Dallas City Hall petition drive seeks May ballot vote to save iconic building

Save Dallas City Hall launched a petition drive aiming to gather 20,000 signatures in 60 days to put the building's preservation on the May ballot.

Dallas using AI-powered cameras on trash trucks
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Dallas has been using cameras powered by AI on its trash trucks to find code violations since earlier this year. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

AI-powered cameras on Dallas trash trucks result in almost 4,000 notices, 57 citations

Dallas has been using AI-powered cameras on its trash trucks to detect potential code violations, leading to privacy concerns from both residents and city leaders.

Dallas libraries will remain open 6 days a week
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Neighborhood libraries in Dallas will remain open six days a week thanks to a late-night funding restoration by Dallas City Council members. 

Dallas restores funding to keep neighborhood libraries open

Libraries will remain open six days a week after the Dallas City Council restored $3.1 million to the budget during a late-night vote.

Dallas leaders approve $5.7 billion budget for 2026-27
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Dallas City Council approved a $5.7 billion budget that includes cuts, layoffs, and reduced hours for several Dallas facilities. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Dallas leaders debate $5.7B proposed budget
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The Dallas City Council is set to vote on a $5.7 billion budget that includes employee layoffs and cuts to city services. So far, there's been a lot of discussion and debate, with different groups expressing their frustrations.

Dallas leaders approve $5.7B budget that includes layoffs and cuts

The Dallas City Council votes Wednesday on a $5.7 billion proposed budget that cuts nearly 300 positions, reduces library hours, alters employee healthcare, and slightly lowers property taxes while preserving public safety funding.

Dallas Police seek new funding for Flock cameras
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After state funding for Flock cameras ended on Tuesday, Dallas Police are searching for a new funding method to keep the controversial cameras active in the city. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on why police want to keep the cameras.

Dallas police and fire leaders angered by no-show
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The Dallas police and fire associations are currently in negotiations with the city over pay and health benefits. The clock is ticking with the Dallas City Council voting on the budget later this month.

Dallas police and fire unions frustrated after city manager misses meeting

Dallas police and fire associations are expressing frustration after they said the city manager failed to show up for a scheduled meeting to negotiate pay and healthcare benefits.

Dallas leaders continue debate over Flock cameras
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Dallas City Council met with a Flock camera representative as the city continues to debate the use of the controversial security cameras. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Dallas leaders press Flock on license plate reader safety

A Flock license plate camera representative assured the Dallas City Council that new auditing checks are in place following statewide funding pauses, while police defend using the cameras to solve violent crimes and find missing people.

Dallas police training center breaks ground at UNT Dallas

Dallas broke ground on a new Dallas Police Law Enforcement Training Center at UNT Dallas, though tens of millions in funding still depend on private dollars and an upcoming November public safety bond vote.

Dallas Police break ground on new training center
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Dallas finally broke ground on a new police training center, which the city has had in the works for years. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Dallas opts to keep funding Flock camera system
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Dallas City Council rejected an amendment to eliminate Flock cameras funded by the city amidst a growing national debate and a funding freeze at the state level. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

Dallas City Council rejects proposal to end Flock camera funding

Despite public pushback on the controversial security cameras, the City of Dallas did not approve a proposal that would have ended funding for 300 Flock cameras in the city.

Dallas Police removing over 300 Flock cameras as city leader pushes to end funding completely

Dallas has become the biggest city so far to get rid of part of its Flock camera network, and one Dallas City Councilman wants the city to do away with their entire fleet of the controversial cameras.

Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention

Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.