Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
cbs11tv.com - Judge Blocks FB Illegal Immigration Ordinance
cbs11tv.com - Judge Blocks FB Illegal Immigration Ordinance: "(AP) FARMERS BRANCH A federal judge on Monday issued an order halting enforcement of a voter-endorsed ordinance preventing apartment rentals to most illegal immigrants, a day before the ban was to take effect in this Dallas suburb.
U.S. District Judge Sam A. Lindsay wrote that only the federal government can determine whether a person is in the United States legally."
U.S. District Judge Sam A. Lindsay wrote that only the federal government can determine whether a person is in the United States legally."
MySpace to give AG names of registered sex offenders
Star-Telegram.com 05/21/2007 MySpace to give AG names of registered sex offenders: "MySpace.com will give the Texas attorney general's office names of all registered sex offenders in the state who have profiles on the social networking site, Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Monday.
Abbott requested the information to help law enforcement agencies track down sexual predators lurking online, a statement from his office said. MySpace recently put a software system in place to identify and remove sex offenders from its site, according to an Associated Press story last week. "
Abbott requested the information to help law enforcement agencies track down sexual predators lurking online, a statement from his office said. MySpace recently put a software system in place to identify and remove sex offenders from its site, according to an Associated Press story last week. "
Speaking up often gets home appraisal down | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News
Speaking up often gets home appraisal down Dallas Morning News News for Dallas, Texas Latest News: "It doesn't matter whether you live in a rambler or a mansion. Or whether you own rental property or a large commercial building.
It seems that no one likes getting a notice from the Dallas Central Appraisal District declaring that the appraised value of their property is going up. "
It seems that no one likes getting a notice from the Dallas Central Appraisal District declaring that the appraised value of their property is going up. "
Philly Woman Creates Collapsible High Heeled Shoes
cbs11tv.com - Philly Woman Creates Collapsible High Heeled Shoes: "(CBS) NEW YORK Walking in high heels just became a lot more comfortable for women. A Philadelphia woman has created the high heel shoe with an adjustable heel.
Women love the way high heels make them feel, but at the same time they hate the way high heels make them feel, reports CBS station WCBS-TV."
Women love the way high heels make them feel, but at the same time they hate the way high heels make them feel, reports CBS station WCBS-TV."
Friday, May 18, 2007
Cute Cartoon Character Causes Controversy
cbs11tv.com - Cute Cartoon Character Causes Controversy: "(CBS) MIAMI A popular penguin, watched on television by children worldwide, is now at the center of a cartoon controversy.
A South Florida mother is up in arms over the cartoon, which her daughter loves to watch on PBS Sprout, not because of its content but because of the penguin’s name."
A South Florida mother is up in arms over the cartoon, which her daughter loves to watch on PBS Sprout, not because of its content but because of the penguin’s name."
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Coach-teen relationship lasted weeks
Star-Telegram.com 05/17/2007 Coach-teen relationship lasted weeks: "The parents of a 17-year-old Carroll Senior High School student learned of their daughter's seven-week sexual relationship with her swim coach from another teen's parent, according to an arrest warrant affidavit."
60% of Fort Worth school district 8th-graders failed science
Star-Telegram.com 05/17/2007 60% of Fort Worth school district 8th-graders failed science: "FORT WORTH -- Three of every five eighth-graders in the Fort Worth school district failed the science portion of last month's Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, down from last year's 53 percent passing rate and well behind the state average of 70 percent, according to preliminary scores released Wednesday."
Homeowners Take Action To Combat Crime - News Story - KXAS | Dallas
Homeowners Take Action To Combat Crime - News Story - KXAS Dallas: "Some homeowners in the Preston Hollow neighborhood in north central Dallas have decided to take action to stop a rash of home break-ins.
They held a crime watch meeting Tuesday night to address a 20 percent jump in burglaries in the area.
Police said many of the break-ins are happening on Friday and Saturday nights.
The neighborhood association plans to hire private security."
They held a crime watch meeting Tuesday night to address a 20 percent jump in burglaries in the area.
Police said many of the break-ins are happening on Friday and Saturday nights.
The neighborhood association plans to hire private security."
