Several new stores are coming to Dallas’ NorthPark Center mall, according to The Dallas Morning News. The most significant addition is Joey, a Canadian-based restaurant that calls itself the...
Dallas Among Dirtiest Cities in Country
A list of 2023’s dirtiest cities in America was released by LawnStarter, and six Texas cities are among the top 50, including two ranked in the top 10. Houston lands at the top, Dallas takes the No....
Group in Dallas Protests for Tyre Nichols
A small group of protesters gathered in front of the Dallas Police Department's headquarters Friday evening as four videos of Tyre Nichols being beaten by five Memphis police officers were released...
Greyhound Bus Kills Homeless Woman
A homeless woman in Dallas was killed after being run over by a Greyhound bus. The Dallas Police Department told The Dallas Express the incident occurred at about 11:53 p.m. Thursday. DPD public...
The Dallas Express’ Most Influential Community Organizations 2023
The Dallas Express presents Dallas’ most influential community organizations for 2023.
Poll | Dallas Citizens: Panhandling Is a ‘Serious Problem’
The majority of Dallas residents continue to consider the abundance of homelessness, vagrancy, and panhandling a serious issue in the city, suggests a recent poll by The Dallas Express. Over 52% of...
Permit Department Vacancies Afflict Broadnax
To get Dallas’ building permit department running like a well-oiled machine, the City must first resolve its current staffing shortage. The building permit process in Dallas is managed by the City’s...
Audit | Ex-Employees Had Access to City Files
Electronic case files from City treatment courts that contained sensitive information were not protected from unauthorized access, recent revelations suggest. A recent audit of the South Dallas Drug...
Murder Trial Delayed by DPD Evidence Failure
The trial of an accused murderer has been delayed after it was discovered that Dallas police detectives failed to turn over hundreds of pieces of evidence. As previously covered by The Dallas...
Dallas Police Brace for Protests
In preparation for the anticipated release of video evidence concerning the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis this week, the Dallas Police Department is preparing for the possibility of protests. “As...
Elderly Woman Sues Chase After Scam
An elderly woman is demanding that Chase Bank repay over $50,000 that scammers took from her bank account. Shirley Ison-Newsome, 75, is seeking monetary relief after she claims she had alerted the...
Commissioner Challenges County’s Tax Office
Tensions have peaked as a member of the Dallas County Commissioner's Court challenged the county's tax office. Commissioner John Wiley Price admonished Tax Assessor-Collector John Ames, accusing him...
7-Eleven Closes in Face of Crime, Vagrancy
The 7-Eleven at 2008 Commerce Street in downtown Dallas stands boarded up with graffiti drawn on the side of the building, sticking out conspicuously on a street with heavy foot traffic. But while...
Demolition Begins on EPA Superfund Site
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun the demolition and excavation of the Lane Plating Superfund Site in south Dallas near the Arden Terrace neighborhood. This facility was marked for...
Poll | Dallas Republicans Support Greater City Transparency
Broken down by political demographics, every group but those who identified as “far left” desired greater transparency by a wide margin.
More Paid Expediting Amid Broadnax Backlog
Dallas’ building permit department has eliminated the maximum square footage requirement for its paid expedited review service. The Development Services Department (DSD) — the agency in charge of...
Dallas Reveals New Coyote Mapping Tool
The City of Dallas has launched a new online coyote tracker. The mapping tool can be used by both the City and the public to track coyote behavior in neighborhoods. The City will monitor the...
DFW Spared from Severe Winter Weather
A storm system rolling through will bring much-needed rain to North Texas but parts of the region may see wintery conditions. DFW is now expected to be spared the worst of the storm. A Winter...
Zoo Investigates Vulture’s Suspicious Death
The Dallas Zoo is investigating the suspicious death of one of its endangered species over the weekend. A vulture was found dead by the Dallas Zoo Animal Care Team inside its habitat Saturday...
New Dallas Parking Regulations Proposed
Street parking in Dallas may become more expensive due to proposed city regulations. Parking in many parts of Dallas is made difficult by cars and delivery trucks competing for parking spaces during...
Council Members Balk at Theater Restoration
Some members of the Dallas City Council are hesitating at the proposed $308 million plan to restore the Kalita Humphreys Theater and are looking for cheaper options. During a Tuesday meeting, some...
