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Dallas County Commissioners

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Dallas County Prepares West Nile Combat Plan

Dallas County Commissioners approved spending $350,000 to combat mosquitoes. The money will go towards hiring a Little Rock, Arkansas-based company to set traps each week, and spray more than 5,000 square miles throughout the season.

2013/02/19

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Dallas County Set To Start Aerial Spraying This Week

During a Dallas County Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday leaders agreed aerial spraying for the West Nile Virus should begin. County lleaders are now waiting for 5 p.m. Wednesday, the deadline given to mayors to submit their opinions on spraying in their individual cities.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/08/14

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John Wiley Price’s Constituents Believe Him, Not The Feds

John Wiley Price may be in trouble with the feds, but certainly not with people in his district. CBS 11 News has learned most folks there don’t put much stock in recent accusations of tax fraud and money laundering.

2012/06/01

Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price told a group of citizens to "go to Hell" on February 15, 2011. (credit: KTVT/KTXA)

Details Of John Wiley Price Federal Complaint Released

Federal court records unsealed Thursday show that last year the FBI seized $229,590 from a safe in Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price’s home. The cash, most of it in $100 bills and bundled in bank sacks, is alleged to be the proceeds of money laundering and bankruptcy fraud.

2012/05/31

Dallas County Commissioners Court. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

Privacy Concerns At Public Meetings In Dallas

Some people want to speak at public, local government meetings. But the information they have to provide in order to be heard is raising concerns about their privacy and security.

2011/11/04

Dallas Ferris Wheel

Dallas Commissioners Set To Vote On “Observation” Wheel

Dallas County commissioners are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether or not to build a massive “observation” wheel that’s expected to be a lot like others already in Europe.

2011/10/25

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Budget Woes = Changes & Cuts For Dallas Co. Sheriffs

Dallas County Commissioners are slashing budget items, as the county sees less tax revenue coming in.

2011/10/12

Dallas County Constable

Association Prez: Dallas Constables Told To Turn Away From Crime

The fallout and finger pointing continues after mother of two boys, later found murdered, flagged down a Dallas County Constable for help after their father took them by force, but the officer declined to chase the suspect.

2011/08/25

John Wiley Price attempts to shove reporters out of his road and bridge office on Aug. 10, 2011.

John Wiley Price Shoves Reporters From His Public Office

Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price shoved a WFAA reporter and attempted to slam a door on a CBS 11 reporter Wednesday morning while trying to prevent them from entering his road and bridge office at 1506 E. Langdon.

2011/08/10

Window Air Conditioner

New Dallas County Fund Is A Big Fan Of Air Conditioners

The Dallas County Commissioners are embracing a new fund designed to provide air conditioners for the needy to make sure nobody has to fight the heat without help.

2011/08/02

Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price. (credit: Texas Tribune)

Price’s Lawyer: ‘Every Penny Can Be Accounted For’

County Commissioner John Wiley Price’s attorney acknowledged reports that FBI agents removed $100,000 in cash from his client’s home Monday, although he said he hasn’t viewed an official search warrant.

2011/06/29

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