In a joint meeting on Monday, DART president and CEO Nadine Lee briefed members of the agency's board and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on security, ridership trends, and other...
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...
DART, Coors Partner for Free NYE Rides
Those struggling to find a sober designated driver for New Year's Eve need look no further thanks to a joint initiative from DART and Coors offering free holiday rides. Dallas Area Rapid Transit...
City Logs Tens of Thousands of Trash, Litter Violations
The City of Dallas clocked tens of thousands of code compliance violations related to litter and junk in 2023. According to the City's code compliance performance dashboard, some 35,525 offenses...
City Gets Sued Over ‘Affordable Housing’ Deal
The City of Dallas and a housing developer have been sued by a Lake Highlands businessman who claims an "affordable housing" project will devalue his property. William Roth, a partner at FC...
Has DFW Ever Had A Real White Christmas?
Historic newspaper clippings and meteorological data indicate white Christmases have been few and far between in Dallas.
Mayor Johnson Talks More About Joining GOP
Mayor Eric Johnson recently expounded on why he decided to leave the Democratic Party.
Council Clashes Over Multi-Unit Housing Proposal
Dallas City Council members are debating whether to allow up to four units on lots currently zoned for single-family housing. City staff briefed the Housing Homelessness Solutions Committee about...
Lawmakers Seek Hearing on USPS’s Heat Training Records
Two members of Congress from Texas are pushing for a public hearing with the U.S. Postal Service to address employee heat-related illnesses and deaths. The call to action comes just months after the...