Voter ID bill's chances fading | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Texas Southwest
Voter ID bill's chances fading Dallas Morning News News for Dallas, Texas Texas Southwest: "Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst acknowledged Wednesday that a voter ID bill that has sharply divided the Senate this week has little chance of passing the chamber before the deadline for approval of all bills in one week. "
* I honestly cannot understand why the Democrats are against this one.
* I honestly cannot understand why the Democrats are against this one.
Police fatally shoot man on crime spree | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News
Police fatally shoot man on crime spree Dallas Morning News News for Dallas, Texas Latest News: "At a busy Old East Dallas parking lot, robber Tommy Glenn Smith made his final stand against police Wednesday morning after authorities say he held up two Mesquite businesses, killed a doughnut shop employee, fled from police and took a woman hostage. "
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Email regarding TAKS
My daughter (now 27) was an A/B student in high school. However, she frequently had trouble with "big exams" - SAT, ACT, placement exams, etc. She just seemed to psych herself out for them and frequently scored low. Her high school grades suffered slightly - but her day to day work and end of chapter testing kept her grades up and graduated in the top 25% of her class. She passed her TAAS tests (precursor to TAKS) on the first try - but with lower scores than she was of truly capable of.
When she entered college she was required to take a math placement test which she did extremely poorly on. The university required her to take a below college level math class. She aced the class - the only person who had a perfect score on assignments and chapter tests. Clearly she knew the material - just did a lousy job on the test. She received no special tutoring or assistance in college or high school.
Sometimes testing isn't the only way to measure a persons mastery of material. Some people simply don't "test" well. I support the idea of end of course testing as a better measure - but there should be some provision for students to take the end of course exam a second time if their test scores don't match up with their class work.
When she entered college she was required to take a math placement test which she did extremely poorly on. The university required her to take a below college level math class. She aced the class - the only person who had a perfect score on assignments and chapter tests. Clearly she knew the material - just did a lousy job on the test. She received no special tutoring or assistance in college or high school.
Sometimes testing isn't the only way to measure a persons mastery of material. Some people simply don't "test" well. I support the idea of end of course testing as a better measure - but there should be some provision for students to take the end of course exam a second time if their test scores don't match up with their class work.
Southlake Coach Accused Of Having Sex With Student
cbs11tv.com - Southlake Coach Accused Of Having Sex With Student: "SOUTHLAKE Keller police arrested a Southlake Carroll Senior High School coach for having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female student.
Monday night, the teenager's father called police because he had heard rumors that his daughter was involved with 27-year-old Byron Coyle, an assistant swim coach at Southlake Carroll High."
Monday night, the teenager's father called police because he had heard rumors that his daughter was involved with 27-year-old Byron Coyle, an assistant swim coach at Southlake Carroll High."
Listener Email
Dear Sirs, I paid $145000 for my home in 04 they said I bought below mkt
appraised it at $170000. in 05 now they say its worth $220000
so the break that we got on our school tax will only cost me
$800.00 dollars more a year over what I paid last year. I propose that everyone in Tarrant County send there protest letter in if there going fight it or not maybe attach a tea bag to it as a form of protest. If my house was paid for I would still have a payment of $650.00 per month to cover taxes and insurance.
appraised it at $170000. in 05 now they say its worth $220000
so the break that we got on our school tax will only cost me
$800.00 dollars more a year over what I paid last year. I propose that everyone in Tarrant County send there protest letter in if there going fight it or not maybe attach a tea bag to it as a form of protest. If my house was paid for I would still have a payment of $650.00 per month to cover taxes and insurance.
Listener Email
You guys had it all backwards this morning.
If you want to reduce emissions then you need to get the worst polluters off the road more quickly.
Hummers and Big Trucks only should be in the HOV Lane - HA!
No seriously - Last time I was in Miami they allowed everyone to be on the toll road during off peak hours.
The sign said it was a toll road during morning and evening rush hour only.
I think most of the Dart Buses run on Natural Gas which is cleaner anyway.
According to one of the car guys I listen to on the radio who reads a lot more of this stuff than I do - the EPA keeps tightening the restrictions and requiring cleaner and cleaner emissions so even on the worst of days now it the Dallas air is better than it used to be.
I also really wonder about this corn junk they are putting in our gas.
