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Sunday, March 30, 2008

 

Arlington-City May Install Automated Water Meters

Weatherford-City to Sell Treated Waste Water for Gas Drilling

 

Southlake-Second Hostile Work Complaint Filed

Fort Worth-OPINION-Altered Toll Check Remains a Mystery


Saturday, March 29, 2008

 

Dallas-“Cosmetic” Laws Rarely Enforced

 

Flower Mound-Opinions Divided on Tree Ordinance

Flower Mound-Gas Drilling Hits Northwest Dallas Suburbs


Friday, March 28, 2008

 

Dallas-Chief Fires Two, Suspends Two After Ticket Investigation

Southlake-Manager Explains Decision to Re-instate Police Officer

 

Watauga-Year-Round Water Restrictions Start Today

Southlake-Amendments to Gas Drilling Ordinance go to Council


Thursday, March 27, 2008

 

Garland-Sharp Auditors Detect Insurance Fraud

Dallas County-Six Arrested in Fake Inspection Sticker Scheme

 

Southlake-Police Officers Express Concerns About Chief

Dallas-Council Debates Zoning

 

Arlington-Mayor Wants Drug-Free Tap Water

Arlington-Restoration of Johnson Creek Underway

 

Plano-Three-Year Budget Shortfall May Reach $100 Million

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

 

Rockwall County-District Attorney Gets Prison Time

Farmers Branch-City Accused of Trying to Enforce Barred Ordinance

 

Fort Worth-Safer Pets Rule Approved

Dallas-Mayor’s Program Will Link Students to World of Business

 

Grapevine-Gaylord Expansion Approved


Tuesday, March 25, 2008

 

Rockwall County-District Attorney Convicted

Fort Worth-Man Accused of Stealing Federal Housing Funds is Sentenced

 

Denton-Mayor Wants Review of Financial Controls

Mansfield-Sex-Offender Restrictions Approved

Monday, March 24, 2008

 

Dallas-VIDEO-Unpaid Red-Light Tickets Can Ruin Your Credit

NTTA-Toll Takers Train for New Jobs

 

Mansfield-Council May Adopt Naming Policy Which Requires a Waiting Period

Southlake-Police Review Could Be Completed in 60 Days

 

Sunday, March 23, 2008

 

Dallas- North Texas Cities Step Up Fight Against Code Violations

Southlake-Red-Light Camera Plans are Moving Forward

 

Farmers Branch-City Explores Potential Revenues from Gas Wells

Roanoke-New City Charter Up for Voter Approval


 

Saturday, March 22, 2008

 

Dallas-Surveillance Cameras Focus on Crime

Dallas-Crime Cameras Have Limitations

 

Dallas-Human Error Shuts Down Dispatch System

Arlington-Minor Defects Noted in City’s Bridges and Culverts

 

Dallas-Figure in City Hall Scandal Case Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion  

Friday, March 21, 2008

 

Fort Worth-Area Cities Must Make Up for Pension Shortfall

Arlington-OPINION-Graffiti or Free Speech

 

DHA-Federal Audit Finds Fault with Agency’s Finances

DHA-Accounting Problems Were Previously Noted

 

Dallas County-Criminal Investigation Clears Officer

Irving-Discussion of Flood Control Board May Be Aired in Open Session

 

Thursday, March 20, 2008

 

Fort Worth-No Environmental Issues With Commuter Rail Line

Arlington-City Workers Remove Racist Graffiti

 

Dallas-Man Says Red-Light Citation Damaging His Credit

 

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

 

Arlington-Council Balks at Viridian Apartment Plans

Ennis-Annexations on City Agenda

 

Flower Mound-Residents Afraid Drilling Getting Too Close

Fort Worth-Fees Reduced for Management of Gas Revenues

                                                                         

Lewisville-Day Laborers Say Immigration, Not Safety, Focus of Operation


Tuesday, March 18, 2008

 

Dallas-Two Police Officers Indicted on Assault Charges

Southlake-Vote Tonight on Police Review Plan

 

Little Elm-Ordinance Requires Motorists to Pay First

Burleson-Drilling Approved for Neighborhood Site


Monday, March 17, 2008

 

