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Bankruptcy Law Firm opens New Dallas Location to Help Local Residents Eliminate Debt, Regain Financial Stability Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:03AMWith a turbulent economy and many on the brink of financial ruin, a law firm opens a new location to serve all of Dallas-Fort Worth residents struggling with debt. (PRWeb July 19, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8651316.htm
House Squatter Gets Mansion for $16 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:41AMKenneth Robinson lives on Waterford Drive in Flower Mound, Texas, but he doesn't own the foreclosed, abandoned home he claims he has a right to live in.
A $330,000 home for $16? 'This is not a normal process' Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:37PMFLOWER MOUND — A little-known Texas law and a foreclosure could have a man in Flower Mound living on Easy Street. Flower Mound's Waterford Drive is lined with well-manicured $300,000 homes. So, when a new neighbor moved in without the usual sale, mortgage-paying homeowners had a few questions. "What paperwork is it and how is it legally binding if he doesn't legally own the house?" said Leigh ...
Late Night Theater lives in the campy musical ‘Mother Trucker 2’ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:50PMImagine John Waters writing and directing a musical that blends the hijinks of the “Smoky and the Bandit” movies with parodies of “Hee Haw” and “Dukes of Hazzard,” and you’ll have an idea of what actor/director/writer David Wayne Reed and his cast are pulling off with “Mother Trucker 2: Ride On, Ruby Lee Jenkins.”
Late Night Theater lives in the campy musical ‘Mother Trucker 2’ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:50PMImagine John Waters writing and directing a musical that blends the hijinks of the “Smoky and the Bandit” movies with parodies of “Hee Haw” and “Dukes of Hazzard,” and you’ll have an idea of what actor/director/writer David Wayne Reed and his cast are pulling off with “Mother Trucker 2: Ride On, Ruby Lee Jenkins.”
The Danger of Treating Your 401(k) As a Piggybank Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:57PMTaking a loan from your 401(k) isn't necessarily bad--if you're sure you can pay it back.
The Danger of Treating Your 401(k) As a Piggybank Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:57PMTaking a loan from your 401(k) isn't necessarily bad--if you're sure you can pay it back.
Texas National Guard Sergeant Sues Citi Over Home Foreclosure Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:43PMTexas National Guard Sergeant Sues Citi Over Home Foreclosure
Citigroup Sued By National Guard Man Over Foreclosure Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:06PMCitigroup Inc. was sued on Friday by a Texas Army National Guard sergeant who said the bank foreclosed on his home while he was preparing to be deployed to Iraq, court papers show.
Senate panel approves package of vets benefits Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:26PMThe Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved five bills Wednesday, including an omnibus health and benefits bill, a fix to the GI Bill and a measure aimed at helping veterans find good jobs.
Senate panel approves package of vets benefits - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:25PMThe Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved five bills Wednesday, including an omnibus health and benefits bill, a fix to the GI Bill and a measure aimed at helping veterans find good jobs.
Access to judicial system topic of conference Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:18PMHONOLULU (AP) — Finding ways to increase access to justice in civil cases is the focus of the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission's annual conference.
Lawmakers Ask For Consumer Bureau Documents On Mortgage Talks Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:42PMLawmakers Ask For Consumer Bureau Documents On Mortgage Talks
Republicans Draft Letter on Warren Mortgage-Talks Role Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:58PMU.S. House Republicans will press for new details on Elizabeth Warren’s role in talks to settle federal and state claims that mortgage servicers improperly processed foreclosures.
Bill reigns in HOA abuses Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 8:36PMshare: digg facebook twitter A Marine Corps veteran sued by his Cypress-area homeowners association over a 20-foot flag pole in his backyard is claiming victory as a bill protecting his display of patriotism awaits Gov. Rick Perry's signature.
NOTICE OF SALE Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 4:18AMWHEREAS, there has been a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated August 8, 2005, executed by IDS DEVELOPERS, LLC AND IAN D. SHUEMAKE of Wayne County, Georgia, in the original principal amount of One Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Three and 76/100’s Dollars ($173,493.76), recorded in Mortgage Book 31-F, folio 1-6, in the ...
