Scott Cooper: The Man. The Legend.

The Denton Record Chronicle has an article on former Decatur resident Scott Cooper who is now apparently chasing Nazis for DPS. (Disclaimer: Scott's a friend of mine although I haven't talk to him in a while. He was an investigator with the Wise County Sheriff's Office when I was DA.) Source: Found through Bluedaze.com.

Probably Not Wise County Related

An Alvarado gas well explosion has sent three men to the hospital. But it as operated by Devon so you never know.

Made Me Laugh

Ok, this won't do it justice, but Fox 4 had a story last night about some kindergarten kid who was sent home because he had a haircut of the star of the Dallas Cowboys. His very redneck dad appeared on camera and said, "He has the right to individuality and to present himself."

For the three people out there that saw Wild At Heart with Nicholas Cage, you instantly remember Cage's character named Sailor having said, "Did I ever tell ya that this here jacket represents a symbol of my individuality, and my belief in personal freedom?

The New Rig . . .

. . . set up a stone's throw from Decatur High School (against a pretty sky tonight.)

Credit: Tony.

Weather Talk

Assuming the above graphic (from here) regarding Wednesday's temperature is accurate, the temperature will be at 63 at midnight and then will fall throughout the day. So, technically, the "high" tomorrow will be 63. Some weather guys and gals will report it that way and never provide an explanation. Drives me crazy.

But my annual 8 Mile Dallas Turkey Trot is sizing up as being a little chilly.

Baptists?

It's called "The Best Wedding Dance Ever." I think I'm a little speechless. Edit: If video doesn't work, it is here.

Holy Crap!

We are finally getting the first information on what season tickets will cost in the new Cowboys Stadium.

For a seat on the 5 yard line: $340 a game (obligated to buy 10 which includes two pre-season games.) But, wait, in order to have that "right" to buy those tickets, you'll have to buy a $16,000 seat option. "That payment gives you the 30-year rights to own, transfer or sell the seats."

And, get this, seat options range in price depending on how good the seat is. They range from $16,000 to (gulp) $150,000!!!!

Sheesh, how much will parking be?

Source.

Lawyers, Guns and . . . Uh . . . The Supreme Court

Finally, the most interesting case to be heard by the Supreme Court since "Bong Hits For Jesus." The story:

After a hiatus of 68 years, the Supreme Court [today] agreed to rule on the meaning of the Second Amendment — the hotly contested part of the Constitution that guarantees “a right to keep and bear arms.” Not since 1939 has the Court heard a case directly testing the Amendment’s scope — and there is a debate about whether it actually decided anything in that earlier ruling. In a sense, the Court may well be writing on a clean slate if, in the end, it decides the ultimate question: does the Second Amendment guarantee an individual right to have a gun for private use, or does it only guarantee a collective right to have guns in an organized military force such as a state National Guard unit?

The fate of Wise County rests in the balance.

(Credit: Kevin via email)

Failed Bit Warning

Ok, I rarely do this but I'll throw the comments open for this: "Hey, Wise County, what are you thankful for?"

From Greenwood to Cottondale, from New Fairview to Chico, let me hear from you.

Edit: Adding where you are from is a nice touch.

Jessica Biel . . .

. . . is not worried about Lake Bridgeport being three feet low according to the Update.

Edit: That almost reads like the Update reported Biel wasn't worried about the lake level. English be hard.

Bad Schtick

At this moment, WBAP is carrying live the President from the Rose Garden pardoning two turkeys (named "May" and "Flower" . . . . . groan.)

In other news, DNA continues to exonerate people who have served years in prison based upon convictions out of Dallas County. They laugh really hard about this annual pardon joke.

Stop It Already

I don't know if every reporter in the nation has taken the week off, by it seems every media outlet leads off with the very shocking news that airports will be busy over the Thanksgiving holidays. The Today Show even went so far as to have Meredith Vieira broadcasting from the tarmac at the Atlanta airport this morning.

And I wonder what the lead story will be on Friday which is allegedly the busiest something of the year? What are the odds of having a reporter at a mall or the news helicopter hovering over a mall parking lot?

Me Loves Me Some Me

I don't know who Keke Wallace of Sweetwater is, but someone has created a quick youtube video of his touchdown catch against Bridgeport last Friday.

Edit: Heck, someone put together an Abilene Wylie over Decatur video as well. I'm not saying it's good quality. I'm just saying it went up quick on youtube.

Baylor v. Texas Tech - A "Hey, Now" Competition

Worlds Collide

Ever since I saw Beyonce in that "So Crazy In Love" video, I've liked the girl. But I'm confused by this country version of that "To The Left, To The Left" song of hers which was seen last night on some music awards show. The song is first being performed by some country group called Sugarland (who I've never heard of because I don't listen to country music anymore.) Anyway, that chick singing looks like a younger Reba McEntire on meth. But it is worth a giggle when she introduces Beyonce to the act as "my freeeeeynd."

There's Even A Pot Bellied Pig Mentioned

Hmm. Not bad looking. I wonder if she would someday like to be the mother of my children? Oh . . . wait.

You Know Your Life Has Gone Horribly Wrong When:

Now That's Funny

(Although I hate it when someone has to video their TV screen to catch the clip.)