Denton-Some Area Cities Do Not Post Meeting Notice on Web Site

Mansfield-Failed Sex Offender Ordinance Gets New Support

 

Fort Worth-Debate Continues on Trinity River Vision

Colleyville-Council Considers Drilling Permit Fee


Sunday, March 16, 2008

 

Fort Worth-Toll Road to Serve Cowboys Stadium on Fast Track

Dallas-OPINION-Criticism of HOV Lanes Well Deserved

 

Denton-Legal Bills Paid Without Council Approval

Rowlett-Council Vacancy Saves Money; Violates Charter

 

Weatherford-Residents Want Public Hearing on Proposed Disposal Well


Saturday, March 15, 2008

 

Dallas-Red-Light Camera Operations Face Decreasing Revenue

Dallas County-Worker Suspended Over Fake Inspection Stickers

 

Cedar Hill-Property Owner to Plant 200 Trees for Violation of Preservation Ordinance

Fort Worth-Sewage Spill to be Costly for City

 

Mansfield-Neighborhood Weighs Sex Offender Law

Grand Prairie-City Considers Health Clinic for Employees

 

Arlington-TxDOT Grant to Put More Police on Street (For a Few Days)


 

Friday, March 14, 2008

 

Fort Worth-Petition Drive on Trinity Uptown Spending Limit Short on Signatures

Johnson County-Jailers Arrested for Bringing Prohibited Substance into Jail

 

Dallas County-Bogus Inspection Stickers on County Cars Investigated

Little Elm-Council Tells County to Find Another Place for Elections

 

Irving-Council Calls for Audit of Flood Control Board Operations

Cleburne-Proposed Changes in Sign Ordinance Create Controversy

 

Parker County-Commissioners Get Update on Traffic Projects

Arlington-Commuter Rail Meeting Shunned by Business Leaders

 

Arlington-City Acts On Unsafe Buildings

Coppell-Council Approves Church Drilling Site

 

Fort Worth-Manager Outlines His Vision for City

Keller-Scores Released for Health Department Inspections of Food Establishments

 

 

Thursday, March 13, 2008

 

Dallas-Judge Allows Hearing for 3 Officers in Ticket Inquiry

Dallas-Police Officer Fired over Sex Incident

 

Dallas County-DA Under Fire for County Car Crashes

Irving-City May Settle Suit Filed by Apartment Owners

 

North Texas-Government Orders Counties to Clean Up Air

Related Story-EPA Tightens Nationwide Limits on Smog

 

Parker County-Contract Bid Limit Raised


Wednesday, March 12, 2008

 

Southlake-Some Police Officers Skeptical as City Study Begins

Lewisville-VIDEO-Day Laborer Crackdown Criticized

 

Forest Hill-City and Former City Manager Take Claims to Court

Irving-Appointments to Flood Control Board Create Controversy Among Council Members

 

Collin County-Lucas Residents Tired of Providing Free Services to Neighbors

Tarrant County-Impact of Mineral Account Taxes is Downplayed

 

Arlington-City Sues to Remove Racial Graffiti

Arlington-Construction of Glory Park Project Delayed

 

Dallas County-Sheriff and Constable Dispatch Operations to be Consolidated

 

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

 

Dallas-Two Fatally Shot at Former DART Chairwoman’s Home

Related Story-DA Asks Outside Attorney to Prosecute Ex-DART Chairwoman

 

Arlington-VIDEO-City Responds to Report of Drugs in Water

Related Story-Mayor Won’t Identify Drug Found in City’s Water

 

Dallas-VIDEO-Officers Allegedly Let Crime Spree Suspects Go Free

Dallas-Wounded SWAT Officer Says Training is Lacking

 

Colleyville-‘Stop Thief’ Signs Used to Curb Auto Break-ins

Mansfield-Public Hearing Set on March 24 Concerning Housing Limits for Sex Offenders

 

Dallas-Zoning Overlay Divides Neighborhoods

Arlington-Homebuilders Forced to Clean Up Trash

 

Denton County-Commissioners ask NTTA to Opt Out of I-35 Expansion

 

