News Bits!

- Cindy Sheehan was arrested at the Capitol (essentially for unlawful conduct) just before Bush's State of the Union Address last night.
- Ever wonder why the hell you've gotta sit in traffic sometimes? Maybe sometimes it's just a giant roll of steel. That's all.
- Domestic Partners - gay or straight - might soon be able to share benefits with Austin City Employees. Brewster McCracken wants to appeal the current prohibition of coverage for domestic partners.
- Need we remind you that we have a Minor League Hockey Team in town? And the Ice Bats are doing really well this season.
- It pays to be a juror in Texas now. We're crossing our fingers for Jury Duty; it's at least better than our day job.
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