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03/09/2010

Dallas County JP accuses victorious rival of mail-in ballot fraud
A small group of supporters of a Dallas County justice of the peace whose re-election bid was foiled by mail-in ballots demonstrated against voter fraud Tuesday outside where county commissioners held their weekly meeting.

Key election dates
Dates to remember for the upcoming city and school board elections:

Last-minute filers help fill ballots in Dallas-area council races
Monday was the last day to file for area city and town council races, and a number of candidates squeezed in just under the deadline for the May 8 election.
Blog: Politics
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03/08/2010

Six finalists aim to be Dallas' next police chief
The finalists include three internal candidates and the current police chief in Austin.
LInk: Dallas City Hall
Link: Dallas Police Department
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Dallas County expects another failing grade as jail inspectors return
Commissioner John Wiley Price says he expects a passing grade in August, after one tower has a smoke-removal system installed.
Jails fail inspection for 7th time
Link: Texas Commission on Jail Standards
Blog: Crime

Contested elections shaping up across Dallas area
The May 8 ballot will include bonds in McKinney and Richardson, charter changes in Frisco and Irving and a local-option alcohol election in Red Oak. City council and school board hopefuls have until this evening to file.
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03/07/2010

Presidential hopeful Tim Pawlenty says 'America is in trouble' at Dallas County GOP dinner
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Saturday urged conservatives gathered in North Dallas to stand up against government's "creeping tyranny" in order to protect personal liberties and the nation's security.

03/05/2010

U.S. attorney's Dallas office says it's not investigating Judge Jim Foster's vote fraud claims

REX C. CURRY/Special Contributor

Dallas County Judge Jim Foster has blamed voter fraud for his loss in the March 2 Democratic primary.

Foster, who lost his bid for re-election, said fraud, especially involving absentee ballots, is entrenched in Dallas County and has been occurring for two decades.
Foster vows to continue constables probe
Dallas County Democrats regroup for November
Blog: Trail Blazers

03/04/2010

Texas primary turnout is highest in 20 years
The high-profile Republican race for governor helped draw the most voters to a Texas primary election in 20 years – and perhaps set a record for a GOP primary.

Ron Kirk is not amused by secession talk
WASHINGTON – U.S. Trade Representative and former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk tore into the Texas GOP fringe's flirtation with secession Wednesday, comparing such comments to a return to "the Jim Crow South."

Land swap for soccer complex on Flower Mound ballot
In addition to choosing a mayor and two Town Council members on May 8, Flower Mound residents will vote on a proposal that could pave the way for a new soccer complex.

Denton County elections officials satisfied with process, despite bumps
While there were some hiccups, Denton County elections administrator Frank Phillips said he was happy with election night and is fine-tuning his procedures for the next election.

03/03/2010

No letup in heat on Dallas County constables as County Judge Foster vows to continue investigation
Dallas County Judge Jim Foster, fresh from his failed re-election bid, vowed Wednesday to continue ferreting out corruption and crime wherever he sees it in county government during his remaining months in office.

Dallas County Democrats regroup for fall
Dallas County Democrats, propelled suddenly into power four years ago, used Tuesday's primary election to retool their image, nudging aside controversial, perhaps weaker, contenders in favor of stronger candidates with broader appeal.

Twice as many voters as expected snarled Collin County polls
More than 60,000 people voted in Collin County on Tuesday night. Officials expected about 30,000.
Politics blog: Incumbent Carrillo blames loss on "Hispanic surname"
Photos: Election
Videos: Perry wins | Hutchison concedes
Blog: Politics

Sitting state district judges leading returns; race without incumbent headed for runoff
Four Dallas County felony court judges appeared to be headed to victory in Tuesday's Democratic primary elections.

Tarrant County incumbents lead in most races
Grassroots, anti-incumbent sentiment simmered throughout Tarrant County GOP campaigns, but it didn't appear that would lead to wholesale change.

Tea Party activists come up short in Texas Legislature races
For all the recent Tea Party talk, moderate Republicans were on their way toward carrying a number of closely watched contests for the Texas Legislature.

Johnson leads Hodge for Democrats' nod in Texas House District 100 race
Dallas lawyer Eric Johnson took a commanding lead over disgraced lawmaker Terri Hodge on Tuesday evening in the closely watched Democratic primary for the Texas House District 100 seat.

