City Public Service (CPS) seems to have some price issues lately, and for once it's not just the price you see on your bill. Actually, this could be worse than that and could significantly affect your bills in the future.

According to the San Antonio Business Journal, the original cost estimate for two nuclear reactors that the municipally-owned power company was set to build has gone up-- by a lot. And now an investigation will have to be done.

The original cost estimate from the Toshiba Corporation was $13 billion, which is already a hefty price tag. But now, the estimate has jumped by an additional $4 billion-- not exacty chump change.

So now, CPS is faced with figuring out just why the cost estimate went up over 20%. Two employees have been placed on administrative leave over the debacle, and a trip to Japan by CPS officials is planned to meet with Toshiba about the increase. What happens as a result of this trip and investigation is anyone's guess, but it will be interesting to see how this all plays out.

I don't know about you, but Election Day seemed to just sneak up on me. But it is finally upon us, so make sure you get to the polls sometimes today. If you need help finding out whre to go vote in your particular district, you can refer to this handy list.

So what do we vote for today? Here in Texas, quite a bit. There are a total of 11 proposed state constitutional ammendments on the ballot that cover everything from eminent domain to access to public beaches. There really is quite a bit, and the good folks over at KENS5 have put together a good list with links that explain the proposals.

Will you be voting?

Although the calendar has flipped to November, Oktoberfest is in full swing. Or more specifically, Wurstfest is still happening all week through November 8th.

Wurstfest is a 'salute to sausage' being held in New Braunfels. It started on October 30th and will be held all week (yes, even weekdays) until this coming Sunday, so you have plenty of time to get over there and check it out.

Festivities include food (more than just sausage), drinks (especially beer) and lots of live music, much of which has a German theme. It is being held at the German Heritage center of Texas, after all (as New Braunfels likes to call themselves).

Have fun celebrating the last few days of Oktoberfest!

No, I'm not talking about Manu Ginobili's costume, even though last night was indeed Halloween. I'm talking about the fact that the Spurs guard literally swatted a pesky bat out of the air on the court last night during a game at the AT&T Center .

The fact that it was Halloween and a bat was delaying the game (the swat happened during one of those delays) just adds to the mystique of the whole situation. The link takes you to the calling of the game by former Spur Sean Elliot and his announcing partner Bill Land, who gets more than a little excited, as he often does by Manu's play.

The crazy situation was so unbelievable that the story has made headlines on several websites including ESPN and the Huffington Post.