They admit it gives us worse gas mileage - is it polluting the air worse as well because we are getting worse gas mileage.
If you want to reduce emissions then you need to get the worst polluters off the road more quickly.
Hummers and Big Trucks only should be in the HOV Lane - HA!
No seriously - Last time I was in Miami they allowed everyone to be on the toll road during off peak hours.
The sign said it was a toll road during morning and evening rush hour only.
I think most of the Dart Buses run on Natural Gas which is cleaner anyway.
According to one of the car guys I listen to on the radio who reads a lot more of this stuff than I do - the EPA keeps tightening the restrictions and requiring cleaner and cleaner emissions so even on the worst of days now it the Dallas air is better than it used to be.
I also really wonder about this corn junk they are putting in our gas.
They admit it gives us worse gas mileage - is it polluting the air worse as well because we are getting worse gas mileage.
Listener Email
Speaking of wayward child support!! My wayward son signed off his parental rights and it is recorded when this daughter was less than a year old so the mother's parents could have the right to put medical and life insurance on the baby as THEY were caring for her. Mother was on drugs and not certain she isn't at this time.
Daughter is now 17 years old and I believe son has seen her perhaps once since she was born. Never was asked for support at any time. All now living in another State and decided to sue him for BACKI CHILD SUPPORT OF OVER $50,000.00.
If the years after the first child, he fathered four other children and pays for every one of them, every month, plus their medical insurance.
JUSTICE has NOT been served as yet BUT JUSTICE has SERVED him to appear.
Daughter is now 17 years old and I believe son has seen her perhaps once since she was born. Never was asked for support at any time. All now living in another State and decided to sue him for BACKI CHILD SUPPORT OF OVER $50,000.00.
If the years after the first child, he fathered four other children and pays for every one of them, every month, plus their medical insurance.
JUSTICE has NOT been served as yet BUT JUSTICE has SERVED him to appear.
Listener Email
Jay and Ernie,
As a fledgling freshman in high school, my daughter was propelled into a GT (gifted/talented) English class with a teacher whose name sent students' faces paleing in fear. As she inventoried feedback about this teacher's reputation for being the hardest teacher on campus, she wanted to bail for another English class.
Enter your show about teachers who teach and students who learn from them. (last fall)
I shared your philosophy with her, she stuck it out, and she has no regrets. She ended up actually liking this woman!!
thanks! Freshman mom!
As a fledgling freshman in high school, my daughter was propelled into a GT (gifted/talented) English class with a teacher whose name sent students' faces paleing in fear. As she inventoried feedback about this teacher's reputation for being the hardest teacher on campus, she wanted to bail for another English class.
Enter your show about teachers who teach and students who learn from them. (last fall)
I shared your philosophy with her, she stuck it out, and she has no regrets. She ended up actually liking this woman!!
thanks! Freshman mom!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Tennessee School Suspends 2 After Fake Gunman Attack - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
FOXNews.com - Tennessee School Suspends 2 After Fake Gunman Attack - Local News News Articles National News US News: "MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two school employees who staged a fake gun attack on a group of students during a field trip have been suspended, school officials said Monday.
During the last night of a weeklong trip to a state park, staff members convinced 69 sixth-grade students from Scales Elementary School that there was a gunman on the loose.
The students were told to lie on the floor or hide underneath tables and stay quiet. After the lights went out, some of the children began to cry. A teacher, disguised in a hooded sweat shirt, pulled on locked doors."
During the last night of a weeklong trip to a state park, staff members convinced 69 sixth-grade students from Scales Elementary School that there was a gunman on the loose.
The students were told to lie on the floor or hide underneath tables and stay quiet. After the lights went out, some of the children began to cry. A teacher, disguised in a hooded sweat shirt, pulled on locked doors."
Clinton Urged to Remove Mother Teresa's Image From Campaign Ad -- 05/15/2007
Clinton Urged to Remove Mother Teresa's Image From Campaign Ad -- 05/15/2007: "A Catholic advocacy group is urging Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign to remove an image of Mother Teresa from a campaign video narrated by former President Bill Clinton.
'It is wholly inappropriate, disrespectful and disturbing that Hillary Clinton is using an image of Blessed Mother Teresa as a political tool, especially given their radically different views on abortion,' said Fidelis President Joseph Cella."
