If you’re not going to Wendy Davis’ birthday party tonight, I highly encourage all of you to join me tonight at La Grave Field to watch the Cats take on the Sioux Falls Canaries on Opening Day.

The game starts at 7:05, and there will be fireworks after the game.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: the Cats are the best value in family entertainment in the city, and possibly the entire Metroplex. Tickets start at $4, and the most expensive seats in the house are only $12. You can’t even park at Whatever-the-hell-it’s-called-now Park in Arlington that cheaply, I don’t think. I know $4 won’t even buy a beer there. (Of course it won’t at La Grave, either, but it’s still cheaper.)

Seriously — drag the clan out on a school night for the festivities, you won’t be disappointed.

Editor’s Note:At about 5 minutes into the show, the air compressor kicks on in the bike shop. Turn your speakers down. It only lasts about 15 seconds.

This week’s guest is Don Young, the man behind the Friends of Tandy Hills and lead organizer of Prairie Fest, which will be held on Saturday, the 26th from 11AM to 7PM.

Also this week:

Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday in the Democratic Primary runoff for Railroad Commissioner.

There will be a $60 buy-in charity poker tournament benefiting the Euless Trinity Trojans Football team this Friday at the Rahr & Sons Brewery. The tournament starts at 7PM. I have no info on prizes.

If you’re looking for a way to spend your morning on Saturday the 26th, you could do worse than to start at Dane Fest in Keller. (Why NOT hit two Fests in one day?) Normally we don’t plug things outside the city limits, but this is a good cause.

Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Rahr and Sons Brewing. They tell me that Summertime Wheat is in the works and should be out within the next two months, just in time for 100 degree weather. The Monk tells me that local beer is the best no matter the style, because it’s as fresh as it can be without drinking directly from the bottling line hoses. (He also says that the “local is better” rule only applies if your local brewery makes good beer.)

 

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Wendy Davis turned back the latest legal challenge to her eligibility to run as the Democratic candidate for the State Senate in District 10. The State Second District Court of Appeals ruled this afternoon that three Fort Worth firefighters had no standing to challenge Davis’ eligibility. The court did not rule on any of the merits of the case.

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The State Second District Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in this morning in the case to determine whether Wendy Davis is eligible to run as a Democrat in the race for the State Senate District 10 seat currently held by Republican Kim Brimer. As one person said outside the courtroom after the hearing, you never know how a court is going to rule. Things can look like they are going one way and then they will head another.

That said, one of Davis’ attorneys — Buck Wood — seemed upbeat after the hearing. “The justices asked all the questions I was going to ask,” Wood said.

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Update, 9:15 p.m.: The Texas Supreme Court dismissed the lawsuit filed by three Fort Worth firefighters challenging Wendy Davis‘ eligibility to run against Kim Brimer for the District 10 State Senate seat. The lawsuit, which was filed on Friday afternoon, was dismissed without prejudice Monday morning, Davis’ campaign manager Matt Latham confirmed in a phone call this afternoon.

“We see this as a major victory,” Latham said. “We believe that the Supreme Court dismissing this case so quickly confirms that the case is without merit. All it shows is that Brimer is afraid of a campaign.”

However, QuorumReport.com says the Supreme Court simply indicated that because there was time, the more appropriate venue was the local Court of Appeals. Latham said that Davis’ name will appear on the ballot for the March 4 primary.

Updates to come? Probably.

The citizens of Fort Worth offered a fond farewell to outgoing District 9 City Council representative Wendy Davis last night. Council chambers were packed with well wishers who wore blue t-shirts inscribed with “Thank you, Wendy” or something like that. Newly minted District 97 Rep. Dan Barrett was there to show his support for Davis. Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Hicks offered some last kind words. Davis herself offered some last emotional words. She was presented with rocking chair, a silver bowl and a quilt.

Of course, that was nothing compared to the going-away present offered by Mayor Moncrief.

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This week:

Bernie shares his thoughts on the turnout in Iowa and a preview of New Hampshire.

Steve recaps the situation with Wendy Davis and her State Senate bid.

The Trinity River Vision expands - is it a good thing?

The crew shares our goals for 2008, which include having Kevin in town for more podcast recordings.

Lastly, if you’d like to write for us, and you can do it in Spanish, send us an e-mail, we’d love to hear from you!

 

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