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Dancing with the Stars concludes with two celebrities sent home — but not Michael Irvin

An injury was enough to send one contestant home. While that could have counted as this week's elimination, the show's producers decided to also knock out the contestant with the lowest votes.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

Retired U.S. District Judge Buchmeyer died

U.S. President Jimmy Carter appointed Buchmeyer to the federal bench in 1979.

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

UPDATED: Former Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin ties for lowest men’s score in Dancing with the Stars

Irvin was given advice from judges like “you'll get better,” a tough-love way to start the season. But, he's safe for one more week.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009

Addison video game company says, “No taxation without information!”

Their new website allows people to balance the federal budget. Snooze? It's more fun than you think.

Friday, Sept. 11, 2009

Fort Worth ISD will air President Obama’s speech live to high school students

Those who aren't interested in watching will be provided "alternative activities."

Friday, Sept. 4, 2009

U.S. Defense Secretary praises fighter plane at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth

Secretary Robert Gates says it's important to global security.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009

DART gets big fed bucks to push ahead with Green Line construction

The $78.4 million in federal stimulus money can be thought of as an advance on funds DART was scheduled to receive in 2013.

Friday, Aug. 14, 2009

Garland residents “conned” when attempting Cash for Clunkers rebate

The long-and-short of it is to know if you're qualified before you go to the dealership.

Friday, Aug. 14, 2009

Work starts on gate to George-and-Laura’s street in Dallas’ Preston Hollow

This way, the neighbors can come and go and have a pizza delivered without a lot of hurdles.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009

North Texas school systems prepare for start of classes with swine flu front of mind

Lessons learned during the initial flu outbreak this spring will ensure a more measured response to flu outbreaks. (If any.)

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009

Electronic cigarette company in Colleyville says e-cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes

Yes, it is strange that we're comparing "which is safer" for two types of cigarettes. So let's be clear, neither are good for you.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009

Construction worker dies in fall from Dallas high-rise

Meanwhile, OSHA beefs up inspections of Texas job sites, citing the high number of construction fatalities.

Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009

Woman’s knitting needles draw the official attention of Fed guard at Balch Springs Social Security office

Maybe a ninja warrior could have put them to nefarious use -- but not mild-mannered Rachel Vines.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Fed judge orders Irving city council to implement single-member district system

U.S. district judge agrees with litigant that the city's at-large system effectively blocks the Hispanic vote.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Jane Roe, of Roe v. Wade, arrested during Supreme Court confirmation hearing

She and another person were arrested after shouting while a pro-choice supporter was praised.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats send five delegates to Young Democrats convention

Delegates will represent Texas and vote on resolutions, party platform, and leadership.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Dallas-based 7-Eleven launches a campaign to stop credit card transaction fees

Franchises are losing serious moolah from small credit card purchases. The costs exceed those incurred for health care each year.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Dallas-based Millennium Bank taken over by Fed

... who then sold it to State Bank of Texas.

Friday, July 3, 2009

UPDATED: Dallas Morning News reporter Dave Levinthal to become director at Center for Responsive Politics in Washington, D.C.

His reporting on Dallas politics has been a bright spot for the newspaper.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Dallas ISD may cut teaching staff at magnet schools

The problem involves a federal mandate that says all schools should be receiving equal funding.

Friday, May 15, 2009

UPDATED: Former board member of Dallas-based A.H. Belo apologizes for Air Force One flap

Louis Caldera upset some New Yorkers, thereby provoking a media flap.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Photo Gallery: Governor Howard Dean pays a visit to Dallas

Dean met with the public at the Angelika Film Center.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Collin County congressmen bringing home pork with appropriations requests

None of the earmark requests target our greatest need - transportation projects.

Monday, April 13, 2009

President Barack Obama got his dog from North Texas

And thanks to the pack-like mentality of the media as well as an especially uneventful Monday, this trivial minutia passes as news. Pls. forgive.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Robert Gates proposes project changes at Fort Worth’s Lockheed that could lead to job losses

So if they stop production of one fighter jet to double the production of another, all those jobs just kind of shift over, right? RIGHT?

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

U.S. Census Bureau gets busy canvassing Arlington neighborhoods

They'll be using GPS to update addresses, and they will have official ID badges.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Texas Meals on Wheels programs will get millions from stimulus package

Up to 400 Meals on Wheels programs in Texas would split $6 million.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Only highway projects in DFW receiving stimulus funding are in Tarrant County

That clusterfunnel of highways in Grapevine will get some economic relief soon.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009

George Bush moves into Dallas home, oh joy, oh ring the bells

Time to drop off your tray of "Welcome to Dallas" rice krispie treats.

Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009

Dallas mayor Tom Leppert meets with President Obama to mull over the crappy economy

With all the other mayors and executive branch officials in attendance, what will Leppert do to stand out in the crowd?

Friday, Feb. 20, 2009

Texas Congressman Pete Sessions compares GOP strategy to Taliban insurgency

When you can't work within a democratic structure, a Taliban-like insurgency is totally ok, right?

Friday, Feb. 6, 2009

Elliott’s Hardware offers George W. Bush Greeter Position

Elliott's Hardware touts 'Flexible Schedule, Short Commute and Low Stress' among job perks.

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009

Audio: The Vincent Tucker Radio Show - Post-inauguration edition

We’re taking time to reflect on that special day and share our thoughts on President Obama’s time in office thus far.

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009

Dept. of Justice allows citizen access to vehicle history reports

... although some states (c'mon, CA and NY - get with it!) are refusing to participate.

Friday, Jan. 30, 2009

Dallas-based Quin Mathews Films debuts Inauguration Day tonight on KERA

The documentary puts viewers on-the-scene in Washington, D.C. amongst the throngs of onlookers on hand for the big event.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009

Congresswoman Johnson introduces National Financial Literacy Act

The National Financial Literacy Act of 2009 will provide incentives to financial institutions, small businesses and corporations to provide financial education to their customers and employees.

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009

Switchover to all-digital TV may be delayed, says Texas senator

... because all of us dang consumers aren't cooperating. Dang it.

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009

Census Bureau plans to hire 1,000 in North Texas

The jobs will be temporary and are tied to the 2010 census count.

Friday, Jan. 23, 2009

Keller ISD students watch the heck out of televised inauguration ceremonies

Every TV at Fossil Ridge High was turned to the momentous event.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

Obarma hopping in Dallas: Inauguration night 2009

With due diligence in mind and journalistic integrity on the line, PegNews staffers partook in a few of the inaugural festivities across DFW.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009


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