coal-fired power plants in East Texas won the right to challenge them Thursday, but failed to persuade two administrative law judges to slow down the permitting process."

***The Mayor of Dallas will join us in studio on Friday to talk about what this ruling means.

Happy Holidays Vs. Merry Christmas

Latest News | WFAA.com: "Some North Texas students said it's time for Christians to stop worrying about offending people by wishing them a Merry Christmas, and held a demonstration Wednesday against the phrase 'Happy Holidays.' "

carbon monoxide poisoning

Latest News | WFAA.com: "DALLAS - After waking up with a terrible headache and nearly paralyzed, a North Texas man found himself Wednesday morning at Presbyterian Hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning. "

*** Get your heating systems checked.

Group Urges Catholics Not To Donate To Fort Worth Diocese - News

Group Urges Catholics Not To Donate To Fort Worth Diocese - News: "Members of a survivors network urged Catholics not to donate to the Fort Worth diocese until the bishop disciplines those who concealed sexual abuse."

Owens Blames 'Snitch' For Issues With Cowboys

cbs11tv.com - Owens Blames 'Snitch' For Issues With Cowboys: "Terrell Owens really likes being part of the Dallas Cowboys except for one thing: 'The Snitch.'"

*** Here's a crazy thought, if he was on time, and didn't sleep through meetings there wouldn't be anything to Snitch on. Focus T.O! Focus!

Activists Turn In Petition To Farmers Branch

cbs11tv.com - Activists Turn In Petition To Farmers Branch: "Opponents of several anti-illegal immigration rules approved in this Dallas suburb turned in a petition Wednesday that they hope will force a vote on the measures."

*** Now let's watch Democracy work. The question is, if these measures pass, will those against accept the results or run to the courts. We all know the answer so don't let anyone tell you that this is about Democracy. - Jay

Dallas Police Poster Ignites Racial Controversy

cbs11tv.com - Dallas Police Poster Ignites Racial Controversy: "Black Dallas police officers are upset about a poster promoting the history of the Dallas Police Department that they say is racially insensitive."

*** It's amazing how people look at everything from the perspective of race. - Jay

4n yr old suspended for sexual hug

Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News: "School administrators gave a 4-year-old student an in-school suspension for inappropriately touching a teacher's aide after the pre-kindergartner hugged the woman. "

***Can anyone truly believe that a 4 year old intended this as a sexual hug? - Jay

Smokers are bracing for tax increase

Star-Telegram | 12/10/2006 | Smokers are bracing for tax increase: " C.O. Drumm is fuming mad, but James Gray is breathing easier."

***Just remember, it's for the children!

cbs11tv.com - Some Want Names Off Farmers Branch Petition

cbs11tv.com - Some Want Names Off Farmers Branch Petition: "Organizers of the drive say they are gathering signatures so city councilman Tim O'Hare's proposed illegal immigration ordinances can be on a city-wide ballot. There must collect 7,000 signatures from registered voters. "

Mckiney North Cheerleader Investigation

Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News: "They walked out of classes. They wore low-cut tops banned by the dress code. They posed for salacious pictures and posted them on MySpace. "

***From what I read here in the report and from what I've heard from the students and administrators in this report, this high school became a free-for-all for certain students while the others were held accountable to standards and rules. Untlimately, the top administrators must be held accountable. - Jay

cbs11tv.com - Police Arrest 1 For Abductions In 3 Cities

cbs11tv.com - Police Arrest 1 For Abductions In 3 Cities: "Police have arrested a man they say participated in three abductions and sexual offences overnight in Garland, Carrollton and Richardson. "

*** What is this world coming to?

Perry on Immigration Reform

Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News: "Gov. Rick Perry sharply criticized several immigration proposals Wednesday, saying 'divisive' ideas – such as a wall along the border, cutting off public education for illegal immigrants and taking away 'birthright citizenship' – should give way to 'real solutions.' "

***I don't really think that the governor has any clue what a real solution would look like.

cbs11tv.com - TAKS Overhaul To Be Legislative Priority

cbs11tv.com - TAKS Overhaul To Be Legislative Priority: "Legislative leaders said Wednesday that revamping standardized testing for high school students will be a top priority during the upcoming legislative session."

