Artificial intelligence could eventually enhance call center assistance, zoning consultations, and permit consultations in Dallas. Dallas’ Development Services Department (DSD) has partnered with...
Johnson Fires Back at Critics of GOP Mayor Group
Mayor Eric Johnson shot back at criticisms levied against his new Republican Mayors Association in an interview with Fox News this week. He noted that his critics never took issue with previous...
City of Dallas Shirks Cybersecurity Questions
The City of Dallas has refused to specify the cause and magnitude of a cybersecurity incident it experienced this month. The Dallas Open Records Unit told The Dallas Express on October 18 that it...
Dallas County Confirms Cybersecurity Attack
Dallas County had a cybersecurity attack this month that impacted its government systems. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins released a statement on October 30 that confirmed the attack, stating the...
Dallasites Decry Homelessness, Vagrancy
Dallas residents are still frustrated with homelessness, vagrancy, and panhandling, according to a recent poll conducted by The Dallas Express. A survey of Dallasites found that 76.5% were...
Mayor Says Dems Don’t Take Violent Crime Seriously
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who recently joined the Republican Party, said Democrats take the issue of violent crime too lightly.
Cyber Issue Stops Pro-Palestine Rally Doc Disclosure?
The City of Dallas has refused to provide information about a pro-Palestine rally downtown, citing a “cybersecurity incident.” The “All Out for Palestine” rally on October 15 drew hundreds of...
City Aims to Reduce Noise From Love Field
City officials are working to address noise complaints from residents near the Dallas Love Field Airport. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, the City promoted Patrick Carreno to director...
City To Update Bike Paths Throughout Dallas
City staff are working to finalize a new plan for bicycles, bike paths, and other bike-related services throughout Dallas. The Dallas Bikeway System provides a guide to the network of bike paths in...
Dallas Officials To Reconsider Fluoridation
After petitioning the City Council for years, anti-fluoridation activists are set to get a hearing at a council committee meeting next month.
Chief Garcia Talks Dallas Police Shortage on DX Podcast
Police Chief Eddie Garcia spoke with The Dallas Express Podcast about the Dallas Police Department's ongoing staffing shortage in a wide-ranging interview that covered DPD's community policing...
City Tells Dallasites ‘Give Responsibly’
Homelessness, vagrancy, and panhandling are among the biggest concerns of Dallas residents, and many well-meaning Dallasites want to help alleviate the crisis by giving to those in need. However,...
City Council Reappoints Park Board President
The president of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board, Arun Agarwal, was reappointed to his position by the Dallas City Council on Wednesday. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, Agarwal is...
Dallas Fire-Rescue Gets Robotic Helper
A new robotic ally will soon be joining the Dallas Fire-Rescue team, taking on the task of fighting fires in high-risk situations. Using $470,000 in federal taxpayer money, Dallas City Hall is...
Lawsuit Alleges Police Violated First Amendment
A lawsuit has been filed against the Duncanville Police Department by three plaintiffs who allege that their First Amendment rights were violated by officers who prevented them from expressing their...
City Directs $150M to ‘Affordable Housing’
The Dallas City Council directed more than $150 million toward "affordable housing" initiatives on Wednesday. Council Member Cara Mendelsohn (District 12) lauded the council's efforts to address...
Dallas Parking Lot To Become Community Space
A parking lot in the Pleasant Grove area will soon be transformed into a vibrant community space by the Better Block Foundation. The “Better Block Pleasant Grove” project in southeast Dallas is the...
City Homeless Project Raises More Concerns
Dallas City Council members are growing frustrated with the lack of progress made on a City-owned property intended to be used for a homeless services project. The City of Dallas purchased the...
Broadnax’s Permit Department To Relocate
Dallas’ building permit department is making final preparations ahead of its long-overdue office relocation. The Development Services Department (DSD), which oversees, processes, and issues building...
‘Historic’ Trees Designated by City Council
The Dallas City Council designated nearly 100 trees throughout the city as "historic" during its Wednesday meeting. Six locations are now home to "historic trees" as defined in the Dallas City Code,...
City Approves $11M in Taxpayer Costs
The Dallas City Council authorized $11,714,802 in costs to the taxpayer on Wednesday, spending funds on surveillance systems, legal proceedings, and building renovations. The U.S. Department of...