Voter's Voice
Voter's Voice
Perry Praises Passage Of Amendment Number 4
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-04)
Texas Governor Rick Perry praised voter approval of constitutional amendment number 4. It moves millions of dollars into a fund to create more top-tier universities. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-04)
Texas Governor Rick Perry praised voter approval of constitutional amendment number 4. It moves millions of dollars into a fund to create more top-tier universities. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports.
Parrott To Face DISD Incumbent In Runoff
Dallas
(2009-11-04)
Incumbent Edwin Flores won his District One re-election outright, with a little more than 51 percent of the vote.
Dallas
(2009-11-04)
Incumbent Edwin Flores won his District One re-election outright, with a little more than 51 percent of the vote.
Voters Back Eminent Domain Limits, Pass All Amendments
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-04)
Texas voters have adopted all eleven ballot amendments by healthy margins. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports they spoke most loudly on the issue involving eminent domain.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-04)
Texas voters have adopted all eleven ballot amendments by healthy margins. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports they spoke most loudly on the issue involving eminent domain.
It's Election Day Across Texas
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-03)
It's election day across Texas, where voters consider eleven state constitutional amendments. Local contests include school board races, a bond program, and alcohol votes. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-03)
It's election day across Texas, where voters consider eleven state constitutional amendments. Local contests include school board races, a bond program, and alcohol votes. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more
It's Election Day Statewide Tommorrow
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-02)
It's election day tomorrow with ballot items ranging from statewide constitutional amendments to local school board elections. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-02)
It's election day tomorrow with ballot items ranging from statewide constitutional amendments to local school board elections. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more
Light Turnout Predicted for Election Day
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-02)
Tomorrow is Election Day. Eleven state constitutional amendments are on the ballot, as well as local issues. But not many people are expected to go to the polls.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-02)
Tomorrow is Election Day. Eleven state constitutional amendments are on the ballot, as well as local issues. But not many people are expected to go to the polls.
DISD Trustee Race Is Crowded
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-29)
In most elections, incumbents breeze through re-election. But in Dallas's 3rd School District, Leigh Ann Ellis faces a fight. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports it is thanks to last year's disastrous budget deficit, teacher layoffs, and a vote to extend her term of service.
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-29)
In most elections, incumbents breeze through re-election. But in Dallas's 3rd School District, Leigh Ann Ellis faces a fight. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports it is thanks to last year's disastrous budget deficit, teacher layoffs, and a vote to extend her term of service.
Dallas Council Refines New Ethics Rules
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-28)
Dallas City council members are crafting a crack down on lobbying at City Hall. They also want to change the way zoning cases are handled after convictions in the corruption trial of a former Councilman and City Plan Commissioner.
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-28)
Dallas City council members are crafting a crack down on lobbying at City Hall. They also want to change the way zoning cases are handled after convictions in the corruption trial of a former Councilman and City Plan Commissioner.
Ballot Issue Could Affect Home Appraisals
Dallas
(2009-10-27)
Some lawmakers want voters to know about a false email making the rounds. It wrongly claims that Proposition 2 on the November 3 ballot will trigger a statewide property tax. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports the amendment is really about home appraisal value.
Dallas
(2009-10-27)
Some lawmakers want voters to know about a false email making the rounds. It wrongly claims that Proposition 2 on the November 3 ballot will trigger a statewide property tax. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports the amendment is really about home appraisal value.
Dallas Commissioners OK Controversial Move
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-20)
On a 3 to 2 vote, Dallas County Commissioners approved Judge Jim Foster's order from last week. That's when he told county workers to seize Constable Jaime Cortes's computer hard drive from his office. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports on the controversial move.
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-20)
On a 3 to 2 vote, Dallas County Commissioners approved Judge Jim Foster's order from last week. That's when he told county workers to seize Constable Jaime Cortes's computer hard drive from his office. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports on the controversial move.
Proposition 4: Big Bucks And Brain Drain
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-20)
Eleven state constitutional amendments are up for a vote November 3rd. KERA's BJ Austin says one of them seeks to move some money around to help create more nationally-ranked research universities in Texas.
