Legal

FBI Seeks Sealed Court Documents In Investigation Into Dallas County DA

As part of its ongoing investigation into Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins, the FBI requested sealed court documents involving the DA’s now dismissed mortgage fraud case against oil heir Albert Hill III.

2013/05/23

A nurse tends to a recovering patient at a hospital. (credit: Getty Images/Christopher Furlong)

Review: State Hospitals Could Use More Oversight

A Texas newspaper’s review of more than three dozen deaths at state-run mental health hospitals between 2005 and 2012 shows the need for more oversight.

2013/04/28

A woman smokes a cigarette. (credit: Alexander Heimann/Getty Images)

Denton Smoking Ordinance In Effect

Denton joined the growing list of North Texas cities to ban smoking. But local businesses are allowed some breathing room to comply with the ordinance.

CBS 11–2013/04/17

Obama Will Not Go After States Where Pot Is Legal

President Barack Obama says he won’t go after Washington state and Colorado for legalizing marijuana.

2012/12/14

The letters BP, inscribed in sand and oil by a Greenpeace activist, are shown on a beach at the mouth of the Mississippi River on May 17, 2010 in near Venice, Louisiana. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

BP Settles With Maker Of Failed Blowout Preventer

BP said it was “in their mutual best interests, and the agreement is not an admission of liability by either party.” The companies are dropping all claims against one another, they said.

2011/12/16

New Texas Law Bans Anonymous Complaints About Docs

A law that took effect this month bars the Texas Medical Board from considering complaints against doctors if they come from anonymous sources.

2011/09/20

Texas AG Calls for Help in Foreclosure Investigation

The Attorney General looks for help in investigating foreclosure proceedings in Texas.

2010/10/06

Legal Limits

Braylon Edwards arrested on Drunk Driving Charge. What does it take and feel like to be at a .16 BAC? Well Larry in FtWorth calls in and gives his expert account on the situation!

2010/09/21