President George W. Bush appoints Dallas Mayor Leppert to serve on White House Fellows Commission

By Pegasus News wire

Mayor Leppert will be one of 34 commission members.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Dan Rather to cover upcoming primaries on HDNet

By Pegasus News wire

Rather will report live from Washington.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Former U.S. Comptroller speaks at UTD

First rule of holes (ignored by Washington, says speaker): "when you're in a hole, stop digging."

By Pegasus News wire

America is "addicted to debt," warned David Walker during his address to North Texas business leaders.

Monday, April 28, 2008

TMA and local physician visit Congress to discuss broken healthcare system

By Stephanie Parker

Dr. Hines helps explain why Medicare is doomed.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

President Bush moving (back) to Dallas after term ends

By Bradley Bowen

Laura Bush confirmed the move in an appearance at a National Parks Foundation event at Williams Preparatory School.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Senator Hutchison goes from “considering” governorship to “planning” on it

By Pegasus News wire

Small changes in intentions make media hounds hungry for more.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Local U.S. Reps score a D for anti-poverty voting

By Erin Rice

Texas is among several states that have a high poverty rate and the worst anti-poverty voting records.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Congresswoman Johnson releases statement on 5th Anniversary of Iraq War

By Pegasus News wire

"We must bring an end to this war, and soon."

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

UPDATEDx3: TCU’s Brite Divinity School to honor Jeremiah Wright

Planned award dinner will proceed as scheduled despite media uproar over Wright's statements

By Catherine Cuellar

Barack Obama's longtime pastor, whose controversial statements were recently renounced by the Presidential hopeful, will will not be part of a "State of the Black Church" summit.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Barack Obama will hold “Stand For Change Rally” in Fort Worth on Feb. 28

By Erin Rice

Hmm, Obama seems to like North Texas. Maybe he'll buy a house George and Laura's neighborhood, wherever that is.

Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

Former Congressman Chris Bell in Dallas to watch live Austin Democrat debate with you at the Metro Grill

By Chad Jones

Chris Bell - one of the guys who ran against Rick Perry for Texas Governor (not the cowboy; not the grandma).

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008

Freed Dallas prisoner testifies before Congress

By Pegasus News wire

Charles Chatman, set free after DNA testing proved he was innocent, tries to get the Justice Department to use funds set aside for forensic science.

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008

Grapevine-based Benny Hinn Ministries defies U.S. Senate

By Pegasus News wire

Hinn is the second U.S. preacher to refuse to give the Senate requested information.

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007

Farmers Branch to hold groundbreaking and dedication of Texas-sized U.S. Flag for Liberty Plaza Dec. 7

By Minnie Payne

Liberty Plaza is about a two-acre tract of land where the new DART light rail station will be.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007

Flower Mound-based Heritage Health Solutions wins contract with U.S. Marshals

By Pegasus News wire

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007

Voting records Of Texas Republicans show a propensity to screw the middle class

By Vince Leibowitz

Not a single Texas Republican in Congress has a decent score in supporting pro-middle class legislation.

Friday, Nov. 2, 2007

Audio: Congressional Black Caucus town hall meeting in Dallas

By JW Richard

For those who missed the Congressional Black Caucus Southern Region Forum this past Saturday, October 13, here is a recording of the afternoon town hall meeting.

Friday, Oct. 19, 2007

U.S. Housing Secretary to commemorate National Housing Model in Dallas

By Pegasus News wire

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates 5-year anniversary of Greenleaf Village

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007

McKinney’s Wolford Elementary celebrating “Freedom Week,” recognize completed U.S. citizenship of staff members

By Pegasus News wire

In recognition, Constantin Gentea and Mayra Montes will receive an American Flag from Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson.

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007

Mid-Cities Democrats salute former Speaker Jim Wright

By Pegasus News wire

The dinner was sponsored by the Mid-Cities Democrats.

Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007

UNT professor poo-poos Petraeus plan

Alliteration: gotta love it.

