Burleson is rounding up those who haven’t paid municipal court fines
Are you about to be arrested? Maybe you best turn yourself in, son, before the strong arm of the law collects your sorry ass.
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
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Dallas launches unique tree planting on Skillman Road medians
Oh it'll be just like a New England forest.
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
A suggestion for reducing life threatening risks to officers
A Dallas case study offers an example of how they could reduce risks to officers by reducing the number of times officers are needlessly placed in harm's way.
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Events in honor of Senior Corporal Norm Smith
Sr. Cpl. Smith's car is parked in front of the DPD HQ for anyone that wants to place a memorial.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Rowlett to discuss smoking ordinance at January 20 meeting with possible vote in February
Several spoke at a public hearing, but the city received 53 emails in favor of the stricter ordinance.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Richardson City Council passes Neighborhood Development Overlay ordinance
This ordinance will allow individual neighborhoods to restrict or in some cases loosen certain development characteristics of their neighborhood.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Levar “L.D.” Thomas to run for District 8 Dallas City Council seat
L.D. currently serves on the Dallas City Housing Finance Corporation Board and as Chair of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats Dallas Chapter.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Dallas police to crack down on panhandling, public intoxication in downtown Dallas
The police department recently added 24 officers to patrol the downtown area; their efforts will be enhanced by a private force of security officers.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Heath City Council meets to discuss annexation, rate changes and sewer service
And then there's that settlement agreement with SW Bell to contend with.
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
City of Rowlett to consider smoking ban
The City sent notices to more than 15 local food establishments encouraging them to voice their opinions and concerns.
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
City of Dallas opens employee medical clinic at City Hall
Clinic will provide preventive, urgent, and acute medical services to city staff, their dependents, and retirees.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
Early voting for open McKinney city council seat has begun
Travis Ussery, a certified public accountant, and Robert O'Donnell, who is a court appointed child advocate, are running for the position vacated by Bill Vitz.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
Angela Hunt is favorite city council person of Dallas Morning News’ City Hall blog
The comments posted aren't so enamored.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
DeSoto stretch of sidewalk is now safer
The lack of sidewalks were a safety concern for senior citizens living in DeSoto apartments along a stretch of road on Bolton Boone Drive.
Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
City of Arlington’s new animal shelter sounds like a nice place to pick out a pet
Remember, you can pick your pet and you can pick your nose but you can't pick... wait, I guess you can, actually. (Never mind.)
Let's see, at a cost of $5.6 million and room for 282 cats and dogs... we're talking (carry the hypotenuse) roughly $19,858 per critter. So it oughta be nice.
Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
City of Arlington closings (and openings) for New Year’s Day
Once again, golfers make out like bandits while other municipal facility users go hungry. (Metaphorically speaking.)
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Shelley Holly named Frisco’s new library director
Shelley is presently is Frisco’s Assistant Library Director and Head of Public Services.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Heath City Council meets one last time in 2008 to hear department and committee reports
Also on tap will be land acquisition and code variance items carried over from their last meeting.
Monday, Dec. 29, 2008
Fort Worth traffic signal improvements are coming in 2009
Upgrading the system will improve traffic flow, reduce traffic accidents, improve air quality and fuel consumption, and better manage Fort Worth’s roadway system.
Monday, Dec. 29, 2008
City of Dallas looking at creating task force on animal cruelty
Dallas Police Department says timing is right for such a task force.
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008
City of Dallas optimistic about TIF district in Lancaster
It's a unique kind of TIF that is designed to foster prosperity along the DART rail line.
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008
Arlington tree recycling program begins Jan. 8
Now that the bloom is off the spruce (along with most of the dessicated needles), it's time to recycle that bad boy - and the city has a couple of options for you.
Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
Rebuilding Dallas’ District Four a block at a time
It took some time but the lights on the Corinth Street Bridge are now back on!
Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert puts the rest of his salary towards education
Now we know where Mr. Deep Pocket's last $10,000 is going.
Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
Benbrook launches weight-loss plan in efforts to lose a ton citywide
You just worry about your own weight right now. We'll get to the pets next year.
Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
Irving Mayor Herbert Gears delivers message to Obama via YouTube
Slightly different than the "I Have a Crush on Obama" song, but same general (very general) idea.
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008
Burleson Police take to the streets on bicycles
The bikes come equipped with a headlight. I wonder if they have a bell too.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008
Outgoing Dallas NAACP president Casey Thomas to run for city council
Thomas looks to replace incumbent Dave Neumann in Council District 3.
Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
Family of police officer who died in Clinton motorcade will participate in Tournament of Roses parade on New Year’s Day
They're promoting the concept of organ and tissue donation.
Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
Nominations open for Arlington’s MLK “Sharing the Dream” Awards
From now through Jan. 5 you may nominate individuals in four categories to be recognized for their service to the community.
Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
Arlington municipal facilities to be closed for Christmas
In equally surprising news, dog bites man. (Somewhere.)
Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
Downtown Association of Rowlett donates plaque for park
This is one of those inscribed tablet kinds of things, not the residue from their teeth.
Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
Rowlett announces employees of the year at holiday luncheon
Employees also honored George Harris, Fire Chief, for his dedicated service as Interim City Manager since May of this year.
Friday, Dec. 19, 2008
Frisco City Council notes — 12/16/08
It is amazing how quick the year goes by. I cannot believe this was already our last meeting of 2008!
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008
Cedar Hill City Council approves business incentive
In other action items, the council approved a $441,000 contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates for engineering services related to the widening and improvement of Pleasant Run Road east of U.S. 67.
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008
Yet more e-cycling on tap for Coppell folks looking to unload old monitors, televisions, etc.
Oh, and Soylent Green is people.
This will be the first of three e-cycling opportunities in the coming year.
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008
Former Dallas mayoral candidate Jennifer Gale found dead near UT campus in Austin
Body of transgendered ex-Marine was found in front of a church.
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008
Denton Municipal Electric to introduce GreenSense rebate program in 2009
The GreenSense Program offers rebates for energy efficiency improvements for new construction and existing homes and businesses.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
Fort Worth city council struggles to complete new gas drilling ordinance details
Neighborhood groups and gas drillers appear to be within 75 feet of an agreement. But who will take the next step?
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
Frisco City Council notes — 12/2/08
Council approved a water rate increase of roughly $.41/thousand gallons.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
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