Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Haltom City-Former City Officials Violated State Law
Arlington-Crime Tax Contributions Reported
Collin County-Bond Backers Take in More Money
Arlington-Fighting Firefighters Fired
Grand Prairie-Police Chief Promises to Review NAACP Complaint
DeSoto-Lights on For Copper Thieves
Dallas County-Sheriff to Decide on Inmate Work Program
Fort Worth-Strip Club Deal is a No Go-Go
DFW Airport-Chesapeake Starts Gas Well Production
Fort Worth-Rail Service for TMS Racing Fans Not Likely
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Dallas-City Must Produce Requested E-mails
Waxahachie-City Action Required to Avoid Tax Loophole
Fort Worth-Center for Homeless Opts for Sunday Closing
Burleson-Residents Oppose Annexations
Monday, October 29, 2007
Fort Worth-Residents Protest Planned Strip Club
Fort Worth-Petition Drive Going Slow
Argyle-Developers Propose PID for Infrastructure
Flower Mound-Town Center Plans Unveiled
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Fort Worth-Homeowners are Frustrated with Code Compliance
Plano-Conserving Water and Saving Money Don’t Mix
Arlington-Crime Tax Not Only for More Police
Parker County-$50 Million County Facility Proposed
Lewisville-Permits Required for Garage Sales
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Arlington-Council Member’s Husband Faces Charges
Trophy Club-Town’s Attorney Accuses 3 Officials
Haltom City-Investigation Results Studied by City Manager
McKinney-Appeals Court Favors City in Firefighters Suit
Highland Park-Cell Phone Ban on School Zone Drivers Proposed
Dallas-Another Look at Sagging Pants
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Mansfield-Petition Drive Targets Sex Offenders
Friday, October 26, 2007
Marshall Creek-Former Town Secretary Indicted on Theft Charge
Lakewood Village-Town Liable for Payments to Former Employees
Trophy Club-Town Secretary Accuses Town Attorney of Conflict
University Park-Council Denies “3 or More” Occupancy Revision
Dallas-City, Southwest May Squabble Over Love Field Upgrade Costs
Dallas-Residents Want “McMansion” Protection
Arlington-Railroad to Expedite Review of New Bridge for Stadium Traffic
Arlington-Center Street Walkway Coming in 2008
Weatherford-Parking Meters to be Removed
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Dallas-Accusations Lead to Screaming Match in Council Chambers
Krum-Officials Mull Indictment of Former Mayor
Fort Worth-Resident Files Suit Against City Over Drilling Permit
Dallas-Texas PUC May Spike Cosmetic Power Lines
Allen-City Limits Cost of Ambulance Service to Residents
Waxahachie-Construction of Water Treatment Plant Underway
Dallas-Change to Police Hiring Policy is Quashed
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Mansfield-Sex Offender Site Updated
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Dallas-DPD Overlooks “Experimental” Drug Use by Recruits
Dallas-DFW Cities Rated “Least Attractive” in Survey
Fort Worth-Council Seeks to Close Gap in Retiree Funding
Carrollton-Mayor Opposes Board Appointment of Resident
Allen-State Law Says Urban Hunting is OK
Arlington-Gang Problems Concern All Residents
Arlington-Airport Expansion Plan Approved
Dallas-OPINION-Low Voter Turnout Expected for Toll Road Issue
Hurst-Residents Oppose Inspection of Rent Houses
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Rockwall County-If Convicted, DA Facing 20 Years
Fort Worth-Parking Meter Theft has Reached Epidemic Level
Dallas-Toll Road Ballot Wording Creates Confusion
Crowley-Input Wanted From Residents
Mansfield-Petition Drive for Sex Offender Ordinance Starts Saturday
Monday, October 22, 2007
Southlake-Texas Rangers to Investigate Complaint
Trophy Club-Action Deferred on Review of Procedures
Mansfield-Hiring of Debt Collection Firm on Agenda
Arlington-Mobile Home Park Residents Given Move Deadline
Hurst-Annual Inspections of Rental Houses to be Considered
Plano-“Drug House” Demolition Relieves Neighborhood
Flower Mound-Tree Ordinance Debated
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Arlington-Crime Tax to Pay for Youth Programs
Dallas-Trinity Toll Road Debate Continues
Kaufman County-Terrell TIF Vote Set for Monday
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Dallas-KPMG 2006 Audit Contract for Work Already Completed to be Increased by $334,834 to $1,284,834- Addendum item #1
Dallas-KPMG Audit Critical of Grant Spending
Dallas-PHOTO-OP-Mayor Makes Appearance to Spotlight Sub-Par Housing
Denton County-$1.56 BILLION Due for Road Construction and Maintenance
Keller-Increase in Sales Tax for Street Maintenance is on the Ballot
Mansfield-Sex-offender Ordinance to be Discussed Monday
