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Beating a DWI Case May Soon Get a Lot Tougher in Dallasnew
Since last Memorial Day, the Dallas Police Department has had five "no-refusal" weekends, most recently this St. Patrick's Day. So far, 404 people have been arrested for DWI and refused a breath test. In some cases they were physically restrained and forced to give a blood sample.
Dallas Observer |
Kimberly Thorpe |
04-06-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Dallas, drunk driving
Sex Ed in Texas Gets an 'F'new
In "Just Say Don't Know: Sexuality Education in Texas Public Schools," researchers David Wiley and Kelly Wilson of Texas State University took a comprehensive look at how sexuality is taught in Texas public schools. The short answer: It isn't really.
Dallas Observer |
Patrick Williams |
03-02-2009 |
Education
Stay Hungry, Live Longer: The Science Behind the Calorie Restriction Dietnew
A Southern Methodist University biologist thinks the secret to the fountain of youth may be found by putting fruit flies on a diet.
Dallas Observer |
Elaine Liner |
02-23-2009 |
Science
Pro-Evolution Forces Take an Unexpected Win at the Texas Board of Educationnew
The recent debate about how evolution should be taught in public schools revealed that the 15-member Texas State Board of Education is not, after all, necessarily dominated by right-wing religious fundamentalists.
Dallas Observer |
Kimberly Thorpe |
02-02-2009 |
Education
Dallas' Victory Park Struggles to Deliver a Winnew
Nearly three years after its first shops opened, Dallas' Victory Park still hasn't found itself. Even before the economy went south, the district often turned into a ghost town when the arena was dark.
Dallas Observer |
Matt Pulle |
02-02-2009 |
Housing & Development
Despite Tough Times, Energy Conservation Bills Gain Traction in Legislaturenew
"Going green" used to be considered a luxury, especially in a faltering economy. But as the Texas Legislature convened last week amid a budget squeeze, a determined coalition of lawmakers and lobbyists acted on the premise that conserving energy is nothing less than an absolute necessity.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
01-26-2009 |
Environment
Downtown Dallas at the Crossroadsnew
Dallas's effort to clean up downtown could cost the city important parts of history.
Dallas Observer |
Robert Wilonsky |
01-26-2009 |
Housing & Development
Tags: Dallas, Development
Galveston and the Texas Gulf Coast Struggle After Hurricane Ikenew
While Katrina's destruction of New Orleans monopolized the eyes of the country and the world for weeks in 2005, Galveston was not as fortunate.
Dallas Observer |
John Nova Lomax |
01-12-2009 |
Disasters
Cornerback Dwayne Goodrich: 'The Cowboy Who Killed Those Kids'new
Former cornerback Dwayne Goodrich comes to grips with his hit-and-run of three Good Samaritans as he plans for life after prison.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
12-22-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Program for Fallen Soldiers' Families Feels the Economic Pinchnew
Debbie Busch founded the nonprofit Helping to Unite Gold Star Survivors in 2003 to provide the loved ones of slain soldiers with support groups, summer camps and phone calls during difficult times such as birthdays, holidays and anniversaries. Six years later, Busch worries she and her tiny staff may soon have to close because of lack of funding.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
12-22-2008 |
War
Dallas' Letot Center Helps to Stop the Sex Tradenew
Every week, the Center takes in girls as young as 13 who are part of a thriving underground sex trade that stretches from Miami to Los Angeles.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
11-17-2008 |
Sex
Green Cement Plants Could Mean Cleaner Air and Lower Costsnew
A growing number of local governments are turning to "green cement" resolutions to rectify North Texas' status as a shameless failure when it comes to complying with clean air standards.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
11-10-2008 |
Environment
Polygamy and Menew
Seven months have passed since the polygamist raid in Eldorado, but for one mainstream Mormon, the effects linger.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
11-03-2008 |
Religion
Dallas Independent School District is in the Holenew
Teachers get axed and parents fret as Dallas' school leaders scramble to cover a budget hole.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze and Robert Wilonsky |
10-14-2008 |
Education
Is there Natural Gas Beneath Dallas County?new
Drillers -- and cities -- are betting Barnett Shale riches are headed Dallas' way.
Dallas Observer |
Pablo Lastra |
10-14-2008 |
Environment
