When the Star-Telegram launched one of the first watchdog investigative columns at a U.S. newspaper in 2005, editors turned to longtime metro columnist Dave Lieber to fulfill the role. The Watchdog column runs on Fridays and Sundays. In 2009, Dave won two top awards from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. "Every city needs a Dave Lieber," one judge commented. "Dave Lieber's columns quickly and easily create a sense of outrage in a reader. He writes about rip-offs, scams and jerks who take advantage of the most vulnerable people in society."
E-mail: watchdog@star-telegram.com
In Texas, oversight of laser whitening lacks teeth
| |Sunday, Feb. 07, 2010
Places that perform this service are popping up, but they're not regulated.Read more
Navy veteran's filmmaking dream troubled by delays in GI Bill benefits
| |Thursday, Feb. 04, 2010
Servicemen and women were promised a new GI Bill. But it can take months for the money to arrive.Read more
What to do if your electric bills are too high
| |Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010
Residents of an apartment complex for seniors have learned that lesson the hard way.Read more
Prison time in Baylor Health Care System theft case; garage owner loses in court
| |Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010
Also, what you can do if you're still having problems with the North Texas Tollway Authority.Read more
Teeth-whitening companies made customers see red
| |Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010
The products may not be as cheap as they seem, and getting a refund or even customer service can be tough.Read more
Wanted: More information on mail collection box thefts
| |Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010
Thieves have broken into the blue boxes outside post offices more times than has been reported.Read more
Area mailboxes broken into, but no one’s talking
| |Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010
A mailbox in Haltom City was broken into, but authorities are keeping quiet about it.Read more
Verizon’s recent moves put spotlight on early-termination fees
| |Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010
Some in Washington, D.C., are tackling the problem of excessive penalties in cellphone contracts.Read more
Fort Worth inspector demoted after meeting with FBI
| |Saturday, Jan. 09, 2010
Carney Eldridge's supervisors said that he violated department policy by not directing agents to speak with his superiors instead.Read more
To steer clear of a mess when body shop closes, get everything in writing
| |Saturday, Jan. 02, 2010
The car owner paid $2,300 for repairs, but the body shop closed. The owner wants his car back. The head of the body shop says the money goes for storage.Read more
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