Texas LinkSwarm for Tuesday, April 19, 2011

  • Texas leads all states in attracting major plant openings. Includes extensive quotes from Governor Rick Perry on why Texas does so well.
  • By contrast, companies are streaming out of California. How’s that Blue State model working out for you, Golden State?
  • Holly Hansen endorses Brian Sellers and David Dziadziola for the Round Rock Independent School District election coming up in May.
  • In a non-political Texas story, wild fires continue to rage out near Possum Kingdom Lake. I mention that mainly as an excuse to embed the finest song the Toadies ever did:

    • (Hat tips: Texas Iconoclast, Smart Girl Politics)

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    2 Responses to “Texas LinkSwarm for Tuesday, April 19, 2011”

    1. toddhisattva says:
      April 20, 2011 at 10:48 AM

      So that’s the name and performer of the song!

      Not one to indulge in nostalgia, but y’all remember when DJs would back-announce?

    2. Dwight Brown says:
      April 20, 2011 at 12:08 PM

      Hell, Todd, I remember when they actually shut up and played music on the radio, instead of engaging in inane banter (mostly stolen from FARK these days).

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