Police in N. Texas Stopping Random Drivers for DNA and Blood Samples

Police in North Texas are stopping random drivers in Fort Worth on the behalf of Federal contractors for random blood and DNA samples.  It's supposed to be to check for impaired driving, and supposed to be voluntary, but how many people say "no" to police and federal employees when being forcibly pulled over?

From KXAS Ch. 5 News in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Spectacular Truck Accident

Unfortunately, the driver was killed in this spectacular truck accident  on SH 161 and I-30 in Grand Prairie, Texas (a Dallas suburb).  It's unknown at this time why the truck left the highway.

Big Tex, 60, destroyed by fire.

Big Tex fire State Fair destroyed - Dallas News | myFOXdfw.com

R.I.P. Big Tex

Boogie Woogie House Party

Why post another Marcia Ball music video? Because it's my blog and I want to, that's why! Besides, who doesn't like a little Boogie Woogie in their day?

This is Marcia Ball and Floyd Domino entertaining guests at a private house party. How come I never get invited to parties like this? Enjoy!

Here's bonus video of Marcia performing "Louella". Enjoy!

Texas Highway Patrol Gun Boats

Check out the gunboats Texas State Troopers are using now!

From CNN.

Financial Asshats

I took this picture a few weeks ago.  It's not very good, quality-wise, but shows not only the state of the economy, but some of the jerks that are profiting from other's misfortunes and their attitudes towards others.

Click on the picture to blow it up, then look at the license plate and the decal in the rear window.  Form your own conclusions. 

Click to enlarge

Let's Take a Break With Marcia Ball

What do these clips have to do with cars?  Absolutely nothing.  I've just loved the hell out of this woman and her music ever since I saw her do a "Don't Mess With Texas" PSA back in the 80's or 90's.  This gal can really cook, and I don't mean dinner either.  Her piano solos are killer (especially in the second clip)!

The first clip is from the early 90's (I think) and is the PSA I mentioned above.  The second clip (after the jump) is from 1990, and the third one is from about a year ago (2010).  She's still got it!  Enjoy!!

Lunchtime In Dallas

Instead of eating lunch today, my friend and co-worker, Rajesh, and I visited Texas Classic Cars of Dallas.  Rajesh whipped out his camera-phone and went nuts.  He was also kind enough to share his pictures with CATC.  Enjoy!  (As usual, click the pictures to enlarge).

Watch Fort Worth, TX. Blow Up!!!!

The city of Fort Worth, Texas blew up Tuesday night (5/10/2011) during a thunderstorm.  Well, the entire city didn't blow up, but several dozen exploding transformers put on one hell of a light show for about a half-hour.  Put on some good music and enjoy!

Texas House Passes 85 MPH Bill

I love junkyards

This junkyard is only a few miles from my house, and I've seen it for years while driving down I-35 a few miles north of Denton, Texas.  More pictures after the jump.  Be sure to click the pictures to enlarge them.  It's worth it. 

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