By John P. Meyer

Has Petraeus explained why U.S. forces should continue to remain in Iraq? Wawro says no.

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007

President George W. Bush, Department of Defense honor McKinney resident Harry McKillop

By Pegasus News wire

McKillop has spent the last three decades working to help get POWs home.

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007

Burglars break into U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson’s Richardson office

By Pegasus News wire

The man just had a knee replaced and you're stealing his stuff? Not cool.

Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007

White House Drug Czar learns about ‘cheese,’ announces new federal grants in Dallas/Fort Worth

By Pegasus News wire

During his day-long visit, Director Walters announced grants for new random drug testing of Texas students.

Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007

U.S. Department of Justice gives $1M to Texas cities to reduce crime

By Pegasus News wire

The Department of Justice's Weed and Seed Program is allocating $400,000 to Dallas, while Fort Worth will receive $199,000.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Fort Worth ISD officials testify to U.S. Congress on importance of physical activity

By Pegasus News wire

If passed, the “PLAY Every Day Act" will focus on finding ways to facilitate recreation and exercise amongst all ages and races.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Congresswoman Johnson announces affordable housing grants

By Shawn Williams

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) announced the awarding of $330,000 in affordable housing grants by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas provided through their member financial institutions.

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Paul Quinn College gets $1.5 million grant

By Pegasus News wire

Money will be used to strengthen academic resources, financial management, endowments and physical plant

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Dallas metal band Drowning Pool aims to testify before U.S. Congress

By Chad Jones

The band wants to raise awareness for all troops who "battle to reclaim their health after facing the trauma of war."

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Eddie Bernice Johnson invites constituents to conference call on immigration

By Pegasus News wire

For a good time, call Eddie B.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson to present Youth Crime Summit

By Shawn Williams

On Saturday, June 9th, Congresswoman Johnson will be presenting a Youth Crime Prevention Summit in Dallas, Texas. This event will consist of two panels that will explore the challenges that young people face and discuss programs that offer positive alternatives and constructive guidance for our youth.

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Denton case illustrates need for federal Matthew Shepard Act

By Ben Briscoe

On the night of Dec. 3, 2005, Chris McKee left his favorite Denton bar on Fry Street, like he had done so many times before. But this night was different.

Friday, June 1, 2007

Local Department of Justice Weed and Seed programs in danger

By Mike Orren

It's legislative action weekend here at Pegasus News. Now comes news that President Bush's 2008 budget slashes funding for Department of Justice grant programs, putting eight local "Weed and Seed" crime reduction and economic development programs in jeopardy.

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Former Frisco Mayor Kathy Seei to run for U.S. House of Representatives

By Pegasus News wire

Former Frisco Mayor Kathy Seei announced today the formation of a campaign committee with her sights clearly set on representing the people of District 4 in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008. Ms. Seei kicked off her campaign on Saturday with a bold request: “Today I ask you to stand with me as I announce my call to service to run for the U.S. Congress in the Fourth District of Texas.”

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Arlington Congressman Joe Barton wants answers on China’s role in pet food poisonings

By Pegasus News wire

The tainted pet foods have been traced back to a toxic plastic manufactured in China.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

KERA’s THINK interviews Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

By Pegasus News wire

A discussion of how Washington effects Dallas

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Ben Stein to lecture at UT Arlington tonight

Tickets are still available. Hurry up.

By Chad Jones

Ben bathes in money wearing only a bow-tie.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007

Harriet Miers resigns as White House Counsel

By Pegasus News wire

Harriet Miers has resigned from her position as White House Counsel.

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007

Lockheed Martin reaps $377 million bonus from Army deal modification

By John P. Meyer

The Grand Prairie defense contractor, already flying high, chalks up another win.

Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006

UNT library to expand the nation’s only CyberCemetery

By Pegasus News wire

What the heck is that? It's a place that stores all the e-junk from defunct U.S. government offices. Now the National Archives wants help storing all its e-junk.

Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006