September 29 In Blogs: Olivia Cortes, No Festival Required, Quick Henry, TEXAZ Grill, and Buying Cigarettes

In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:...

By Jonathan McNamara

September 29, 2011

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In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs.

Today's entries:

Feathered Bastard: Russell Pearce's Olivia Cortes Breaks Silence in ABC 15 Interview

Jackalope Ranch: Luster Kaboom on The Phoenix New Times Building (VIDEO)

No Festival Required Screens MALLS R US at Trinity Cathedral

Up on the Sun: Five Killer Bands Inspired By Video Games

Flier of the Week: Quick Henry

Chow Bella: Tammy Hartman at TEXAZ Grill

Caramel Apple Jello Shots Made in Real Apples. Yes, Please! And (a Very Non-Traditional) Happy New Year.

Valley Fever: Arizona Kids Have 15-Percent Success Rate When Buying Cigarettes Without ID. AG Tom Horne Pissed

Jack Hegarty, DPS Director Robert Halliday's Right-Hand Man, Should be Demoted, Committee Recommends; FOP Worries Committe Findings Will be "Ignored"

Jonathan McNamara

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