The City of Dallas commemorated Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with a special proclamation event to bring attention to the efforts of local groups. Dallas City Council members...
Parks, Housing, Streets | Bond Debate at City Hall
The Dallas City Council officially began deliberations about next year's $1.1 billion bond program on Wednesday, and dozens of residents came to City Hall to advocate for the allocation of more bond...
Late Nights Over for Sexually Oriented Businesses
Dallas police have been notifying the operators of sexually oriented businesses that they will be enforcing restricted operating hours. As stated in the notice from Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia,...
Driver Rescued as Truck Dangles From Overpass
A truck driver's life literally hung in the balance on Monday afternoon following a vehicle crash on a Dallas overpass. The Dallas County Sheriff's Department reported a major accident on northbound...
Council Members Question Broadnax’s Stakeholder Outreach
A City official voiced frustration over the lack of stakeholder outreach done by the Development Services Department regarding a recent fee study.
Residential Zoning Debate Heads to City Hall
A new housing plan is heading to Dallas City Hall for debate even as some Austin residents are assailing a similar proposed measure in their own city. During its next meeting on December 12, the...
Australian Therapy Dog Joins Dallas Police
An international partnership looking to boost first responders' mental health has led to a new canine officer joining the ranks of the Dallas Police Department. Austin, now known as "Aussie," is a...
Judge Reopens Lawsuit Against Commissioners
A state judge has reopened a lawsuit between the Dallas County Juvenile Department and the Commissioners Court as the department challenges county leaders for not approving staff raises. The...
City Launches ‘Friend Group’ to Assist Homeless
A new volunteer group aiming to help unsheltered individuals during cold winter weather is coming to Dallas. The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) is launching a volunteer corps called the OHS...
City Council To Take Up Bond Proposal
Dallas City Council will consider the Community Bond Task Force’s proposal on Wednesday after a presentation by task force chair Arun Agarwal.
Broadnax’s Permit Fee Schedule Paints Grim Future
A string of new building permit fees could be coming down the line for developers in Dallas. Dallas' Development Services Department (DSD) is proposing new division-specific service fees as a means...
Dallas County Judge Slams Border Bill
A Dallas County Judge has spoken out and criticized a bill passed by Texas lawmakers that will make unlawful entry into the state from abroad a crime. Judge Clay Jenkins appeared on Inside Texas...
‘Unknown Spill’ Shuts Down Part of I-35
An โunknown substanceโ has part of Interstate 35 closed. A spill incident reportedly made for slick roadways this morning, according to the Carrollton Police Department, which posted about the...
Dallas Condos Face Relentless Vagrant Problem
Dallas officials are leaving a condominium complex vulnerable to aggressive vagrants.
Dallas Broker Reflects on Changes to Knox-Henderson
On the east side of Dallas' fast-evolving Knox-Henderson neighborhood, Leigh Richter continues to ponder the vibrant entertainment district that dominates the scene surrounding Potter Square. Aside...
Dallas To Launch 311 Services in Spanish
The City of Dallas is expanding its bilingual 311 services in a bid to make it more convenient for Spanish speakers. Although an official rollout date has yet to be set, a Spanish-language 311...
Broadnax’s Permit Delays Rebound In November
The City of Dallas Development Services Department logged a slowdown in new single-family permit approvals in November. DSD required 11 median days to issue a new single-family permit in November...
Mayor’s State of the City Address Tackles Crime, Taxes
Mayor Eric Johnson raised Dallas’ climbing murder rate, out-of-control government spending, and high property taxes in his State of the City address.
Evicted Tenants Ask Why Homeless Facility Remains Empty
Nearly two years ago, the City of Dallas bought an extended-stay hotel to transform into a transitional housing facility for people experiencing homelessness, however, residents evicted from the...
Council Members To Tackle Broadnax’s Housing Shortage
Dallas City Council members are set to consider a proposal that would reduce local lot sizes while simultaneously increasing the number of housing units allowed on each lot. The development proposal...
Greening Initiative Could Lead to New Park in D10
A new park may be coming to District 10 as part of Mayor Eric Johnson's "Greening Initiative." The Bushmills Project, as it is currently called, would be a new park in Lake Highlands at 10600 Black...