DART exploring free fare program for Dallas-area students
There could be more young people on DART trains and buses if the agency follows through on a free fare pilot program. But not everyone is on board because of a recent spike in crime at stations and on rides.
There could be more young people on DART trains and buses if the agency follows through on a free fare pilot program. But not everyone is on board because of a recent spike in crime at stations and on rides.
Dallas City Council considers new ordinance to crack down on large events without permits
After two recent mass shootings in Dallas at large events that did not have permits, the city is working to get large gatherings under control. But some are worried about what kind of impact the plan could have on non-profits or churches.
After two recent mass shootings in Dallas at large events that did not have permits, the city is working to get large gatherings under control. But some are worried about what kind of impact the plan could have on non-profits or churches.
More time needed to begin regulating short-term rentals, Dallas city attorney recommends
What the city attorney revealed to council members on Wednesday is that if the city rushes to regulate STRs by creating a permit process, they could grandfather in STRs in single-family neighborhoods. So the city attorney recommended that the city consider where it wants STRs before starting to issue permits.
What the city attorney revealed to council members on Wednesday is that if the city rushes to regulate STRs by creating a permit process, they could grandfather in STRs in single-family neighborhoods. So the city attorney recommended that the city consider where it wants STRs before starting to issue permits.
Dallas City Council considers changing parking requirements for apartment developments
The city's plan would allow developers to build taller apartment complexes with fewer parking spaces. In exchange, the developers would need to either build affordable units or pay into a city fund that would subsidize them throughout the city.
The city's plan would allow developers to build taller apartment complexes with fewer parking spaces. In exchange, the developers would need to either build affordable units or pay into a city fund that would subsidize them throughout the city.
Dallas city manager calls for enhanced safety measures for DART's new silver line
As construction on the silver line ramps up in Far North Dallas, the letter from the city manager to DART's CEO asks the transit agency to "strongly consider" the safety concerns being voiced by Dallas residents for years now.
As construction on the silver line ramps up in Far North Dallas, the letter from the city manager to DART's CEO asks the transit agency to "strongly consider" the safety concerns being voiced by Dallas residents for years now.
Dallas Pegasus landmark in need of costly repairs, city says
The Pegasus on top of Dallas' first skyscraper is one of the things that makes the skyline unique. It also serves as a selling point for the historic Magnolia Hotel, which is why some council members argued the hotel should pony up for the repairs. Dallas city staff said the hotel has refused to help pay for repairs totaling more than $650,000.
The Pegasus on top of Dallas' first skyscraper is one of the things that makes the skyline unique. It also serves as a selling point for the historic Magnolia Hotel, which is why some council members argued the hotel should pony up for the repairs. Dallas city staff said the hotel has refused to help pay for repairs totaling more than $650,000.
Dallas leaders want tougher penalties for unpermitted events after recent mass shootings
The police chief told council members that the city needs an ordinance to crack down on promoters and property owners who hold large events, like the one on April 2, without getting permits. Right now, the fine is between $500 and $2,000. For many, it’s a small cost of doing business.
The police chief told council members that the city needs an ordinance to crack down on promoters and property owners who hold large events, like the one on April 2, without getting permits. Right now, the fine is between $500 and $2,000. For many, it’s a small cost of doing business.
Food trailer vendors feel unfairly penalized by Dallas city ordinance
Under the city's current ordinance, operating a food trailer costs a lot more than a food truck, despite the similar business model. To operate a food truck in Dallas, you just need an annual permit. But if you have a less expensive food trailer, the city requires a permit for each event the trailer does business at. Small business owners say that is making the cost of business too high.
Under the city's current ordinance, operating a food trailer costs a lot more than a food truck, despite the similar business model. To operate a food truck in Dallas, you just need an annual permit. But if you have a less expensive food trailer, the city requires a permit for each event the trailer does business at. Small business owners say that is making the cost of business too high.
Dallas City Council committee pushes for resolution in support of transgender community
"Our community is vibrant. It is welcoming," said Councilman Omar Narvaez. "We need to make sure the folks that are the least of that are being attacked by people like our governor and multiple-indicted attorney general, that those families know we have their back in Dallas."
