A corrupted computer server temporarily disrupted digital cable service this week to Time Warner Cable customers in Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Farmers Branch, Carrollton, Addison, DeSoto and some areas of South Dallas.

Gary Underwood, Time Warner Cable's director of communications, said crews were upgrading digital service Monday when the corrupt server was found.

Only a small percentage of customers were affected and the server problem has been fixed, he said.

A signal was being sent to reset customers' cable boxes, which "takes a while to cycle through."

Customers who are still experiencing service issues may call 972-742-5892.

Blanca Cantú

Duncanville police identified a burglary suspect who was shot Tuesday afternoon as Patrick Edward Houston, 18, of Mesquite.

Officers responding to a 3:30 p.m. burglary call in the 300 block of Partridge Run Drive found Mr. Houston with a gunshot wound in the abdomen, city spokeswoman Tonya Lewis said.

He apparently was shot by a resident of the home that he's accused of trying to break into, though police have declined to identify the shooter.

Mr. Houston was taken to Methodist Dallas Medical Center, and detectives have spoken to him, Ms. Lewis said. It was unclear what charges he might face.

Police were still looking for a second suspect Wednesday, she said.

Scott Goldstein

This weekend, Irving police will join the growing number of North Texas law enforcement agencies promising suspected drunken drivers that there will be blood tests, whether they like it or not.

Twelve officers will work DWI patrols Friday and Saturday as part of the "no refusal" initiative, police said.

Drivers who are arrested on suspicion of drunken driving will be offered a blood test. If they refuse, officers will complete an affidavit and search warrant to be signed by a judge on duty.

If the warrant is approved, on-site medical personnel will administer a blood test, police said.

Dallas police announced their own "no refusal" initiative for the Memorial Day weekend. It will be implemented from 7 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Tuesday, police said. They plan a second initiative over the July Fourth holiday weekend.

Scott Goldstein