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...
Broadnax’s Permit Activity Saw August Bump
After several years of difficulties trying to overcome burdensome backlogs and bottlenecks, local building officials seem to be getting a slightly better grasp on Dallas’ residential building permit...
Hackers Used Stolen Credentials to Breach City
Hackers allegedly used stolen login credentials to breach the City of Dallas’ computer system and steal more than a terabyte of sensitive employee data, the equivalent of 800,000 files. The alleged...
City Job Vacancies Hit 20%
The City of Dallas is reportedly experiencing a major staffing shortage, logging vacancy rates much higher than other major cities in Texas. Dallas had a shortage of 3,400 City personnel as of July...
City, County Refuse to Share Overdose Data
The City of Dallas and Dallas County are mapping local fentanyl overdoses but are declining to publish the data. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, the City joined the Overdose Detection...
City To Spend $153M on Sanitation Services
The City of Dallas allocated $153,689,531 of taxpayer money from its $4.63 billion budget for Department of Sanitation Services operations. The department serves about 246,000 households in Dallas....
Mayor Eric Johnson Joins Republican Party
Dallas’ mayor announced he is switching party affiliations, accusing Democrats of failing to exercise fiscal restraint and prioritize public safety.
Dallas Council Debates $190K in Arts Funding
The Dallas City Council argued for over an hour during its Wednesday budget meeting about whether to “reallocate” $190,000 within the Office of Arts and Culture. Council Member Chad West put forth...
Mayor Eric Johnson Switches Parties
Mayor Eric Johnson announced on Friday that he is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as a Republican. In an opinion piece published by The Wall Street Journal, Johnson said he was changing...
Local Landscaper Praises Texas Preemption Law
A small business owner tells The Dallas Express that House Bill 2127 will make commercial regulations more effective, not less.
City Staff Mum on Ransomware Attack Details
City officials discussed the aftermath of the alleged ransomware attack against the City of Dallas on Wednesday, but staff declined to answer many questions from council members, saying it would be...
Dallas Mayor Opposes $4.6B Budget, Tax Hikes
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has made clear that he is not in favor of the $4.63 billion budget and $120 million increase in property taxes passed by the City Council. As reported by The Dallas...
Moreno Doubts Accuracy of Homelessness Count
City of Dallas officials have lauded a decrease in homelessness over the past several years by citing the “Point-in-Time Count,” but Council Member Jesse Moreno is challenging whether this is an...
Mendelsohn Disputes Homeless Housing Projects’ Efficacy
City of Dallas staff are exploring a pilot program for “temporary housing” for the homeless, but the proposal is facing resistance from some officials, notably Council Member Cara Mendelsohn. Office...
City Council Approves $120M Tax Increase
Dallas residents face a major tax hike next year, despite push from Council Member Mendelsohn and Mayor Johnson against City Manager Broadnax’s plan.
City Officials Debate Adding More E-Scooters
Dallas officials are considering allowing more e-scooter units in the city, but some argue that vendors must first address existing issues. Gus Khankarli, director of the Dallas Transportation...
Broadnax Asked To Focus on Commercial Permits
Dallas officials have asked the City's Development Services Department to prioritize faster turnaround for commercial permits. The City of Dallas Economic Development Committee (EDC) met in early...
City To Subsidize Student DART Rides
A program allowing Dallas students to ride DART services at taxpayer expense has been approved by the City and will launch early next year, but City officials are concerned DART is not fully...
City Installs Signs to Deter Panhandling
The City of Dallas is installing signs across the city to discourage residents from giving money directly to panhandlers, educating Dallasites "on the issues around street charity." Deputy City...
Dallas County Sheriff Runs for Re-Election
A longtime Dallas County sheriff said on Monday she will run to keep her position in the Democratic primaries next year. Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown announced on September 18 that she would...
Dallas County Jail ‘Overwhelmed’ With Inmates
The Dallas County jail is reportedly "overwhelmed" amid an ongoing crisis regarding its inmate population, as county leaders recently said the jail has reached 98% capacity. Inmates are allegedly...