City of Dallas unveils plan for new park at old naval station site
It's an opportunity for the city to plan a 738-acre development that would bring jobs, homes, apartments, parks, walkability and easy access to public transportation. But there is one problem.
City of Dallas fails to meet deadline to fix building permit backlog
Council members expressed frustration that they are still getting complaints that builders are finding it too hard to invest in the city. Some council members questioned why city leaders haven't met their own self-imposed deadline.
Plan approved allowing citations, fines for people on Dallas medians, intersections
The council isn't calling it a "panhandling ordinance," but it is clear the new rule would greatly affect those asking for help on the streets.
Dallas mayor, police chief tout drop in violent crime, but some data suggests otherwise
Dallas police are investigating two shootings that happened within hours of each other Wednesday, about a mile apart.
Oncor wants to raise your electric bill. They made $229M last quarter.
The 11% rate increase Oncor is proposing would cost the average consumer $6 a month more, which adds up to $72 a year. This is happening while experts point out that Oncor already turned a large profit at the end of the last quarter.
Dallas emergency manager recommends more boats, water rescue teams following historic flash flooding
Police and firefighters received praise for their quick response. However, this city’s review of its response found that water rescuers and equipment were stretched thin, police waited hours for barricades on flooded roadways and the emergency operations center did not open quickly enough.
Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax gets raise despite earlier tension with mayor, council
The Dallas city manager who was nearly fired earlier this year is instead getting a pay raise. He will be making $423,000 a year.
Real estate developer Ruel Hamilton's conviction overturned
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of a real estate developer who was found guilty of bribing former Dallas City Council members Dwaine Caraway and Carolyn Davis.
Dallas City Council approves ordinance limiting resources to investigate abortions
The city council’s move won’t make abortion legal in Dallas, but it does aim to keep it a low priority for law enforcement when the state’s trigger law banning abortions goes into effect.
Dallas City Council member concerned about city's rate of spending
With property values soaring, some Dallas City Council members are concerned about the size of the city's spending along with it. One council member pointed out that if the city's spending continues at this pace, its reserve fund would no longer be at the recommended level in just three years.
Dallas considers limiting funds for abortion investigations
Dallas city leaders are discussing a plan that would steer police and funds away from investigations into people who get or provide abortions.
Dallas City Council could soon approve ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
Gas-powered leaf blowers have been criticized for pollution and noise, but landscapers say they are much more powerful than electric and battery-powered blowers. The city estimates those blowers would cost homeowners, businesses and the city 20% more.
Dallas needs $54 million to install sidewalk ramps that meet ADA requirements
Dallas City Councilman Chad West is frustrated that city management did not agree with making pedestrians a priority in response to a recent audit. He says the current approach continues to put walkers at risk in a city that historically has struggled to improve its walkability. Dallas has the fifth-highest pedestrian fatality rate out of the 25 largest U.S. cities.
T.C. Broadnax will stay in office as the Dallas city manager after reaching agreement with mayor
T.C. Broadnax will stay in his position as city manager, even though several council members and the mayor of Dallas wanted to remove him weeks prior. Mayor Johnson and City Manager Broadnax released a joint statement stating that they have reached an agreement and plan to move forward together.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
The mayor's positive test was self-administered through an at-home antigen test kit. He took the test after discovering he was in close contact with someone who tested positive Tuesday morning.
Short-term rentals could be zoned the same as hotels in Dallas, preventing them from neighborhoods
The Dallas City Council took a significant step late Wednesday that could change the landscape of where short-term rentals are allowed in the city.
Dallas City Council to vote on plan that would allow rental scooters to return
The city banned dockless vehicles two and a half years ago due to safety concerns and problems with scooters abandoned on sidewalks.
Dallas police response times increased by one minute, chief says
A city council that has been divided about their support of the city manager was unified Wednesday in their support of the Dallas police chief and his leadership style of the department. But the police department is not without its challenges.
Dallas City Council warned of inflation impact on city budget
Dallas may have a tighter budget next fiscal year due to a huge increase in the living wage as well as higher fuel costs.
Dallas council vote to possibly fire city manager T.C. Broadnax moved to next week
The Dallas city manager will get another week before a talk about his future with the city.