'It is wholly inappropriate, disrespectful and disturbing that Hillary Clinton is using an image of Blessed Mother Teresa as a political tool, especially given their radically different views on abortion,' said Fidelis President Joseph Cella."
Planned Parenthood Threatens To Sue Undercover Activist -- 05/15/2007
Planned Parenthood Threatens To Sue Undercover Activist -- 05/15/2007: "Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles is threatening to sue a student pro-life activist who recorded an abortion clinic employee encouraging her to lie about her age to avoid being reported as a victim of statutory rape."
Drivers have yet to change habits | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News
Drivers have yet to change habits Dallas Morning News News for Dallas, Texas Latest News: "'If half of American drivers pledged, and followed up on the pledge, to use one gallon less gasoline in the month of June, the market would plunge,' said Tom Kloza, publisher and chief oil analyst at the Oil Price Information Service in Wall, N.J. "
Study Finds More Courteous Drivers In DFW
cbs11tv.com - Study Finds More Courteous Drivers In DFW: "For the second consecutive year, rude Miami drivers have earned the city the title of worst road rage in a survey released Tuesday.
Miami motorists said they saw other drivers slam on their brakes, run red lights and talk on cell phones, according to AutoVantage, a Connecticut-based automobile membership club offering travel services and roadside assistance."
Miami motorists said they saw other drivers slam on their brakes, run red lights and talk on cell phones, according to AutoVantage, a Connecticut-based automobile membership club offering travel services and roadside assistance."
Friday, May 11, 2007
Jay Mcfarland's Immigration Plan as Published 16 Months ago
An Immigration Plan that Just Might Have a Chance
Once again the United States Congress has set about righting all wrongs when it comes to the issue of Illegal Immigration. Yet somehow I’m quite confident that this attempt will yield the same result as all of the previous attempts. Immigrants will continue to flood our borders, if not to a greater extent, and the people of the United States will continue to complain about the ever growing problem. The unfortunate reality is that our current representatives love band aids and truly seem to have little understanding regarding the overall scope of the problem. Either that or they just don’t care about the will of the people. Many of these representatives support some type of amnesty with little increase in security on the border, while others believe that all offenders should be rounded up and shipped out regardless of employment status or length of residency within our borders. Neither of these solutions will work. Instead, we need to implement a comprehensive strategy that requires reform and action on the part of multiple organizations. All of which have the greatest impact upon the influx of illegal labor to this nation. These groups are: A) The Immigrants that are currently in the United States; B) Those companies and individuals that employ illegal labor; C) The United States Government; D) Local Governments; E) Mexico. Any immigration reform must require action on the part of each of these groups or the plan will fail. The following is a brief summary of the role that each organization must play in order to achieve true results.
A. The Immigrants Currently in the United States
Trying to decide how to deal with those immigrants that currently reside in this nation is perhaps the most difficult part of the equation. I believe that if they are currently employed, have current residency, and are free of any criminal activity that they should be allowed to stay provided that they remain employed, file yearly tax returns, follow all laws and regulations, and that they pay a punitive fee for the laws that they have broken. This fee would not be small and it would be deducted from their paychecks each pay period and the funds generated would be used to offset the costs that illegal immigration has thrust upon our society. Any criminal activity will result in the prescribed jail time followed by deportation.
I also believe that these immigrants should be given the opportunity to become citizens of this country over time which will be the best incentive to stay on track. We do not need a group of permanent 2nd class citizens who have little hope in participating in the American dream.
B. The Employers
Currently our government provides a loophole for every employer in America. When hiring a new employee companies are only required to see employment documentation such as social security cards and then photocopy them. There is no requirement to verify if these documents are false or not. This loophole in itself has given rise to a black market of falsified documents that are available to every illegal immigrant. Once they have purchased these documents immigrants are free to work for any company that is willing to hire them and these companies cannot be held liable for hiring illegal labor.
The solution to this problem is actually quite simple and in fact there is already a pilot program in many states to test it out. Employers would simply log into a National Government Database and verify an applicant’s work status and whether or not these documents are authentic. Once a search has been completed the government would issue a confirmation number which would have to be submitted at the end of each year with the tax information that a company currently has to file annually. For any employee that does not have a confirmation number the company would face a hefty fine. Random audits would be done to keep employers honest.
