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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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West Official Says Initial Missing Person Count Too High

It’s been a frustrating couple of days for those who are waiting on word from their loved ones in the town of West.

CBS 11–2013/04/19

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Frantic 911 Calls Released From Maypearl Shootings

It was March 20, and Jeri Whitener was sitting in her rural Ellis County home, when she heard someone enter a door.

2013/04/10

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Lake Highlands Residents Relieved Over Suspected Rapist Arrest

Lake Highlands residents are breathing a sigh of relief, a day after Dallas police arrested the man they say is responsible for a string of sexual assaults in the area.

CBS 11–2013/04/03

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Irving ISD Considers Guns On Campus

The Board of Education for the Irving School district is considering a major shift of its campus ban of firearms.

CBS 11–2013/04/01

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“God Is Dead,” Atheists Send Controversial Message To North Texas Pastors

“God is dead. Have a Good Friday.” This is the message that showed up in the mailboxes of dozens of North Texas pastors.

CBS 11–2013/03/29

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Critics Say Texas School Curriculum Teaches Anti-American Propaganda

The State Board of Education is planning a special meeting Friday morning in response to criticism over some of the lesson materials used to teach your children.

2013/03/28

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DISD School Forced To Restructure Fires Back

Nearly 600 students fill the classrooms of Edward H. Cary Middle School in Northwest Dallas’ Preston Hollow neighborhood.

CBS 11–2013/03/27

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DPD: Most 911 Calls Answered In 10 Seconds

After sweeping changes to the Dallas 911 Communications Center, calls for help should ring no more than two times before being answered, according to the Dallas Police Department.

CBS 11–2013/03/25

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Four-Year-Old Chokes, Dies At School, DISD Says Staff Responded Quickly

Crisis counselors were sent to Mt. Auburn Elementary School in east Dallas Friday morning.

2013/03/22

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Four-Year-Old Chokes, Dies At DISD School

A heartbreaking scene played out at a Dallas elementary school where a four-year-old boy died after apparently choking on his lunch.

CBS 11–2013/03/21

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Two DISD Schools Must Restructure After Five Years Of Failing Federal Standards

Two Dallas Independent School District schools will have to undergo mandated changes, due to student performance deficiencies.

CBS 11–2013/03/18

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Group Trying To Help Black Dallas Students

The DISD’s African American student population is getting the attention of a community groups calling for action, as blacks continue to under-perform while other student groups gain.

2013/03/18

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