Dallas now offering paid parental leave for city employees
Previously, Dallas employees had to use sick days and vacation time to take time off after the birth of a child. If that ran out, they would go unpaid.
Dallas launches new pilot program to curb panhandling problems
The city of Dallas is launching a new pilot program expanding on a current program to curb panhandling across the city. It will use a combination of outreach, environmental deterrents and data.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson confirms he has breakthrough case of COVID-19
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said he is only experiencing mild symptoms from a confirmed breakthrough case of COVID-19.
Dallas City Council approves $4.3 billion budget, including $10 million police overtime amendment
The Dallas City Council approved the new $4.3 billion budget for 2022 following a 13-2 vote.
Dallas City Council approves $4 billion budget after diverting $10 million from police overtime
After a heated debate, the Dallas City Council voted 8-7 to transfer $10 million of the police department’s $28 million overtime budget to a reserve fund.
Dallas to spend $72M on housing plan to combat homelessness
Dallas leaders gave the green light for a massive spending plan to find those without a home a new place to live.
Dallas City Council grills city manager over Dallas PD data loss
Councilmembers are furious that four months went by without the city manager notifying them about the massive loss of data. In the end, many of them learned of the breach through the news.
Dallas City Council poised to increase police department's overtime budget
There was a lot back and forth over the overtime budget last year, leading to a vocal fight between the mayor and some city council members. Turns out last year's controversial cut to police overtime never became a reality.
Dallas budget proposal includes funding for 250 new police officers and more overtime pay
The proposal includes money to hire more 911 operators and an additional 250 police officers, as well as increase the police department’s overtime budget.
Dallas mayor wants city manager to add more police officers, increase salaries
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson wants the city manager to add more police officers to next year's budget and salary increases. He says the current budget would actually cause the police force to shrink by not hiring enough officers to replace those that leave.
Ex-Dallas Councilman Dwayne Caraway gets sentence reduced
A federal judge reduced former Dallas County City Councilman Dwaine Caraway’s prison sentence by five months.
Shortage of workers leading to more delays for Dallas trash collection
The city of Dallas announced on Tuesday that it will delay residential recycling pickup by one or two days in various parts of the city over the next several weeks. The reason is a shortage of workers.
Real estate developer Ruel Hamilton convicted in Dallas City Hall corruption scandal
Prosecutors say Ruel Hamilton shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to former Dallas council members Carolyn Davis and Dwaine Caraway.
New Dallas council member Jesse Moreno discusses scooters, I-345, affordable housing
Jesse Moreno discussed the potential return of rental scooters, changes to I-345, high property taxes, Dallas' long development services wait and how he plans to be engaged in his district.
New Dallas council member Gay Donnell Willis to focus on public services, increasing tax base
Gay Donnell Willis discussed Preston Center, growing the city’s tax base, her opponent revealing her tax liens and improving city services in an interview with FOX4.
New Dallas council member Jaynie Schultz wants to address Midtown, Esperanza district, panhandling
Jaynie Schultz discussed panhandling, the Valley View mall redevelopment, the Esperanza district and the new council’s relationship with Mayor Eric Johnson in an interview with FOX4.
New Dallas council member Paul Ridley to focus on livability, accessibility in city
New Dallas councilman Paul Ridley discussed parks, affordable housing, communicating with constituents, the environment and the future of I-345 in an interview with FOX4.
4 new Dallas City Council members sworn in as mayor hopes to address ongoing challenges
Mayors typically use their address at council inaugurations to pat themselves on the back for all they accomplished. However, Mayor Eric Johnson focused on many of the city's problems that need to be solved, which range from poor trash service to problems getting through to 911.
Dallas residential construction permit backlog cleared, city officials say
When the city's director of sustainable development and construction shared the good news with Dallas City Council members on Monday, some took it with cautious optimism after getting an earful from builders for months.
Dallas residents irritated with bulk trash collection delays across the city
Dallas residents fed up with bulk trash sitting on their sidewalks for weeks are demanding answers from the city, and Dallas City Council members are not satisfied with the explanations they are getting.