Blogging Tropical Storm Bill - II

So...there hasn't been much to post about TS Bill. So...here are some entertaining videos. Let's begin with John Fenoglio from local ABC affiliate KTRK-Channel 13.

Earlier today, while waiting for TS Bill, John revealed that he has a fear of snakes (who doesn't) and roaches.



When then made me think of this from several years ago.



When then made me think of Geraldo during Hurricane Ike



When then made me think of Jeff Ranieri who thought a rat was a porcupine. Oy vey!



And just because...

Latin Grammys Are Coming To Houston

I've sorta been on a Mexican/Latin roll with my posts so here is one more...

So yesterday when I was listening to the 400p news with Erik Barajas, not with him in the house but with him on the telly, they announced that Houston will be hosting the Latin Grammys on November 13.

No. This isn't your abuelas (the Latin Grannys). This is the awards show for Latin recording artists.

Folks, this is HUGE! HUGE I tell ya!

Previous host cities have been Miami and Las Vegas and I believe Los Angeles.

When I heard the news, I immediately sent a text message to Kaye Sedilla. You see, Kaye is making her annual Houston appearance on Sunday, July 20 at the Mr. & Miss Mint Julep Contest. Kaye Sedilla only appears once a year in Houston because she is on tour the rest of the time.

So I'm hoping that Kaye can clear her calendar and make another visit to Houston November 13.

There is a rumor floating around town that Beyonce will make an apperance at the Latin Grammys. Her dad, Matthew Knowles, said that Beyonce is working on another Spanish cd that will drop in November so timing is everything.

Kaye's people will be contacting Beyonce's people because Kaye would LOVE to do a duet with Beyonce. She sings the Norteña Mix of Irreplaceable (Irremplazable) all of the time...even if she doesn't know the words.

It's kind of like that girl singing Ken Lee instead of Without You.

If you want the 411 on the Latin Grammy's, click here.

I do have another comment to make...When this city was building Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center and Reliant Stadium, there was a bunch of moaning and groaning (just like what's going on with the soccer stadium). Folks, we need venues and hotel rooms and attractions that will bring major events to this city (i.e. Super Bowl, All Star Game, Latin Grammys). We have quite a bit going on this city and it just isn't about stadiums and arenas.

We just dedicated a brand new Cathedral (co-cathedral to be correct) and this weekend will be the grand opening of Discovery Green.

It just goes to prove that "If you build it, they will come."

Erik Barajas Hits The Houston Airwaves

So the other day I was looking at another blog and I see this photo:



The face was familiar but I couldn't place it so I read the post.

This is Erik Barrajas. I remember seeing Erik on the telly when I would travel to San Antonio. He was working for KSAT.

Erik is a native Houstonian and went to U of H. He is now working for KTRK (Channel 13). He is a co-anchor for the 400p news.

Erik's brother Omar worked with Sugar Land Stuart so I'm sure this is sort of like 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon.

Welcome back to Houston Erik!