Dallas' stagnant population could result in the city losing majority control of the 15-member Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors. Rodney Schlosser, one of the City of Dallas' board...
UNT Dallas Investment Could Boost Economy
UNT Dallas is making some changes that might boost Dallas' economy. The south side of Dallas could see economic growth as a result of millions of dollars in university-related spending, reported the...
Amendment Accepted To Allow Non-Citizen Board Appointments
On Tuesday, members of the Charter Review Commission accepted a proposed amendment to allow residents who are not U.S. citizens to represent the Dallas City Council on committees, boards, and...
Charter Review Commission Hosts TeleTownhall
The City of Dallas Charter Review Commission hosted a TeleTownhall on Monday, allowing Dallas residents an opportunity to discuss proposed changes to the city charter with commission members. During...
Crime Stoppers CEO Thinks Dallas Needs More Police
On a recent episode of The Dallas Express Podcast, host Sarah Zubiate Bennett discussed the innovative work of Crime Stoppers in Houston with CEO Rania Mankarious and what lessons it might impart to...
Broadnax To Launch Commercial Permit Dashboard in June
Dallas' Development Services Department is set to release its new permitting dashboard this summer, the same month City Manager T.C. Broadnax will be stepping down from his post. The long-awaited...
Texas Leaders Talk About Second-Chance Hiring
The Dallas Regional Chamber held a recent forum during which a panel discussed societal and workforce reentry for those who have been criminally incarcerated. The panel, comprising Texas House Rep....
Solar Eclipse To Impact Businesses Big Time
With the highly anticipated solar eclipse around the corner, businesses are expecting to see major revenue increases due to the high numbers of tourists flocking to the area. A total eclipse will...
E. Coli Present at White Rock Lake
Elevated levels of E. coli are present in White Rock Lake following a mass raw sewage leak of 1.5 million gallons that entered the water. On March 14, a pump and motor failure caused by a broken...
City Still Undecided on Hospital Site Development
It has been more than two years since Dallas officials acquired a former hospital property on Hampton Road, but they are no closer to figuring out whether to redevelop โ or even retain ownership โ...
How Dallas Racked Up $3.7 Billion in Debt
A government watchdog group explained to DX how Dallas City officials have been increasing taxpayer spending while shorting employee pension plans.
Broadnax Launches Residential Development Quick Guide
Dallasโ Development Services Department recently released a comprehensive guide to assist builders and stakeholders in navigating the Cityโs purportedly burdensome residential permitting process....
VIDEO: Dallas Home to 68,600 Millionaires
Dallas has been crowned one of America's wealthiest cities. A recent report by consulting firm Henley & Partners found that Dallas is home to 68,600 millionaires, ranking it the sixth wealthiest...
Should You Roll Down Your Window for Panhandlers?
Dr. David Woody, president and CEO of The Bridge, speaks to DX about why โstreet feedingโ does more harm than good.
City Council Approves Broadnax’s Permit Fee Increases
Dallasโ development community will face a laundry list of new building permit fees starting in May. The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve an amendment that increases over 200 fees for...
VIDEO: Dallas Gets a ‘Can-Do’ Rebranding
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...
Law Enforcement Leaders Address Challenges in Policing
The Dallas Regional Chamber held a forum on public safety on Tuesday where several law enforcement leaders were present, including the FBI. Those who participated in one of the forumโs panels...
Commission Proposes Police Oversight Director Answer to Council
The Charter Review Commission decided on Tuesday to recommend that the director of the Office of Community Police Oversight report to the council instead of the city manager. If the Dallas City...
CRC Recommends Pay Raise for Council, Mayor
For the second time in 10 years, the Charter Review Commission is recommending raising salaries for Dallas City Council members and the mayor, as the commissioners discussed at Tuesday's Charter...
Dallas Meets Over Proposed Bike Lane
The City of Dallas met Tuesday to discuss a proposed two-way, barrier-separated bike lane along Jackson Street that would connect Harwood Park with the AT&T Discovery District. The Bike Plan...
City Commission Again Rejects Restructure of Parks Dept.
During the City of Dallas Charter Review Commission meeting on Tuesday, members -- for the second time this month -- defeated an effort to restructure the Dallas Park and Recreation Board. More than...