If this system were implemented today millions of employees would immediately be identified as having used fake documentation which is a crime. These employees would be given the opportunity to apply for the worker status as described above under their true identity. Those unwilling to do so would be deported without question. After the initial search for any current employees an applicant that tries to apply for work using falsified documents in the future would be placed under arrest and then face the consequences of committing this type of crime.
C. The United States Government
Obviously, the first thing that the government needs to do is implement an aggressive and comprehensive immigration reform bill such as the one described here. Beyond that the U.S. must do a better job of controlling the borders. Any type of amnesty or worker program that is implemented without securing the borders will result in floods of additional immigrants seeking these programs. Again, to provide a guest worker program without securing the borders is an open invitation to “come on over and enjoy the good life” in the United States. Not to mention the obvious dangers that unsecured borders present when it comes to homeland security and the war on terror.
Secondly, the U.S. must make the country of Mexico stand up and pay attention to this problem. This can be done by taxing all monies transferred from the United States to Mexico from Immigrants until Mexico secures its side of the border in a satisfactory manner. These monies can be used to pay for increased security and to offset the cost of immigration on our society.
Since the number one source of revenue in Mexico is monies sent from immigrants back to family members in Mexico I’m quite confident that a tax on these funds would get the immediate attention of Vicente Fox.
D. Local Governments
Local governments must be empowered to act when they encounter an illegal immigrant by taking them into custody and handing them over to the proper authorities. Unless this happens illegal immigrants will have little fear about living their daily lives in public because they will know that even if they are detained they will not be deported.
E. Mexico
Mexico simply must be required to enforce its side of the border. As I stated earlier this can be done by taxing any funds transferred into Mexico from the U.S. as well as through sanctions or trade embargos. Hitting them in their wallets will be by far the quickest and easiest solution. Mexico simply cannot be allowed to continue with the status quo.
Conclusion
The bottom line is that implementing any one of these programs alone, without all of the others will result in failure. We simply cannot allow our representatives to place a band aid on the problem one more time and hope that a future generation solves the problem. Whether or not we hold our representatives accountable to our will is a subject for another show.
As always, I would love to hear your ideas and solutions that perhaps can add to this plan. Please send your thoughts to jmmcfarland@cbs.com.
Jay Mcfarland
Once again the United States Congress has set about righting all wrongs when it comes to the issue of Illegal Immigration. Yet somehow I’m quite confident that this attempt will yield the same result as all of the previous attempts. Immigrants will continue to flood our borders, if not to a greater extent, and the people of the United States will continue to complain about the ever growing problem. The unfortunate reality is that our current representatives love band aids and truly seem to have little understanding regarding the overall scope of the problem. Either that or they just don’t care about the will of the people. Many of these representatives support some type of amnesty with little increase in security on the border, while others believe that all offenders should be rounded up and shipped out regardless of employment status or length of residency within our borders. Neither of these solutions will work. Instead, we need to implement a comprehensive strategy that requires reform and action on the part of multiple organizations. All of which have the greatest impact upon the influx of illegal labor to this nation. These groups are: A) The Immigrants that are currently in the United States; B) Those companies and individuals that employ illegal labor; C) The United States Government; D) Local Governments; E) Mexico. Any immigration reform must require action on the part of each of these groups or the plan will fail. The following is a brief summary of the role that each organization must play in order to achieve true results.
A. The Immigrants Currently in the United States
Trying to decide how to deal with those immigrants that currently reside in this nation is perhaps the most difficult part of the equation. I believe that if they are currently employed, have current residency, and are free of any criminal activity that they should be allowed to stay provided that they remain employed, file yearly tax returns, follow all laws and regulations, and that they pay a punitive fee for the laws that they have broken. This fee would not be small and it would be deducted from their paychecks each pay period and the funds generated would be used to offset the costs that illegal immigration has thrust upon our society. Any criminal activity will result in the prescribed jail time followed by deportation.
I also believe that these immigrants should be given the opportunity to become citizens of this country over time which will be the best incentive to stay on track. We do not need a group of permanent 2nd class citizens who have little hope in participating in the American dream.
