The San Antonian

Texas, Under God

Texas Legislator Debbie Riddle has filed House Bill 1034 to change the text of the Pledge to the Texas flag to include the words "under God" just as the Pledge to the US flag does. As if the citizens of Texas didn't know we were part of Jesusland. Of course, the pledge is forcibly recited daily in Texas schools so it will help get future Texans committed to creating a GOP controlled theocracy.

Jesus Malverde, Narco Saint

The Express-News has an interesting article about Jesus Malverde, the patron saint of drug dealers.

FDA investigates San Antonio embryo firm

The Houston Chronicle details the FDA probe of a local firm that is offering choices on potential characteristics before purchasing embryos.

This isn't exactly news. People have been choosing characteristics of sperm and egg donors for a long time. This is just one-stop shopping.

But, in an emerging theocracy like the United States, such things have to at least be investigated.