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10/31/2009

Collin County prosecutor quits in wake of News 8 investigation
Kerrie Walker
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Kerrie Walker recently dismissed the witnesses and canceled the jury trial of a drunk driving suspect. The district attorney is now looking into the case.

10/27/2009

Homeowners concerned over 'unsafe' dumping grounds
Doyce Chapman
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"This is a safety issue," said Doyce Chapman, a Princeton resident who says his Collin County town shouldn't be dumping debris in his neighborhood.

10/22/2009

DWI case disappears in Collin County courts
gavel
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After being caught driving through Plano with nearly twice the legal amount of alcohol in his blood, the case against a motorist was first postponed; then he was found "not guilty."

10/07/2009

TxDOT announces end to Trans-Texas Corridor
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The Texas Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it will literally wipe a segment of the Trans-Texas Corridor planned alongside Interstate 35 off the map.

10/02/2009

Dallas diocese settles case of pedophile priest
Richard Johnson
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The $800,000 settlement involves former Monsignor Richard Johnson, who was once one of the highest-ranking priests in the Dallas diocese.

09/30/2009

Perry replaces commissioners probing controversial execution

Though Texas executed Cameron Todd Willingham five years ago, his case that refuses to die has now taken another twist.

09/28/2009

Police: Garland deaths a double-murder suicide

Two men and a woman were found dead inside a north Garland home after a 14-hour standoff Sunday.

09/22/2009

Pipeline expert says couplings dangerous, calls for removal
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Don Deaver demonstrates the ease in which a pipe can slip out of the compression coupling fitting.

A pipeline safety expert is calling for state regulators to order the removal of more potentially deadly natural gas couplings throughout Texas.

09/19/2009

Investment advisor arrested for ID theft, fraud
Cliff Robertson
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FBI agents say Cliff Robertson was not only duping investors out of their life savings — he was tapping their bank accounts as well.

09/14/2009

Whistleblower quitting over 'FAA's inaction'
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Anne Whiteman.

Anne Whiteman says she can no longer stand the retaliation and punishment she's suffered for being a whistleblower.

09/09/2009

Former Richland College president cleared of impropriety

After Richland College's president resigned suddenly after News 8 began asking questions about extra pay, he has now been cleared of any impropriety.

Flyers raise more ethical questions about Dallas constable
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Already the subject of a Dallas County Commissioners' investigation, Precinct Five Constable Jaime Cortes is once again under scrutiny after a uniformed officer was seen passing out promotional flyers at a Labor Day picnic.

09/03/2009

Questions over Richland College president's resignation
Dr. Stephen Mittelstet was president of Richland College for 30 years.

At issue are thousands of dollars Dr. Stephen Mittelstet was paid for duties outside his job.

08/30/2009

Order changes little for doctor connected to chemo deaths
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Dr. Volker Gressler

Two people died after receiving chemotherapy at a North Texas doctor's clinic and a Dallas jury rendered a record amount in a malpractice suit against the doctor.

08/27/2009

'Pay to play' at center of Dallas corruption trial
Corruption trial

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The questions at the trial go beyond guilt and innocence and extend to the sensitive topic of how business and politics are conducted in the southern sector of the city.

08/26/2009

Officials say faulty pipe triggered Irving house blast
gas leak
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Atmos Energy says it is not at fault for the May 3 explosion linked to an aging natural gas coupling, but a lawyer for the victim called the connection a "ticking time bomb."

08/13/2009

FAA under investigation following News 8 reports
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Mechanics' language ability and qualifications are in question.

Sources in Washington tell News 8 that the Department of Transportation, which oversees the FAA, is investigating the way the FAA San Antonio office oversaw mechanic licensing. Such investigations can result in recommendation for change at the FAA.

 

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