Visit Dallas has launched a rebrand for the city that centers on a "can-do" mantra and a heavy dose of swagger. The not-for-profit tourist information center held a press conference on Thursday at...
Homeless Partnership To Provide ‘System Accountability’
A local governmental organization is looking to hold Dallas' homelessness response system accountable. During the Dallas Area Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness (DAPEH) meeting on Thursday,...
Two Dallas Restaurants Fail Health Inspection
The latest restaurant inspection scores published by the Consumer Health Division of the City’s Code Compliance Services Department indicate that Dallas eateries are keeping clean. The data from the...
Dallas Pension Fight Goes to TX Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court will weigh in on whether the City of Dallas had the authority to set term limits for the board of the Employees’ Retirement Fund without the board’s approval. The Employees’...
TX Rep Presses for ‘All Ages’ Pride Fest Probe
Texas Rep. Matt Shaheen has responded to Dallas City Council Member Chad West’s dismissal of his calls for an investigation into a local “all ages” LGBTQ Pride event. Shaheen (R-Plano) doubled down...
Dallas Animal Shelter at 170% Capacity
Dallas Animal Services is seeking the community's help in finding foster and permanent homes for animals in its care. The organization reported on Monday that it is currently way over capacity with...
West Spurns Inquiry Into ‘All Ages’ Pride Event
Dallas City Council Member Chad West says he will not entertain a state lawmaker's request for the City of Dallas to investigate a local "all-ages" LGBTQ Pride event with allegedly "obscene" content...
City Asks Cruz to Support Fentanyl Testing Bill
Members of the Dallas City Council are asking U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to support a congressional bill that would effectively decriminalize fentanyl testing strips nationwide. Council Member Cara...
Dallas Sued Over Short-Term Rental Ordinances
The Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance and four short-term rental operators have filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas alleging a new ban on the properties in single-family neighborhoods...
Secretary of State Speaks to Dallas Leaders
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson spoke to business leaders in Dallas on Tuesday, detailing the work her office is doing. Nelson was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in January 2023 and confirmed by...
Dallas County To Spend $2M on Drug Treatments
Dallas County authorized $2 million in spending on Tuesday for treatments for substance abuse addicts. During its October 3 meeting, the Dallas County Commissioners Court approved a five-year...
GOP Pres. Candidate Meets With Mayor Johnson
Presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott came to Dallas on Tuesday to meet with Mayor Eric Johnson and welcome him to the Republican Party. The two discussed bringing Republican policies to American...
DART Investigates Alleged Misuse of Funds
A Dallas Area Rapid Transit attorney is investigating the potential misuse of taxpayer money by members of the agency's board of directors. Some board members allegedly used DART funds to pay for...
City To Spend $14M on Trash Cleanup at Parks
The City of Dallas will spend $14 million on trash and litter maintenance at City parks over the next three years as residents call for authorities to clean up Dallas. During the most recent Dallas...
Mayor To Meet With GOP Pres. Candidate Tim Scott
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott is coming to Dallas on Tuesday to meet with Mayor Eric Johnson. The meeting follows Johnson's recent announcement that he is joining the Republican...
Dim the Lights, Save the Birds
The image of the Reunion Tower lights glowing against the night sky is an iconic symbol of Dallas, but for the next three weeks, the lights will be going dim for a good cause -- to save the lives of...
Is Dallas Heading in Wrong Direction?
A recent poll conducted by The Dallas Express found that most Dallas residents feel like the City is going in the wrong direction on several key issues. “Do you think Dallas is generally headed in...
Creuzot Mum on All-Ages Pride Event Promoted by County
Dallas County Health and Human Services promoted and participated in a recent LGBTQ Pride festival that came under scrutiny for potentially exposing minors to "obscene content," and District...
Residents Unhappy With Homelessness, Vagrancy
More than 80% of Dallas residents said they were unhappy with the amount of homelessness, vagrancy, and panhandling in the city. Recent polling conducted by The Dallas Express found that 81.8% of...
Dallas Residents Unhappy With Trash, Litter
The majority of Dallas residents are unhappy with the amount of trash and litter they see strewn about the city and in their neighborhoods. Recent polling conducted by The Dallas Express found that...
Poll Savages Broadnax’s Performance
A recent poll found that a large share of Dallas residents are unhappy with the job performance of City Manager T.C. Broadnax. The Dallas Express asked citizens: “Based upon a city government's...