***throw the TAKS out before it's too late!!!

cbs11tv.com - Dallas Officer Being Investigated After Outburst

cbs11tv.com - Dallas Officer Being Investigated After Outburst: "A Dallas police officer is on restricted duty following a heated confrontation with employees of a television repair shop. The officer, who was off-duty, is accused of using his weapon to intimidate civilians."

cbs11tv.com - Elaborate Fountain Will Cost Plano $1 Million

cbs11tv.com - Elaborate Fountain Will Cost Plano $1 Million: "The Shops at Legacy has become a North Texas retail hotspot. Now, the developer of the location, Fehmi Karahan, is hoping that an elaborate fountain will make it even hotter."

***I'm glad to see that the city of Plano has met all of their critical needs. At least one would have to think so if they can drop 1 million on a fountain. Good for them. Maybe this is all red light camera revenue. - Jay

cbs11tv.com - Accused Frisco Professor Will Not Get Job Back

cbs11tv.com - Accused Frisco Professor Will Not Get Job Back: "It took nine board of trustee members less than an hour to decide that a former instructor at Collin County Community College will not get his job back."

***As I watch this man he seems somewhat credible but the bottom line is that he violated strict policies and I still have a hard time seeing his justification. We're still trying to get him on the show.

cbs11tv.com - Student Tip Leads Cops To Bombs In Hays County

cbs11tv.com - Student Tip Leads Cops To Bombs In Hays County: "Hays County sheriff's deputies seized homemade bombs at three homes after a high school student told school officials about bomb-making activities by other students."

***I'm not sure how they can say there was no threat to the school but the real question is what is going on that kids are turning to these actions in todays world.

Two Men Fall While Hanging Christmas Lights - News - nbc5i.com | KXAS

Two Men Fall While Hanging Christmas Lights - News - nbc5i.com | KXAS: "Two North Texas families are at the bedside of loved ones who may never walk again after accidents hanging Christmas lights."

***Now you know why I refuse to put up Christmas lights. It's for the children.

10% Rule Questioned

Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News

***This law only makes sense if we want to lower our standards to make sure that everyone is equally uneducated. How is it that 10% of the students in the worst school of Texas are guaranteed a slot in these colleges? Help with the math on this one.

FB Resident Sues

Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News: "Farmers Branch resident is suing the city and City Council members, saying they violated state open meetings laws by deliberating the merits of recently adopted immigration-related ordinances and policies behind closed doors. "

***By hook or by crook they're going to try and stop these ordinances instead of trying to fix the actual violation that is illegal immigration.

Mckinney North Principal Placed on Leave

Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News

*** I'm really glad to see Mckinney ISD take this issue seriously considering the fact that their initial response was to circle the wagons around the principal. We should have a good idea as to what she did in the morning.

cbs11tv.com - Juvenile Sex Offenders: Not Jailed, Not Registered

cbs11tv.com - Juvenile Sex Offenders: Not Jailed, Not Registered: "Parents reasonably expect that if their child is sexually assaulted, the perpetrator, if caught and convicted, will serve time in prison and be required to publicly register as a sex offender. That is the standard procedure for adult sex offenders -- but what if the offender is a minor?"

***Until we get tough on all sex offenders at every age we're not going to control this problem and the rest of us will suffer and live in fear.

More on Pedophile Priests

More on Pedophile Priests: "'Look, Father,' the bishop responded, 'I only lie when I have to.' "

*** I will ask it again: where are the charges for those that covered up these evil acts? They should all be rotting away in prison for letting the reputation of the church be more important then the sanctity and innocence of a child. - Jay

Allies Want To Alter Life-Sustaining Treatment Law

cbs11tv.com - Allies Want To Alter Life-Sustaining Treatment Law

*** This is a very dificult issue and if the state changes the law then it basically becomes one of those unfunded mandates that we love so much. - Jay

cbs11tv.com - New Kicker Gives Cowboys Win Over Giants

cbs11tv.com - New Kicker Gives Cowboys Win Over Giants: "In an NFC where nobody stands out, the Dallas Cowboys are beginning to pass for a dominant team."

*** I don't know about you but I've go Romo-Mania. I was also glad to see that T.O. has remained consistent in dropping yet another easy pass. - Jay