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...
Dallas Offers Teens Free Summer Activities
This summer, Dallas-area teens can take advantage of the City of Dallas All Access Pass program, which provides admission to local attractions at no charge. Dallas Park & Recreation, in...
VIDEO: Local Lawmaker Discusses Property Tax Relief
State Rep. Toni Rose (D-Dallas), whose district includes parts of Dallas such as Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove, says her constituents want property tax relief regardless of whether it takes the form...
Man, Infant Child Die in Dallas Car Crash
A man and his young child died Saturday morning following a car accident in Dallas. James Lee Bernard III, 25, was driving with his 1-year-old son James Lee Bernard IV and his 22-year-old long-term...
Scattered Storms Expected This Week
North Texans can expect a reprieve from oppressive temperatures this week. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth is forecasting slightly decreased temperatures throughout the remainder of the...
Police Urge Residents To Report Random Gunfire
As many Dallas residents get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) is offering guidance on how to handle the expected spike in people illegally setting off...
Dallas Represents the Spirit of 1776
As our nation celebrates Independence Day, The Dallas Express reflects on the tradition that has made our city and our country great.
Off-Duty Police Hired To Help Patrol on Holiday
Illegal fireworks and celebratory gunfire have spurred some Dallas residents to hire off-duty police officers to patrol their neighborhoods. Residents of Oak Cliff told Fox 4 that the Fourth of July...
Maxed-Out Dallas Dog Shelters Need Help
North Texas animal shelters are facing an alarming overcrowding crisis this summer, forcing many to halt intake and schedule euthanization. Despite it being illegal in both Dallas and Fort Worth to...
Texas Game Wardens Say Don’t Drink and Boat
Game wardens from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have issued a warning to those celebrating the Fourth of July out on the lakes to be mindful and sober while boating. Dallasites...
Dallas To Host Sociable City Summit
Dallas is set to host next year's Sociable City Summit, a hospitality industry event that draws business and city leaders from all over the country. The annual event is organized by the Responsible...
Broadnax’s Platting Regs Could Lead to Delays
The City of Dallas' Development Services Department (DSD) held a Lunch-N-Learn training session on Thursday detailing submission requirements, processing guidelines, and checklists for the City's...
Research Techniques Gleaned From Dallas Study
Scientists out of Southern Methodist University (SMU) developed new research techniques while trying to gauge the resiliency of Dallas residents in the wake of Winter Storm Uri in 2021. Winter Storm...
Gas Checks Hinge on Broadnax’s Permitting Department
The City of Dallas Development Services Department (DSD) held a Lunch-N-Learn session on Wednesday, during which the City's plumbing and mechanical division underscored the importance of local gas...
Homelessness Task Force Suggests Slashing Accountability
The Dallas mayor and his task force have suggested dissolving a homelessness prevention partnership and a commission meant to create accountability.
City Advises Residents To Conserve Water
Summer in Texas has residents consuming a lot more water, and that could be a problem. The City of Dallas announced Thursday that record temperatures across the area have led to a massive increase...
Oak Cliff Residents Protest Warehouse Plans
A warehouse developer plans to build a distribution center in South Oak Cliff, but community members are protesting the decision and petitioning the City to make a change. Stonelake Capital Partners...
Hundreds of Renters Call City Over Broken ACs
City workers are being kept busy ensuring tenants across Dallas have functioning air conditioning as the summer heat ramps up. Apartment complexes are legally required to maintain functioning air...
Travelers Pack Local Roads, Airports
The Fourth of July travel rush resulted in long lines and wait times at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) on Friday. The skies and roads were especially busy...
Dallas Flooded With Rental Scooter Complaints
Almost 600 complaints about rental scooters have been lodged with the City of Dallas since it reintroduced the motorized vehicles after a two-year ban. The Shared Dockless Vehicle Program relaunched...
Dallas To Develop Race-Based Bond Framework
The Dallas City Council voted at Wednesday’s meeting to accept a grant that will be used to create a framework for future bond allocations to be race-conscious. City Manager T.C. Broadnax was...