American Airlines is now charging for all checked luggage on their flights. Something like $15 for the first bad and $25 for the second. I understand that they are losing money because of fuel prices, but aren’t we all?

I think this could be a recipe for disaster. It really could be, travelers might stop flying cause the prices are through the roof. Maybe not. Maybe this is what American Airlines thinks will make the airline profitable. For me this and the fare increases will probably delay our summer trip to see the family in Seattle, cause it’s too expensive.

Gas in Grand Prairie - A local gas station was giving away 200 prepaid $40 gas cards yesterday. But was it really worth the wait in line? For this one local woman, she showed up at 4am and when the promotion started she was one of the first 10 to get the cards. Wow 6-7 hours really? for less than a tankful of gas? I think it’s great they are doing it, but even though the gas prices are hovering around $4 per gallon here, I think 6-7 hours of my time is worth more than sitting waiting for a prepaid card worth $40.

Stars - Well they didn’t make the cut. Better luck next year. (see that is short :))

And not so local:
Colorado - Huge tornado rips up some towns and kills 1. If you haven’t seen the video your local news or CNN or pretty much anyone has, you should watch it. It’s crazy… Click the CNN link.

Here is another Friday round of local shorts. (might be something I do every Friday)

2 Pit Bulls euthanized after attacking 2 year old in Fort Worth:
The girl remains in critical condition at the hospital. Hope she makes it. The dog owners indicated that both of the dogs were female and neither one was registered or vaccinated. Great now she might have to deal with rabies to. The dogs are going to be tested.

Man killed on 360 in Arlington:
Man was stuck by a truck on Hwy 360 on an off-ramp last night around 7:45pm. They rushed him to the hospital in critical condition. He later died @ 9:35pm.

Back Itch in Fort Worth:
A guy who’s back was itching apparently grabbed the first thing he say to itch his back. Unfortunately he accidentally shot himself, lol. I guess that what happens when you stay up late drinking and playing poker. You forget your gun is loaded, haha….

FC Dallas:
FC Dallas next home game is this Sunday the 18th at Pizza Hut Park against the LA Galaxy (Hopefully Beckham plays) Currently FC Dallas is 2-2-3. Not very impressive from what I have watched so far this year.

Stars:
Stars won game 4, but are still losing the series 1-3. Game 5 is back in Detroit on Saturday at 12:30pm (ct). They better sharpen up the skills since they have to win the next 3 in a row to move on.

Cowboys:
New Stadium ticket prices were released and they start at $59 per ticket.. Wait, who really cares.. “Go Seahawks” lol

Just going to do an quick little shorts on a few topics going on around the Dallas, Fort Worth area.

Stars:
The Dallas Stars lost game 1 last night against the Detroit Red Wings (in Detroit) 1-4. Game 2 will take place Saturday night (again in Detroit). Hopefully the Stars will look like they are ready to play that game, cause honestly last night they didn’t look so good. And if they don’t start playing better, this will be a short series for the Red Wings and the Stars, well I guess there is next year, AGAIN!

Rangers:
The Rangers beat my old home town team (Seattle Mariners) last night 5-0 (At least one team from DFW Pro Sports won last night). But it looked more like a hockey match. The Rangers pitcher lofted a pitch that the batter thought was too high (It didn’t hit him) and he decided to clear the benches and go after the pitcher. Nice Sexson, really nice.

Robbery in Fort Worth:
Early this morning a woman was attacked by a 44 year old man at a doughnut shop and started to beat her in the head while she was trying to escape. A neighbor heard the attack in progress, and went and grabbed his shotgun and shot the guy in the chest.
:: Check Mark :: 1 more criminal off of the streets

She Cried Rape and He died (Follow UP):
A Woman who cried rape who was convicted on manslaughter charges was freed yesterday after 1 week in jail on an appeal bond. Yep $25K and she is free probably for at least 1 year. This story is crazy. Husband came home and his wife was taking care of business in her lovers car in the driveway and when the husband came home, she started yelling rape, so husband grabs gun and delivers a lethal blow killing this guy. Wife lied about it and they let him go with no charges and decided to charge her instead. Last week she was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

And Finally GAS Prices = Outrageous:
Yesterday one location in the South Arlington area posted up the following prices.
3.65 for Regular, 3.78 middle, 3.96 for premium. This is crazy for the DFW area. And I know people will say, “It’s way more expensive where I live” I’m sure it is, but for this area, it’s crazy.

Hope you enjoyed my shorts…