The City of Dallas is set to spend $27 million of taxpayer money on roadway and pedestrian safety initiatives in southern Dallas. Most of the funding will come from a $21.8 million grant awarded to...
‘I said something and it did no good’: North Oak Lawn resident criticizes police response to mental illness situation
An allegedly mentally ill homeless man was reported to have been harassing citizens on May 10 at a gas station in the Oak Lawn neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, causing concern among residents and...
‘Expected yet exciting’: Fort Worth named 12th largest U.S. city
Fort Worth has climbed to the 12th largest city in the United States, according to new U.S. Census estimates. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price addressed the city's rise to the 12th largest in the...
Johnson honors Northaven Trail as ‘Dallas Mayor’s Park of the Month’
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has named the Northaven Trail as the "Dallas Mayor's Park of the Month" for May. Johnson made the announcement through a Twitter post on May 31, emphasizing the trail's...
‘We must engage with an increasingly interconnected world’: New ambassador joins Johnson’s International Advisory Council
The Dallas Mayor's International Advisory Council (MIAC) recently welcomed former U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson as the newest member to its ranks. Hutchison, who represented Texas in the Senate...
By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2021
CITY OF MESQUITE: City honors Randy Lawson for his role in Mesquite Veterans Memorial
City of Mesquite issued the following announcement on May 28 Today, the City of Mesquite honored the late Randy Lawson with a United States flag that was flown over the the U.S. Capitol and then...
CITY OF LEWISVILLE: Property Enhancement Program
City of Lewisville issued the following announcement on May 28 The City of Lewisville will resume accepting applications for its Property Enhancement Program (PEP) on Tuesday, June 1. The program...
CITY OF COPPELL: City Honors High School Seniors
City of Coppell issued the following announcement on May 24 From a global pandemic to virtual learning and a slew of other “unprecedented” events, Coppell High School’s graduating seniors have...
CITY OF DALLAS: City of Dallas launches “1,000 Unit Housing Challenge” to add mixed-income, transit focused housing for underserved residents
City of Dallas issued the following announcement on May 28 City of Dallas launches “1,000 Unit Housing Challenge” to add mixed-income, transit focused housing for underserved residents The City of...
Johnson sets goal for Dallas to be ‘most generous city in the world’ by helping India amid COVID-19 crisis
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson recently announced that the city can do more than just sending money to India to help others in the world during a time of need. The Dallas Foundation has partnered with...
By Trina Thomas | May 25, 2021
Dallas, North Texas to receive 1,100 emergency housing vouchers to help ‘bring the U.S. closer to ending homelessness’
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge has announced $5 billion in funds being allocated through the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program as part of the...
Work begins on Dallas’ Northaven Trail Bridge ‘so that pedestrians and cyclists can travel east-west’
Dallas leaders recently gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for construction on a new bridge over US 75 that will connect trails throughout the city. The Texas Department of...
By Trina Thomas | May 17, 2021
Leach ‘proud to vote for’ HB 3013 that tells truth of The Alamo
Texas state Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Allen) recently co-sponsored a house bill with 16 other lawmakers relating to the display, exhibit and restoration of The Alamo complex. House Bill...
Dallas’ mayor says Hensley Field ‘one of our top economic development priorities’
Dallas' Hensley Field is one of Mayor Eric Johnson's top priorities, as the former naval airbase is expected to be transformed into a profitable enterprise for the city. The redevelopment plan for...
Dallas Youth Commission gives teens a voice: ‘If we all chip in, greatness will follow’
The Dallas Youth Commission aims to build a love of leadership in Dallas youth, inspiring them to be actively engaged in public policy, advocacy and civic affairs. The group provides the young...
By April Bamburg | May 9, 2021
How did Dallas vote in 2021?
The May 1 elections saw more early voting this year than in-person voting on Election Day. Altogether 67,776 Dallasites voted in the municipal elections. Of those, 46% percent, or 31,225, voted in...
Dallas City Council Votes Cast by year
The May 1 Dallas City Council elections saw a marked increased in participation over past years. The average turnout over past five Dallas city council elections going back to 2013 is 54,004....
6 Dallas City Council races headed to run-off election on June 5
Eight Dallas City Council incumbents retained their seats during Saturday's municipal elections with the other six open seats on the council headed for a run-off election next month. All 14 of the...
CITY OF COPPELL: City of Coppell Retains ‘AAA’ Bond Rating
City of Coppell issued the following announcement on April 23 The City of Coppell is pleased to announce that both Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global have reaffirmed the City’s AAA bond rating. This is the highest rating possible from both agencies and represents the City’s continued financial strength and stability. Moody’s ‘Aaa’ rating reflects […]
CITY OF MESQUITE: City completes Palos Verdes Lake Fish Restocking
City of Mesquite issued the following announcement on April 22 The City of Mesquite has completed the final phase of the Palos Verdes Lake Dam Modifications and Park Improvements project with the restocking of fish. The stocking was administered by PondMedics, Inc., the consultant selected to oversee the aquatic wildlife portion of the project. The […]
CITY OF CARROLLTON: Carrollton City Council Recognizes May as Building Safety Month
City of Carrollton issued the following announcement on April 21 The Carrollton City Council issued a proclamation recognizing May as Building Safety Month at the Tuesday, April 20 meeting. Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. The campaign is sponsored by the International Code Council (ICC) […]
