Dallas City Council Member Cara Mendelsohn asked residents in a post on X to weigh in on what the City’s budget priorities should be for the next fiscal year. The post includes a link to a survey...
Migration Advocate Expresses Concern Over New Law
Migrant advocates from the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across Texas have expressed concern over a new border security law that makes it a crime to enter the state unlawfully. SB 4, signed into law by...
Family To Sue Over ‘Wrongful Death’ of Eddie Bernice Johnson
The family of the late former congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson intends to sue Baylor Scott & White, alleging “medical negligence” led to her death.
City Appeals Injunction Blocking STR Regulation
The City of Dallas has asked for a local judge’s injunction against the City’s short-term rental ban to be overturned. Last week, the City requested that the Fifth District Court of Appeals for the...
Dallas Hotel Rates Skyrocket Ahead of Eclipse
Surging demand for accommodations in Dallas during a rare upcoming cosmic event has hotel rates soaring. Hotel occupancy in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has already reached 43% for April 7 as...
City Denies Rezoning for Watermark Megachurch
The Dallas City Council denied a rezoning proposition from Watermark Community Church during its last council meeting of 2023, with allegations of poor community engagement and selfish business...
Local Zoo Euthanizes Giraffe After ‘Unexpected Fall’
Dallas Zoo officials are mourning the loss of one of its giraffes. This animal was euthanized following an unfortunate fall that complicated a previous injury. The zoo announced on January 1 that...
City Leaders React to Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Death
Several City of Dallas elected officials have shared their condolences after the death of U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on Sunday, celebrating the life and career of the congresswoman. Johnson...
Happy New Year | Predictions for 2024
The Dallas Express continues its New Year’s tradition of asking some of the city’s leaders, as well as other notables, what they’re expecting in 2024.
Urban Farming Projects Grow in Dallas
Urban agriculture is growing in Dallas, with nonprofits taking the lead on community farming projects and the City supporting more urban farms. As urban farming becomes increasingly popular, some...
Broadnax Commercial Permit Activity Dipped in November
The City of Dallas saw steady commercial permit activity in November despite a slight decrease in overall submittals. Dallas’ Development Services Department (DSD) received 246 commercial plan...
North Texas Grabbing Wall Street’s Attention
North Texas is becoming one of Wall Street’s newest financial hubs. Three of Wall Street’s biggest financial firms broke ground on new corporate campuses in Dallas-Fort Worth over the last year....
Dallas Appraisal District’s New Chief Incoming
Dallas Central Appraisal District's new executive director and chief appraiser, Shane Docherty, will begin his role with the turn of the new year, following the retirement of his predecessor, W....
Three, Including Firefighter, Injured in Collision
A local firefighter and two civilians were left injured after a vehicle collision on Tuesday that involved one of the fire department's vehicles. Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) reported that one of its...
Mayor Johnson Talks ‘Golden Era’ of Parks
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson affirms his commitment to growing the City's park system, remarking that parks are one of the few things the City of Dallas government can do effectively. "This really is...
How To Recycle Christmas Trees in Dallas
With the Christmas season wrapping up, many face the task of taking down their Christmas tree. For those with real trees who may wonder what should be done with them, the City of Dallas provides...
Two Critical Seats Up for Vote in Dallas County
Dallas County residents will have a chance to vote on two critical offices in the coming year: sheriff and county tax assessor-collector. While one plays a pivotal role in county-wide public safety,...
Broadnax’s Permit Office Relocation Underway
The first round of staff at Dallas’ Development Services Department has officially moved into the City’s new permit office. “The first phase of office relocation to 7800 N. Stemmons has begun! Our...
Mayor Johnson, Chief Garcia Talk War on Crime
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Police Chief Eddie Garcia applauded the City's progress in combating violent crime during a recent interview, yet both say there is more work to be done -- namely...
Dallas County To Vote On Commissioners Court
Two of Dallas County’s four county commissioners seats will be up for grabs in 2024. The Democratic incumbents from Districts 1 and 3, Theresa Daniel and John Wiley Price, plan to seek their...
Sheriff’s Office Helps Homeless Stay Safe on Roads
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is helping those experiencing homelessness stay safe from roadway accidents as a city council ordinance aimed to reduce pedestrian fatalities remains embroiled in...