The Journeyman

Category: Emergency Operations

  • Hot Dog Update

    As previously reported on this website, I was expecting to punch another notch in my hot dog belt this weekend with Louisiana during a trip for a friend’s wedding. With the impeding hurricane (more directly, the evacuation orders), Vanessa and I opted to cancel the trip. I was very sadden to miss the wedding, but…

  • ut/ucc closed

    University to close today due to forecast of inclement weather December 7, 2005 Due to today’s forecast of inclement weather, the university will officially close beginning at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 7) and reopen at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 8). Employees who must work to provide essential services and functions will receive state…

  • laptop failure

    My laptop is going to laptop heaven soon. I’m having various severe problems that will take more time and money than the laptop is worth to fix. My current thoughts on a new computer? Laptop or desktop? (90% set on laptop) A small one or something more moderate (those 12 inch ones are tempting). Thoughts?

  • Not Safety but Pastoral Concern

    We ended up rescheduling our pledge retreat for this weekend. While weather would not have been an issue, we realized that we had guys with families in town and some other concerns existed. With all of that in play, we opted to push back the retreat. We have a rescheduled date that our retreat site…

  • Rita is Approaching

    Although Austin is 150 miles away from the coast, we’re still watching this storm and preparing in case it hits us. (Remember, Jackson, MS lost power for 10 days and just as far inland). Yesterday, I announced that the Lambda pledge retreat could be cancelled and rescheduled if severe weather made it to Austin. As…

  • we’re texas and ohio

    The University of Texas at Austin and The Ohio State University (yes, “The” is in the title of both schools) have teamed up for hurricane relief this weekend. Normally, during a broadcasted game, both schools are given time to air promotional videos. We’ve all seen them- for a few years, we have the “We’re Texas”…