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Police chief: Investigate before donating to police efforts

Fri, 07/22/2016 - 2:58pm

Police Chief Billy Cordell on Monday praised those who have given to support Dallas police, but he asked City Council to encourage residents to investigate before giving to efforts portraying to su

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Ryan Timm named Taylor Elementary principal

Fri, 07/22/2016 - 2:52pm

Ryan Timm has been named the principal at Taylor Elementary. He has most recently served as assistant principal at Taylor Elementary and has nine years of education experience.

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"Kendal" was the answer to a wish Samantha Ahrens had to be the recipient of a service dog. Her father, Shawn, is shown with the Labrador retriever. Burleson Star/REBEKAH ANDRESS

Dog an answer to girl's wish

Fri, 07/22/2016 - 2:42pm

Getting a dog was all Samantha Ahrens ever wanted. Her dad, Shawn Ahrens, never allowed it.

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Honda of Burleson employees wear blue Saturday in support of police. Burleson Star/BRIAN PORTER

A vendor serves food to those who attended Honda of Burleson's special sales event Saturday. Burleson Star/BRIAN PORTER

Officer Brandon Wichman, right, talks Saturday with Tiffany Perry during a visit to Honda of Burleson. On Saturday, for each car sold $100 was donated toward the families of fallen Dallas police officers. Burleson Star/BRIAN PORTER

Honda's promotion supports Dallas police

Thu, 07/21/2016 - 11:26am

Honda of Burleson donated $100 from every car sold Saturday, July 16, to support fallen and injured officers in the July 7 attack on law enforcement in Dallas.