6-11 Business: in brief Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 9:18PMChamber features News 9 meteorologist at quarterly luncheon The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon will feature News 9 Chief Meteorologist Gary England, who will speak on “Oklahoma — Home of Football & F5s.”
Business people Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 1:08AMKCOS-TV, El Paso's public television station, has named Tina Carlsen as special projects-producer and Elizabeth Gamez as promotions manager-community outreach.
Justices say legal help for poor in jeopardy Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 1:19AMAUSTIN -- Low-income women who have been abused and military veterans who need lawyers to help them file for benefits may soon have nowhere to go, according to a warning issued by members of the Texas Supreme Court.
Conservatives support legal aid, too Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 7:55PMTexas Supreme Court justices are pushing for a mechanism to help fill a funding chasm.
Lawmakers throw oil-spill tax break in Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 11:18AMBATON ROUGE — A special tax exemption for people affected by last year’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill has been placed on hold by members of the state House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee.
Sen. John Carona defends controversial HOA rule Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 11:52PMROCKWALL - Homeowners down on their luck and behind in their homeowners association dues continue to be threatened with foreclosure, which is legal in Texas. While state lawmakers debate proposed reforms in the law, one local state senator with HOA-industry ties says he thinks some laws should stay just as they are. There are more than 200 well kept homes and four manicured entrances at the ...
Bill on abusive HOAs pulled Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 11:08PMshare: digg facebook twitter AUSTIN — With a midnight deadline approaching, the author of a bill in the Texas House designed to make homeowners associations more accountable to their communities said he would rather let the measure die than accept a weakened version promoted by Houston homebuilder and mega-political-donor Bob Perry. In a speech on the House floor, Solomons said a bill that had ...
Mega-political donor blamed for killing HOA bill Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 8:38PMshare: digg facebook twitter AUSTIN — With a midnight deadline approaching, the Texas House author of a bill designed to make homeowners' associations more accountable to their communities said he would rather let the measure die than accept a weakened version promoted by Houston homebuilder and mega-political-donor Bob Perry. In a speech on the House floor, Solomons said a bill that had passed ...
Rep. Solomons blames mega-political-donor for killing HOA bill Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 8:08PMshare: digg facebook twitter AUSTIN — With a midnight deadline approaching, the Texas House author of a bill designed to make homeowners' associations more accountable to their communities said he would rather let the measure die than accept a weakened version promoted by Houston homebuilder and mega-political-donor Bob Perry. In a speech on the House floor, Solomons said a bill that had passed ...
Nashville People in Business Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 7:35AMNashville People in Business: Awards, achievement and promotions
By Colleen Flaherty Killeen Daily Herald Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 11:05PMTEMPLE — Dr. Mark Dotzour, chief economist and director of research for the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University at College Station, painted a humorous but bleak portrait of the economy Friday for area businesspeople during CentraLand Title Company's annual Economic Summit.
Two Illinois men charged in investment fraud scheme Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 7:19AMChicago, May 11: Two businessmen who operated a defunct northwest suburban real estate investment company were charged on Tuesday with engaging in an alleged investment fraud scheme that obtained more than USD 16 million from more than 300 investors.
One handgun connects Humphrey’s past to his future Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 4:08PMThe handgun is the link to his past—a reminder of his Southern roots—and it is the object that cost him his future, landing him in prison for what could be the rest of his life.
HUFFPOST HILL - Obama To Outline Immigration Overhaul Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 3:55PMAl Qaeda confirmed that Osama bin Laden is in Hell, the only thing bleaker than a Golden Corral on a Saturday night. The first GOP presidential debate indicates the Republican primary will be won or lost on heroin and pizza chains.
Piazza Blanca heads to auction block Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 12:28AMAnyone in the market for a shopping center? Piazza Blanca in Galveston hits the auction block in early June.
Trustmark Corporation Announces First Quarter 2011 Financial Results and Declares $0.23 Quarterly Cash Dividend Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 3:45PMTrustmark Corporation reported net income available to common shareholders of $24.0 million in the first quarter of 2011, which represented basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.38 and $0.37, respectively.
