This week Moses Rangel talks Taco Cabana and Kiolbassa, half car half taxi, lettuce leaf bikini's, military helicopters in SA, 30,000 students at UTSA all on this weeks edition of the Quicky Show.

This week Moses Rangel talks about the NCAA selecting San Antonio, the 281/1604 interchange, stomping out smoking, and the city balances the budget. We also visit the Woodlawn Theatre and get a special visit from Daddy Hott Nickels.

Alamo University Center, Women Firefighters, 1st Green school, Lubby’s buys out Fuddruckers, Speed Train in SA, Sea World grows, and Sports news with the Project Spurs.

The Quicky Show is released weekly on Mondays and covers the week in review for local news with your host Moses Rangel. This week we cover; Hays Street Bridge Reconstructed, Body Scanners at the SA Airport, Rivermist retaining wall update, Sirens on the Guadalupe River, Brown Mackie College in San Antonio, SAWS rate increase, Hispanic Chamber moving to Pearl Brewery development, Tony Parker in France and a look at the Central Library.

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Tristeza en habitantes de Anahuac y Rodriguez N. L. Mexico

Por Rosamaria Galvez (Oliva De Hoyos)

Continuan las labores de limpieza y desinfectacion en los pueblos de Cd Anahuac y Rodriguez Nuevo Leon. La mayoria de los habitantes han declarado perdida total en sus pertenencias debido a que las crecientes aguas que inhundaron estos municipios traian consigo aguas negras.

Empleados de Ferrocarriles Nacionales de Mexico trabajan dia y noche en la reparacion del puente ferroviario.

Ahora los residentes estan a la expectativa en espera de alguna ayuda por parte del gobierno, ya que segun les dicen, algunos de los afectados seran rehubicados y recibiran alguna remuneracion para recuperar algo de lo perdido.

Durante un recorrido por algunas de las calles y viviendas afectadas, las victimas del huracan Alex mostraban infinita tristeza, pues no contaban siquiera con alguna silla donde sentarse y mucho menos un colchon donde dormir.

"Es muy duro y dificil lo que estamos pasando. Esta tragedia nos ha cambiado la vida de la noche... (more)

Attention all poker fans!  Eva’s Heroes opened ticket sales last week for the Third Annual Tony and Eva Parker Celebrity Casino Night.  Brush up on your poker skills and join Tony and Eva as they play for a great cause, Eva’s Heroes. 

Eva’s Heroes is an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of those with developmental challenges by providing an inclusive setting built on four tenets – interact, grow, learn, and love. Based in San Antonio, the organization helps teenagers and young adults between 14 and 21 years of age, who are developmentally challenged, integrate and flourish in society.

Tickets for the Celebrity Casino Night are $175 for casino games and $400 for entry into the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament.  With the purchase of Casino ticket, each person will receive a buffet dinner and $2,000 in casino chips.  Those who buy the Poker Tournament ticket receives the buffet dinner, $2,000 in casino chips and seat in the Texas Hold’em Tournament.... (more)

The Quicky Show is released weekly on Mondays and covers the week in review for local news with your host Moses Rangel.

This weeks stories include; Crickets everywhere, SA jobs on the rise despite unemployment stats, Haven for Hope, CPS assisting weatherization initiative, Riverwalk patrons are asked to clean up, Racker Road funding issues, New Public Safety building, Mission Reach under budget, Splitter Signs, Duncan the New Robinson, Spurs Summer League play.

SAPD SWAT is headed to Germany, Strengthening the cities Smoking Ban, Retama Park to reduce its thoroughbred schedule, The Dog Whisperer comes to San Antonio, HEB sends aid to Laredo, Interlex Communications becomes agency of record to help city lose weight, Revitalizing the Fort Sam area, 281 & 1604 is still in doubt, National Latino Expo invades San Antonio, Splitter and Spurs reach agreement, Bonner resigns, and Stars Hammon injured.

Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson confirms oil tar balls from BP Gulf Spill have now reached the Texas coast.  Crews removed the tar balls found on at least two beaches including Crystal Beach and East End of Galveston Island.

KHOU Report

At least five gallons of tar balls have been collected said Jim Suydan of the Texas General Land Office. He also reports beach patrols have also been increased and urged citizens to report any findings.

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In this weeks edition of the Quicky Show we talk about the Mayor on national cable, a green initiative, Toyota's new line, hazardous weather, local fund raising for a Haitian girl and sports. Then we head over to Jerry's Chicago Style Hot Dogs in downtown for this weeks Quicky Show Quick Spot. Join us as we recap the local news, here in San Antonio.

Heart-breaking aerial video by Hurricane Creekkeeper John Wathen. At 6:30 you see a pod of dolphins and a sperm whale swimming, dead or dying in oil.

John L. Wathen

From: youtube.com/hccreekkeeper | June 26, 2010 | This was the most emotionally disturbing video I have ever done! A flight over the BP Slick Source where I saw at least 100 Dolphins in the oil, some dying. I also photographed a Sperm Whale covered in oil all around it's blow hole. Please spread this around the world. Send me any links to places it gets posted so I can follow. I want to piss off the world. Who will answer for these gentle creatures?

