We had not planned on having any vote, other than just to study (the contract), ... It's not a public read more

We had not planned on having any vote, other than just to study (the contract), ... It's not a public hearing, but it is a study session. We will take comments. And then if it seems suitable to the property owners involved -- who we're most concerned about -- we will have a vote on Sept. 26 (the next council meeting) on this issue to start the ball rolling for a new bridge.

No, the czar did not want us in the schools.

No, the czar did not want us in the schools.

[That, she said, was because, while Baton Rouge escaped most of the damage suffered by the Big Easy, it was read more

[That, she said, was because, while Baton Rouge escaped most of the damage suffered by the Big Easy, it was a primary evacuation point for residents from the more southerly parishes -- counties -- of Louisiana.] So there were more people, ... and so there was more crime.

There is no basis for any rumors that Steve Case is leaving.

There is no basis for any rumors that Steve Case is leaving.

I really think being at home helped. This is a big part of the season, with a lot of home read more

I really think being at home helped. This is a big part of the season, with a lot of home games coming up. It feels good to come home.

If a group is able to underwrite the cost of catering an event, we would encourage them to do so.

If a group is able to underwrite the cost of catering an event, we would encourage them to do so.

This is really good news. I compliment our staff, the leadership teams in the schools, the students and parents – read more

This is really good news. I compliment our staff, the leadership teams in the schools, the students and parents – everyone who had a part in that.

I always hoped for a show that was realistic and provocative and moving and funny. And to me, it's exceeded read more

I always hoped for a show that was realistic and provocative and moving and funny. And to me, it's exceeded those expectations ... not to mention the people who have climbed aboard to join in it. As a creative endeavor, it's been the greatest experience of my life.

I really took it because he was here. I didn't know what I was walking into. I wouldn't be able read more

I really took it because he was here. I didn't know what I was walking into. I wouldn't be able to do it without him. By him being a recruiter and assistant in Lufkin and doing it for so many years, he was able to get it together for me. All I had to do was walk on the floor.