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A Chesapeake Energy natural gas well site. (credit: AP Photo/Ralph Wilson)

Amid Protest, Dallas Council Hears Gas Drilling Recommendations

A protest at Dallas City Hall Wednesday interrupted a discussion on gas wells that was months in the making.

2012/05/16

A puppy named Justice is fighting for his life after being set on fire in Dallas. (credit: Jim Wenger/DFW Rescue Me)

Judge Overseeing Hearing For Tortured Puppy Suspect Recuses Self

The judge residing over a hearing to reduce the bond of an accused puppy killer recused himself Thursday, saying he forgot he had once spoken to the animal’s veterinarian concerning its care.

2012/05/10

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Officially Behind Trinity River Parkway

On Wednesday, Mayor Mike Rawlings threw his support behind the controversial Trinity Parkway tollroad, which is designed to be built inside the flood plain.

2012/05/02

American Airlines Center, Dallas

Dallas Boosting Development With Tax Increment Financing

Dallas City Hall thinks taxpayer financing for property owners near the American Airlines Center will be a good deal—not just for those property owners, but for taxpayers and for small businesses across the Trinity River.

2012/04/30

FBI Director Robert Casey, who retires April 30, 2012. (Credit: FBI)

Retiring Dallas FBI Director Reflects On Career

As the special agent in charge of the Dallas FBI, Robert Casey has overseen some of the biggest and most important criminal cases in the region’s history.

2012/04/29

Facebook

Senior Citizen Turns To Social Media In Dallas Gas Drilling Fight

The city of Dallas is still weeks away from having the council formally set guidelines for gas drilling inside city limits. But a senior citizen who is unusually social media savvy is among a group of concerned people lobbying the city to take a conservative approach.

2012/04/24

A rally was held for slain teen Trayvon Martin at City Hall in Dallas on March 24, 2012. (Credit: Jason Allen/KTVT)

Rally In Dallas Calls For Arrest In Teen Death

Dallas community rally joins the growing national movement calling for the arrest in the shooting death Florida teenager, Trayvon Martin.

2012/03/24

Religious Health Care Rally

Rallies By Religious Groups Protest Health Mandate

The rhetoric over health care reform will likely hit a new high in the coming days: the Supreme Court is set to weigh in next week. But in Dallas, Fort Worth, and in cities around the nation Friday, religious conservatives gathered by the hundreds for noon time rallies to make their voices heard.

2012/03/23

Dallas City Hall at night (CBSDFW photo by Jay Gormley)

City-Owned Buildings In Dallas Could Go Solar

In an effort to save money, Dallas City Hall will consider using more solar panels on several city facilities.

2012/02/13

Students in pre-kindergartner class enjoy reading a book. (credit: Wendy Carlson/Getty Images)

Residents Sound Off On DISD Vs. Charter Schools

It could have been a routine discussion at Dallas City Hall, but it wasn’t. The topic — whether to create a non-profit corporation so a public charter school could issue bonds.

2012/02/08

Dallas City Hall at night (CBSDFW photo by Jay Gormley)

Dallas City Manager Warns To Expect $50M – $90M Budget Shortfall

The first look at the projected budget at Dallas City Hall next year is not good: In figures released to the council, the city manager’s office estimates a budget shortfall of between $50 million and $90 million.

2012/01/30

Mike Rawlings attends a Super Bowl event on February 3, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Audi)

Dallas Mayor Explains Refusal To Sign Pledge Supporting Gay Marriage

After refusing to sign a pledge in support of a Constitutional law allowing same-sex marriage, Mayor Mike Rawlings met with 25 leaders in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community to explain why.

2012/01/28

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