 

Monday, March 10, 2008

 

Dallas-Ad Kiosks Raise Concerns

Denton-$4 Million Courthouse Remodel Scrutinized

 

Dallas-Pleasant Grove Residents Form Neighborhood Watch

Fort Worth-Transportation Leaders Prioritize Area Issues


Sunday, March 9, 2008

 

Dallas-Employees Frustrated With New Emergency Dispatch System

 

Fort Worth-Hiring New Officers Not Easy

Frisco-Officials Explore Commuter Rail Line to Irving


Saturday, March 8, 2008

 

Dallas-Trial for City Hall Bribery Case Delayed

Dallas-OPINION-Corruption of Public Officials

 

Southlake-Fired Police Officer Gets His Job Back

Weatherford-Man Charged with Illegal Dumping Felony

 

Forney-City Owes Taxes on Rental Property

McKinney-New Airport Runway to Accommodate Passenger and Cargo Flights

 

Garland-Capital Improvement Program Approved


Friday, March 7, 2008

 

Arlington-City May be Able to Repay Stadium Bonds Early

Mansfield-Residents Upset With Sex Offender Notification System

 

University Park-Council Approves Increased Homestead Exemption

University Park-Residents See Benefits of Northwest Highway Wall

 

MOST WANTED-

            Dallas                                                  Irving

            Fort Worth                                          Denton

            Tarrant County                                    Garland


Thursday, March 6, 2008

 

DFW Airport-Board Appointment has Racial Overtones

Dallas-911 Dispatch Tapes Reveal Confusion After Officer’s Accident

 

DART-Transit Agency Shakes up Executive Staff

DART-Staff Changes

 

McKinney-New City Manager on the Job

Denton-City Construction Projects to be Scrutinized

 

Arlington-Gas Company Plans to Buy and Raze Blighted Apartments for Drill Site


Wednesday, March 5, 2008

 

Dallas-Most Dangerous Neighborhoods Identified

Dallas-Link to City Crime Report Briefing

 

Southlake-Teen Curfew and Sex Offender Rules Approved

Arlington-Game Room Owner to Challenge Closing

 

Arlington-City May Regulate Use of Plastic Bags

Fort Worth-Council Approves Gas Drilling Next to Parks

 

Arlington-Stadium Contracts Awarded to MWBE Vendors Near Target

Flower Mound-Computer Center Gets OK

 

Arlington-Viridian Apartment Plan Concerns Council

Fort Worth-Residents Oppose North Riverside Bridge Project


Tuesday, March 4, 2008

 

Rockwall County-Trial of District Attorney Underway

Denton-Council Considers Plan to Reduce Feral Cat Population

 

Arlington-Residents Seek to Block Extension of Ballpark Way

Tarrant County-Rework of I-35/Loop 820 Interchange Gets OK

 

Mansfield-Redevelopment of City’s West Side to be Discussed

Trophy Club-Residents Want Town to Absorb Municipal Utility Districts


Monday, March 3, 2008

 

McKinney-Inmate Files Federal Complaint Against Police Department

 

Fort Worth-Road Impact Fees Opposed by Developers

Grapevine-Adding Narrow-Gauge Railroad to Transportation Options Considered

 

Colleyville-Residents Oppose Zoning Change for Commercial Development

Dallas-Ban on Garage Sales Considered

 

Arlington-Rental Duplex Units May Get Annual Inspection

Collin County-Electronic Court Filing System Installed for Civil Cases


Sunday, March 2, 2008

 

Denton-Audit of DME Project Costs Requested

Rowlett-City Information Easy to Obtain

 

Mansfield-Ballpark Complex to Open March 8


Saturday, March 1, 2008

 

Plano-Ordinance Restricting Solicitation and Handbill Distribution Upheld by Federal Court; Newspaper Plans Appeal

 

Fort Worth-Some Residents Under Boil Water Order

Dallas-OPINION-City Must Fix Flaws in Computer-Aided Dispatch System

 

Arlington-Activist Group Rallies Against Racism

Southlake-New Gas Drilling Ordinance to be Ready Soon


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