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03/02/2010

Ratliff tops McLeroy in tight Texas ed board race
Mount Pleasant Republican Thomas Ratliff narrowly beat veteran State Board of Education member Don McLeroy in the GOP primary for the board seat that represents Collin County and much of Northeast Texas.

03/03/2010

In Collin County, Ward loses Commissioners Court seat, Self wins county judge race
Kathy Ward lost her re-election bid to Duncan Webb, while fellow GOP commissioner Jerry Hoagland faces a runoff with Cheryl Williams.

Dallas County Judge Foster loses re-election bid; rivals head to runoff

REX C. CURRY/DMN

Foster said his defeat, which he blamed on voter fraud, would not end his campaign to clean up county government, an effort that has centered on the county's constables.
County roundups: Collin | Dallas | Denton | Rockwall | Tarrant
Texas Primary 2010

03/02/2010

Embattled Dallas County constable Jaime Cortes faces runoff; Evans wins outright
One of Dallas County's embattled Democratic constables easily defeated three opponents in Tuesday's primary election despite controversies swirling around him. The other is headed for a runoff.

Rockwall County judge race headed for runoff
With 15 of 16 precincts counted, retired Army officer Jerry Hogan led incumbent Chris Florance and two other challengers in the race for Rockwall county judge but was short of a majority.

Texas Primary 2010: Winners and losers
A look at how the winners won and the losers lost – and what the results mean.

Paul Johnson grabs strong lead in Denton County district attorney race
In the marquee race in the Denton County Republican primary, the race for district attorney, Paul Johnson, 51, of Highland Village, held a strong lead in his bid for a second term.

GOP governor's race tops Texas primary

KYE R. LEE/DMN

North Texas voters hit the polls today to choose their parties' nominees in several local primaries. But the main event remains the hotly contested GOP primary for governor.
Photos: Light turnout | Twitter: Election chatter

03/01/2010

Dallas-area candidates faced unusual campaign challenges
A few area contests illustrate the problems that challengers – and some incumbents – face while trying to connect with voters.

Last 2 figures in Dallas City Hall bribe case sentenced to 14 and 3 years, respectively
The infamous public corruption case, the biggest in the city's history, is essentially over.

GOP Sen. Bob Deuell rejects 'liberal' label hurled by primary rival Sharon Russell
AUSTIN – Sen. Bob Deuell, chairman of the chamber's Republican Caucus and one of the more conservative members of the Senate, never expected to be attacked as liberal in his re-election bid this year.

Hutchison says she can unite Republicans
PLANO – With only two days left to change the course of the Republican primary for governor, Kay Bailey Hutchison argued Sunday that the party's other candidates would fare better with her at the top of the ticket than with Rick Perry leading the way.

02/28/2010

Tea Party effect becomes apparent in Dallas-area elections
Some local candidates have declared themselves "Tea Party approved" on campaign mailings as an overt appeal to Tea Party voters, while others have made state sovereignty a strong part of their message, a more subtle approach.

DISD educator challenges incumbent in ed board's Dallas-Collin-Rockwall district
Longtime State Board of Education member Geraldine Miller of Dallas faces opposition in the Republican primary from a veteran educator in the Dallas school district.

George W. Bush joins Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchison at church benefit but stays neutral
Gov. Rick Perry courted anti-abortion voters Sunday night at a huge church benefit dinner that featured former President George W. Bush. Perry’s rival, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, attended but did not speak.

Dallas Tea Party crowd's message is clear: 'We're not gonna take it'
With dozens of "Don't Tread on Me" flags lifting in the breeze and a bristle of signs objecting to most of what comes out of Washington, it was clear the Tea Party crowd gathered outside Dallas City Hall on Saturday was spoiling for an election day fight.

02/27/2010

Irving ISD trustee Nita Patrick won't seek re-election
Irving ISD school board trustee Nita Patrick said this week she won't run for re-election for her Place 5 seat.

Dallas Tea Party rouses crowd at City Hall rally
With dozens of “Don’t Tread On Me” flags lifting in the breeze and a bristle of signs objecting to most of what comes out of Washington, it was clear the Tea Party crowd gathered outside Dallas City Hall on Saturday was spoiling for an Election Day fight.