B. The Employers
Currently our government provides a loophole for every employer in America. When hiring a new employee companies are only required to see employment documentation such as social security cards and then photocopy them. There is no requirement to verify if these documents are false or not. This loophole in itself has given rise to a black market of falsified documents that are available to every illegal immigrant. Once they have purchased these documents immigrants are free to work for any company that is willing to hire them and these companies cannot be held liable for hiring illegal labor.
The solution to this problem is actually quite simple and in fact there is already a pilot program in many states to test it out. Employers would simply log into a National Government Database and verify an applicant’s work status and whether or not these documents are authentic. Once a search has been completed the government would issue a confirmation number which would have to be submitted at the end of each year with the tax information that a company currently has to file annually. For any employee that does not have a confirmation number the company would face a hefty fine. Random audits would be done to keep employers honest.
If this system were implemented today millions of employees would immediately be identified as having used fake documentation which is a crime. These employees would be given the opportunity to apply for the worker status as described above under their true identity. Those unwilling to do so would be deported without question. After the initial search for any current employees an applicant that tries to apply for work using falsified documents in the future would be placed under arrest and then face the consequences of committing this type of crime.
C. The United States Government
Obviously, the first thing that the government needs to do is implement an aggressive and comprehensive immigration reform bill such as the one described here. Beyond that the U.S. must do a better job of controlling the borders. Any type of amnesty or worker program that is implemented without securing the borders will result in floods of additional immigrants seeking these programs. Again, to provide a guest worker program without securing the borders is an open invitation to “come on over and enjoy the good life” in the United States. Not to mention the obvious dangers that unsecured borders present when it comes to homeland security and the war on terror.
Secondly, the U.S. must make the country of Mexico stand up and pay attention to this problem. This can be done by taxing all monies transferred from the United States to Mexico from Immigrants until Mexico secures its side of the border in a satisfactory manner. These monies can be used to pay for increased security and to offset the cost of immigration on our society.
Since the number one source of revenue in Mexico is monies sent from immigrants back to family members in Mexico I’m quite confident that a tax on these funds would get the immediate attention of Vicente Fox.
D. Local Governments
Local governments must be empowered to act when they encounter an illegal immigrant by taking them into custody and handing them over to the proper authorities. Unless this happens illegal immigrants will have little fear about living their daily lives in public because they will know that even if they are detained they will not be deported.
E. Mexico
Mexico simply must be required to enforce its side of the border. As I stated earlier this can be done by taxing any funds transferred into Mexico from the U.S. as well as through sanctions or trade embargos. Hitting them in their wallets will be by far the quickest and easiest solution. Mexico simply cannot be allowed to continue with the status quo.
Conclusion
The bottom line is that implementing any one of these programs alone, without all of the others will result in failure. We simply cannot allow our representatives to place a band aid on the problem one more time and hope that a future generation solves the problem. Whether or not we hold our representatives accountable to our will is a subject for another show.
As always, I would love to hear your ideas and solutions that perhaps can add to this plan. Please send your thoughts to jmmcfarland@cbs.com.
Jay Mcfarland
Report: Dirk will be named MVP | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News
Report: Dirk will be named MVP Dallas Morning News News for Dallas, Texas Latest News: "The first regular-season honor came Thursday for Dirk Nowitzki, but the big payday should arrive next week.
Nowitzki was named to the all-NBA first team for the third consecutive season, a likely precursor to his first MVP award, expected to be handed out early next week.
ESPN.com reported Thursday evening that Nowitzki would win the MVP. Numerous polls of the nationwide media panel that votes on the MVP, including one done by The Dallas Morning News, indicated that Nowitzki is the clear frontrunner. "
Nowitzki was named to the all-NBA first team for the third consecutive season, a likely precursor to his first MVP award, expected to be handed out early next week.
ESPN.com reported Thursday evening that Nowitzki would win the MVP. Numerous polls of the nationwide media panel that votes on the MVP, including one done by The Dallas Morning News, indicated that Nowitzki is the clear frontrunner. "
Constables Gunning For Your Car
cbs11tv.com - Constables Gunning For Your Car: "DALLAS One long arm of the law may be reaching in the wrong direction.