Friday, October 19, 2007
Dallas-City Employee Brings Noose to Work
Corsicana-JP Banned from Court and Offices
Bedford-Drugs are Missing from Ambulance
Trophy Club-Park Supervisor’s Grievance is Rejected
Keller-Ex-Councilman Targets Mayor Pro Tem
Dallas-Mayor Solicits Help with Campaign Debt
Arlington- Homeowner’s Options Few When Sewer Backs Up
Lewisville-Council May Outlaw Garage Conversions
Southlake-Council Regulates Residents Backyard Buildings
Highland Park-Residents Step Up Fight Against Traffic Detour
Mansfield-City Hosts Movers and Shakers
Dallas-Another “Vote No” Commentary
Dallas-Freedom of Information Forum to be Held Tuesday, October 23
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Navarro County-JP Charged with Possession
Frisco-Permits Repealed for After Midnight Drinking
Highland Park-Accidents Blamed on Mockingbird Detour
Dallas-New Animal Shelter Almost Ready
Arlington-Pros and Cons of Crime Tax Election
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Fort Worth-Funding for River Project Stalled; Johnson Creek Money Gets OK
Tarrant County-Most Tax Bills Reflect Decrease
Arlington-Train Noise to be Silenced in 2008
Collin County-TXDOT Survey Targets Area Motorists
Fort Worth-Proposal Targets Parking of Oversize Vehicles
Lewisville-Straw Vote on Smoking Ban Planned
Flower Mound-T-Mobile Tower Proposed at Community Church
Denton-Council Approves Ethanol Plant
Ennis-Two Annexations Approved
Weston-City to Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Arlington-Police to Study How Suspect Got Away
Arlington-OPINION-Quick Car Thieves, Alert Officers and a Big Ballot Measure
Fort Worth-Strip Club has Neighbors Concerned
Little Elm-Ordinance Proposed to Limit Sex Offender Access
Dallas-Council Committee Approves Shift of Accident Patrols to Sheriff
Dallas County-Constables Team with Sheriff to Serve Warrants
Burleson-Residents Oppose Annexation
Trophy Club-Action Postponed on Contract for City Secretary
Dallas-Black Leaders: Sagging Low Has Got to Go
Ellis County-Grant Enables Public Entities to Use Natural Gas Vehicles
Monday, October 15, 2007
Southlake-Elimination of Term Limits Among Charter Amendments
Southlake-Homeowners Carry Property Tax Load
Dallas County-Commissioner Wants Inmates to Clean Up Roads
Plano-Atmos Energy Rate Hike Suspended
Cleburne-Mayor Pushed Extra Raise for Police Officer and Firemen
Flower Mound-Pipeline Safety Ordinance Passed
Little Elm-Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge Construction Continues
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Plano-Private Water Wells Avoid Drought Restrictions
Denton-Tree Ordinance Under Review
Mesquite-Big Money Pushes Alcohol Vote
Dallas-Trinity Project Could be a Boon to Property Owners
Fort Worth-Federal Funding Sought for Commuter Rail Line
Arlington-Residents Displaced by Stadium Have Mixed Feelings
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Fort Worth-Warning Tickets Given to Gas Well Protesters
Denton County-Officials Face Fines for Late Reports
Arlington-Construction of Three Bridges Underway
Dish-Construction Halted at Site Without Permit
Cedar Hill-Options for Tri-City Animal Shelter Discussed
Friday, October 12, 2007
Trophy Club-Saga Continues on Employee Grievance
Dallas-DPD is OK with First Transgender Officer
Celina-Fire Department Reorganized
Dallas-Bogus Scientology Pamphlets Irk Mayor
Collin County-Bond Election Debated
Arlington-RTC Approves Compromise on Split of Highway Funds
Dallas-Another Doomsday Article on Trinity Toll Road for Truck Traffic
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Fort Worth-Certification of Inspectors Creates Turnover
Dallas-Former Councilman Pleads Not Guilty; Is Indigent; Gets Attorney
Cleburne-Reduced Increases for Police and Fire Pay
Collin County-Longevity Pay Continues for Some Employees
Denton-Environmental Forum Tonight
Weatherford-Council Debates Parking Meters
Trophy Club-Lawyer Hired for Inquiry
Fort Worth-High Density Urban Villages in City’s Future
Tarrant County-Plans for Medical Examiner Complex Far Over Budget
Arlington-Crime Tax Town Hall Meetings Scheduled
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Trophy Club-Park Supervisor Says He Was Accused of Lying
Fort Worth-Drill Permit Approved for Trinity Trees Drill Site
Arlington-Gas Drilling Ordinance Changed
Farmers Branch-House Paint Color is in the Eye of the Beholder
Fort Worth-Council Approves New Inspection Requirements for Some Rental Properties
Plano-City Gets Smaller Share of Bond Project Money
Colin County-Officials Disagree on How to Fix Roads
Dallas-New Policing Plan Has Some Worried
Dallas-Have DPD Response Time Improved As Promised?
