Dallas city-owned building found trashed with 20 squatters living inside
A building owned by the city of Dallas just a short walk from city hall became home to 20 squatters for months without the city even noticing its own code violations.
A building owned by the city of Dallas just a short walk from city hall became home to 20 squatters for months without the city even noticing its own code violations.
Dallas City Council members could double their salary under proposed charter amendment
Under the proposal, councilmember salaries would jump from $60,000 to $125,000 and $145,000 for the mayor. Most councilmembers who weighed in pointed out that the elected position is essentially a full-time job.
Under the proposal, councilmember salaries would jump from $60,000 to $125,000 and $145,000 for the mayor. Most councilmembers who weighed in pointed out that the elected position is essentially a full-time job.
Retired Dallas police, fire likely wouldn't see cost of living increase until 2046 under proposed city plan
The City of Dallas is struggling to keep the police and fire pension funded. Retired Dallas police and firefighters have not received a cost of living increase in eight years.
The City of Dallas is struggling to keep the police and fire pension funded. Retired Dallas police and firefighters have not received a cost of living increase in eight years.
City of Dallas questions $14 million purchase of now-vacant building permit office
The 11-story office tower bought for $14 million now sits unused by the city of Dallas. Now, the city is seeking outside help to figure out who was involved in the purchase, how much money the city has spent and how much more it will cost to bring the building into compliance.
The 11-story office tower bought for $14 million now sits unused by the city of Dallas. Now, the city is seeking outside help to figure out who was involved in the purchase, how much money the city has spent and how much more it will cost to bring the building into compliance.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia reaches deal to stay in Dallas: 'Home equals Dallas PD'
In a short and simple post to social media, Chief Garcia wrote “Home = Dallas PD," solidifying his commitment to staying in Dallas.
In a short and simple post to social media, Chief Garcia wrote “Home = Dallas PD," solidifying his commitment to staying in Dallas.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson raises questions about ex-city manager's severance pay
Former Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax resigned from his position on February 21. It was labeled as an "involuntary separation," triggering a clause that would require the city to pay him nearly half a million dollars.
Former Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax resigned from his position on February 21. It was labeled as an "involuntary separation," triggering a clause that would require the city to pay him nearly half a million dollars.
Dallas police chief stays mum on speculation surrounding his job
When FOX 4 asked the chief about the speculation surrounding his future in Dallas, he smiled and said he couldn’t comment on it right now.
When FOX 4 asked the chief about the speculation surrounding his future in Dallas, he smiled and said he couldn’t comment on it right now.
Dallas residents opposed to city's housing development plan proposal
The plan is called "Forward Dallas" and includes a provision that would allow multiplexes to be built on single-family lots. There are some homeowners who aren't happy about it.
The plan is called "Forward Dallas" and includes a provision that would allow multiplexes to be built on single-family lots. There are some homeowners who aren't happy about it.
Dallas approves plan to bring pro women's soccer team to the Cotton Bowl
Sports fans really only get to enjoy the historic stadium for a few big games out of the year. But that will change when the USL Super League starts its inaugural season in August.
Sports fans really only get to enjoy the historic stadium for a few big games out of the year. But that will change when the USL Super League starts its inaugural season in August.
The city of Dallas could pay you $200 for buying electric lawn equipment. Here's the proposal.
A freshly mowed lawn changes the look of a home and a neighborhood, but some Dallas City Council members are concerned about how much that fresh lawn costs the environment.
A freshly mowed lawn changes the look of a home and a neighborhood, but some Dallas City Council members are concerned about how much that fresh lawn costs the environment.
Dallas Wings to Downtown Dallas? A city council vote could open the door
Dallas City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would allow for a professional sports team to play at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas.
Dallas City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would allow for a professional sports team to play at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas.
Dallas permit office building closed after fire code violations found
The building was supposed to be an upgrade for employees who work in the permitting office, but the building is now closed because of dozens of code compliance and permit failures.
The building was supposed to be an upgrade for employees who work in the permitting office, but the building is now closed because of dozens of code compliance and permit failures.
From crowds to clouds, city of Dallas ready for worst-case scenarios for solar eclipse
As the total solar eclipse draws closer, the city of Dallas is warning residents of the tens of thousands of people who will be visiting the city for the event.
As the total solar eclipse draws closer, the city of Dallas is warning residents of the tens of thousands of people who will be visiting the city for the event.
Austin city manager decision down to two candidates
The decision for the next Austin City Manager is down to two candidates. Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly gave her thoughts on the search.
The decision for the next Austin City Manager is down to two candidates. Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly gave her thoughts on the search.
A petition to recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson fails
The former Democratic state lawmaker announced he was switching party affiliations last year — prompting the recall by community activist Davante Peters.
The former Democratic state lawmaker announced he was switching party affiliations last year — prompting the recall by community activist Davante Peters.
Dallas City Council considers adding vaping to smoke-free ordinance
Several health organizations are calling on Dallas to ban e-cigarette vaping indoors and at parks like it already does smoking.
Several health organizations are calling on Dallas to ban e-cigarette vaping indoors and at parks like it already does smoking.
Dallas City Council approves interim city manager
Kimberly Tolbert, the deputy city manager, will take charge of the city manager's office. Tolbert started with the city as an intern more than 30 years ago.
Kimberly Tolbert, the deputy city manager, will take charge of the city manager's office. Tolbert started with the city as an intern more than 30 years ago.
Dallas city manager TC Broadnax could receive 12 months of severance pay after resignation
Dallas mayor Eric Johnson has said there will be a nationwide search for the next permanent city manager.
Dallas mayor Eric Johnson has said there will be a nationwide search for the next permanent city manager.
Dallas loose dog bites up 37%, animal services say
The DAS director told council members Tuesday that dog bites this quarter are up 37% compared with a year ago. She and her team are working to figure out what is behind the significant increase in dog bites since October.
The DAS director told council members Tuesday that dog bites this quarter are up 37% compared with a year ago. She and her team are working to figure out what is behind the significant increase in dog bites since October.
Dallas City Council votes to make it easier to open daycares in the city
It will be a little easier to open a daycare for both children and adults in Dallas after city council members approved a change to the city's code.
It will be a little easier to open a daycare for both children and adults in Dallas after city council members approved a change to the city's code.