Death to Leaf Blowers
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:00am
Death to gas-powered leaf blowers. The machines, not those who operate them.
News
San Juan City Manager's job on the line
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:00am
The job of San Juan City Manager Ben Arjona is apparently on the line, courtesy of a Special Called Meeting Agenda posted last Friday, which reads in part: “…Possible Action Regarding the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee, Specifically the City Manager.”
Courage to Change? Seize the Day (Part II of III)
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:00am
More than anything in the world, Bartimaeus wanted to change. Bartimaeus longed for the day when he would have the opportunity to no longer be a blind beggar. Like the litter that collects in the gutter, he would sit beside the road, day in, day out, in his world of darkness. “Alms! Alms for the blind! Alms for the poor!” Bartimaeus would plead. Some travelers would reluctantly respond, but the vast majority would either not notice or thrust a sharp response his way. The world would just pass Bartimaeus by on the road to somewhere else. Such is the life for Bartimaeus.
City along the seashore: Point Isabel townsite sold
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:00am
One great historical moment was amplified by the fact that the fishing village of Point Isabel was on the verge of development.
CBP officers seize $17.4M in methamphetamine at bridge
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:00am
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Pharr International Bridge this weekend seized more than $17.4 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.