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Dallas Public Defender purge raises legal and policy concerns
County Commissioner John Wiley Price may have violated state law prohibiting undue influence by commissioners courts in employee hiring.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Dallas County exonerates 18th prisoner after DNA testing
Patrick Waller is Dallas County’s 18th wrongfully convicted citizen; DNA results clear him of 1992 robbery and kidnapping convictions.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Dallas County may eliminate traffic unit to save $6M
The decision hinges on whether or not judges will use a county-wide electronic ticket processing center.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Innocent man exonerated by DNA evidence wants to clear his name
Steven Phillips says he's currently on probation because he confessed to crimes he didn't commit, and believes DNA evidence will prove him innocent.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Dallas County Sheriff’s Department and the North Texas Auto Theft Task Force donate clothing to the Resource Center of Dallas
Two pallets worth of clothing will be distributed.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Dallas County commissioners to vote on lowering phone rates inside jails
The county was raking in millions of commissions on inmates' calls.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Dallas County busts major illegal inspection operation
County makes two arrests in four month investigation of illegal vehicle inspection certificate ring.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Dallas public defender saves county money compared to neighbors
Expenditures for court appointed counsel increased 40% statewide in the three years after the Fair Defense Act passed, compared to 13% in Dallas.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Prosecutors reflect on Dallas County DNA exonerations
Who put these innocents, recently released on the watch of Dallas County DA Craig Watkins, behind bars?
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Dallas public defender office faces possible cuts thanks to underuse by judges
This week, Dallas County commissioners announced a "no new taxes" stand that threatens to run head on into successful efforts to reduce overcrowding at the jail.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Early voting begins June 2 for June 14 runoff election
Can't wait for this election to be over. Is there another one coming up soon?
Monday, June 2, 2008
Resolana celebrates its first anniversary helping women in Dallas County jail
First in a series
Local female artists lead inmates in classes to heal wounds and break the cycle of incarceration.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
UPDATED: Dallas County’s 2008 property values go public today
Preliminary numbers show a 12.7% increase in taxable property value in Dallas County, but that number could change as property owners appeal the figures.
Friday, May 23, 2008
HKS wins Dallas County Jail contract
Dallas-based architects will design the new unit for inmates' mental health and medical care.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Air North Texas partners “Go Green, Breathe Clean”
New air quality campaign emphasizes regional coordination and seeks additional partners.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Early results point to Cannaday as Republican nominee for Dallas County Sheriff’s race
Lupe vs. Lowell. Let's get ready to police things!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Dallas DA Craig Watkins featured in Reason, magazine that inspired PegNews launch
So, they've got a decent track record and all.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Alcohol license and permit applications in Dallas County now to reviewed by county judge
Since 1989, if you wanted to get a permit for alcohol, you went to the county clerk. No mo'.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Dallas County Commissioners extends funding for prisoner DNA review for two more years
They voted 3-1 to extend D.A. Craig Watkins' DNA evidence campaign.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Dallas County Republican sheriff candidates show different levels of ethics
Jim Bowles' campaign signs show almost no trace that he is a Republican, while Lowell Cannaday's put that fact right up front.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Dallas County Clean Air Task Force made five arrests Wednesday
All five individuals are charged with tampering with government records for conducting fraudulent emissions inspections.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Dallas County cracking down on illegal emissions inspections
The crackdown actually relates to fudged vehicle registration stickers and not the unlawful inspection of immigrant farts.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Radio UTD to interview Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez
Larry, that isn't the right 'Valdez' photo. No. Yeah, but — I'm looking at it right now, and I'm telling you, this AIN'T it.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Dallas County DA Watkins in hot water over car accidents
County Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield is calling out Watkins for not reporting fender benders to Sheriff's department.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Long-time former Dallas County Sheriff Bowles wants the job again
... and he's worked his way - courtesy of Dallas voters - into a runoff with Cannaday for the Republican nomination.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Dallas County Commissioners Court to consider resolution declaring Severe Weather Awareness Week
Dallas County Judge Jim Foster wants residents to be prepared for severe weather.
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008
Why wasn’t Lynn Flint Shaw charged with a felony?
Dallas.org and the Dallas Morning News are questioning why Shaw was charged with a misdemeanor instead of felony forgery.
Monday, Feb. 18, 2008
Dallas County clerk weathers LGBT storm
Gary Fitzsimmons has earned his share of praise, including a “Best Of" award from the Dallas Observer.
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
DNA evidence IDs rapist in a 1982 case
Real perpetrator died in prison 10 years ago
Steven Michael Phillips served time for a 1982 rape he didn't commit.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
KERA’s Think interviews Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price has served the residents of his district for 23 years.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
Dallas County Judge Jim Foster seeks input on design of emergency center
Judge Foster tours Dallas/Fort Worth Airport's Emergency Operations Center in preparation for the design of the county emergency operations facility.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
Properly staffing Dallas jail cost big bucks, with more to come
After many years of non-compliance with state standards, Dallas County has nearly eliminated staffing problems at the jail, but only by spending more than $9 million last year in overtime.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
Dallas County Judge Jim Foster named to Clean Air Board
The board’s objective is to coalesce Dallas County law enforcement agencies behind a three-prong attack to reduce vehicle emissions in the county.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
UPDATED: Dallas Observer muckraker raises ethics question over fund-raising activities of DART Board chair Lynn Flint Shaw
Embattled DART board chair Lynn Flint Shaw has resigned.
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
Regional Transportation Council Seeks Public Comment on Roadway Planning and Funding
Regional outer loop among topics to be discussed
Three hearings will be held in Denton, Fort Worth, and Duncanville.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Dallas DA seeks $1M from county commissioners
Tuesday Craig Watkins says predecessor Bill Hill improperly transferred funds
Former D.A. Bill Hill gave the county unused money before leaving office; Craig Watkins now wants to use it
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Dallas County targets smoking vehicles
They'll be cracking down on stinky vehicles, fake inspection stickers, and shady inspectors.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Commissioner John Wiley Price to receive MLK justice award from the Dallas Bar Association
Commissioner Price has served the residents of District 3 for 23 years.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
Dallas Weekly names Dallas DA Craig Watkins Man of the Year
His first 365 days in office, Mr. Watkins has catapulted to national and international status as the man who will not only convict the guilty but also free the innocent.
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
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