Paperwork mistake led to Dallas County felons' accidental pardons
A former constable now running for Dallas County clerk is the beneficiary of a paperwork snafu in which the county's criminal-court judges granted unsolicited pardons to perhaps hundreds of convicted felons over the years.

Spending turns into an issue in Dallas County judge race
Just days before Tuesday's primary, the Democratic candidates for county judge are making their final pitches to voters, with each echoing themes of leadership, accountability and vision.

Controversies in Dallas County constable races may be bad for incumbents
Dallas County's constable races, usually overlooked and forgotten contests at the bottom of the ballot, have elements of interest and intrigue this year – multiple challengers, political feuds, controversy and corruption investigations.

AT A GLANCE: DALLAS COUNTY CONSTABLE RACES

02/26/2010

Paperwork mistake led to Dallas County felons' accidental pardons
A former constable now running for Dallas County clerk is the beneficiary of a paperwork snafu in which the county's criminal-court judges granted unsolicited pardons to perhaps hundreds of convicted felons over the years.
Link: Compare the candidates

3 in Dallas City Hall case sentenced in a 'betrayal of our city'
Former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill was sentenced to 18 years in prison; his wife, Sheila Farrington Hill, to nine years, and D'Angelo Lee, received 14 years.
Video: Hill, attorneys speak
More sentencings on Monday
Graphic: Connecting the defendants

02/27/2010

Controversies in Dallas County constable races may be bad for incumbents
Dallas County's constable races, usually overlooked and forgotten contests at the bottom of the ballot, have elements of interest and intrigue this year – multiple challengers, political feuds, controversy and corruption investigations.

02/25/2010

With Hodge still on ballot, mail votes could be key in House Democratic primary
The District 100 race features Dallas lawyer Eric Johnson, who is running against a band of activists and politicos pushing voters to choose disgraced state Rep. Terri Hodge.

Keith Olbermann turns down invitation to Saturday's Dallas Tea Party anniversary rally
At least one invited guest will not be coming to Saturday's Dallas Tea Party anniversary rally.

Hodge tells backers to stop pushing her candidacy for Texas House
State Rep. Terri Hodge asked supporters Wednesday to stop pushing her candidacy in the District 100 race for the Texas House.

02/24/2010

Dallas constable at center of corruption probe seeks removal of county judge
Constable Jaime Cortes' removal petition accuses Judge Jim Foster of incomeptence and "gross misconduct."
Download: See Cortes' petition
Report: Constable Cortes abused power
Blog: Crime

Two challengers try to unseat Kaufman County district attorney accused of DWI

02/23/2010

Texas House race starting to get ugly in Plano
The GOP campaign to represent West Plano in the Texas House of Representatives is emerging as one of the city's most cantankerous races in years. Candidates are trading barbs over everything from resume discrepancies to charges of tax evasion.

In lawsuit, family says officer killed in Clinton motorcade needed more training
The suit also names the city and the maker of the motorcycle helmet he was wearing.
Download: See the lawsuit (PDF)
02/22/2008: Officer dies in motorcade crash
Photos: Crash | Funeral

Texans turning out in big numbers for primaries
AUSTIN – Texans are turning out in big numbers in this year's primaries, buoyed by a high-profile race for governor with candidates crisscrossing the state and spending millions on TV.

02/22/2010

Outside money pours into Texas House race in Irving
The race for Texas House District 105 is drawing a lot of green as Republicans fight to keep Irving red and Democrats try to turn it blue.

02/21/2010

3 Republicans, no Democrats run against Rockwall County judge
Rockwall County voters will choose from four Republican county judge candidates in the March 2 primary.

Democratic challengers fault Jim Foster for backing outside inquiry into constables
The Democratic challengers for Dallas County judge contend that the Commissioners Court's independent investigation into the employment practices of two constables was wrongheaded and a waste of money.

02/20/2010

Dallas County judge seeks constable's civil removal
Dallas County Judge Jim Foster has called on District Attorney Craig Watkins to oust embattled Constable Jaime Cortes from office through a rarely used civil removal process in state law.

