Dallas County Commissioners meet to discuss Hurricane Gustav preparations
The County has already been asked by the Governor's office to prepare for 4100 evacuees that could arrive by air as soon as Sunday.
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
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Jury awards fat verdict against Dallas County over jail health failures
John Wiley Price and the Commissioners Court might be better served spending money to improve jail health care instead of on appellate lawyers.
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
Dallas County’s budget shortfall is bigger than expected
The county racked up an extra $5 million in debt by paying property value lawsuit settlements.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Dallas County residents will vote on Parkland funding in November
The measure would generate $747 million in taxes and bonds
If approved, the funds would help build a $1.2 billion new hospital.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Dallas County’s $34 million budget shortfall forces jail staff cuts
County staff want Sheriff Lupe Valdez to cut 76 jobs.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Dallas County commissioner John Wiley Price’s lack of understanding of space phenomena is now national news
He got offended by the term "black hole."
Thursday, July 10, 2008
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 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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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 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
Dallas sheriff’s catered holiday meal plans derailed - by the caterer come off as planned
2,300 department employees may or may not get that elusive free lunch we've all heard about.
Maurine Dickey is a Dallas County commissioner. (Does that last name ring a tasty, mesquite-smoked bell?)
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007
Dallas County commissioners considering hiring a public relations consultant
And former channel 11 reporter Sarah Dodd would be happy to fill the position for only $8,000 a month.
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007
Hutchins city officials battle Commissioner Price over funding for streets, parks
County Commissioner John Wiley Price says he'll get around to releasing the federal funds eventually - so what's the problem?
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Dallas County commissioners set to hear report on Dupree
Gay constable accused of harassment has been asked to attend Commissioners Court meeting, may be asked to post higher surety bond
Friday, June 22, 2007
County adding 62 new deputies to staff at Dallas County Jail
State requires more staffers to keep an eye on the nearly 4,800 inmates.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
John Wiley Price to Dallas County employees: No blog reading for you
Amazing! Does Dallas County actually WANT its employees to be unaware of potential harms?
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Dallas County Commissioners approve contract that will redact private info. from public records
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's ruling from February has put counties in the state on notice.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Retired judge tapped to investigate complaints against gay constable Mike Dupree
Three of Dupree’s employees complain that they were forced to work in a hostile environment.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Gay constable faces sexual harassment investigation in Dallas
The Dallas County District Attorney’s office is hiring an outside firm to investigate allegations that gay Precinct 5 Constable Mike Dupree sexually harassed some of his male employees.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez could face trouble with Commissioner’s Court over assigned vehicles
According to County law, Valdez needs the approval of the Dallas Commissioners Court to assign any vehicles to her employees.
Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
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