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Musicians + Sports: Weird Al Yankovic On His Chances Of Performing At The Super Bowl
A recent Change.org petition hoping to get Weird Al onstage during halftime of the year’s biggest football game got the “Eat Singer” thinking just what he would do if ever given the opportunity.
Denton Council Votes Against Fracking Ban; Issue Goes To Voters This Fall
The proposed ban on hydraulic fracking in Denton will go to city voters this November after City Council members voted early Wednesday against an outright ban in a 5-2 vote that came after an eight-hour plus public hearing.
Hundreds Expected At Meeting To Decide Fracking In Denton
The City of Denton will draw statewide attention Tuesday as it considers a petition to become the first city in Texas to ban fracking. If approved, the ban could have a ripple effect not only in the state but across the nation.
TX Congressman Wants ‘Trade-Off’ To Free U.S. Marine From Mexico
‘It’s ironic that we can deal with the Taliban and get an American soldier released but we can’t get a Marine across the border released,’ Rep. Poe says.
Dallas Animal Advocates Petition Against City Budget Cuts
A possible $30 million shortfall has the city of Dallas considering budget cuts this year, which includes funding for its Animal Services Department.
Lawsuits, Petitions Circulate In Open Carry Debate
Both sides are firing new shots in the highly charged North Texas debate about carrying guns in public.
DISD Looking For People To Serve On Home Rule Charter Commission
For weeks now there has been talk of creating a Home Rule Charter in the DISD. Now the district is looking for individuals to serve on the 15-person Dallas ISD Home Rule Charter Commission.
DISD Board To Hear Arguments For & Against Home Rule
On May 22, for the first time, the Dallas Independent School District will hear arguments for and against a home rule charter. The pros and cons will come from the two main groups who’ve formed on both sides of the issue.
White House Petition Seeks To Ban Romo From Spurs Games
To prevent the “Romo curse” from hurting the Spurs, a fan is petitioning the White House to keep Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo away from San Antonio for the remainder of the NBA Playoffs.
Another Battle In The DISD ‘Home Rule’ Fight
The Home Rule fight at Dallas ISD is on the brink of its next battle. A group that wants to turn DISD into a charter district says it has enough support to move the war to the people — at the polls.
The Home-Rule Debate Heating Up In DISD
Home-rule is a hot topic for those close to the Dallas Independent School District, with big opinions on both sides.
DISD Petition Looking To Create Home-Rule District
If you’re a voter heading to the polls in Dallas Tuesday, you may be asked to sign a petition involving the Dallas Independent School District. If you sign, you would be supporting a change in how the district is run and who’s in charge.
