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Homeless Encampment Threatens Trinity River
Homeless encampments in northwestern Dallas are threatening to turn Trinity River's Elm Fork into a garbage dump, having allegedly been allowed to grow for years without anything being done about...
Full-Year Report on Broadnax Permit Overhaul
A report details the steps and actions Dallas’ Development Services Department took during fiscal year 2022-23 to enhance its building permit process and customer service. In addition to...
Broadnax’s Single-Family Permit Times Dip
Dallas’ Development Services Department saw substantially lower permitting process times for single-family projects over the last year, a change of pace from the backlogs and delays common to the...
Mayor Johnson Blasts ‘Leftists’ Over Recall Bid
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson decried the “partisan” attempt to oust him and the local media coverage that seemingly endorsed the effort.
City Council Balks at High-Speed Rail Alignment
Dallas City Council members expressed their support for a high-speed rail connecting two of the state's largest cities, but they balked at a proposal that would link Dallas to Fort Worth. During a...
Mayor Johnson Explains Why He Voted for Trump
Weeks after he received the Republican National Committee's (RNC) Trailblazer Award, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said he voted for Donald Trump on Tuesday. "I voted with 100% certainty that Donald...
New Convention Center Plan To Begin Implementation
Convention center officials told the Dallas City Council on Wednesday that more than 40 events have already been booked at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for when the new facility opens...
31 Local Eateries Sport Perfect Health Scores
Looking for a bite to eat in Dallas? The People’s Paper presents the list of the cleanest inspected restaurants in the Dallas area. This most recent data in our ongoing series contains restaurants...
NTTA Announces Dallas North Tollway Closures
Travelers in Dallas may wish to plan alternate routes this upcoming weekend as portions of the Dallas North Tollway are scheduled to be closed. The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) has announced...
Dallas Commissioners Spar Over Juvenile Department
Commissioners John Wiley Price and Andrew Sommerman had a brief showdown Tuesday during the latest Dallas County Commissioners Court meeting. The court’s meeting on March 5 included a discussion of...
Broadnax Named Finalist for Same Job But in Austin
Less than a month following his resignation, Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax has been named one of three finalists for the same position in Austin. “Our search firm, Mosaic Public Partners, will...
Mayor Johnson Recall Effort Fails To Meet Deadline
A recall effort initiated by a Dallas resident against Mayor Eric Johnson failed to meet a critical deadline on Tuesday, consequently nullifying the attempt to unseat the mayor. As previously...
Commission Votes Down Park Department Changes
During a Charter Review Commission meeting on Monday, commission members unanimously voted to reject two proposed amendments that would place the Dallas Park and Recreation Department under the...
Childcare Centers Approved for Tax Exemption
Dallas County officials adopted a complete property tax exemption for local childcare facilities on Tuesday. The Dallas County Commissioners Court approved the court order granting these tax...
Marty Turco Discusses Life in Dallas With DX
On a recent episode of The Dallas Express Podcast, show host Sarah Zubiate Bennett caught up with retired professional hockey player Marty Turco to ask about his life in Dallas after his sports...
Dallas County Residents Support TX GOP Prop 12
As Texas voters cast their ballots at the polls on Super Tuesday, Republicans were asked to vote Yes or No on 13 propositions, including one that pertained to voter registration. Proposition 12 on...
Groups to Assess Dallas’ Nighttime Economy
Several groups have joined forces to survey Dallas residents on the value of the city’s nighttime economy. Visit Dallas, 24HourDallas, and the Nighttime Economy and Responsible Hospitality division...
Missing UTD Student Found Dead
A University of Texas at Dallas student who was missing for over a week has been found dead at an undisclosed location off-campus, Richardson police confirmed. Andrew Zhou Li, 20, a political...
Ex-Dallas Mayor Miller Ripped Online Over Crime Denial
Former Dallas mayor Laura Miller claimed the NCA All-Star Nationals being held in Downtown Dallas proves the area doesn’t have a crime problem.
DART Gives Free Rides for Super Tuesday
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will provide free transportation for citizens heading to the polls on Super Tuesday. This year, Dallas County will offer 450 voting locations throughout the county,...