Heavy rains in the Dallas area last week made things worse along a part of the Trinity River where a homeless encampment was situated. Last Thursday, more than 2 1/2 inches of rain swelled creeks,...
Dallas, Big Cities in Legislative Crosshairs
Major cities such as Dallas are finding themselves the object of a slate of proposed legislation that would limit local control over allegations of misgovernment. One of the bills filed included a...
New Dallas VA Director Draws Controversy
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) appointment of a new director for the VA North Texas Health Care System has stirred controversy among veterans and veteran advocacy organizations in the...
DISD Trustee Appointed to Homelessness Group
The Dallas Area Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness was established to address the worsening epidemic of homelessness throughout Dallas County. The partnership was put in place "as a...
Dallas Program for Dog Control Ends
For the past six years, Dallas has operated a program aimed at quelling the city's loose dog problem, but that program has now ended. Throughout its run, the Spay Neuter Surge program successfully...
Seventeen Units Respond to Dallas Fire
Seventeen Dallas Fire-Rescue units responded to a fire at the former Pilgrim's Pride chicken processing plant at 2300 Hickory Street near downtown Dallas Thursday night. A tweet from Dallas resident...
Mayor Announces Task Force on Homelessness
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced on Tuesday the formation of a task force to address homelessness, a plan he first revealed in his State of the City address last year. The Mayor's Task Force on...
Homeless and Vagrants Camp Behind DISD School
Parents with children attending Arcadia Park Elementary in West Dallas are in an uproar after a homeless and vagrant encampment reportedly sprung up in the wooded area behind the school. "I think it...
Community Rallies to Restaurant After Crash
Community members have come together to support a local restaurant after a dramatic accident threatened the business' future. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a call at Speranza Italian Restaurant,...
New Tool Shines Light on Broadnax Backlog
Dallas’ new online permit dashboard could help to hold local officials accountable for the City’s backlogged building permit process. The City's permit turnaround times ballooned from an average of...
Dallas Zoo Hosts City Council Retreat
The Dallas City Council is meeting at the Dallas Zoo for an all-day retreat to discuss the duties of various appointed officials and hear an update on zoo security. Although the council regularly...
Police Say Crane Man Potentially Suicidal
More details are coming to light about the man arrested by police Tuesday morning after he spent more than 24 hours atop a construction crane in West Dallas, as previously reported by The Dallas...
Dallas City Website Live After Ransom Hack
The website for the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) is back online after being hit with a ransomware attack in November. Royal Ransomware, a sophisticated malware operation, is suspected of...
Severe Weather Returns to North Texas
Forecasts suggest that severe weather is returning to the Dallas-Fort Worth region Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has predicted a chance of thunderstorms across North Texas as...
Dallas Hotel Could Become Homeless Housing
A Lake Highlands hotel could be converted into homeless housing if an upcoming rezoning resolution passes. The Extended Stay America at 9019 Vantage Point Drive was designated by the Dallas Police...
DPD Warns of People Impersonating Officers
Dallas police have put out a warning to be on the lookout for individuals impersonating officers and using that authority to gain others' compliance. According to a statement from the Dallas Police...
Multiple Dallas Families Displaced by Fire
Multiple residents have been displaced after a three-alarm fire swept through an apartment building, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. The fire occurred Saturday evening at an apartment complex on...
Man Arrested After Spending Night on Crane
After spending more than 24 hours on top of a construction crane in West Dallas on Singleton Boulevard, a man was taken into custody Tuesday morning. He had climbed atop the crane early Monday and...
SWAT Negotiating with Man Atop Dallas Crane
An unidentified man, who may be in distress, according to police, climbed onto a construction crane early Monday in West Dallas and has remained there throughout the morning and into the afternoon....
Severe Weather May Hit Dallas in Coming Days
Any Valentine's Day plans you have on the calendar might require an umbrella as wet weather moves toward the DFW metroplex. After a beautiful, sunny weekend, residents woke up to cloudy skies to...
City Committee Talks Staffing Troubles
The Workforce, Education, and Equity Committee gathered in Dallas City Hall on Monday to hear briefings from City staff about ongoing talent acquisition problems and current vacancies. Council...