Real estate transactions Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 8:39PMLAND: Travis W. Knezek and Randall Kendrick have purchased 7.35 acres at the northeast corner of U.S. 59 and FM 1161 in Hungerford, Wharton County, from First Victoria National Bank. John S. Wall Jr. of Situs represented the seller. Raymond C. Harrison Jr. represented the buyers.
Records show hopefuls' missteps Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 2:12AMSummary: When candidates flooded Amarillo election offices to get on the ballot, some came toting baggage. When candidates flooded Amarillo election offices to get on the ballot, some came toting baggage. One told a caseworker that he'd smoked marijuana at his home. Another is making payments on almost $24,000 in back property taxes in Randall County. Some have filed for bankruptcy. Others have ...
Housing corporation affiliated with Keller is in default on debt Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 12:35PMA city-affiliated student housing corporation is still struggling to pay bondholders.
Couple arrested for ‘cancer’ scam Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 9:38AMThe deception of a Molino couple has prompted the dissolution of a local non-profit agency established less than a year ago to assist in offsetting medical expenses incurred by cancer patients.
Housing corporation affiliated with Keller is in default on debt Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 11:14PMA city-affiliated student housing corporation is still struggling to pay bondholders.
Senate Passes Bill Curtaling HOA Powers Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 9:20AMThe Texas Senate has passed a bill to curtail the powers of homeowners' associations.
State Senate passes bill to limit HOA powers Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 7:13AMAUSTIN — The Texas Senate has passed a bill to curtail the powers of homeowners' associations. The bill would make it harder for an association to foreclose on a homeowner for not paying dues and fees. Sellers of property within a homeowners' association would also have to disclose to new buyers any obligations due to the association. Dallas Sen. Royce West authored the bill and said it was ...
Capitol Digest: Payday loan limits up for vote; new transparency measures proposed Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 9:40PMCapitol Digest: Payday loan limits up for vote; new transparency measures proposed
Texas Senate passes bill tightening rules on homeowners' associations Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 9:19PMBill author Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, said it was necessary to protect homeowners from abuses.
Texas Senate Passes Bill Restricting HOA Powers Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 1:50PMA bill approved by the Texas Senate would make it harder for an association to foreclose on a homeowner for not paying dues and fees.
Texas Senate passes bill restricting HOA powers Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 1:24PM(AP:AUSTIN, Texas) The Texas Senate has passed a bill to curtail the powers of homeowners' associations. The bill would make it harder for an association to foreclose on a homeowner for not paying dues and fees.
Senate passes bill restricting HOA powers Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 1:17PMshare: digg facebook twitter If the bill passes the House and is signed by the governor, the law would also restrict homeowner associations from foreclosing on military personnel serving overseas. Presently a homeowners' association does not have to notify a property owner of an outstanding debt and allows for a rapid home foreclosure.
Senate passes bill restricting HOA powers Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 1:17PMThe Associated Press The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas The Texas Senate has passed a bill to curtail the powers of homeowners' associations. The bill would make it harder for an association to foreclose on a homeowner for not paying dues and fees. Sellers of property within a homeowners' association would also have to disclose to new buyers any obligations due to the association. Dallas Sen ...
Senate passes bill restricting HOA powers Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 1:03PMAUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Senate has passed a bill to curtail the powers of homeowners' associations. The bill would make it harder for an association to foreclose on a homeowner for not paying dues and fees. Sellers of property within a homeowners' association would also have to disclose to new buyers any obligations due to the association. Dallas Sen. Royce West authored the bill and ...
Senate passes bill restricting HOA powers Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 1:00PMThe Texas Senate has passed a bill to curtail the powers of homeowners' associations
Capitol Digest: Higher oil prices could pump $2 billion more into rainy day fund; school district administrators rally ... Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 9:01PMCapitol Digest: Higher oil prices could pump $2 billion more into rainy day fund; school district administrators rally in Austin against budget cuts
GOP shifts strategy on housing market overhaul Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 11:15PMHouse Republicans plan to introduce eight bills on Tuesday that would each take a small step toward pushing taxpayer-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of business, according to congressional aides and lobbyists.
GOP shifts strategy on housing market overhaul Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 11:12PMHouse Republicans plan to introduce eight bills on Tuesday that would each take a small step toward pushing taxpayer-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of business, according to congressional aides and...