"Our community is vibrant. It is welcoming," said Councilman Omar Narvaez. "We need to make sure the folks that are the least of that are being attacked by people like our governor and multiple-indicted attorney general, that those families know we have their back in Dallas."
Dallas mayor meets with Ukrainian consul general to offer support to refugees
Mayor Johnson is offering his support in other ways. He met with the Ukrainian Consul General to discuss how the city of Dallas can support Ukraine. The Dallas City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution severing ties with its sister city in Russia until the war is over.
Mayor Johnson is offering his support in other ways. He met with the Ukrainian Consul General to discuss how the city of Dallas can support Ukraine. The Dallas City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution severing ties with its sister city in Russia until the war is over.
Dallas City Council approves mental health leave plan for firefighters, civilian employees
The new policy passed unanimously will provide all city employees with paid time off for mental health assistance from trauma on the job. This comes days after another Dallas firefighter attempted suicide over the weekend.
The new policy passed unanimously will provide all city employees with paid time off for mental health assistance from trauma on the job. This comes days after another Dallas firefighter attempted suicide over the weekend.
Dallas City Council approves resolution in support of Ukraine
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the people of Ukraine and condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the people of Ukraine and condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Dallas PD unveils plan to reduce crime at problematic apartment complexes
The Dallas Police Department says apartment complexes are responsible for more than half of the city's most problematic areas when it comes to crime. They unveiled a plan to reduce crime at those places. But to the disappointment of some council members, the plan did not propose creating any new standards for apartment complexes.
The Dallas Police Department says apartment complexes are responsible for more than half of the city's most problematic areas when it comes to crime. They unveiled a plan to reduce crime at those places. But to the disappointment of some council members, the plan did not propose creating any new standards for apartment complexes.
Dallas sexually oriented businesses can stay open past 2 a.m. until judge makes ruling
The Monday hearing was supposed to only take a day, but there were too many witnesses called to testify. For now, the businesses can continue to operate until the judge hears all of the city’s witnesses and makes her ruling.
The Monday hearing was supposed to only take a day, but there were too many witnesses called to testify. For now, the businesses can continue to operate until the judge hears all of the city’s witnesses and makes her ruling.
Dallas City Council grills DART CEO for shutting down during winter storms
DART CEO Nadine Lee defended her decisions during two February winter storms. But council members said the agency has to find a way to provide better service in the future.
DART CEO Nadine Lee defended her decisions during two February winter storms. But council members said the agency has to find a way to provide better service in the future.
Dallas police data loss: IT employee reckless, but no malicious intent, report finds
The report released last week cost the city $500,000. The major conclusion is the city still has a lot of work to do to protect the city's data.
The report released last week cost the city $500,000. The major conclusion is the city still has a lot of work to do to protect the city's data.
City of Dallas to provide port-a-potties near homeless encampments
The port-a-potties will be placed for 90 days at seven locations primarily around downtown and South Dallas. If council members like how the plan is working, the locations will continue to rotate around homeless encampments.
The port-a-potties will be placed for 90 days at seven locations primarily around downtown and South Dallas. If council members like how the plan is working, the locations will continue to rotate around homeless encampments.
City of Dallas still struggling to develop regulations for short-term rentals
The city of Dallas still can’t seem to find a solution to a problem that’s been brewing between frustrated residents and short-term rental operators and owners. Currently, there’s still no formal registration or enforcement process in place for short-term rentals, which continue to go on largely unregulated.
The city of Dallas still can’t seem to find a solution to a problem that’s been brewing between frustrated residents and short-term rental operators and owners. Currently, there’s still no formal registration or enforcement process in place for short-term rentals, which continue to go on largely unregulated.
Group created to help with Dallas building permit delays
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said the building permit department is such a mess, he will have someone new take over.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said the building permit department is such a mess, he will have someone new take over.
Dallas Fire Association asks city council for mental health leave for firefighters
Right now, the city's policy only provides mental health days for police officers. The Dallas Fire Association president says the need for this time off for firefighters is real.
Right now, the city's policy only provides mental health days for police officers. The Dallas Fire Association president says the need for this time off for firefighters is real.