Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced a new plan Thursday to support entrepreneurs and small business owners in the city's southern sector. The plan, named the Mayor's Franchise Initiative, aims to...
Is the City Doing Enough to Fight Crime?
One of the top barometers that city leaders are measured with is public safety; this is no different for Dallas. Dallas Police Chief Eddie García took over the position in February 2021 when Dallas...
Mayor Eric Johnson’s Policy Priorities for 2022
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson sent his list of policy priorities to committees of the Dallas City Council for his 2022 legislative program. In the outline, Johnson stated six areas for each of the eight...
By Tracy Moseley | Jan 3, 2022
Mayor Johnson Delays State of the City Speech Following COVID-19 Infection
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has revealed that he will delay his annual “State of the City” speech by two weeks so he can finish quarantining after testing positive for COVID-19. On Tuesday, Mayor...
By Mary Dada | Nov 3, 2021
Mayor Johnson’s New Plan Against Domestic Violence
On Monday, October 11, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Police Chief Eddie Garcia revealed their new plan to attempt to reduce domestic violence. According to the City of Dallas press release, the City...
October 3rd, 2021 Declared Vaughan Brothers Day
According to a press release issued recently, Mayor Eric Johnson marked Sunday, October 3rd as “Vaughan Brothers Day” to honor Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan. “We are Music & Music is Us” is a...
By Tracy Moseley | Oct 3, 2021
Mayor Johnson Declares ‘Lights Out’ for Bird Migration
Mayor Eric Johnson has issued a proclamation declaring 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Sept. 27 and Oct. 17 as “Lights Out Nights” in Dallas. The decision comes as the City of Dallas seeks to play its...
By Mary Dada | Sep 30, 2021
Dallas Named a Music Friendly Community
Dallas is right in tune as it hits all the notes and becomes certified as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office. In a joint announcement by Gov. Greg Abbott and Dallas Mayor Eric...