In Dallas County, 92,000 warrants have gone unserved. Constables are supposed be out pounding the pavement and serving them.
Are they too busy? They seem to have plenty of time to run speed traps.
Red lights in your rear view mirror can make the strongest person queasy. You know you are about to get a speeding ticket."
In Dallas County, 92,000 warrants have gone unserved. Constables are supposed be out pounding the pavement and serving them.
Are they too busy? They seem to have plenty of time to run speed traps.
Red lights in your rear view mirror can make the strongest person queasy. You know you are about to get a speeding ticket."
Thursday, May 10, 2007
House votes teacher pay hike ahead of tax cut | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News
House votes teacher pay hike ahead of tax cut Dallas Morning News News for Dallas, Texas Latest News: "AUSTIN – The Texas House, faced with a decision on further reducing school property tax rates, gave tentative approval Thursday to a measure that would give teachers a $6,000 pay raise before the reduction could kick in. "
cbs11tv.com - Deceased Sperm Donor Held Liable For Child Support
cbs11tv.com - Deceased Sperm Donor Held Liable For Child Support: "Pa. A sperm donor who helped a lesbian couple conceive two children is liable for child support under a state appeals-court ruling that a legal expert believes might be the first of its kind.
A Superior Court panel last week ordered a Dauphin County judge to establish how much Carl L. Frampton Jr. would have to pay to the birth mother of an 8-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl."
A Superior Court panel last week ordered a Dauphin County judge to establish how much Carl L. Frampton Jr. would have to pay to the birth mother of an 8-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl."
cbs11tv.com - Report Outlines DISD Failures That Led To Scandal
cbs11tv.com - Report Outlines DISD Failures That Led To Scandal: "It cost $1 million, but a ten month investigation into Dallas school spending is finished.
The report shows a system out of control, but investigators say theft and criminal activity may be minimal."
The report shows a system out of control, but investigators say theft and criminal activity may be minimal."
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Dallas Homeowner Not Arrested For Shooting Student
cbs11tv.com - Dallas Homeowner Not Arrested For Shooting Student: "A Dallas mother wants to know why a man detained after her son's shooting has not been charged with the crime.
The shooting occurred Monday afternoon in the 9300 block Newhall Street in far south Oak Cliff. "
The shooting occurred Monday afternoon in the 9300 block Newhall Street in far south Oak Cliff. "
Validity of Murphy predator stings under scrutiny | Latest News | WFAA.com
Validity of Murphy predator stings under scrutiny Latest News WFAA.com: "The town of Murphy in Collin County became big news last fall after it was the location for a highly publicized sting designed to catch sexual predators, which became the subject of two NBC To Catch a Predator shows. The sting was also behind the suicide of an assistant Kaufman County district attorney."
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
New York Mets Fan Sues Team Over Broken Back Suffered at Ballpark - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
FOXNews.com - New York Mets Fan Sues Team Over Broken Back Suffered at Ballpark - Local News News Articles National News US News: " The New York Mets fan whose back was broken by an apparently drunken 300-pound man who fell on her at Shea Stadium during the team's home opener has filed a lawsuit because of her injuries.
Ellen Massey, 58, says in court papers that on April 9 she was in the second row of the right field upper deck near a 'visibly intoxicated' man who was 'acting in a rowdy, boisterous and dangerous manner for a long period of time.'"
Ellen Massey, 58, says in court papers that on April 9 she was in the second row of the right field upper deck near a 'visibly intoxicated' man who was 'acting in a rowdy, boisterous and dangerous manner for a long period of time.'"
Ty's Apology
Associated Press - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: "Ty Pennington, host of ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' apologized to his fans and co-workers Monday after he was arrested for investigation of drunken driving. 'I made an error in judgment,' Pennington said in a statement released through his publicist, Stan Rosenfield.
'We all make mistakes, however this is about accountability. Under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving. I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone,' the reality TV host said.
Pennington was"
'We all make mistakes, however this is about accountability. Under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving. I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone,' the reality TV host said.
