Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is settlin
 

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is settling some of his expensive debts.Bryant reached a settlement with a New York-based jeweler over non-payment for $246,000 worth of jewelry.Mikel J. Bowers, attorney for A+A Diamonds and Rafaello Company, which filed a suit against Bryant last month, confirmed a settlement was reached but wouldn't disclose the terms.Bryant's attorney, Texas state Sen. Royce West, had said they were trying to settle the issue, which eventually happened.Bryant's most expensive purchase was a $60,000 custom charm bracelet. NFL Dallas Cowboys Jerseys He made the purchases on four different days last year, spending as much as $144,000 on Feb. 8, 2010, according to court documents.Bryant was unavailable for comment.Another lawsuit filed by Eleow Hunt, a Colleyville, Texas, jeweler and ticket broker, said Bryant hasn't paid for jewelry and tickets to sporting events or repaid personal loans that collectively total.
David Wells, an adviser for Bryant, did not respond to a request for comment.Local elections draw the fewest voters, an ironic twist considering that no elected leaders have a more direct impact on our communities, schools and tax bills. Yes,Sinful T-Shirt, it can be challenging to learn enough to make an informed decision, so our newspaper wants to help.Terrell’s opponent, Blake Beidelman, 43, prides himself on not being a career politician. And Beidelman, who consults with governments and firearms dealers about weapon systems, suggests his management experience would help Allen make tough budget decisions.Terrell is passionate about more than economics. He has a commanding knowledge of Allen’s water plans, social services and residential needs. Longevity makes some politicians grow stale, but that’s not the case with Terrell. Electing him for another term would ensure that residents have an informed, steady leader.This is the first in a series of Dallas Morning News candidate recommendations in the May 14 elections. Coming soon: recommendations in all contested Dallas City Council races, including mayor, and select suburban mayoral races.
We invited more than 200 candidates from 32 school districts and cities across North Texas to participate in our online questionnaire in preparation for the May 14 elections. The Voter Guide is available now at dallasnews.com/opinion. NFL Jerseys More than 90 percent of those candidates filled out their questionnaires. Now that they’ve offered their best responses to some tough questions, you have the chance to consider their answers before voting.In addition to offering the Voter Guide, we also are interviewing candidates and making recommendations in 14 key races, including those for Dallas City Council seats and for mayor’s seats in large suburban cities where regional leadership is expected. Today, we share our first two recommendations; we plan to publish all of them before the start of early voting May 2.If you are one of the multitudes who drive along Interstate 30, you can’t help but notice how much Arlington has changed in the eight years Robert Cluck has been mayor. But as you gaze upon the still-new home of the Dallas Cowboys, here’s something that may surprise you. The per capita debt rate for Arlington residents has actually dropped. In fact, the amount of the budget devoted to debt has been cut almost in half.