Layoffs at Dallas’ White Rock Medical Center have prompted the hospital to stop accepting patients transported by ambulance. Last week, almost 160 staff were let go at the facility. The layoffs were...
Dallas Seeks Residents’ Input on Next City Manager
Dallas residents have been asked to complete a multipart survey to provide feedback on the qualifications, characteristics, and opportunities for their next city manager. "Residents are asked to...
Dallas Officials Spar Over Homelessness Programs
Days after a federal liaison told Dallas officials that their efforts to reduce homelessness were making a difference, a debate about the accuracy of that assessment spilled into another committee...
Mayor Opens Tanzanian American Chamber of Commerce
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson presided over the official opening of a new Tanzanian American Chamber of Commerce in the International District in North Dallas on Monday. Several local civic leaders...
Dallas Propositions Among Costliest in Texas
When they approved a $1.2 billion bond package on Saturday, Dallas residents were responsible for half of the state's 10 costliest municipal propositions. That's according to Texas Scorecard, which...
New City Program Empowers Small Businesses
The City of Dallas Small Business Center kicked off its inaugural 2024 Mentor Protégé Program on Thursday, offering a collection of services and opportunities for various small business owners...
Former Call Center Site Becomes Nuisance Property
A former call center in northwestern Dallas has become a magnet for vandals and vagrants; City officials have reportedly done nothing to resolve it.
Dallas Data Disaster: City Spills Sensitive Employee Info
The Dallas City Secretary’s Office exposed sensitive information to DX during a records request process and attempted to charge DXÂ more than $5,000.
Dallasites Continue To Push Back on Homeless Housing Project
A proposed housing project for homeless individuals that has been in the works since 2022 is drawing fresh pushback from City of Dallas residents.
Dallas Votes for Higher Taxes
Unofficial results from Dallas’ bond election indicate that voters want to raise taxes to pay for a $1.25 billion bond package.
Tolbert ‘Equity’ Inquiry Butts Up Against City’s Transparency Limits
Documents obtained by DX reveal that interim Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert uses racial equity programs to guide City housing projects.
Columnist Claps Back at Mayor’s Broadnax Speech
The Dallas Express was not the only news organization to take note of Mayor Eric Johnson's swipe at the media during his farewell speech to outgoing City Manager T.C. Broadnax last month. In an...
Officials Launch Investigation Into Permit Building Closure
Dallas officials began a formal investigation on Thursday into what prompted the sudden removal of nearly 70 employees from the City's new Development Services Department office at 7800 N Stemmons...
Dozens of Dogs Brought to Dallas Shelter
A recent weekend surge in dog intakes has put Dallas Animal Services under further capacity strain. From April 26-28, there were a total of 189 dogs brought into the shelter, according to a social...
Darrouzet: Dallas IT Director Needs Private Sector Expertise
The head of the Metropolitan Civic & Business Association has some advice for Dallas officials on how they should replace the City's chief information officer. "I think what's critical is that...
City Council Debates Definition of ‘Interfering’ With Staff
During a briefing on Wednesday regarding the Charter Review Commission's recommended amendments, Dallas City Council members were primarily concerned about how language in one of the proposals may...
Dallas Budget Priorities Survey Remains Open
Dallas officials continue to solicit feedback on how to manage the City's budget priorities for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. As part of a seven-question survey about policy and service issues, quality...
DART Adding New Tech to Aid Riders
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is rolling out new technology that simplifies tracking buses so riders know exactly when the next bus will arrive at their chosen stop. Previously, bus tracking was only...
Shock Claim: Dallas Homelessness in Decline
Housing Forward, on behalf of the All Neighbors Coalition, hosted the State of Homelessness Address for Dallas and Collin Counties on Tuesday morning at the Winspear Opera House. The event's keynote...
White Rock Lake Dredging on Dallas Bond Ballot
Nearly 200 projects are included in Proposition B of the Dallas bond proposal that would provide $345.2 million in taxpayer money for parks and recreation. One of the projects involves White Rock...
Development Services Fees Increase on May 1
The City of Dallas issued a public service announcement on Friday about the imminent spike in building permit fees that will take effect on May 1. The Dallas Development Services Department (DSD)...