Irving Gets in on the Bike-Share Game. The city signed a year-long agreement with Garland-based VBikes that will bring about 30 bikes to its citizens. As a veteran of the bike-share wars in Dallas, I’d like to offer two observations. First, I hope everyone in Irving is short. VBikes, with their low, non-adjustable seats, are great for short people. Second, 30 bikes? Thirty? If the entire population of Irving consists of 60 short people, I guess that will work.
Freddy Haynes Hammers Jerry Jones. The senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist, Frederick D. Haynes III, said at a press conference yesterday that in telling his players they’ll be benched if they protest during the national anthem, Jerry is practicing “plantation politics.” Haynes said: “Mr. Jones doesn’t mind cheering for those black players while they’re on the field, but he’s not concerned about the hell their communities are catching off the field.”
Cops Give Tennell Atkins Extra Attention. After the tailgate was stolen from the councilman’s truck, cops began parking outside his house periodically. Atkins said he didn’t ask for any extra attention, but First Assistant Chief David Pughes said the councilman did indeed ask for extra patrols. Somewhere, Chief Renee Hall is cracking her knuckles.
