A proposed amendment to the Charter Review Commission would allow non-U.S. citizens to be appointed to all City boards, commissions, and task forces.
Dallas Black Chamber Demolishing Historic HQ
On a rainy day in South Dallas last week, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce (DBCC) still looked toward a brighter tomorrow as it announced plans to demolish its historic building at a press...
Freezing Rain Impacting North Texas
9 p.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning until Wednesday at 12 p.m. The NWS is reporting that there will be a slight chance of freezing rain and sleet after...
Dallas Wrestles with Poker House Legality
As the City of Dallas continues to ante up for ongoing lawsuits over local poker clubs, the city council has directed staff to explore options that would allow the businesses to continue to operate....
Dallas Public Defenders’ Caseload to Lighten
The 98 public defenders serving the 2.6 million residents of Dallas County will soon be getting some help, according to Lynn Richardson, chief public defender for Dallas County. "We are in the...
Dallas Arrests Drop, Crime Doesn’t
Arrests by the Dallas Police plummeted last year, even as the total number of crimes committed in Dallas was almost flat compared to 2021.
Dallas Among Dirtiest Cities in Country
A list of 2023’s dirtiest cities in America was released by LawnStarter, and six Texas cities are among the top 50, including two ranked in the top 10. Houston lands at the top, Dallas takes the No....
Group in Dallas Protests for Tyre Nichols
A small group of protesters gathered in front of the Dallas Police Department's headquarters Friday evening as four videos of Tyre Nichols being beaten by five Memphis police officers were released...
Greyhound Bus Kills Homeless Woman
A homeless woman in Dallas was killed after being run over by a Greyhound bus. The Dallas Police Department told The Dallas Express the incident occurred at about 11:53 p.m. Thursday. DPD public...
The Dallas Express’ Most Influential Community Organizations 2023
The Dallas Express presents Dallas’ most influential community organizations for 2023.
Poll | Dallas Citizens: Panhandling Is a ‘Serious Problem’
The majority of Dallas residents continue to consider the abundance of homelessness, vagrancy, and panhandling a serious issue in the city, suggests a recent poll by The Dallas Express. Over 52% of...
Permit Department Vacancies Afflict Broadnax
To get Dallas’ building permit department running like a well-oiled machine, the City must first resolve its current staffing shortage. The building permit process in Dallas is managed by the City’s...
City Leader Backs Homeless Policy Enforcement
Dallas City Councilmember Cara Mendelsohn has said the City government needs to increase its "enforcement" of policies related to homelessness and vagrancy....
Audit | Ex-Employees Had Access to City Files
Electronic case files from City treatment courts that contained sensitive information were not protected from unauthorized access, recent revelations suggest. A recent audit of the South Dallas Drug...
Murder Trial Delayed by DPD Evidence Failure
The trial of an accused murderer has been delayed after it was discovered that Dallas police detectives failed to turn over hundreds of pieces of evidence. As previously covered by The Dallas...
Dallas Police Brace for Protests
In preparation for the anticipated release of video evidence concerning the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis this week, the Dallas Police Department is preparing for the possibility of protests. “As...
Elderly Woman Sues Chase After Scam
An elderly woman is demanding that Chase Bank repay over $50,000 that scammers took from her bank account. Shirley Ison-Newsome, 75, is seeking monetary relief after she claims she had alerted the...
Commissioner Challenges County’s Tax Office
Tensions have peaked as a member of the Dallas County Commissioner's Court challenged the county's tax office. Commissioner John Wiley Price admonished Tax Assessor-Collector John Ames, accusing him...
7-Eleven Closes in Face of Crime, Vagrancy
The 7-Eleven at 2008 Commerce Street in downtown Dallas stands boarded up with graffiti drawn on the side of the building, sticking out conspicuously on a street with heavy foot traffic. But while...
Demolition Begins on EPA Superfund Site
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun the demolition and excavation of the Lane Plating Superfund Site in south Dallas near the Arden Terrace neighborhood. This facility was marked for...
Poll | Dallas Republicans Support Greater City Transparency
Broken down by political demographics, every group but those who identified as “far left” desired greater transparency by a wide margin.