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."
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Stolen Tarrant County properties being auctioned off
| |Saturday, Mar. 17, 2012
Norris Fisher stole so many Tarrant County properties that authorities weren't exactly sure of the number. When he was sent to prison for 20 years, the reported total was 140. Now, officials say the biggest real estate crook in Tarrant County history stole 170.Read more
Resident of Benbrook senior-care facility says her ring was stolen
| |Thursday, Mar. 15, 2012
The family is unhappy about the reaction of the facility, which says it is not responsible.Read more
The story of a 'weird little rowboat'
| |Saturday, Mar. 10, 2012
This is the story of a "weird little rowboat" in Arlington. That's what a state official in charge of registering boats in Texas calls it, and the owner doesn't argue. Bruce Whitson bought the boat for $50 at auction. There were 10 holes on the bottom, and the sides had hit one too many river rocks. Yeah, a weird little rowboat.Read more
Watchdog: Updates and successes for DFW consumers
| |Thursday, Mar. 08, 2012
People fight back and chalk up victories.Read more
Law enforcement has difficulty catching illegal dumpers
| |Saturday, Mar. 03, 2012
An excavating company owner admits to illegal dumping on private property.Read more
Frustrated N.J. homeowner digs into Fort Worth mortgage servicer's past
| |Thursday, Mar. 01, 2012
Residential Credit Solutions says it faces no charges of wrongdoing "and has not been accused of fraud."Read more
