UP Police Chief Adams on Those Football Ribbons

I received a wonderful Happy New Year e-mail from Chief Adams this morning. After claiming that his Christmas stocking was full of coal he said:

I was disappointed that the Scots lost the championship game.   No
doubt they out played the other team.  Very heart breaking end to a
really great season and team.

Now…can those moms who put up all the gold ribbons maybe take them
down.  Several still up along Preston north of Lovers.

Have I mentioned that I love Chief Adams?

All-District Football Team is All-HP

Highland Park had 18 of its 24 starting players make the All-District 10-4A team.  The Scots are still smarting after last weekend’s loss in the Class 4A Division II state championship game, but the recognition from the district’s coaches might heal a few wounds.

Among the superlatives, HP senior quarterback Winston Gamso was voted Co-MVP along with Jordan Gush of Richardson Pearce. Senior linebacker Brett Martin was the Defensive MVP, and senior kicker Chris Morris was Special Teams MVP. HP head coach Randy Allen was Co-Coach of the Year along with Pearce’s Randy Robertson.

Continue to see the list of all of HP’s players on the all-district team: (more…)

Re: People’s Austin Kilgore

Dear Ace Preston Hollow Reporter Austin Kilgore,

You’re a good catch. You know, a young SMU frat boy turned reporter (and accomplished dancer if you want to consider the whole package). Haley is a super good catch being a beautiful engineer and all. You should thank your lucky stars that she hung around after the Nascar incident and marry her. I’m just sayin’.

Love,

Merritt

Re: People’s Austin Kilgore

Austin, in his own defense:

In my defense, it was a Christmas-themed NASCAR blow up, very cute with snowmen pit crew members, AND I got it 55 percent off because it was the last one they had and it was Christmas Eve when I did my shopping.

My wonderful girlfriend Haley also got a bottle of perfume for Christmas, not to mention diamond earrings for the anniversary back in Oct.

And Merritt, when you talk about me on the blog, I prefer to be called “Ace Preston Hollow Reporter Austin Kilgore.” We need that consistency on the blog to make it easier for all my adoring fans to stay in the know on all things Kilgore.

And he wanted to make sure everyone had this visual:

Re: People’s Austin Kilgore

Actually, the blow-up yard decoration was for Christmas. And I repeat what she said when she opened the gift, “I can’t believe you got me this.”

We couldn’t believe it either.

People’s Austin Kilgore Needs Help

I just had a chit-chat in the very organized cubicle of People Newspaper’s stud reporter, Austin Kilgore. It seems that to celebrate his three year anniversary with his beautiful and very smart girlfriend he gifted her a blow up Nascar yard decoration.

Krista and Stephanie were present for the jaw dropping conversation, is it true or not girls?�

Re: Unlimited Texting is a Must

Inquiries regarding a list of the rules for the new cell phones are slowly hitting the inbox. We’re new at this, what are good cell phone rules for 9 and 10 year olds? I have one: don’t text me if I have to walk past you to pick up my Blackberry, try speaking.

Front Yard Defines Religon and Community Support

I respect this Overheardian’s desire to get it right:

1. When is it appropriate to remove the yellow ribbons related to HPHS football’s state title hopes? Am I a bad fan if take mine down first?
2. Our Mad for Plaid sign has been up for two months. Can I take it down or will people think I didn’t support our schools?
3. Christmas decorations. Should I take them down now or wait until Jan 2^nd or thereabouts? (Don’t want to be a grinch)
4. My neighbor still has a “He is Risen” cross in her flower bed area. Shouldn’t that one have come down after Easter?

Unlimited Texting is a Must

I thought that 300 texts per month should cut it for a 9 and 10 year old. Nope. After one day with modern communictaion devices in their pockets I upgraded to unlimited texting plans. Probably because they have replaced speaking with texting. I got this one from our 9 year old yesterday while he was seated less than 20 feet from me:

Can I have a few Skittles?

Then at dinner last night our 10 year old texted from across the table concerning our 6 year old:

She’s lying.

Texting rules are about to kick in.

Merry Gift Card Day

Here is what $70 in gift cards will buy a six year old at Limited Too:

1. One bullfrog Webkinz
2. One horse Webkinz
3. One black stallion Webkinz
4. One digital pet

Oh, and I paid the balance due of $1.88.

All I Wanted for Christmas Was … a Medical Device?

When I go home for the holidays, my parents’ ancient computer and DSL don’t allow much time for surfing the web, I moreso put my toe in the water, realize it’s not for me, and rush back to highspeed internet back in the city. Since I returned to civilization this morning, I’m just now catching up on some reading.

Anywho, this article caught my eye, and it got me thinking, “What did my loved one mean by giving me that gift?!”

Don’t think I’m not appreciative of all the thing things I received. I love my new camera. And thanks for the Magellan. Seeing as how I can barely find my way from home to the office, this will definitely save time and gas.

