Dallas City Council sends $1.25B bond package to voters
The Dallas City Council debated one final time on how to allocate a $1.25 billion bond package. Voters will be the ones ultimately asked whether to approve it.
The Dallas City Council debated one final time on how to allocate a $1.25 billion bond package. Voters will be the ones ultimately asked whether to approve it.
Dallas Zoo asks city council for $30M allocation from bond money for new projects
One year after the Dallas Zoo dealt with a missing clouded leopard, two stolen monkeys and the death of a vulture, the zoo told council members it is now on its way to being one of the safest in the country after more than $1 million in security upgrades. Now, the zoo is looking ahead to new projects, including one that will bring back the beloved rhinos.
One year after the Dallas Zoo dealt with a missing clouded leopard, two stolen monkeys and the death of a vulture, the zoo told council members it is now on its way to being one of the safest in the country after more than $1 million in security upgrades. Now, the zoo is looking ahead to new projects, including one that will bring back the beloved rhinos.
Dallas City Council discusses allowing multiplex homes in single-family zoned neighborhoods
Dallas City Council members are discussing whether or not the city should consider allowing four-plexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for single family homes.
Dallas City Council members are discussing whether or not the city should consider allowing four-plexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for single family homes.
Dallas could vote on $1.25B bond package with funding for city streets
The Dallas City Council wants voters to approve a bond package worth more than $1 billion. The money would go towards numerous improvements across the city, including street improvements.
The Dallas City Council wants voters to approve a bond package worth more than $1 billion. The money would go towards numerous improvements across the city, including street improvements.
Dallas city councilman suggests dropping parking requirement for businesses
It's a move that sounds drastic if approved by the Dallas City Council; businesses, apartment complexes and home developers would no longer be required by the city to also build parking. But one councilman says that doesn't necessarily mean your parking headaches will get worse.
It's a move that sounds drastic if approved by the Dallas City Council; businesses, apartment complexes and home developers would no longer be required by the city to also build parking. But one councilman says that doesn't necessarily mean your parking headaches will get worse.
Dallas building fees could soon go up by 2,700%. Here's why.
Some of the proposed fee increases are enormous, especially compared to Dallas suburbs, and industry leaders say that could cause a developer to potentially delay or move a project elsewhere at a time when affordable options are greatly needed in Dallas.
Some of the proposed fee increases are enormous, especially compared to Dallas suburbs, and industry leaders say that could cause a developer to potentially delay or move a project elsewhere at a time when affordable options are greatly needed in Dallas.
Dallas City Council expected to approve $2.3M to fund 16 more homeless outreach workers
The Dallas City Council is expected to approve a $2.3 million contract to expand homeless outreach services with Housing Forward, the organization that replaced the Metro Dallas Housing Alliance. It says it is making significant process, although it is slower than everyone would like.
The Dallas City Council is expected to approve a $2.3 million contract to expand homeless outreach services with Housing Forward, the organization that replaced the Metro Dallas Housing Alliance. It says it is making significant process, although it is slower than everyone would like.
Casinos in Texas: Dallas City Council divided over statewide gambling
Some councilmembers say legalizing gambling statewide would be a way to help fund the still-struggling Dallas police and fire pension while others say they are concerned that gambling amounts to a tax on the poor.
Some councilmembers say legalizing gambling statewide would be a way to help fund the still-struggling Dallas police and fire pension while others say they are concerned that gambling amounts to a tax on the poor.
Dallas crime: Police chief, city council working to tackle rising murder rate problem
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told city council members the majority of murders are done by people either committing other crimes or engaging in high-risk behavior.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told city council members the majority of murders are done by people either committing other crimes or engaging in high-risk behavior.
Dallas committee debates zoning change which would allow fourplexes in single-family neighborhoods
Dallas city councilmembers discussed a hot button topic on Tuesday: should tri-plexes and four-plexes be allowed in single-family neighborhoods?
Dallas city councilmembers discussed a hot button topic on Tuesday: should tri-plexes and four-plexes be allowed in single-family neighborhoods?
Dallas City Council approves ordinance to help regulate donation boxes
Donation boxes with no attendant on duty are supposed to create an easy way for people to do something good, but the city of Dallas says they often become a magnet for illegal dumping, so Dallas City Council members took action to prevent that.
Donation boxes with no attendant on duty are supposed to create an easy way for people to do something good, but the city of Dallas says they often become a magnet for illegal dumping, so Dallas City Council members took action to prevent that.
Dallas will treat roads before they ice over this winter to avoid another DART shutdown
In the past, Dallas would treat streets after they iced over. But according to a new memo, the city will now treat streets with a brine mixture when a snow or ice event is in the forecast.
In the past, Dallas would treat streets after they iced over. But according to a new memo, the city will now treat streets with a brine mixture when a snow or ice event is in the forecast.
City of Dallas looks to regulate donation drop boxes
Images shown to Dallas City Council members illustrated that boxes intended to collect donations to do good instead are harming the neighborhoods they are there to help.
Images shown to Dallas City Council members illustrated that boxes intended to collect donations to do good instead are harming the neighborhoods they are there to help.
Dallas reviews the practice of adding fluoride to its drinking water
The city of Dallas began adding fluoride to its drinking water in 1966. Some council members are now questioning the practice.
The city of Dallas began adding fluoride to its drinking water in 1966. Some council members are now questioning the practice.
City Council gets further information about financial trouble of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System
Dallas City Council members received two grim presentations on the state of its civilian and uniformed pension systems.
Dallas City Council members received two grim presentations on the state of its civilian and uniformed pension systems.
Dallas Police and Fire Pension System could face financial trouble again
FOX 4 obtained an email labeled ‘confidential’ where the leader of the city's bond task force informed the mayor and city council members that before the city seeks to use its entire bonding capacity for infrastructure needs, it may need to consider concerns about the police and fire pension.
FOX 4 obtained an email labeled ‘confidential’ where the leader of the city's bond task force informed the mayor and city council members that before the city seeks to use its entire bonding capacity for infrastructure needs, it may need to consider concerns about the police and fire pension.
Dallas considers special $2 surcharge to pay for Fair Park upgrades
A Dallas City Council committee is considering options for how to pay for $600 million in upgrades and renovations to Fair Park.
A Dallas City Council committee is considering options for how to pay for $600 million in upgrades and renovations to Fair Park.
Dallas city staff remove plan for 55-mile bike path without input
A non-profit organization working to create a 55-mile circuit trail system in the city of Dallas says the city missed a key opportunity.
A non-profit organization working to create a 55-mile circuit trail system in the city of Dallas says the city missed a key opportunity.
Dallas County Democrats call for now-Republican Mayor Eric Johnson to resign
The Dallas County Democrats are accusing Mayor Eric Johnson of turning his back on voters by switching political parties. They’re calling for him to step down.
The Dallas County Democrats are accusing Mayor Eric Johnson of turning his back on voters by switching political parties. They’re calling for him to step down.
Dallas City Council approves nearly $5 billion budget, but mayor votes against it
The Dallas City Council passed a nearly $5 billion budget Wednesday, though some councilmembers argued the city should have done more to rein in spending and property taxes.
The Dallas City Council passed a nearly $5 billion budget Wednesday, though some councilmembers argued the city should have done more to rein in spending and property taxes.