Sorry, but it's time to reform some public pensions

Sorry, Colorado public workers, but, yes, your pensions need adjusting. Getting a guaranteed 3.5 percent hike every year, no matter the inflation rate, just doesn't fly.

That said, neither does the state structuring its pension system so that they replace, not supplement, Social Security, especially if state jobs in Colorado don't offer 401s, either.

Budget slumps hit Metroplex suburbs

Cedar Hill, despite the opening of its new mall at Uptown Village, is looking to trim $1 million from its proposed city budget.

When the Plano and Lewisville city governments are looking at possible budgetary belt-tightening, you know it’s serious.

For analysis of more of what cities may need to do to address the budget, abandoned houses in new developments and more, go here.