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Dallas-based non-profit says state agency refuses to make community drug use data available online

Despite a survey reports costing taxpayers millions of dollars over the past two decades, very little information from the local survey reports have been made available to parents or the general public, and their availability is not noted anywhere on the Department of State Health Services website.

Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

Frisco Cycling Club calls for legislation to protect cyclists

The plea is in response to Austin passing similar legislation in October.

Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

Burleson police and firefighters to play charity football game for children

This is the ninth year that the two public safety departments will square off.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Carrollton police chief David James will retire after 15 years

He's also spent more than 36 years experience in law enforcement, including 21 years with the Dallas Police Department.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Fort Worth police sanctions in Rainbow Lounge case called “absolutely inadequate”

LGBT group renews push for independent investigation after department suspends three officers for a total of five days.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

City of Arlington will use Cowboys Stadium for world-record CPR training attempt

Oslo, you're going down!

An official Guinness adjudicator will be on hand to verify the simultaneous training of 4,500 local eighth-graders.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Denton to replace city animal shelter

The city council said it hopes to begin the groundbreaking by 2010, and the estimated cost is about $760,000.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

State approves funding for Mesquite Metro Airport

The funds will be used for fencing improvements.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Interview: U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson

Here are the contents of an email interview that I conducted with the Congresswoman last week.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Audio: Adell Campbell discusses the U.S. Census

Campbell hosts Stan Lewis, from the Dallas Regional Census Center.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Collin County not being frugal in distribution of H1N1 vaccine

The use of multiple grants allows the normally-frugal county government to spend $500 on something that will cost it less than $20.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Arlington council member to chair Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition

Kathryn Wilemon has been a member of the TRTC since its inception in 2003.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

New Lochwood Branch Library to open November 7

Plenty of parking, lotsa computers, and a Black Box Theater.

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009

United Way of Denton County reaches $1 million mark for 2009 campaign

They're aiming for $2.45 million.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Dallas’ District 30 to receive $80 million in Recovery Act grants

The Dallas Development Fund is administered by the City of Dallas and is intended to provide capital to build community facilities.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

State representative addresses Propositions 2 and 3 on constitutional amendments ballot

Allen Vaught says misinformation has confused the meanings of Prop. 2 and 3.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

Capital campaign for new Denton animal shelter announced

Denton has a critical need for a new animal shelter to replace the existing 30-year old City of Denton shelter.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

Dallas city leaders plan to help homeless

The Dallas City Council plans to create 700 additional units of permanent supportive housing within the next five years.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

Soccer championship InterLiga returns to Frisco’s Pizza Hut Park in 2010

InterLiga determines two berths for Mexican clubs to the prestigious Copa Libertadores. Pizza Hut Park in Frisco has hosted InterLiga four times.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association encourages Texans to vote for Proposition 11

"Rural Texans are not the only ones affected by lax eminent domain laws," they say.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Fight for Five campaign to bring Congo awareness to Dallas

The goal of the Fight For Five campaign is to create global awareness about the Congo and to raise funds for the Mwamba Sports and Education Academy.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Voters guide: Proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution for November 3 election

We'll learn you good. Read about new amendments involving property tax appraisal procedures, imminent domain, public funding for universities, and veterans' hospitals.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

TxDOT makes emergency closure on north and southbound SH 5 in Collin County

A bridge column on the SH 5 bridge was damaged by flooding.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

Lake Dallas hosting Halloween celebration on October 30

Event is free and includes refreshments, games, prizes, candy, bounce house, and more Halloween festivities.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

Richardson Coucil member runs Marine Corps Marathon for charity, mother, hospital

Richardson City Councilman Amir Omar will run the United States Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

News of Fort Worth sewer overflow reported by Arlington officials

Don't worry, though: The discharge "does not pose a risk to public drinking water supplies."

Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

Dallas lawsuit could have huge implications on Collin County convictions

Collin County prosecutors have used the Dallas County crime lab -- the business in question -- in at least two high profile murder cases that resulted in convictions being overturned.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

Swine flu vaccine production going slowly in Dallas County

Not everyone is wringing their hands about a shortage of the vaccine. There are millions of people leery about vaccine safety, according to numbers provided by a Harvard School of Public Health study.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

New Huffhines Recreation Center opens in Richardson

The ribbon cutting featured twisted orange and red ribbons, symbolizing Texas and OU, who were playing their rival game that day with yet another connection to sports and recreation.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

UPDATED: Residents of Sycamore Heights in Fort Worth blast city about planned natural gas pipeline

As Chesapeake Energy prepares to run a pipeline underneath the homes on Carter Ave. in east Fort Worth, some residents of this low income neighborhood are livid.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Photos from Coppell Oak Fest 2009

Now that Oak Fest is over, get ready for the Holiday Parade and Celebration.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

Collin County primaries in 2010 will be interesting

All three races have at least one candidate who is aligned with mainstream Plano Republicans.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

League of Women Voters of Richardson put proposed constitutional amendments on website

Preprinted copies of the state Voters Guide will be available at the Richardson Library and the Civic Center.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

UPDATE: Rowlett Police Department reports missing person found

Ronald Williams was reported missing by relatives on Friday after he did not return home from Richland College.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

Governor Rick Perry announces science and math proposal in Richardson; press changes the subject

The media at the news conference seemed more interested in the Todd Willingham arson and execution issue than education.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

Highland Village bans smoking in city parks and recreation areas

The ordinance will go into effect after a second read at the next regular city council meeting.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

Democrats protest and file charges against Collin County election judge

Poll watchers had issues with James Middleton, who would not permit the poll watchers to freely observe the operation of the polling place in 2008.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009

UPDATE: North Texas broadcasters speak out against Performance Rights Act

Senate legislation may impose financial burden on local stations and create obstacles for emerging artists.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

Richard Miles is sixth Dallas man released from prison in last two years

With eyewitnesses contradicting each other, it's almost hard to believe Miles was convicted to begin with.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

Judge Greg Willis announces candidacy for Collin County district attorney race

Current District Attorney John Roach recently announced that he was not seeking re-election.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009


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