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July 24, 2008 -
It appears that the Lower Rio Grande Valley dodged a bullet yesterday, the earthen levees along the river reportedly holding up to Hurricane Dolly's rains. Before the storm made landfall, residents had been warned to seek shelter because officials feared the deteriorated levees might fail. Worries still linger, though, as Dolly -- now downgraded to a tropical storm -- moves inland.
July 23, 2008 -
Louisiana Gov.
July 23, 2008 -
Hurricane Dolly is poised to strike the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Mexico border later today, maybe even escalating to a Category 2 storm.
July 22, 2008 -
The ACLU sued Alabama elections officials this week over an overly expansive policy disenfranchising felons. According to the New York Times:
July 22, 2008 -
WalkScore has released its annual list of the Most Walkable Cities in the United States. Sadly, no Southern cities crack the top 10 list.
July 22, 2008 -
Those going to the Democratic and Republican conventions because they want an up-close look at the experiment of U.S. democracy in an exciting election year are no doubt in for a treat. Those going for the lavish parties and bulging bags of freebie schwag? Not so much.