City of Dallas considers selling $6.5 million hospital purchase at a loss
The city spent millions to turn it into permanent housing for the homeless without finding out if the community would be on board with its plans. It was not. And the city is now considering selling the property at a loss.
Self-driving robots hitting Downtown Dallas streets for Uber Eats deliveries
The company says the delivery robots will be active in Dallas within the next few days. And unlike human delivery drivers, you aren't expected to tip.
Fair Park community park gets a boost with $8.6M federal grant
Dallas is getting an $8.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Interior’s National Park Service to help build a new community park at Fair Park. The investment is a huge boost for the long-awaited project.
Dallas is lone finalist for FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Center
The last time the World Cup was in the United States, Dallas was also the site of the IBC. The deal would result in thousands of journalists from all over the world calling Dallas home for several weeks.
Fair Park First partners with Dallas Foundation to get community park project back on track
Changes are now underway at Fair Park after an audit determined $5.7 million donated for capital projects was misused for operating expenses.
State court sides with Dallas Police & Fire Pension System
The Dallas Police and Fire Pension System can move forward with its rescue plan after a win in court.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Dallas County ballot errors may have impacted Prop U vote
Thousands of people received the wrong ballot on Election Day in Dallas County. While most local races were not close enough to be impacted by the error, it could have impacted one controversial city proposition.
Tensions high between Dallas Police and Fire Pension board members, city consultant
On Thursday, pension board members questioned the city’s consultant about a report they felt was one-sided.
Dallas City Council repeals police staffing standard to avoid lawsuit
The Dallas City Council made a change to a 36-year-old city ordinance that set a police staffing standard in an effort to prevent a lawsuit.
Battle over Dallas’ short-term rental ban heads to appeals court
The Texas 5th District Court of Appeals is now deciding whether or not the city of Dallas can prohibit short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods.
Dallas considers plan to close city streets for more pedestrian-friendly events
The city of Dallas is exploring a plan to open up city streets to pedestrians and cyclists by closing them to cars at certain times of the day. The pilot program would be called Open Streets.
Dallas real estate developer pleads guilty to bribing city council members
Real estate developer Sherman Roberts pleaded guilty to bribing former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway and former City Council member Carolyn Davis to support his projects.
Dallas HERO Amendments: Props S, U passed
Former and current Dallas city leaders warned that the so-called HERO amendments sound good but could have disastrous results. However, voters approved two of them anyway.
City of Dallas unveils robotic lawnmowers that will replace gas-powered lawn equipment
The city says the $250,000 investment will allow the city to set an example for private businesses and homeowners while also doing its part to reduce carbon emissions. City leaders say the robots will free up employees to focus on other important tasks.
City council considers dropping experience requirement to become a Dallas police officer
Right now, to become a Dallas police officer, one needs either college credit, experience in the U.S. Armed Forces or a TCOLE peace officer license. Under the new proposal, no experience would be required.
Dallas delays funding for Dallas Black Dance Theatre amid firing controversy
The Dallas Black Dance Theatre, under fire for terminating its dance company, is now at risk of losing a large grant from the city of Dallas.
Half-built duplex in Dallas’ historic Elm Thicket neighborhood won't be torn down
Residents in a historic Dallas neighborhood made emotional pleas before learning that at least one of the half-built duplexes violating the city’s zoning law would be allowed to stay.
Fair Park management group seeking city bailout to help repay $6M owed to vendors
On Thursday, the president of the Oak View Group told the Dallas Park and Recreation Board that if it received a bailout from the city it could make good on its payments within a year.
Management group disputes claim that $5.7M donated to Fair Park was misspent
After allegations that $5.7 million donated to Fair Park was misspent Dallas City Council members want changes.