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Steve Pickett

pickett Steve PickettSteve is an Emmy Award-winning journalist. He has been recognized nationally for his coverage of Public Education and his reports from New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina garnered the “Best News Story” Katie Award from the Press Club of Dallas.

Steve was the only broadcast journalist embedded with the 56th Brigade of the Texas National Guard during Operation Iraqi Freedom.   He also traveled with a group of Dallas physicians to Haiti in early 2010 to report on the aftermath of the devastating earthquake there.

He may be most noted for his coverage of the Dallas Independent School District. His daily reports provide solid information regarding the academic and educational landscape of North Texas.

Steve’s career path includes work in Portland, Fresno, Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls. As a general assignment reporter, Steve has taken more in-depth looks into issues such as child neglect, race relations, domestic abuse and crime.

Steve has also received professional recognition from The National Association of Black Journalists, The Institute for Educational Inquiry, The Poynter Institute, and The University of Oklahoma Black Alumni Society.

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Dana Ulepich looks at the debris from her house, destroyed by a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. (credit: Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Moore Residents Sort Through Tornado Debris

Hundreds of families in Moore, Oklahoma are without homes after a deadly tornado ripped the city apart. Many others are set to spend another day sorting through debris.

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New Dallas schools Superintendent Mike Miles. (credit: DISD)

DISD Superintendent Lacks State Superintendent Certification

Dallas Schools Superintendent Mike Miles continues to face criticism over the principal evaluation process that could remove campus administrators from their jobs.

2013/05/17

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Excessive Force Lawsuit Filed Against Former Dallas County Jail Detention Officer

Nearly two years after Rhonda Wells was injured at the Dallas County Jail, she has filed a lawsuit against the former detention officer who hurt her.

CBS 11–2013/05/15

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Recommendation To Lower Blood Alcohol Driving Limit Draws Mixed Reaction

Every 20 minutes in Texas, someone is hurt or killed in a crash involving alcohol, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

2013/05/14

U.S. Gun Sales Reach Record Levels In 2012

Gun Safety Stressed After Shooting Deaths Of Two Children

In less than a week, two children have died from gun shot wounds and in both cases, it appears the guns were unsecured.

CBS 11–2013/05/13

A woman shoots a Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun at a shooting range. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Bill Allowing Guns On Texas College Campuses Awaits Gov. Perry’s Signature

Guns are banned on most public and private college campuses in Texas right now. But one signature from the governor could change that.

CBS 11–2013/05/10

DISD Superintendent candidate Mike Miles. (credit: Facebook)

Critics Want DISD Superintendent Fired Over Principal Evaluation Plan

Mike Miles has not yet made it to his one-year mark as superintendent of Dallas Independent Public Schools, and he continues to meet resistance in his efforts to right that troubled ship.

2013/05/08

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South Dallas Teen Among Top Players In State

8th grader Bradley Loftis is the best tennis player for DISD’s Madison High School, and he’s currently ranked #2 in the state for Class 3A Schools.

2013/05/07

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Police Say Pastor Recorded Sexual Misconduct With Young Girl

Audio recordings may help convict a North Texas pastor of sexual misconduct charges involving a girl under the age of 18.

2013/05/02

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Opening Day At George W. Bush Presidential Center

By noon on opening day, more than 600 people had filed into the George W. Bush Presidential Center to be among the first members of the public to see it in person.

2013/05/01

Edison Middle School (credit: CBS 11 News)

Student Claims Sexual Assault At Dallas Middle School

Parents with children at a west Dallas middle school received notices Tuesday about an alleged sexual assault of a student on the school campus.

2013/04/30

Bush Library Dedication

Dedication Draws International A-List Guests

President Obama’s motorcade arrived just after nine in the morning. His arrival was the first of many notable guests at Thursday’s dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The ceremony was a Super Bowl of political power.

2013/04/25

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