02/19/2010

Calls still urge voters to support disgraced Rep. Terri Hodge's defunct campaign
Residents of Texas House District 100 have received automated telephone calls this week urging them to vote for disgraced state Rep. Terri Hodge.

Democratic candidates for Dallas County judge reach out to frequent primary voters via mailers, letters
Democratic candidates for Dallas County judge are targeting frequent primary voters in campaigns that rely on a worker who isn't deterred by rain or snow – the mailman.

02/18/2010

Bishop Larry McGriff, a fixture in southern Dallas church and politics, is dead at 58
“I could call him at four in the morning. He wouldn’t ask why. He’d just show up," said Dallas Ciity Council member Tennell Atkins.

02/17/2010

Clements throws support to Perry despite sponsoring a Hutchison fundraiser
Former Gov. Bill Clements is backing Gov. Rick Perry in the Republican primary, even though he sponsored a fundraiser for Kay Bailey Hutchison last year.

02/16/2010

Politicians cast ballots as early voting for March primaries begins
As usual, politicians were among the first in line as gubernatorial candidate Kay Bailey Hutchison cast her ballot in North Dallas and Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price voted downtown.

02/15/2010

Early voting for March primaries starts today
The early voting period ends on Feb. 26

02/16/2010

Collin official defends using quote by Nazi in campaign
Collin County's top elected official is being criticized by some fellow Republicans for using a quotation from a Nazi official to rebut statements made by a political opponent.

02/14/2010

Candidates for West Plano seat in Texas House digging deep into their own pockets for campaign funds
Contenders for West Plano's seat in the Texas House of Representatives are pouring lots of their own money into the fight.

Republican hopefuls square off in primaries for Dallas County state House seats
Republicans are looking at two Dallas County seats held by freshman Democrats as a way to bolster their majority in the Texas House.

Early-voting polling places
Early voting begins Tuesday in the March 2 primary elections.

Democratic candidates for Irving seat in Texas House highlight credentials of different types
The two Democratic candidates for the Texas House District 105 seat, which covers most of Irving, highlight experience as their strong suits. It's just different kinds of experience that they're stressing.

02/13/2010

Democratic candidates for Dallas County judge offer their views on leadership
To understand the dynamics of the March 2 Democratic primary for Dallas County judge, you need only study the first term of incumbent Jim Foster.

Record 39 Republicans running for office in Collin County
Republican voters in Collin County face more choices than ever in the March 2 party primary. A record 39 candidates are running in 14 contested races. Early voting begins Tuesday.

02/12/2010

Lawsuit claims Irving voting district violates equal protection
Eleven Irving residents on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit against the city, claiming the new single-member City Council District 1 violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution.

02/11/2010

Sessions says recent GOP victories aided fundraising for party
WASHINGTON – After a year of lackluster fundraising, House Republicans are bouncing back, Dallas Rep. Pete Sessions said Wednesday, thanks to several mood-lifting wins for the party.

02/10/2010

Dallas City Council renames downtown street for César Chávez, votes to curb parking-boot companies
South Central Expressway, a downtown street that shares a well-known name with a section of U.S. Highway 75, will be renamed for Chávez between Pacific and Grand avenues.

Record field set for Collin County Republican primary on March 2
Republican elected officials in Collin County are facing more competition than ever, and most of it is coming from their own party.

IRS apologizes to '09 Dallas council candidate Brint Ryan for tax lien
During the campaign, which turned bitter on both sides, Ann Margolin questioned whether Ryan, chief executive of the Ryan tax consulting firm, indeed had the financial know-how his campaign touted. Backing up the claim, she pointed to a $482,000 tax lien that the IRS had filed against Ryan.

Crime blog: Jibreel Rashad guilty of conspiring with Don Hill, others in Dallas City Hall case
U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn set Rashad's sentencing for the afternoon of May 7. He faces a maximum of 20 years.

City Hall blog: Dallas council enacts citywide ban on parking lot 'booting'
A regulation that currently applies only to parking lots in Deep Ellum could be applied citywide.

