Dallas city council to vote on $960M bond package for November ballot
Dallas city leaders will vote on placing a $960 million bond package on the November ballot, which would split funds between public safety projects, police and fire pensions, and fleet maintenance facility upgrades.
Dallas city leaders will vote on placing a $960 million bond package on the November ballot, which would split funds between public safety projects, police and fire pensions, and fleet maintenance facility upgrades.
Dallas expects to lay off 100+ employees
The city of Dallas is planning to lay off dozens of employees and eliminate even more positions as it works to balance its next budget. The city manager said it's all because costs are rising faster than revenue.
The city of Dallas is planning to lay off dozens of employees and eliminate even more positions as it works to balance its next budget. The city manager said it's all because costs are rising faster than revenue.
Dallas proposes $5.7 billion budget with employee layoffs, funding for police
The latest version of a proposed budget for the city of Dallas includes over 100 layoffs, a property tax rate reduction, and plans to expand the police force despite rising costs and slowing growth.
The latest version of a proposed budget for the city of Dallas includes over 100 layoffs, a property tax rate reduction, and plans to expand the police force despite rising costs and slowing growth.
Dallas residents invited to weigh in on proposed budget as city considers job cuts
Dallas residents can weigh in tonight on a proposed budget that reduces library hours, eliminates over 100 positions, and merges departments to balance the city budget.
Dallas residents can weigh in tonight on a proposed budget that reduces library hours, eliminates over 100 positions, and merges departments to balance the city budget.
Dallas making staffing cuts at libraries
Dallas will keep all of its libraries open, but will cut staff and hours to keep them operational. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas will keep all of its libraries open, but will cut staff and hours to keep them operational. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas libraries will remain open with reduced staff and hours
Dallas will keep all neighborhood library branches open under a revised budget proposal, but the city plans to lay off 35 library staff members and cut Sunday and Monday hours at most branches.
Dallas will keep all neighborhood library branches open under a revised budget proposal, but the city plans to lay off 35 library staff members and cut Sunday and Monday hours at most branches.
Dallas explores billboards in city parks to generate extra revenue
Dallas is considering placing custom billboards in city parks to boost revenue at a time when costs are rising and the budget is tight. They estimate the advertising signage could generate up to $10 million annually for the park system.
Dallas is considering placing custom billboards in city parks to boost revenue at a time when costs are rising and the budget is tight. They estimate the advertising signage could generate up to $10 million annually for the park system.
Dallas committee considers rule changes that could shape the future of City Hall
A Dallas committee meets this morning to talk about changing rules that could impact the future of City Hall. Fox 4's Shannon Murray is at Dallas City Hall where a couple of council members have already expressed their frustration.
A Dallas committee meets this morning to talk about changing rules that could impact the future of City Hall. Fox 4's Shannon Murray is at Dallas City Hall where a couple of council members have already expressed their frustration.
White Rock Boathouse operator accused of locking residents out
The White Rock Boathouse is located on city park land, but the private operator of the facility is allegedly denying access to certain rowing coaches and volunteers.
The White Rock Boathouse is located on city park land, but the private operator of the facility is allegedly denying access to certain rowing coaches and volunteers.
'Demolition by neglect' claim leveled against Dallas
The group fighting to save Dallas City Hall says the city is guilty of violating its own ordinance that prohibits the owners of historic landmarks from demolishing the property due to neglect.
The group fighting to save Dallas City Hall says the city is guilty of violating its own ordinance that prohibits the owners of historic landmarks from demolishing the property due to neglect.
Dallas City Hall neglect accusation could trigger legal battle
A coalition of attorneys alleges the city of Dallas is violating its own demolition by neglect ordinance by allowing the historic, I.M. Pei-designed Dallas City Hall to fall into disrepair to justify abandoning the building.
A coalition of attorneys alleges the city of Dallas is violating its own demolition by neglect ordinance by allowing the historic, I.M. Pei-designed Dallas City Hall to fall into disrepair to justify abandoning the building.
Dallas Zoo economic impact study shows billions generated for city as budget cuts loom
An independent economic impact study reveals the Dallas Zoo will generate $3.2 billion for the city over the next 12 years, providing a case against proposed 3% budget cuts as Dallas faces a multi-million-dollar shortfall.
An independent economic impact study reveals the Dallas Zoo will generate $3.2 billion for the city over the next 12 years, providing a case against proposed 3% budget cuts as Dallas faces a multi-million-dollar shortfall.
Dallas medics owed thousands in unpaid wages after working Fair Park events
More than 50 Dallas Fire-Rescue medics are still owed a total of $27,504 for working Fair Park events last year after the city of Dallas cut ties with the management company Oak View Group.
More than 50 Dallas Fire-Rescue medics are still owed a total of $27,504 for working Fair Park events last year after the city of Dallas cut ties with the management company Oak View Group.
Dallas July 10 furlough day: what's open and what's closed as city tackles budget shortfall
This Friday will see several Dallas city offices closed during a furlough day, including all public libraries, as the city attempts to tackle an ongoing budget shortfall.
This Friday will see several Dallas city offices closed during a furlough day, including all public libraries, as the city attempts to tackle an ongoing budget shortfall.
Egypt players, coaches meet with Dallas Police meet after viral confrontation with officer
Egypt’s head coach has reportedly moved on after a confrontation with a Dallas police officer at the team’s hotel before their World Cup match. But at least one Dallas city council member is calling for an investigation.
Egypt’s head coach has reportedly moved on after a confrontation with a Dallas police officer at the team’s hotel before their World Cup match. But at least one Dallas city council member is calling for an investigation.
Dallas employees to take mandatory furlough days amid financial shortfall
City of Dallas employees will be required to take mandatory furlough days as the city tries to balance its budget.
City of Dallas employees will be required to take mandatory furlough days as the city tries to balance its budget.
Dallas city employees facing furlough days
Dallas employees are going to have to take a significant hit to their budget with three upcoming furlough days. The first day civilian employees will go unpaid is next Friday.
Dallas employees are going to have to take a significant hit to their budget with three upcoming furlough days. The first day civilian employees will go unpaid is next Friday.
What happens to Dallas City Hall if the city leaves?
The Dallas councilman who started the fact-finding process to move out of city hall is now raising concerns about the future of the site if the city were to leave.
The Dallas councilman who started the fact-finding process to move out of city hall is now raising concerns about the future of the site if the city were to leave.
Dallas City Council debates convention center redesign
Dallas City Council voted to lower the proposed height of the city's new convention center, which could cause traffic headaches for Oak Cliff residents. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Dallas City Council voted to lower the proposed height of the city's new convention center, which could cause traffic headaches for Oak Cliff residents. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Dallas City Council approves lowering new convention center height, hindering Oak Cliff access to downtown
The Dallas City Council-approved height of a new convention center could cause traffic problems for Oak Cliff residents going to Downtown Dallas.
The Dallas City Council-approved height of a new convention center could cause traffic problems for Oak Cliff residents going to Downtown Dallas.