AltWeeklies Wire
Family Court Judge Sheds Light on Unfair Child Support Practices in Texasnew
Judge David Hanschen lets men challenge whether the kids they support are theirs. And the Texas Attorney General's Office is pissed.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
04-07-2008 |
Children & Families
The Dwaine Caraway Shownew
Starring that new breed of politician who wants to root out your crack houses, close down your whorehouses and pull up your pants.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
Popular Texas Conservative Has Some Republicans Worriednew
Want a body-armored, property rights-advocating survivalist with alleged links to the Republic of Texas militia as your next state representative? Vote for Randall Dunning on April 8.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
Vampire Weekend Backlash at SXSWnew
The hype factory had everyone ready to hate on Vampire Weekend before the band arrived in Austin.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
03-24-2008 |
Music
Battle Against Teaching Evolution in Texas Beginsnew
Should creationism win out, textbooks throughout the country -- not just Texas -- will challenge the theory of evolution in science curricula.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
03-24-2008 |
Education
Can Nolan Ryan Save the Texas Rangers? Again?new
Here's the Rangers' 2008 strategy: Veil the rebuilding. Preach patience. Distract the demons. And when in doubt, trot out ol' reliable, Nolan Ryan. Not bad.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
03-18-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Dallas Superdelegate David Hardt Talks Electoral Processnew
Like many Democrats, Hardt worries that come convention time, a narrow race for delegates really could throw the decision to the super delegates, and he doesn't look forward to a floor fight.
Dallas Observer |
Patrick Williams |
03-04-2008 |
Politics
Jason Kidd Returns to Dallasnew
The point guard's return to the Mavs has Dallas buzzing, but can he lead the team to a championship?
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
03-04-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Erykah Badu Has Returnednew
The songstress burst through her struggles with writer's block and created a solid record.
Dallas Observer |
Robert Wilonsky |
02-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dallas Music Finally Getting National Attentionnew
It may not be Austin-level love, but we'll take it.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
02-25-2008 |
Music
Pentecostal Preacher Sherman Allen Turns Out to Be Reverend Spankynew
The Forth Worth preacher is accused of beating, threatening and assaulting women for more than 20 years.
Dallas Observer |
Julie Lyons |
02-25-2008 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Why is Hillary Neglecting Delegate-Rich Dallas County?new
While Obama has events going on throughout the city, Clinton is nowhere to be found.
Dallas Observer |
Mark Donald |
02-25-2008 |
Politics
Families Blame Dallas' VA Hospital for Two Vets' Suicidesnew
They're putting the troubled institution back in the spotlight. In 2005, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs ranked the hospital the worst VA facility in the country. Dallas VA spokesperson Susan Poff says the hospital has cleaned up its act since then, but family members of both men remain unconvinced.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
02-12-2008 |
War
Life After DNA Exonerationnew
After 27 years in prison, DNA exoneree Charles Chatman tries to pick up the pieces and catch up with a world that has left him behind.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
02-12-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Patrolling South Texas for Illegal Immigrantsnew
Border Patrolman Jorge Diaz left Mexico at 12. For 20 years, he's trolled the South Texas brush for illegal compatriots.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
01-28-2008 |
Immigration
