By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer | Some of the city’s Criminal District Court judges are spending a lot more time on the bench than others, records compiled by the District Attorney’s Office show. At opposite ends of the scale for the 12 judges, Judge Robin Pittman spent 1,175 hours on the bench last […]
Daily Archives: March 14, 2011
Posted inGovernment & Politics
It's an oldie but a goodie: Sunshine is the best disinfectant, and we need a good dose
By Steve Beatty, The Lens staff writer | Happy Sunshine Week. Unlike other recent “weeks” and “days” invented by the greeting-card industry, this particular week is meant to help the general public, not honor a specific group. We’re here to remind people of their rights to observe and participate in government. The collection of laws […]