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.
Dallas City Council cuts off funds from upcoming runoff election after polling problems
The Dallas City Council sent a strong message to the Dallas County Elections Office after a problem during the May 1 election caused some polls to stay closed for hours.
Rental scooters could make comeback to Downtown Dallas this fall
Rental scooters could make a comeback in Downtown Dallas. One company made its pitch to city leaders with safety measures designed to keep riders off the sidewalks.
Dallas City Council hears from public on proposed short-term rental ban
Some Dallas residents who are concerned about too many loud parties at rentals are hopeful the council will ban short term rentals in residential neighborhoods.
Several Dallas polling locations were closed for hours on election day
Dallas County elections officials confirmed closures at multiple polling locations totaled more than 13 hours of lost voting time.
8 incumbents win re-election to Dallas City Council, while other 6 races head to runoffs
There are city council elections in dozens of North Texas cities, including Dallas, where all 14 seats are up during Saturday’s election.
Dallas homeowners want city hall to ban short-term rentals
After hearing Dallas City Council members consider more regulations for short-term rentals, some residents wanted council members to consider the price tag of that option first.
Homeless encampment near Dallas City Hall forced to relocate
Dallas police had riot shields in hand as the city of Dallas forced the pop-up homeless encampment known as Camp Rhonda to move once again.
Homeless encampment sets up outside Dallas City Hall to put pressure on city leaders
The message to city leaders just steps from City Hall is if the city can't give them a key to a place of their own, they at least want the city to give them a place for their tent.
Dallas mayor creates committee to probe why cop accused of murder stayed on job
Mayor Eric Johnson established the City Council committee Monday after the arrest last week of Bryan Riser on two charges of capital murder.