Jason Collins slam dunks, Matt Mackowiak deletes a tweet, and Mitch McConnell sits for a spell. Apparitions are on the News Ticker.
• The national conversation today is focused on Jason Collins, the first active professional sports player to come out as gay.
• While most of the reactions have been positive, local pundit Matt Mackowiak seems to be a little weary.
• To be fair, his bloodlust probably takes its toll.
• Judging by the spooky promo for KVUE‘s latest entry into their “Defenders” series, AISD will have a very serious problem on their hands in about seven days.
• Kansas City Google Fiber users give Austin a taste of what’s to come. The revolution, apparently, will be mildly pleasant.
• After 42 years in business, Freewheeling Bicycles is closing its San Gabriel storefront at the end of the month.
• Gov. Rick Perry‘s feathers are ruffled over a Sacramento Bee editorial cartoon. The cartoonist is just happy that he found an audience.
• The two Texas Senators are also in a huff. John Cornyn doesn’t take kindly to opinions.
• And Ted Cruz isn’t above sharing his “squish” list.
• We all thought that Clint Eastwood was senile when he spoke at the Republican National Convention, but it turns out the GOP’s relationship with empty chairs runs deep.
This article appears in April 26 • 2013.