Dallas County judge wants background checks of deputy constables
Jim Foster said if the checks turn up problems, the county would report it to state licensing authorities.
Commissioners veto constable's drug dog
Commissioners ask AG's opinion in DA standoff
More county commissioners news

02/09/2010

Dallas County officials to seek Texas AG ruling on legal representation
Commissioners want a private attorney to defend them against a lawsuit brought by several current and former deputy constables.
Commissioners Court hires its own lawyer
Latest news: County commissioners | Craig Watkins
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Blog: Crime

02/08/2010

Democrats rally behind Eric Johnson to succeed Rep. Terri Hodge

LOUIS DeLUCA/DMN

Those endorsing Johnson include some former supporters of Hodge, who pleaded guilty last week to a tax fraud charge.
Voter Guide: Compare candidates
DMN Editorial Board recommendations
Early voting sites for March 2 primary

N. Texas voters face array of elections
Yard signs are out. Campaigns are brewing. Election time is here. Come to think of it, election time is here a lot.

BACKGROUND: FREQUENT ELECTIONS

02/06/2010

Irving City Council election ruling remakes May 8 races for 3 seats
A federal judge's order last week that Irving immediately start using a system of single-member districts and at-large seats will affect almost every aspect of City Council elections this year.
Blog: Irving
Irving news and resources

Dallas' Caraway endorses Shami for Texas governor
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway is backing Farouk Shami, the deep-pocketed underdog Democrat, for governor.

Texas AG may decide dispute with Watkins
On Tuesday, commissioners will vote to request an opinion on who represents them in civil matters – the district attorney or the commissioners.
More on Dallas County commissioners
More on Craig Watkins
Blog: Crime

02/05/2010

Candidate trying to unseat Hall says he's waiting to funnel cash
WASHINGTON – Congressional candidate Jerry Ray Hall boasts of ponying up $500,000 of his own money to defeat longtime incumbent Rep. Ralph Hall in March's Republican primary.

02/04/2010

Former Dallas mayor takes travel break, talks up 'smart trade' in D.C.
WASHINGTON – Sometime before Christmas, Ron Kirk realized he had just circled the globe twice in a month pitching the Obama trade agenda: Singapore, India, China, home for Thanksgiving, back to Singapore, back to China.

02/03/2010

Hodge's guilty plea clears way for challenger Eric Johnson
Because there are no GOP challengers, Dallas lawyer Eric Johnson's elevation to state representative is all but assured.
Plea ends Hodge's political career
Voter Guide: Compare Hodge, Johnson
Editorial: Hodge's departure is qualified good news

Q&A: Fallout from state Rep. Terri Hodge's guilty plea

JIM MAHONEY/DMN

DMN staff writers Jason Trahan and Gromer Jeffers Jr. answer some questions about what Hodge's plea means to the government and to taxpayers, especially those in her district.
Plea ends Hodge's political career
Floyd: Hodge saw writing on the wall
Download: Plea deal | Charges detailed
D'Angelo Lee handcuffed, jailed

Irving blog: Irving Blog: Judge orders single-member elections to begin in May
U.S. District Court Judge Jorge Solis today ordered Irving to begin using a City Council election system that incorporates a mix of single-member districts and at-large seats. The new system, which was the crux of a controversial lawsuit settlement the council agreed to last year, will be used for the May 8 elections.

Guilty plea ends state Rep. Terri Hodge's political career

JIM MAHONEY/DMN

Hodge admitted today to lying on her tax returns in connection with the Dallas City Hall corruption case.
Download: Plea deal | Charges detailed
Blogs: Crime | Politics | City Hall
Hodge's statement
D'Angelo Lee hearing set for today
D'Angelo Lee handcuffed, jailed

Perry calls Hutchison big spender; she says he's too cozy with lobbyists
Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison sparred Tuesday over who can best move Texas forward.

02/02/2010

Dallas County commissioners won't banish constable's drug dog
"We've got bigger things to worry about than a dog," Commissioner John Wiley Price said after casting the deciding vote not to ban it. Price had initially opposed allowing the constable keeping the dog.

Dallas Floodway Extension Project again cut from budget
WASHINGTON – The Dallas Floodway Extension Project, never a favorite of President George W. Bush, can't gain the support of the Obama administration, either.

Obama, Hensarling spar over national debt
WASHINGTON – Last Friday during a riveting, televised question-and-answer session between the president and House Republicans, Dallas Rep. Jeb Hensarling had a testy confrontation with Barack Obama over fiscal policy.

