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SHOULD THESE DALLAS COUNTY POLITICIANS RUN UNOPPOSED IN 2014? Fellow Patriots: Included below is a list of elected officials in Dallas County for which there is no general election challenger at this time. These politicians, all Democrats, are on track to be reelected in November 2014 without any opposition. If that situation is not acceptable to you, and you are willing to put your name on the ballot, or you think you might be, or you know someone who might be, or you just want to learn more, please contact us by return email for more information on what can...

President Bush takes in Baylor women's game 5 hours ago WACO, Texas (AP) — Former President George W. Bush attended the Baylor women's basketball game against Oklahoma on Wednesday in one of his first public appearances since returning to his Crawford ranch. Bush and his wife, Laura, walked onto the court with Baylor coach Kim Mulkey after the former president addressed the team before the game. As soon as Bush and Mulkey emerged from the tunnel, without any introduction, the crowd stood and broke into loud applause. The Bushes then took their seats in the first row behind the bench....

3 dead in Arkansas; Dallas link probed 06/18/2002 Associated Press PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Three people found dead with gunshot wounds in a burning car may have been from the Dallas area, police said. Jefferson County authorities are working with police in the Dallas area after the discovery of one body in the trunk and two in the back seat of a burning car last week, Jefferson County investigator Ken Slocum said Tuesday. "It's definitely a homicide, but I'm not going to speculate as to any motive," he said. Slocum said authorities are reasonably certain of the identities, but...

Lewd activity at White Rock Lake spurs police warning Don't let children use restrooms alone, parents advised 05/06/2002 By ROBERT THARP / The Dallas Morning News Dallas police have a warning for parents visiting parks at White Rock Lake: Don't let your children go into public restrooms alone. For decades, the parks have attracted more than families who enjoy picnics while watching spectacular sunsets over the downtown skyline and recreational enthusiasts who use the miles of trails. It's also a destination for people cruising for anonymous sex, police and residents say. The area has been listed on Web sites...

Jury hands down death sentence for Battaglia 04/30/2002 By STEVE McGONIGLE / The Dallas Morning News A Dallas jury sentenced John David Battaglia to death by lethal injection for the murders of his two daughters. In closing arguments Tuesday, prosecutors said the accountant deserves to die for killing 9-year-old Faith and 6-year-old Liberty while their mother listened on the phone. BILLY BRYANT / WFAA-TV John Battaglia listens to testimony in court Monday. "He is a person that justifies the death penalty in this state for what he's done over and over and over in his life, culminating in the...