Marina Trahan Martinez
Dallas County Government Accountability Reporter-
Dallas County Republican Party chair Allen West says that challenges have caused the party to stop an effort to hand-count ballots in the March 3, 2026 primary election. -
Pedra Geter filed to challenge Dallas County Precinct 4 commissioner Elba Garcia in the March 3 Democratic primary election, but Texas election code requires candidates to prove felony charges were pardoned to hold public office 鈥� which Geter did not. -
Current and formerly unhoused writers and artists find resources at the Stewpot in downtown Dallas, but they've also found a place to share their personal stories and paintings in the new book "Thy Neighbor." -
Federal and local governments are cooperating on security and funding, says FIFA World Cup North Texas organizing committee. -
Jail and court computer systems compatibility makes it harder to adjudicate cases, causing longer waits in the jail. -
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.