Federal budget briefs: Proposals would cut Hutchison's Texas toll road moratorium, personal-use tax on company cellphones
Hutchison's toll road moratorium faces ax

02/01/2010

JPMorgan Chase donates $3 million to Woodall Rodgers Deck Park
The donation is largest private contribution to the development of the park, and its main lawn will be named the Chase Promenade.

01/31/2010

A runoff will be held for the Plano City Council open seat
Saturday's special election to fill an open seat on the Plano City Council will be decided in a runoff after no candidate received a majority of the votes.

Democratic primary rivals for Texas state House District 100 debate
During a raucous House District 100 debate Saturday, Dallas lawyer Eric Johnson said voters who select incumbent Terri Hodge as the Democratic nominee risk losing their representation for the next legislative session if she's convicted of bribery – but his facts weren't quite right.

01/30/2010

Terri Hodge faces off with primary foe in raucous House debate
State Rep. Terri Hodge, who faces a rare challenge in the March 2 primary, will be tried on federal bribery charges six days after voters go to the polls.

Obama faces House GOP foes head-on at rare meeting
WASHINGTON – With mocking seasoned with a bit of contrition, President Barack Obama spent an extraordinary hour Friday on live TV answering questions from House Republicans in an effort to tone down the rancor.

Rep. Terri Hodge has prominent backers but trails primary opponent in fundraising
In her fight for re-election, state Rep. Terri Hodge is being backed by a network of Texas Democrats whose mission is to protect incumbents, even from members of their own party.

CAMPAIGN MONEY IN HOUSE DISTRICT 100
Tom Dunning $2,500 Notable contributors to Terri Hodge Dallas lawyer DeMetris Sampson and her firm $1,950 Texans for Insurance Reform PAC $5,000 Border Health PAC $5,000 Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee $5,000

01/29/2010

Judge scolds pair about gag order, delays ruling on Hill case
U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn dished out the tongue-lashings Thursday but postponed her ruling on whether former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill and his attorney Ray Jackson were in contempt of court when they sat for an interview days before jury selection in last year's corruption trial.

01/28/2010

Candidates spar over conservative credentials in Collin County judge race
John Muns is trying to unseat Collin County Judge Keith Self in the March 2 Republican primary.

Don Hill back in Dallas court today for corruption case gag order trial
Former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill and his attorney, Ray Jackson, will defend themselves today in federal court against charges that they violated a judge's gag order on the eve of last year's landmark public corruption trial.

For Grand Prairie residents, there's no graceful exit from HOV lane
The family had to travel to East Texas for something and on the way back with four people in the car, someone suggested I use the HOV lane on West Interstate 30 in Dallas.

01/27/2010

2 Irving City Council members continue battle against single-member districts
Irving City Council members Tom Spink and Beth Van Duyne, in a court filing this week, again argued against a proposed single-member City Council election system that a majority of their colleagues support.

01/25/2010

Candidates find short campaign for Plano City Council post a challenge
For voters tired of politics and months-long elections, Plano has just the thing: the four-week campaign.

Crime blog: Jury selection begins anew in Jibreel Rashad's Dallas City Hall corruption trial
The U.S. Supreme Court opinion issued an opinion last week declaring that jury selection should be open, forcing U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn to declare a mistrial after a panel had be set in a sealed selection process.

01/23/2010

'Joe the Plumber' addresses Tea Party rally in Bedford
Joe Wurzelbacher, whose nickname became a buzz phrase in the 2008 presidential campaign, was the main attraction today at a rally organized by the NE Tarrant Tea Party.

01/22/2010

Dallas County DA misused grand jury testimony, profs say
Craig Watkins tried to stop an independent probe into allegations of wrongdoing against constables by using secret testimony in a civil case, an unusual move questioned by some legal scholars.
Blog: Crime
Dallas County Commissioners to hire own lawyer

01/20/2010

Dallas council told to expect another budget shortfall
Early projections show the difference between planned costs and expected revenues for 2010-11 will be at least $49 million and could be as much as $108 million.
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Blog: City Hall

Judge tosses suit over Irving ISD's at-large system
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Irving school district, ruling Wednesday that the district's at-large system for electing trustees does not violate the Voting Rights Act.

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