Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Is a Blank Canvas for Graffiti Artists. As you know, the MHH Bridge opens today to traffic. But the city is worried about vandals, and, to a lesser extent, terrorists. Graffiti artists have already tagged the ramps leading to the bridge. A visible police presence and cameras on the bridge are attempts to lessen the chances of any damage to the bridge. I give it a week.
DISD Teachers Sends Letter to TEA, Placed on Leave. Elliot Monteverde-Torres can’t figure out why he was placed on paid administrative leave. All the Felix G. Botell Elementary teacher did was send a letter to TEA alleging that the school he works for has a staff that doesn’t do its job and violates the law. He cited examples of a student being shot in the arm with a BB gun; misuse of federal funds; and possession of prescription drugs. The TEA has asked for a response from DISD by April 20.
Woman Uses Stolen ID To Get Job at a Bank. I’m betting Bank of America is going to step up its screening process of applicants after this situation. A woman stole an ID and used that ID (and Social Security number) to get a job at a Plano Bank of America. The police were about to close in on her when she left the temporary position.
