Denver Convention Pics
August 28, 2008 at 1:46 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: Aasif Mandvi, Bill Richardson, CBS, CNN, Convention, Daily Show, Dem Convention, Dem Politics, Denver, John King, Katie Couric, Rafael Anchia, Rob Riggle, Texas Rep, Wolf Blitzer
I have friends on both sides of the political aisle going to both conventions. A college buddy of mine, Pat, sent these pics from the Dem Convention in Denver. Pat was using his cell phone, but happened to snap a pic of the podium with an image behind it that looks familiar. I believe that’s Tx State Rep and Dallas Pol Rafael Anchia:
Pretty high profile. Texas Monthly articles, now a pic at the convention.
The convention is also crawling with press:
There’s Katie Couric with the CBS crew touching up some spots.
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That’s NM Gov Bill Richardson, getting ready to do an interview.
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Rob Riggle with the Daily Show is there with Aasif Mandvi, connected to him…doing something for the Daily Show. Notice how more people crowd around the Daily Show then the politicians!
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Former Presidential candidate and Mass Senator John Kerry, on the set with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and John King.
Got any pics from the convention? Send them to omar.villafranca@nbcuni.com
Illinois’ Governor loves him some T.O.
August 22, 2008 at 1:33 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: Blagojevich, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas/Fort Worth Sports, Illinois Governor, NBC 5, NFL Fans, omar, Omar Villafranca, Terrell Owens, Tony Romo
Here’s the video I promised of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich at the Cowboys open practice this week.
He admits he’s a Cowboys fan, but a Bears fan first. And he’s a Tony Romo fan (East Illinois).
But….he LOVES him some T.O.!
Watch the video here: http://video.nbc5i.com/player/?id=286966
So, what do you think? Leave a comment.
Cowboys Practice + Governor = Mark Cuban Owning the Cubs?
August 20, 2008 at 11:36 pm | In Uncategorized | 1 CommentTags: Chicago Cubs, Cuban, Cuban Buying the Cubs, Cubbies, Dallas Cowboys Practice, Illnois Governor Blagojevich, Mark Cuban, Rod Blagojevich, Sam Zell, Tribune Company
The Governor was at the Dallas Cowboys open practice.
Not Texas Governor Rick Perry.
This guy:
The man on the far right is Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (pronounced “Bluh-goy-uh-vich”).
So why is the highest elected official of Illinois and an admitted Chicago Bears fan visiting Dallas Cowboys practice?
Money.
The Governor was in town for a fundraiser in Texas and decided to swing by Texas Stadium.
I chatted the Gov up about his trip. We talked sports and then the Chicago Cubs came up. I mentioned that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was very interested in buying the North Side’s Team…just to see what he’d say.
Get this….Governor Blag said he met with Cuban Tuesday! What did they have to talk about? Why would the acting Governor of Illinois talk to Cuban? We all know Cuban doesn’t waste his time, so something productive had to have come from that meeting. What? I don’t know.
But the meeting makes people wonder (me) if Cuban is working all the angles to buy the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs current ”acting owner” is Sam Zell, who Blagojevich knows. And, after some research, it turns out Blagojevich was a former Congressman, and his Congressional District included….wait for it…. Wrigley Field…where the Chicago Cubs play. It could all be coincidence. Or just smart backroom politics.
It’d be interesting to see, when the filings come out, if Cuban donated to Governor Blag’s campaign. Greasing the wheel for ownership maybe?
Cowboys Open Practice
August 20, 2008 at 10:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: Cowboy Cheerleaders, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Dallas Cowboy Running Backs, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Cowboys Practice, Free Practice, Jerry Jones, Marion Barber, Open Practice, Texas Stadium, Tony Romo, Zach Thomas
It’s been a good 15+ years since the Dallas Cowboys held an open practice at Texas Stadium.
Wednesday, the Cowboys opened it up for the local fans, free of charge.
Why? To thank the fans, and say goodbye to Texas Stadium.
The parking lot at Texas Stadium was halfway packed…as was the stadium.
The Cowboy stars took the field….and before I get to the “on the field” stars, let me show the “sideline stars”.
Yup, the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders where there, in full force.
