Aug
Ground Water War Being Waged On West Nile Virus
Ground Water War Being Waged On West Nile Virus DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Take a look around. See any standing water? Get rid of it. If not, you’re allowing West Nile Virus carrying mosquitoes the opportunity to lay hundreds if not thousands of eggs. And, Mayor Mike Rawlings says the citizens of Dallas and Dallas County [...]
Aug
Dallas mayor puts city's West Nile aerial spray decision in his hands
Dallas mayor puts city's West Nile aerial spray decision in his hands Mayor Mike Rawlings said aerial spraying of pesicides to prevent the spread of West Nile virus could begin Thursday night over all of Dallas, not just the northern and northeastern portions of the city as originally thought. Go to News Source Fort Worth [...]
Aug
Mayor Mike Rawlings signs West Nile emergency declaration
Mayor Mike Rawlings signs West Nile emergency declaration Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings signed a declaration of emergency as the city continues to battle the spread of West Nile, clearing the way for aerial spraying. Go to News Source Fort Worth News
Jun
Amid New Data, Dallas Mayor Rawlings Backs Toll Road Project
Amid New Data, Dallas Mayor Rawlings Backs Toll Road Project DALLAS (1080 KRLD) – Mayor Mike Rawlings said he got the news he was looking for as TxDOT officially endorsed the Trinity Toll Road Project. Now he’s ready to move the project forward –– but opponents of the project want him to hit the brakes. Rawlings [...]
Jun
Audit alleges laws were broken to hire Rawlings’ friend
Audit alleges laws were broken to hire Rawlings’ friend A Dallas city auditor report alleges Dallas Park Department officials violated state purchasing laws last year while hiring a friend of Mayor Mike Rawlings. The district attorney, however, has declined to prosecute. Go to News Source Fort Worth News
Jun
Audit alleges laws were broken to hire Rawlings’ friend.
Audit alleges laws were broken to hire Rawlings’ friend. A dallas City Auditor report alleges Dallas Parks Department officials violated state purchasing laws last year while hiring a friend of Mayor Mike Rawlings. The District Attorney, however, has declined to prosecute. Go to News Source Fort Worth News
May
Amid Protest, Dallas Council Hears Gas Drilling Recommendations
Amid Protest, Dallas Council Hears Gas Drilling Recommendations DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A protest at Dallas City Hall Wednesday interrupted a discussion on allowing gas wells inside city limits that was months in the making. About a half dozen protesters wearing hospital masks tried to hijack the discussion. It began as a silent protest, but when a [...]
May
Dallas Officials ‘Commit’ To Public Education
Dallas Officials ‘Commit’ To Public Education DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – It was a closed-door session with some of the most powerful public officials in the Dallas area: Mayor Mike Rawlings, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, State Senators Florence Shapiro and Royce West, and the newest leader of Dallas schools, Superintendent Mike Miles. For 45 minutes, the group [...]
May
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Officially Behind Trinity River Parkway
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Officially Behind Trinity River Parkway DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – On Wednesday, Mayor Mike Rawlings threw his support behind the controversial Trinity Parkway tollroad, which is designed to be built inside the flood plain. It’s been debated for nearly 20 years, and on two occasions voters have OK’d money to build it. But a [...]
May
Dallas mayor backs Trinity River toll road
Dallas mayor backs Trinity River toll road The massive project to redevelop the Trinity River with a controversial toll road got a big boost on Wednesday when Mayor Mike Rawlings endorsed the plan to create new parks and alleviate congestion. Go to News Source Fort Worth News
