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...
J.J. Koch Appointed to Criminal District Court
Former Dallas County Commissioner Justin J. "J.J." Koch has been appointed to Criminal District Court No.2 in Dallas County, Governor Greg Abbott announced. Koch will be replacing Judge Nancy...
FedEx Driver Killed in Dallas Crash
A FedEx truck driver was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash on Interstate 635 in North Dallas, reported NBC 5 DFW. The crash closed the eastbound lane that afternoon just before 4:30 p.m. along...
City Fails to Pick up Dallas Trash
Dallas residents say the City has failed to pick up their trash over the holiday season, reportedly causing trash cans to overflow in the streets. A trash collection schedule change implemented on...
Push to Designate Koreatown in Dallas
Local business owners are pushing for the City of Dallas to recognize one northwest neighborhood as "Koreatown." The Greater Dallas Korean American Chamber of Commerce is advocating for the City to...
Poker Lounge Fight Could Cost Taxpayers $600K
The Dallas City Council will vote next month on whether to spend $600,000 of taxpayer money in a legal battle against poker lounges. The vote is to determine whether to increase the City's...
Dallas to Improve Bicycle Infrastructure
Cycling in Dallas may soon become easier and safer โ and perhaps a lot more popular as a result. The Dallas Department of Transportation (DDT) received $2.5 million of taxpayer money from the City...
Repurposing Clothes for a Purpose
A Dallas-based organization is fashioning old clothes into new garments as part of its fight against poverty, according to a press release. Dallas Justice Now promoted the holiday initiative to...
Happy New Year | Predictions for 2023
The Dallas Express interviewed some of the city’s business, political, and thought leaders and asked what they expect in the new year.
Broadnax’s Permit Queue | A โClean Slateโ?
Dallas' Development Services Department (DSD) predicts a positive outlook for 2023, following numerous changes the department made throughout the year. Only time will tell if an improved permitting...
Mayor Johnson Announces $1.2M for Reelection
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced his campaign will have more than $1.2 million by the time he files for reelection in January. Johnson's campaign announced on Tuesday that it will report its cash...
Dallas County Jail Filling to Capacity
As the Dallas County Jail population continues to hover close to maximum capacity, the County Commissioners Court and other politicians wrestle with how to address the issue. One of the factors...
Advanced Community Fund Seeks Local Involvementย
A local non-profit organization is working towards an economic solution for South Dallas neighborhoods and is seeking community involvement and action to help make it a reality. The Advance...
Scooters Could Hit the Streets in 2023
By early next year, electric scooters should return to Dallas city streets. In September 2020, scooters were banned in Dallas after concerns were raised about their administration and public safety....
Dallas Permitting Under Broadnax Slows Again
Dallasโ Development Services Department (DSD), overseen by embattled City Manager T.C. Broadnax released its December newsletter over the Christmas weekend, showing a slight dip in permit activity...
Warmer Weather Returns for New Year’s
Spring-like temperatures are returning to Dallas-Fort Worth just in time to ring in 2023. This warming trend comes not long after a cold front moved through the region, bringing sub-freezing...
Abandoned Warehouse Catches Fire
Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) responded to a three-alarm fire in a warehouse near Arcadia Park early Tuesday. DFR responded to a call at 5:28 a.m. about a fire at a warehouse at 9306 West Jefferson Blvd....
DAS Seeks Canine Foster Families
Amid an increase in canine upper respiratory infections, Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is asking for the public's help in making room for more dogs. Those who volunteer to foster medium or large dogs...
Pets Left in Cold Prompt Increased Calls
Dallas Animal Services (DAS) said it recently received more than a hundred calls regarding animals left out in the cold, reported Fox 4. DAS took 124 calls on Thursday and had responded to 65 by the...
Frigid Temperatures to Rise for New Year’s
Temperatures across Texas are expected to rise as 2023 draws closer. North Texas most recently endured a cold front that dropped North Texas to sub-zero temperatures, as previously reported by The...
2020 Election Audit Finds Phantom Voters
The Forensic Audit Division (FAD) of the Texas Secretary of State's office has identified 188 "phantom voters," according to the latest audit of the 2020 election. Texas Secretary of State John...