Pennington was"
'Not cancer' patient claims costs
BBC NEWS England Cornwall 'Not cancer' patient claims costs: "A man who spent his life's savings after learning that he had terminal cancer is seeking compensation from a hospital after his diagnosis changed. "
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
NASA Ponders Death, Sex On Mars Mission, As Space Agency Plans To Land On Mars In 30 Years, It Considers Questions About Crew Health - CBS News
NASA Ponders Death, Sex On Mars Mission, As Space Agency Plans To Land On Mars In 30 Years, It Considers Questions About Crew Health - CBS News: "
(AP) How do you get rid of a dead astronaut's body on a three-year mission to Mars and back?
When should the plug be pulled on a critically ill astronaut who is using up precious oxygen and endangering the rest of the crew? Should NASA employ DNA testing to weed out astronauts who might get a disease on a long flight? "
(AP) How do you get rid of a dead astronaut's body on a three-year mission to Mars and back?
When should the plug be pulled on a critically ill astronaut who is using up precious oxygen and endangering the rest of the crew? Should NASA employ DNA testing to weed out astronauts who might get a disease on a long flight? "
Jury to decide if defendant's intoxication was to blame for death
Star-Telegram.com 05/01/2007 Jury to decide if defendant's intoxication was to blame for death: "FORT WORTH — There is no dispute: Ray Rambo was extremely drunk.
Even his defense attorneys said so.
But did Rambo’s intoxication cause the death of 41-year-old Cay DeVlaming, a mother of two who was crushed between two vehicles after Rambo crashed his company pickup into an accident scene?
That is the question before a seven-man"
Even his defense attorneys said so.
But did Rambo’s intoxication cause the death of 41-year-old Cay DeVlaming, a mother of two who was crushed between two vehicles after Rambo crashed his company pickup into an accident scene?
That is the question before a seven-man"
Mavs Coach Angry With Dirk's Lack Of Confidence
cbs11tv.com - Mavs Coach Angry With Dirk's Lack Of Confidence: "(AP) DALLAS With stubble on his cheeks and resignation in his voice, Dirk Nowitzki didn't look or sound anything like a dominant player determined to prevent one of the most embarrassing, stunning upsets in NBA history.
Maybe he was sapped by the long flight back from Oakland and film session that immediately followed. Or perhaps the listless appearance was just further proof of how much the Golden State Warriors have flustered Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks while winning three of the first four games in this first-round series."
Maybe he was sapped by the long flight back from Oakland and film session that immediately followed. Or perhaps the listless appearance was just further proof of how much the Golden State Warriors have flustered Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks while winning three of the first four games in this first-round series."
Perry Wants Handguns Allowed Everywhere
cbs11tv.com - Perry Wants Handguns Allowed Everywhere: "(AP) AUSTIN Governor Rick Perry says he believes Texans should be allowed to carry their concealed handguns anywhere.
That's the Republican's conclusion after pondering how to stop the kind of mass killing that left 33 dead at Virginia Tech.
Under current law, secured airport areas, hospitals, courthouses, bars, churches and schools are among the places where weapons can be banned. That's even if someone has a state license to carry a concealed handgun."
That's the Republican's conclusion after pondering how to stop the kind of mass killing that left 33 dead at Virginia Tech.
Under current law, secured airport areas, hospitals, courthouses, bars, churches and schools are among the places where weapons can be banned. That's even if someone has a state license to carry a concealed handgun."
Keller ISD To Hold Suicide Awareness Meeting
cbs11tv.com - Keller ISD To Hold Suicide Awareness Meeting: "(CBS 11 News) KELLER The Keller school district says it's facing a deadly problem.
In the past month, Keller is aware of four teens who attempted suicide; two succeeded in their attempt.
The district says something must be done.
School officials are hosting a special suicide awareness meeting for parents on 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Keller ISD Education Center, 350 Keller Parkway. "
In the past month, Keller is aware of four teens who attempted suicide; two succeeded in their attempt.
The district says something must be done.
School officials are hosting a special suicide awareness meeting for parents on 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Keller ISD Education Center, 350 Keller Parkway. "
House adopts school prayer bill | Latest News | WFAA.com
House adopts school prayer bill Latest News WFAA.com: "Students would be able to meet in prayer groups during school hours and otherwise express their religious beliefs in school, as long as they don't discriminate against the religious beliefs or sexual orientation of other students, under legislation overwhelmingly endorsed Monday by the House. "
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