The top local stories this morning from KERA News: Applications to replace Susan Hawk as Dallas County District Attorney have begun to come in to the Governor’s office. However, the list of possible successors will not include Bill Wirskye, who has withdrawn his name from consideration.
Wirskye was once Susan Hawk’s first assistant prosecutor, but she fired him last May. He’s now the second assistant DA for Collin County.
Hawk resigned last week after taking several extended absences for mental health treatment. She resigned too late to hold an election this fall to replace her, so Governor Greg Abbott will appoint Hawk’s successor.
Abbott’s office has already received two applications.
Other stories this morning:
- This edition of Vital Signs covers the new sugar limits for kids from the American Heart Association.
- KERA’s teaming up with other public radio stations across Texas to report on the election this fall. We’re interested in knowing what you’d like to hear. Send your question here.
You can listen to North Texas stories weekdays at 8:22 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on KERA 90.1 FM.