They were there for the autograph session, which turned into a rainy mess (I’ll get to that in another post, with pictures).
The players showed up on the field….offense in light colors, defense in dark colors.
Zach Thomas, below, walked out a little later.
Tony Romo, below, was one of the last to come running out of the big helmet.
Jerry Jones walked to the sidelines….and waved to the cheering crowd. I’ve never seen an owner get such a reaction from the crowd.
Coming up, what do you get when you mix Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and rain?
Plus, what was a certain, high profile, out of state politician doing at Texas stadium?
Answers and pictures to follow.
Want to see the Dallas Cowboys and get autographs?
August 20, 2008 at 11:41 am | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: America's Team, autographs, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Cowboys Practice, Jason Witten, Mel Renfro, NBC 5, Open Practice, Terrell Owens, Texas Stadium, Tony Dorsett, Tony Romo
Need a Dallas Cowboys fix?
Couldn’t make it Oxnard to see the team practice?
Tired of seeing them on TV?
Then go see them LIVE!
The Dallas Cowboys are holding a FREE public practice at Texas Stadium!
You can watch Terrell, Tony, Adam, Flozell and all the Cowboys in person, on the field!
But wait, there’s more!
Fans can get Cowboy Cheerleader autographs and enjoy live entertainment!
Gates open at 430pm, practice starts at 7pm, and run to 9pm.
A bunch of old Cowboy greats will be there to sign autographs, including:
Expect a HUGE crowd!
Frisco Jewel Heist!
August 12, 2008 at 5:16 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: Ben Bridge Jewelers, Frisco, Jewerly Heist, Omar Villafranca, Stonebriar Mall
Frisco PD are trying to find the crooks who robbed the Ben Bridge Jewelers at Stonebriar Mall.
FPD says four men walked into the store at 10:30ish this morning, smashed the display cases with mallets, then dashed off with the jewels.
From the police release, here are suspect descriptions:
B/M husky build, wearing a hat.
B/M white shirt, black pants.
B/M white button up shirt, blue jeans, ball cap.
B/M in a red hat with bright pink and green on it.
R.I.P Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes
August 10, 2008 at 10:07 pm | In Uncategorized | 1 CommentTags: Actors, Bernie Mac, Bernie Mac show, Chef, Comedians, Isaac Hayes, RIP
Bernie Mac died yesterday at the age of 50. The dude was straight up funny.
Mac was a talented comedian and actor. He did everything from a voice in “King of the Hill”, to “Ocean’s Eleven” and “Bad Santa”. He also had a great TV show called “The Bernie Mac Show.”
He’ll be missed.
Then news comes down that Isaac Hayes, actor and composer of the music for “Shaft”, passed away in Memphis on Sunday.
Music buffs know him for his tunes. The younger generation know Isaac Hayes as the voice of “Chef” in South Park.
Hayes got to use his deep, full voice to bring chef to life. He also got to use his musical prowess in songs on South Park. One of his songs is hugely popular, hilarious, and not safe for work, so I’ll not name it. But let’s just say if you “Googled” “Chocolate” and “Salty”, you’d find it.
Info on Bus Wreck for Families
August 10, 2008 at 5:20 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: Bus Accident, Bus Crash, Bus Wreck, Houston Church Bus Accident, NBC 5, Omar Villafranca, Sherman Bus Accident
We found out today that the bus company operating illegally, actually had two buses on the road to Carthage, Missouri.
Here’s some info for people with loved ones involved:
1-866-GET-INFO—Red Cross number for families of victims.
903-217-7651–Sherman PD number for victims/family members to get back some of their luggage/property.
Latest on Victims of Highway 75 Bus Crash
August 9, 2008 at 7:33 am | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: Bus Accident, Dallas Bus Wreck, Highway 75 Bus Accident, Houston Church Bus Accident, Omar Villafranca, Sherman Accident, Vietnamese Church Accident
At least 15 were killed.
Dallas Area Accident Victim Conditions Updates as of 530am, 8/9/08
Parkland Hospital–5 patients: 2 critical, 2 fair, 1 serious
Baylor University Medical–4 women, all critical condition
Methodist Medical Center–2 adults, both critical condition
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