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Fort Worth May Amend Liquor Sale Law For Businesses Near Schools

Fort Worth is looking to change its law that prohibits alcohol sales within 300 feet of schools to take the burden off businesses.

CBS 11–2013/05/15

NBC’s Al Michaels Arrested For Alleged DUI In California

Police in Southern California say that NBC Sports announcer Al Michaels has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

2013/04/21

A man drinks a pint of beer. (credit: Chris Furlong/Getty Images)

State Senate Looks For Beer Compromise

Senate Business and Commerce Committee Chairman John Carona summoned a variety of players in the state’s beer business to a hearing on Tuesday to resolve their differences.

2013/03/12

Stings Target Businesses Selling Alcohol To Minors

The state of Texas has a warning for students trying to buy alcohol while on Spring Break this week. Officials with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission are planning to conduct a minimum of 600 undercover stings.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/11

A Rare Medium Well Done: 3.7.13

When I broke into the Dallas media fraternity way back when I was scared to death. Not only was I interviewing famous athletes, I was also running in the same circles as the press.

105.3 The Fan–2013/03/07

A police officer conducts a field sobriety test during a DUI traffic stop. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

DPS Troopers Out In Force Friday For Spring Break

Texas troopers will be out in force on Friday at the start of spring break as part of an increased effort against drunken driving.

2013/03/05

A beer sits on a bar top on August 8, 2007 in London, England. (credit: Cate Gillon/Getty Images)

Small Brewers Seek To Expand Market In Texas

On Tuesday, the Texas Senate’s Committee on Business and Commerce has agreed to consider legislation that would expand the market for craft beers.

2013/03/05

UNT Places Ban On Alcohol At Greek Life Events

The University of North Texas has placed a ban on alcohol at all Greek Life events in response to an accident that occurred at a fraternity house last month.

2013/02/07

A police officer makes a traffic stop. (credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Cowboys Release Statement On Player DWI Incidents

“Having recently experienced the most tragic of circumstances regarding this issue, we, as an organization, understand the ultimate consequences of driving while impaired. We know that one incident is too many.” said a statement from the Dallas Cowboys.

2013/01/28