Marina Trahan Martinez
Dallas County Government Accountability Reporter-
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. -
About $2 million was itemized for housing initiatives and more than $6 million was separated for possible general reallocation. -
Noise and disruption complaints could jeopardize Yello Belly racing strip's county operational permit renewal. -
The Dallas County Election Commission chose Ohio's Paul Adams to replace elections administrator who resigned last month. -
Most commissioners voted yes on a proposal for the property tax rate to stay the same as in 2025. -
Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown in an open letter to media sent Sept. 5 disputed reports that the jail was at or over its capacity. -
Dallas County Commissioner Andy Sommerman said millions were promised to help curb homelessness but did not appear in the voter approval tax rate budget presentation.
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The Dallas County jail maxed out over the Labor Day weekend and bills are coming due while commissioners hear budget proposals and consider a property tax rate.
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The Dallas County Jail began prepping more space before July 4th Fourth for summer and holiday arrests that have pushed jail capacity to 99 percent.