You can find John Wathen's blog here: http://bpoilslick.blogspot.com/2010/07/creekkeeper-appears-on-olberman.html

After the passage of SB 1070 law, copycat bills(red) and midterm election candidates (blue) have propagated across the U.S.. Some bills are currently being drafted while others will be introduced soon. Click on the pin drops to get the details of the types of bills being considered and where their status is in the legislative process, or the candidates that have shown support and have said they will support a SB 1070 type law. By Kristopher

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The Quicky Show is back! This time we're providing you with a recap of interesting local news.

LATEST UPDATE: 60,000 plus barrels a day now leaking at 45 gallons per barrel that means about 3,000,000 gallons a day are poisoning the gulf

ACtimes.- BP claims to be recovering 10,000 barrels a day (about 450,000 gallons) It seems, however, the leak increased last week since the pipe was cut-off to install the "cap" on.  Which leads many to believe that the leak may have doubled or even tripled, but BP nor Feds are talking.   So capturing 10k barrels means nothing.  Meanwhile birds and Sea animals are dying by the hundreds, but most sink in the dark waters, and we may never know. A fairly conservative estimate claims over 3,000,000 gallons a day.  That is over 100,000,000 gallons this far.... PLUS

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"Silent Victims"

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2010/gulf.coast.oil.spill/?hpt=T

See Animal Victims: "Silent Victims Video"

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The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release

June 15, 2010

Remarks by the President to the Nation on the BP Oil Spill

Oval Office

8:01 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening.  As we speak, our nation faces a multitude of challenges.  At home, our top priority is to recover and rebuild from a recession that has touched the lives of nearly every American.  Abroad, our brave men and women in uniform are taking the fight to al Qaeda wherever it exists.  And tonight, I’ve returned from a trip to the Gulf Coast to speak with you about the battle we’re waging against an oil spill that is assaulting our shores and our citizens.

On April 20th, an explosion ripped through BP Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, about 40 miles off the coast of Louisiana.  Eleven workers lost their lives.  Seventeen others were injured.  And soon, nearly a mile beneath the surface of the ocean, oil began spewing into the water.

Because there has never been a leak this size at this... (more)

History of Washington, Dc Marine Corps War Memorial by USAA.

"Each year, USAA holds a Memorial Day ceremony at its San Antonio headquarters. This year's Memorial Day theme is Honor and Remembrance. The ceremony honors military men and women who have been killed in the line of duty in service to our country. " YouTube.com/USAAVideo

"Silent Victims"

Turtles, pelicans, seagulls, sharks, dolphins and more. Over 600 species are in danger.

"Silent Victims" of the Gulf Oil Spill now facing almost 1-million gallons/day continue to be released into the Gulf. 

These are some their silent faces, victims of what already is the biggest ecological disaster. A full front assault to mother earth.

"Top-Kill" has failed and 20,000 barrels a day continue to be released into the Gulf.

One barrel=42 gallons x 20,000 = 840,000 gallons of oil a day!

And there's them... Innocent victims of the spill. How many have already died?

Some 445 species of fish, 134 birds, 45 mammals, and 32 reptiles and amphibians are at risk, according to Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The biggest threats are to Louisiana's state bird, the brown pelican, the sea turtle, bottlenose dolphins and manatees - and even land mammals such as coyotes, raccoons and foxes.

SEE UPDATED VIDEO WITH NASA PHOTOS [ here ]

Read more:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/galleries/louisiana_oil_spill/louisiana_oil_spill.html#ixzz0pMx1tHXS

TexasTribune.org

The top professors and administrators at Texas universities routinely earn between $250,000 and $500,000, while presidents and chancellors make up to about $900,000 and top coaches haul in far more, according to salary data for more than a dozen universities and university systems added today to The Texas Tribune's public employee salary database.

The top administrator paycheck belongs to Scott Ransom, the president of the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center, who earns $904,562 — 20 percent more than the $750,000 salary of University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa.

The top professor paycheck also goes to an employee of the UNT Health Sciences Center: Martin Weiss, an assistant professor who is a highly respected medical doctor. He earns $675,000.

Overall, a Tribune analysis of... (more)

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Austin, TX. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro sits down with non-profit TexasTribune.org.

" A provocative talk about the influences in his life, San Antonio's position for the future and what he thinks of the state's battles with the federal government. " (mayorcastro.com)

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Monday, April 12, 2010; 5:56 PM

Following a two-week break, lawmakers are returning to Washington. The Senate is in session and is continuing debate on a one-month extension of jobless... (more)

As of July 22, 2010, Congress extended the deadlines to qualify for all extended benefit programs; however, it did not add additional weeks for applicants who have exhausted all entitlement to benefits according to TWC, the Texas Workforce Commission.  This means over 1 million U.S. workers are left without their benefits, and the number is expected to grow to 2 to 3 million nationwide.  Congress also took away an additional payment recipients were getting of $25 every two weeks.  A car full of groceries for many.

They helped the Banks, gave billions to Wall Street and the Auto Industry.  Sent a few more billions to Iraq, and more to Afghanistan, but now refuse benefits to the jobless voters who put them into office.  We are talking Congress... and these guys in particular:

 

 

 

 

 

Meet the guys who refuse to vote to help extend unemployment benefits to millions of Americans.  Tax payers who worked and earned those benefits, NOT...