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- Sign of global warming? Two butterflies make their first appearance in the Valley; they haven't ventured this far North before.
- Austin lawyer forged judges' signatures on personal bonds.
- KXAN shows how an Austin couple's startup is making it simple to buy from Shanghai (see video at right).
- GOP Presidential hopeful Huckabee was in town fund-raising last night.
- Operation Blue Santa needs volunteers. And so does the Human Rights Commission!
- State Rep. Mike Krusee won't run for re-election.
- Murder-suicide at a Houston mall this morning.
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where's the public outcry over the condition of waterloo park?
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Speaking of dumb and arrogant Republicans -
Why has there been no mention of our beloved Mike Krusee, chair of the Texas House Transportation Committee, being recently arrested in Williamson County for, get this: DWI and a 2007 expired license plate?
Oh, yes, the irony.
Media coverage of this little snafu has been surprisingly/suspiciously little. Spread it around, please!
Plus he's so sweet-looking in this mugshot: http://www.tollroadsnews.com/node/3521