UPDATED: Hurst to consider banning phones in school zones, banning them real good
"I've got two iPod mini's at home," said a distraught cellular phone. "What the hell am I gonna do now?"
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Won't someone PLEASE think of the children?
Futile crusades aimed at saving our youth from youth.
Won't someone PLEASE think of the children?
Conspiracists to conspire at Lakewood Theater for Loose Change film event
Dylan Avery, who directed the 9/11 documentary, will be on hand to answer questions.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Southlake church gives away free pregnancy (attempt)
Matt and Christina Jonker of Bedford will get a free round of fertility treatment, courtesy of eleven7 church. Just watch out for devil babies.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine R. Caraway to host Teen Summit Healthcare Career Camp
Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine R. Caraway to host Teen Summit Healthcare Career Camp.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Dallas mom goes to jail after 5-year-old son eats crack
The boy is in stable condition and will soon be put in foster care or with relatives.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Some children from Yearning For Zion ranch coming to Dallas area
Perhaps spawning a newfound passion for prairie dresses and '40s-style hairdos.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Denton City Council considering cell phone ban
The proposed ban would apply to school zones during hours of operation. (Photo credit: Kyle Phillips, North Texas Daily)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Minors will no longer be allowed to perform in Dallas’ sexually oriented businesses
Unanimously approved changes also eliminate private and enclosed VIP rooms
Heads up pedophiles: Big D's SOB loopholes will close April 21.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Dallas CASA an advocate for children in foster care
Dallas Court Appointed Special Advocates or CASA was created to advocate for the child going through the court process.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Students protest Lewisville ISD’s random drug testing program
So would you rather play in the marching band or toke up behind the parking lot? Some students want to do both.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
UPDATED: Authorities cannot revoke license of the Dallas strip club that allowed a young girl to dance
All-nude club that previously employed a 6th grader and a 17-year-old has surrendered its SOB (sexually oriented business) license.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Grapevine cops ticket teens for alcohol consumption
They were engaging in partying activities without adult supervision. So there.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Rep. Helen Giddings and local grocery stores team up for children’s insurance
Giddings and other volunteers will be at area Minyard's, Carnival, and Sack 'n Save stores to help kids get insurance.
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008
Irving City Council to consider banning use of cell phones in school zones
The ordinance will make use of cell phones a Class C misdemeanor.
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
Alleged pedophile Fort Worth priest is HIV positive
Father Philip Magaldi, who has not been an active priest since 1999, informed Fort Worth Vicar Michael F. Olson recently of his condition.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Red Oak bus driver accused of drinking on duty
Vernon Eugene Allen was arrested by DPS troopers and was subsequently fired by his bus company.
Monday, Feb. 11, 2008
Dallas library porn meeting moved back a day
This gives the Dallas City Council more time to, um, study the situation.
Monday, Feb. 11, 2008
Two Highland Park Middle School girls found with pot
Park Cities People quotes University Park Police Chief Gary Adams as saying the incident is “a slap in the face of our D.A.R.E. program.”
Friday, Feb. 8, 2008
Lewisville City Council approves residency restrictions for registered sex offenders
The council approved the measure by a 4-1 vote. It will take effect on Feb. 9, after required newspaper notices are published.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
Arlington named one of 100 best communities in the U.S. for young people
America's Promise Alliance - the organization founded by Colin Powell dedicated to the well-being of children and youth - says the City of Arlington is keeping its promises to kids.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
UPDATED: Fort Worth jumps onto “Pull ‘Em Up,” anti-pant-sagging bandwagon
Naturally, the best way to avoid stereotyping kids is through billboards featuring stereotypical language and imagery.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
TEA hands over kindergartners’ social security numbers to software company
When your kid's credit card is denied when they go to buy that big wheel, now you'll know why.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008
Hurst-Euless-Bedford school district develops new parent-controlled food-monitoring lunch system
Long-gone are the days of two Nutty Bars and a bag of Funyuns.
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Best of 2007: Local school stories
What's more fun than making fun of kids? Remembering all the times throughout the year we already made fun of kids.
Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007
Texas strip club owners want to support the children
Owners say Texas Constitution mandates money from new surcharge go to public schools.
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007
Cedar Hill parents awakened on student drug use
Not just illegal drugs can be a problem in local schools.
Monday, Dec. 24, 2007
Dallas police to citizens: Gravity applies to bullets, too
The Dallas Police Department would appreciate people not firing their guns into the air to celebrate, thank you.
Friday, Dec. 21, 2007
Dallas Cowboys collect toys for Boys and Girls Clubs
Those who donate will get autographs and appetizers
Linebacker Akin Ayodele and running back Marion Barber collect toys at Willow Bend
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
Dallas Cowboys spread cheer at area hospitals
Players and Cheerleaders make 19th annual holiday hospital visit
Dallas Cowboys will make their annual holiday visits at local hospitals to visit children Monday morning.
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
DeSoto ISD provides parents information on heroin
Where to get it, for how much, and why it tastes just like Twizzlers and makes you happy forever.
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
Argyle, Texas ‘freaked out’ by freak dancing
"That's just dadgum nasty," says concerned adult chewing cud.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
Aqua Dots recall hits home in Dallas
The danger to my son isn't as great at his age, but I thought about what would have happened if our goddaughter had gotten a hold of a few Aqua Dots while crawling around on our floor.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
University Park considering ban on driver’s using cell phones
Mayor Blackie Holmes says the ban doesn't go far enough and should be citywide.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
Dallas school officer investigated for calling boys “stupid”
No confirmation on the report that he also called the boys "doo doo heads" and "dorks."
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD hosting ‘Gang Awareness’ program
Some signs are more overt than others.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
Mesquite voters approve mixed drinks sales but not alcohol stores
Translation: you can still get a margarita at On the Border, but there will be no beer or wine stores popping up in town.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
Dallas Public Library to open branch in NorthPark Center
Bookmarks: a Dallas Public Library will be designed specifically for children.
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
UPDATED: Dallas Deputy Pro Tem Mayor Caraway to urge youth to “Pull Yo Pants Up”
Caraway will hold news conference at noon today at City Hall announcing billboards and hip-hop song.
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007
UPDATED w/photos: Dallas minister threatened for fashion policing as new billboards target baggy pant offenders
Filed under "legislate my lifestyle."
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
Head lice coming your way, says Collin County’s Health Care Services
"Head lice is as common as having a cold. However, a common cold does not cause the emotional reaction some individuals may have."
Friday, Sept. 14, 2007
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