Marina Trahan Martinez
Dallas County Government Accountability Reporter-
Increased disturbance and noise complaints had jeopardized Yello Belly race track's annual operational permit. -
Dallas County's probation services director is working with state and federal agencies to apprehend probationers at their scheduled appointments. -
A shuttered Richardson preschool reimagined as a catch-all resource center has become reality in the historic Esperanza neighborhood. -
Dallas County District 2 Commissioner Andy Sommerman confirmed ICE operations had increased Thursday, targeting the area he represents. -
Ivan Paris filed a federal lawsuit against Dallas County Judge Amber Givens on Tuesday, Oct. 14, saying she sentenced him to prison even after she was off his case. -
Judge Amber Givens sued Dallas County for excluding her from a $500,000 supplement earmarked in the budget for all other judges.
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A federal labor lawsuit accuses Dallas County of not paying overtime or honoring compensatory time off for hours worked. -
District Judge Amber Givens was the only judge that county commissioners singled out from receiving $25,000 supplemental pay.
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Fellow commissioners erupted in shock when Andy Sommerman recommended the warrant and writ money diversion. -
Dallas County commissioners voted to adjust and ensure fees collection for constable and sheriff services. -
The Dallas County Republican Party has voted to hand-count ballots in the March primary. That's one of the new election administrator's priorities. -
Judge Vonda Bailey, among other elected county officials, has solicited donations on social media from her courtroom.