But when I opened the little box all wrapped in red paper with polka dots, I truly did not expect this (more…)

Since Frontburner is Off Today, Some Texas News…

Whatever you think of the death penalty, this says something about the state of Texas.

What a Game

Even though the Scots lost, I want to thank them for entertaining us with one heck of a game in the state final. The crowd was hanging on every play. As reporter Austin Kilgore remarked to me on Saturday, he’s never heard thousands of people get silent as quickly as did the Scots faithful whenever anything bad happened on the field.

So, predictions for next year?

Twas the Fright Before Christmas

Wow, I just got back from some Christmas Eve day grocery shopping at Central Market, and I’ve never seen such a crowded supermarket.  Amazingly …

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Scots drown to Cavaliers

After a hard fought battle in Waco the Scots came up short 34 - 36 to Lake Travis. Be sure to check the web later for more as soon as we get back to Dallas. That is after dinner at Buzzard Billys.

Scots have left the bubble

With drums playing, air horns blasting and parents crying the Scots left the stadium a little before 8:30 on the way to Waco for the State Championship game this morning. One of the cutest sights was a dad and his four kids still in their jammies just out to cheer the Scots on. FYI dad not in jammies. Be sure to check out the website Sunday morning and the December 28th issue of Park Cities People for complete coverage of your Scots from the field, stands and high above Floyd Casey Stadium.

See You at the Game Tomorrow

The People Newspapers offices will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. So blog posts will be few and far until Wednesday.

I will be spending hours in a van with Scott, Jeremy, Curtis, and former PCP sports editor Phil Stephens tomorrow to see the big game in Waco. Ask me about that when I get back.

Otherwise, Merry Christmas to all.

Merritt Loses One

The following letter made its way to my desk today:

I have always enjoyed your paper, but have decided not to renew my subscription because of Merritt Patterson’s column. I don’t know her and have no personal feelings good or bad against her, but what she writes has absolutely no “good” in it. Nothing good can come from humor without heart, so I cannot support the paper that promotes words completely void of worth.

Charlie’s In Charge

An Overheardian sends word that Charlie Palmer at The Joule on Main Street opened this week.   Last night, Charlie Palmer himself was spotted working the room and chatting with patrons.  He also opened Next Vintage, a wine shop adjacent to the restaurant.  http://www.charliepalmer.com/dallas/home.html

Early word on the street is “fantastic” and “great food”.  If you are looking for a new place to enjoy progressive American cuisine, this new spot might include a bonus sighting of the retaurant’s namesake. Then you can meander next door and purchase the wines you enjoyed during dinner. Bon Appetit!  �

Garage Proposal for UP

If you’re planning to build a new home in UP, you may want to keep a close eye on a proposal before the City Council that would require new construction to have more enclosed garage parking. The idea is to take parked cars off crowded UP streets, and it may mean homes in the 4,000 to 8,000 square feet range would be required to have three off-street, enclosed parking spaces, and over 8k would require four. The council will continue to discuss the proposal in closed meetings, and a vote is expected next month.

Update: This in from Steve Mace: “A committee comprised of local builders and residents is discussing a number of potential building standards including that one.  The group has opted to hold their discussions in private.  That is well within their rights. Let’s not give those who read the blog the impression that Council is determining policy behind closed doors.”

Duly noted.

Christmas Cheer on Rheims

If you haven’t been by this house on Rheims at night yet, you’re missing the most remarkable sight of this Christmas season. Pictured are just two of the eight jacks-in-the-box portraying members of the Owen family. These photos, taken at dusk, don’t do it justice. And you need to hear the music playing to get the full experience. The heads move up and down on hydraulics. Let me tell you, it’s a little spooky. You can read more about it in this week’s Park Cities People.

For another shot, (more…)

Most Surprising Holiday Card 2007

Posted with permission from this Park Cities family, nothing says merry Christmas quite like your children kneeling next to their dead bobcat in the industrial fridge at the family ranch. The mom had no idea the card would create such buzz so she is really glad she had the pools of blood edited out.

No Love for the Ladies?

Now that’s a society event I wish I covered.

Packin Heat and Fashion

I’ve recently discovered Katy Trail. I know it’s been here all along, but I’ve always preferred running (and rowing) around White Rock Lake. However, I have now officially discovered Katy Trail. Apparently, though, it’s somewhat dangerous. That’s why, when I came across this article, I was so excited. (more…)

Dear Wick, Stephanie Did It.

Dear Wick, 

When I ran into you at the elevator a little while ago you were sweet so I’m assuming you hadn’t yet read my column this week. I know you don’t like the word “butt” in your newspaper. Butt But you know I like to see what I can get away with. So, if you’re upset about it…Stephanie did it. It is totally her job to edit that stuff out. So, now that I think about it, she’s not doing such a great job. What if I tried to use the word “booger” again and she let it slide?

And, um, what’s up with the baseball hat and business attire? Very chic.

Love,

Merritt  