BJ Austin

Dallas Police Honor Legendary Detective 50 Years After Historic Role In JFK Assassination

BJ Austin — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:38:01 +0000

An iconic Texas lawman in a white hat was honored at Dallas Police headquarters Tuesday. Former Dallas police detective James Leavelle was recognized 50 years after the assassination of President John Kennedy catapulted him into history.

Senate Bill Proposes Using Empty Classrooms For Charter School Expansion

BJ Austin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:02:35 +0000

The head of the Senate Education Committee says 100,000 Texas families are on waiting lists for charter schools, and it's time to expand the number of charters and provide more funding.

Five Ways A New Year's Cocktail Messes You Up

BJ Austin — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:19:46 +0000

As we prepare to pop the cork on champagne to welcome the New Year, Bryan Wasson, an internal medicine specialist at Baylor Medical Center in Irving, breaks down the effect of alcohol on the body.

Texas Senate Unveils Tax Credit Plan To Send Students To Private Schools

Shelley Kofler and BJ Austin — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:47:19 +0000

Texas Senate leaders today announced efforts to assist public school children who want to attend private schools.

Funding Mental Health Care In Texas: State Is Last In The Nation

BJ Austin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:33:40 +0000

Mental health care has become a topic of discussion after last week’s school shootings. Two North Texans working in the field are calling for a new attitude and more money.