Arlington-Police Chief Supports Crime Tax
Hurst-Ordinance Requires “Pay Before Pumping” at Gas Stations
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Dallas-Big Money Goes to “Vote No” Group
Dallas-Council Expected to Approve Love Field Ticket Surcharge
Denton County-DA Asked to Investigate Appraisal District
Arlington-Residents Can Make Online Crime Reports
Cleburne-Downtown Revitalization Plan On Agenda
Monday, October 8, 2007
Mansfield-Citizens May be Gagged at Tonight’s Meeting
Arlington-Tuesday Vote Set on Gas Well Ordinance Changes
Trophy Club-Council Divided on Outside Review
Dallas-Report Card on Mayor’s First 100 Days
Colleyville-City Manager Gets New Contract and Raise
Southlake-Property Valuations Drive Tax Collections UP
Southlake-Drilling Ordinance Under Review
Frisco-Yard Signs and Tax Freeze Discussed
Dallas-Debate: “Keep Their Toll Road Out of Our Park”
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Dallas-Rival Developer Blew Whistle on City Hall FBI Probe
Dallas-Scare Tactics Dominate Coverage of Trinity Toll Road Debate
Denton-City Breached Public Trust on Use of Drainage Funds
Arlington-Meetings Set on Crime Tax Vote
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Arlington-Cotton Bowl Officials Get Stadium Tour
Dallas-Additional Events Sought for Cotton Bowl
Cleburne-Residents Provide Input on Downtown Parking
Fort Worth-Mistletoe Heights Group Does Deal With XTO
North Richland Hills-Four More Red Light Cameras Added
Friday, October 5, 2007
Dallas-Political Corruption- Who Can We Trust?
Mansfield-City Revisits Sex Offender Ordinance
The Colony-Council Cuts Tax Rate Before Deadline
McKinney-Red-light Camera Active
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Dallas-Council Privately Briefed on Exposed Briefs
Dallas-EDITORIAL-Why It All Went South
Dallas-OPINION-City Council Needs More Oversight
Little Elm-Emergency Services Proposal for Lakewood Village Hits Snag
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Dallas-Mayor to Study Ethics Code
Dallas-Former Mayor Blames System for Bribery Cases
Fort Worth-Council Opposes Collective Bargaining for Firefighters
Weston-Developer Sues City, Mayor and Three Council Members
Dallas County-Former TV Reporter May Become PIO
Dallas-Unlawful Signs Target of Code Enforcement Officers
Denton-Recycling Plant Deal Done
Terrell-Council Approves Three Ordinances on Substandard Properties
Waxahachie-Comprehensive Plan for Growth Adopted
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Dallas-16 Charged in Dallas City Hall Corruption Probe
Fort Worth Star Telegram-14 Charged With Public Corruption
New York Times-16 Are Indicted in Dallas Case on Extortion and Bribery
Washington Post-16 Indicted in Dallas Corruption Case
Fort Worth-New Cement Requirement to Curb Air Pollution
Trophy Club-Inquiry Gets OK
Tarrant County-Many Property Owners to See Lower Tax Bills
McKinney-Water Sensors May Get City Rebate
Highland Park-EPA Requires Clean-up of Turtle Creek
Monday, October 1, 2007
Dallas-City Hall Charges Due Today
Dallas-Numbers Massaged; Crime Not So Bad
Southlake-Police Officers Question Chief’s Leadership
Fort Worth-Audit Critical of Well Inspections
Denton-City Considers Use of Natural Gas Revenue
Anna-Council Expected to Name City Manager
Keene-Tax Rate Up; Water, Sewer and Garbage Charges to Increase
Dallas-Motel Demolished After Neighbors Protest
