Dozens of Dallasites and Dallas City officials gathered to discuss a potential new multipurpose park. Dallas Parks and Recreation (DPR) hosted a community input meeting discussing the Forest...
Dallas Poll Watcher Removed From HD 108 Recount
A Dallas poll watcher overseeing the recount of the Texas House of Representatives District 108 Republican primary election was removed from a polling location due to allegedly tampering with...
Dallas Gets $1.3M from DOJ, Spends Another $66.8M
On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council accepted the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, worth nearly $1.3 million. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance...
Search Underway for Police Oversight Director
A new director of the Office of Community Police Oversight is expected to be hired sometime in June, according to Deputy City Manager Kimberly Tolbert. "The decision has been made that we believe...
City Supports Incentives for Police Referrals
A pilot program proposed by the Dallas Police Department would offer financial incentives to certain City employees who refer officer candidates — an initiative the Public Safety Committee supports...
VIDEO: Dallas Raises Sexual Assault Awareness
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...
Dallas To Host Debate on Border Security
Two high-profile pundits will meet in Dallas on Thursday to debate the issue Texans have said is at the top of their minds: border security. "Should the United States Shut Its Borders?" This will be...
City of Dallas $6.9 Billion in Debt
According to an analysis by The Dallas Express, the City of Dallas is in a $6.9 billion financial hole. Based on FY 2023 data, the City's staggering debt increased by $3.2 billion from the prior...
Dallas Discusses Historic Preservation Tools
Dallas City Council was recently briefed on strategies to preserve historic and cultural communities around the metroplex. The action plan consists of new strategies to create a clear vision and...
DPD Officers Fired for Inappropriate Conduct
Two Dallas police officers have been fired for inappropriate conduct after being accused of violating multiple department policies. Senior Cpl. Lontrell Tatum and Officer Carlos Romero were both...
LIVE FEED: Watch the Total Solar Eclipse
Dallas will be in the path of a total solar eclipse for the first time in nearly 150 years, and people have been preparing to get a front-row view.
Files Dallas Said Did Not Exist Suddenly Appear
Documents that Dallas officials claimed never existed inexplicably materialized during a dispute before the Texas Office of the Attorney General.
Eclipse Brings Intermittent Road Closures to Dallas
Roads into downtown Dallas are expected to experience rolling closures this afternoon during the total solar eclipse. From 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday, major roadways moving into downtown will see...
Next Phase of ‘Vision Zero’ Announced
Dallas has announced the next phase of its "Vision Zero" road safety initiative following a lack of progress in recent months. Vision Zero is a worldwide approach to reduce traffic-related...
God, Government Converge at Cadiz Bread Line
Agents of God and government workers meet at Cadiz Street on Saturday afternoon, where people regularly distribute food to the homeless.
Broadnax’s Permit Department To Explore AI Benefits
Artificial intelligence could eventually enhance call center assistance, zoning consultations, and permit consultations in Dallas. Dallas’ Development Services Department (DSD) has partnered with...
Kim Tolbert’s Social Media History Shows Left-Wing Sympathies
Soon-to-be Interim City Manager Kim Tolbert’s social media activity has raised questions about her priorities as one of Dallas’ chief executives.
Dallas Study Identifies Extreme Heat Islands
A new study warns that extreme heat could affect certain Dallas neighborhoods by as much as up to 10 degrees. The recent study, released by the City of Dallas in partnership with the National...
Dallas Prepares for Eclipse Despite Weather
Despite the cloudy weather forecasted for the day of the upcoming total solar eclipse, hopes and plans are still riding high in Dallas.
Will ‘Forward Dallas’ Send City Backwards?
A public town hall meeting was held Wednesday evening to discuss the long-term vision for Dallas and whether high-density housing should be integrated into single-family neighborhoods. Over 100...
VIDEO: Dallas Designs To Combat Loneliness
A Dallas-based nonprofit is tackling chronic loneliness in a novel way: through public infrastructure. The Better Block Foundation is a nonprofit that "educates, equips, and empowers communities and...