I read this in the Austin paper and wanted to share it with you.

"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin has agreed to a six-year contract extension, the team said on Thursday, adding that the deal added $54 million to his current earnings."

"Austin College, a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas, will host guest lecturer Dr. Faegheh Shirazi to discuss Persepolis: The Story of a Childhoodthe common read for incoming Austin College freshmen. The presentation will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 in Ida Green Theatre of Ida Green Communication Center and will be followed by a 40-minute question-and-answer..."

Bonnie wrote:

I came across this post Friday.

"Miles Austin catches a six-year contract extension and as part of it earns a major pay bump this year."

Would anyone care to comment?

This one is for my sister Steven:

"A former Austin police officer has been sentenced to four years probation. The incident happened four years ago while the officer was still on the force. Scott Lando was convicted of delivery of a controlled substance last month. It involved him giving cocaine and money to prostitutes and their boyfriends. Witnesses say it happened while Lando patrolled a high-crime area in North Austin. He ..."

WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM writes: "The Dallas Cowboys have given Pro Bowl receiver Miles Austin his long-anticipated new contract. Dallas Cowboys - Miles Austin - NFL - sport - Football"