Christopher Connelly appears in the following:
A Dallas nonprofit offers car repairs that would otherwise drive owners into debt
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Car trouble can set off a financial crisis for low-income people. In Dallas, a small nonprofit is trying to help, one automobile repair at a time.
Why Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electricity Bills
Monday, February 22, 2021
Texans who managed to keep the lights on during the winter storm are getting sky-high electric bills, the product of a deregulated industry that allows power companies to charge variable rates.
Coronavirus Hits Texas Living Center For Disabled Persons
Monday, March 30, 2020
In Denton County, Texas, there are more than 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a state-run home for people with severe disabilities.
Texas Authorities Seek Information About Gunman Who Killed 2 In Church Shooting
Monday, December 30, 2019
Authorities in White Settlement, Texas, are seeking information about a gunman who opened fire in a church on Sunday that killed two people. Members of the congregation shot and killed the gunman.
Mourners Remember Atatiana Jefferson's 'Shining Smile' After Fort Worth Shooting
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Jefferson's death became the latest flash point in the national conversation about police accountability and the killing of black residents by white officers. Her funeral was held on Thursday.
When Texas Legalized Hemp It Forced Some Counties To Change How They Prosecute Pot
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Some counties in states that have legalized hemp, but not marijuana, are having to stop prosecuting low-level crimes because labs to test the difference between the substances are hard to come by.
Texas And Michigan Voters React To Debates
Thursday, August 01, 2019
Voters in Fort Worth, Texas, and Detroit react to the second night of Democrats debating.
'They Love Their Kids': Texas Lawmakers Want To Send Fewer Moms To Prison
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
For years in prison, Kristan Kerr looked forward to one thing every month: a visit from her daughter. "I just watched her grow all the way up," she says.
Report: Shootings Were The Leading Cause Of Law Enforcement Officer Deaths In 2018
Thursday, December 27, 2018
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reports an increase in officer deaths this year, up 13 percent from 2017.
First Debate Held In Surprisingly Close Texas Senate Race
Saturday, September 22, 2018
In the first of three debates, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz confronted challenger Democrat Beto O'Rourke Friday night in Dallas. They'll face off again Sept. 30 in Houston and Oct. 16 in San Antonio.
National Advocacy Groups Back Candidates To Challenge Local Prosecutors
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
The office of district attorney has become a target for those pushing for criminal justice reform.
Texas Primary Election: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, March 07, 2018
Voters in Texas headed to the polls on Tuesday in the nation’s first statewide primaries in the 2018 midterm election season.
3 Ex-Obama Officials Face Off In Democratic Primary In Texas
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
Tuesday's primaries in Texas kick off midterm elections. Former Obama administration officials across the country are running for office. In Texas, 3 are running in one congressional district alone.
Texas Holds First Primary Of The Year On Tuesday
Monday, March 05, 2018
No state has more congressional retirements than Texas. Open congressional seats there have revealed a deep bench of GOP candidates and made for some very crowded primaries.
In Dallas, New Police Recruits Reflect On Year Since Officers Were Killed
Friday, July 07, 2017
It was one year ago that a gunman ambushed and killed five law enforcement officers in Dallas. Police recruits who started shortly after that incident are reflecting on the past year.
Donations From Drivers Might Help End Rape Kit Backlog In Texas
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Like many states, Texas faces an enormous backlog of untested rape kits. Now, state lawmakers are set to pass a bill that would effectively allow citizens to give money for the testing of those kits.
Rep. Pete Sessions Faces Unfriendly Crowd At Dallas Town Hall
Sunday, March 19, 2017
There were lots of boos and chanting from the crowd at a town hall with Republican Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas.
Turns Out Monkey Bars And Kickball Might Be Good For The Brain
Sunday, January 03, 2016
Research shows that, like adults, kids benefit from frequent breaks while working. So, a handful of schools in North Texas are experimenting with more recess.
Maryland Governor To Close Baltimore City Jail Over Corruption
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Gov. Larry Hogan announced the closure of the Baltimore City Men's Detention Center on Thursday. The jail, which is run by the state, has been plagued by corruption and deplorable conditions.
Protesters Hope To Sustain Momentum In Baltimore
Sunday, May 03, 2015
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