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-20)
Eleven state constitutional amendments are up for a vote November 3rd. KERA's BJ Austin says one of them seeks to move some money around to help create more nationally-ranked research universities in Texas.
Early Voting Begins For State Propositions
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-19)
Early voting began yesterday for the November 3rd elections. In addition to local issues, eleven state constitutional amendments are on the ballot. KERA's BJ Austin says one of them, eminent domain reform, is grabbing a lot of attention.
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-19)
Early voting began yesterday for the November 3rd elections. In addition to local issues, eleven state constitutional amendments are on the ballot. KERA's BJ Austin says one of them, eminent domain reform, is grabbing a lot of attention.
Despite Impression, Dallas Cut Afterschool Program
Dallas
(2009-10-16)
When City of Dallas officials announced they would continue funding afterschool programs at recreation centers, they failed to mention they were nearly eliminating the city's free programs at other facilities.
Dallas
(2009-10-16)
When City of Dallas officials announced they would continue funding afterschool programs at recreation centers, they failed to mention they were nearly eliminating the city's free programs at other facilities.
Hutchison Hedges On Leaving Senate
Dallas
(2009-10-13)
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison isn't ruling out the possibility of staying in the senate while she runs for governor against Rick Perry. KERA's Shelley Kofler has more on what she said Tuesday.
Dallas
(2009-10-13)
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison isn't ruling out the possibility of staying in the senate while she runs for governor against Rick Perry. KERA's Shelley Kofler has more on what she said Tuesday.
Farm Bureau Endorsement Based On Trust
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-05)
The Texas Farm Bureau's political action committee is backing Kay Bailey Hutchison over Rick Perry for Governor. KERA's Shelley Kofler says the heavy-weight endorsement is part payback for Perry not protecting rural property rights.
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-05)
The Texas Farm Bureau's political action committee is backing Kay Bailey Hutchison over Rick Perry for Governor. KERA's Shelley Kofler says the heavy-weight endorsement is part payback for Perry not protecting rural property rights.
Five Found Guilty For Corruption At City Hall
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-05)
A federal jury returns guilty verdicts across the board in the Dallas City Hall corruption case. KERA's BJ Austin says the charges included conspiracy, bribery, extortion and deprivation of honest services.
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-05)
A federal jury returns guilty verdicts across the board in the Dallas City Hall corruption case. KERA's BJ Austin says the charges included conspiracy, bribery, extortion and deprivation of honest services.
Voter Registration Deadline Is October 5
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-02)
If you plan to vote in the November 3, 2009 election, the last day to register is Monday October 5.
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-02)
If you plan to vote in the November 3, 2009 election, the last day to register is Monday October 5.
Record Layoffs But No Tax Hike In Dallas Budget
Dallas, TX
(2009-09-23)
Dallas City Council members have approved a new budget that cuts some services, delays street repairs, raises fees and water rates, and lays-off more than 850 people. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
Dallas, TX
(2009-09-23)
Dallas City Council members have approved a new budget that cuts some services, delays street repairs, raises fees and water rates, and lays-off more than 850 people. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
Hank Gilbert Running for Governor
Dallas, TX
(2009-09-21)
Forty-nine year old East Texas Rancher and former teacher Hank Gilbert has kicked off his Democratic race for Governor. KERA's Shelley Kofler says the little-known candidate is hoping his statewide tour will get him noticed.
Dallas, TX
(2009-09-21)
Forty-nine year old East Texas Rancher and former teacher Hank Gilbert has kicked off his Democratic race for Governor. KERA's Shelley Kofler says the little-known candidate is hoping his statewide tour will get him noticed.
Dallas Corruption Trial To Jury This Week
Dallas, TX
(2009-09-21)
Jury deliberations in the Dallas City Hall corruption trial are expected to begin sometime Wednesday after 13 weeks and 44 witnesses. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
Dallas, TX
(2009-09-21)
Jury deliberations in the Dallas City Hall corruption trial are expected to begin sometime Wednesday after 13 weeks and 44 witnesses. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
