|
|
 Newsletter sign-up: Today in History |
 
|
Get Breaking News on your cell|
Recent Posts
On the flag at Cowboys Stadium: Absence reflects on Jones Exxon profit about average ... On health care reform: A closer look at cost The Hutchison effect, one more time Sick? Whatever you do, don't stay home from school ... Health care reform and food shortage - Topics of the Day Categories
|
Entries tagged with 'Dallas County'Doesn't smell right to meRe: "7 judges hire DA's wife as campaign consultant -- Some say it's a conflict of interest, but Watkinses, state ethics panel see no problem," Wednesday news story. Maybe some Texans, particularly the members of the State Commission on Judicial... Towing company respondsRe: "Constables Gone Wild -- Towing controversy continues disgraceful spiral," Friday Editorials. The Dallas Morning News concludes that "no one in this dispute has a shred of credibility left," including the commissioners, the district attorney, constables Jaime Cortes and Derick... Constable tickets follow lawsRe: "Constables' tickets collect funds, critics -- Enforcement draws praise, complaints about tactics," Sunday news story. These constables are not suddenly setting up new speed-limit signs or stop signs just to generate revenue. For a motorist to receive a citation,... Do poor pay more in tickets?Re: "Constables' tickets collect funds, critics -- Enforcement draws praise, complaints about tactics," Sunday news story. This article is long overdue. Indeed, many suburban police departments have adopted similar policies. While I agree that we all could stand to slow... A mental health crisisRe: "Mental services face huge strain -- As need soars in area, state denies extra funds for care," Sept. 16 news story. This story should be heard as a loud alarm. The state's inability to respond to the need for... We paid those towing fees, tooRe: "Constables' towing tactics under fire -- Judge wants issue examined; lawmen defend ties to operator," Tuesday news story. This story was like Christmas in July for my family because we have said for the longest that there was some... County GOP headed for disasterRe: "The GOP's disappearing base -- Jonathan Neerman talks about Dallas County's shifting electorate, divisive social issues and the energy of Palin," Sunday Points. Neerman has written off my age group as an effective segment of the Republican electorate. His... Blame the criminal, not the copsRe: "Chase exposed public to risk," by Dave Langley, Thursday Letters. Langley made some good points about the response by law enforcement officers in a recent high-speed chase -- an all too frequent event around here. He notes that "For... Dallas County's inland port project and Iraq - Topics of the DayOur editorials tomorrow will focus on the important progress made this week in Dallas County with regard to the inland port and in Iraq with regard to the pullout of U.S. military forces from urban areas. Read the extended entry... Mental health an investmentRe: "Pact urged on fees for mentally ill -- Commissioners press judge to use public defenders for poor," Wednesday news story. At the center of this controversy are attorney fees and court costs associated with indigent psychiatric patients brought to... Hold Orange Line to routeCurrently, we stand at a critical juncture with the DART Orange Line. It is imperative that we support the current alignment that will connect Dallas commuters directly to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's terminals A and B. On April 14,... Psych care criticalRe: "Psych care in balance -- In billing fight with judge, private Green Oaks facility may refuse indigent patients," Wednesday Metro. I can tell Judge Michael Miller now that it is a huge mistake to order the psychiatric hospital Green... I back DA's standRe: "Pressed for trims, DA demands 10% increase -- Watkins rallies troops; Price says defiant official in 'la-la land'," Wednesday news story. Although I did not support Craig Watkins during the 2006 elections, I wholeheartedly support him in his effort... County flunks jail issuesRe: "County jails fail a 7th time -- Commissioners plan quick fixes but voice disappointment," Saturday news story. Why does the county even waste money trying to fix the problems with the jail? Nothing is going to happen if they... Prisoners get to shoot hoops?I recently drove by the new jail and counted twelve interior basketball courts visible from the street. It had to be very costly to build those and was also a waste of space, where prisoners could be housed. We take... Don't cut at the courthouseRe: "Judicial cuts will cost us -- Proposed budget reductions put public safety at risk, says Lena Levario," Tuesday Viewpoints. I had the honor of serving on a Dallas County grand jury during 2008 and witnessed firsthand the caseloads that... Streamline department insteadRe: "Watkins needs every employee," by Wallace Moreland, Monday Letters. Craig Watkins has done a great job. However, he is only one piece of the pie in county government. After having worked for Dallas County for 15 years before retirement,... Watkins needs every employeeRe: "Leading the Wrong Way -- Watkins' referendum idea unwise, unhelpful," Tuesday Editorials. I am concerned about the Dallas County commissioners pressuring Dallas County district attorney's office to dismiss employees. Regardless of opinion, District Attorney Craig Watkins is charged with... Minority access is the goalRe: "Only loser in this brawl could be you," by Steve Blow, Sunday Metro. The Dallas Business Journal recently lauded the Dallas Cowboys for their commitment to inclusion, yet Steve Blow castigated me for demanding the same. The Journal article... The Watkins fiefdom?Re: "In taking on commissioners, Watkins playing for keeps," by James Ragland, Wednesday Metro. That Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins wants to remove his office from county commissioners' accountability and budgetary oversight is an outrageous power grab. We have... |