Dallas real estate developer pleads guilty to bribing city council members
Real estate developer Sherman Roberts pleaded guilty to bribing former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway and former City Council member Carolyn Davis to support his projects.
Real estate developer Sherman Roberts pleaded guilty to bribing former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway and former City Council member Carolyn Davis to support his projects.
Dallas HERO Amendments: Props S, U passed
Former and current Dallas city leaders warned that the so-called HERO amendments sound good but could have disastrous results. However, voters approved two of them anyway.
Former and current Dallas city leaders warned that the so-called HERO amendments sound good but could have disastrous results. However, voters approved two of them anyway.
City of Dallas unveils robotic lawnmowers that will replace gas-powered lawn equipment
The city says the $250,000 investment will allow the city to set an example for private businesses and homeowners while also doing its part to reduce carbon emissions. City leaders say the robots will free up employees to focus on other important tasks.
The city says the $250,000 investment will allow the city to set an example for private businesses and homeowners while also doing its part to reduce carbon emissions. City leaders say the robots will free up employees to focus on other important tasks.
City council considers dropping experience requirement to become a Dallas police officer
Right now, to become a Dallas police officer, one needs either college credit, experience in the U.S. Armed Forces or a TCOLE peace officer license. Under the new proposal, no experience would be required.
Right now, to become a Dallas police officer, one needs either college credit, experience in the U.S. Armed Forces or a TCOLE peace officer license. Under the new proposal, no experience would be required.
Dallas delays funding for Dallas Black Dance Theatre amid firing controversy
The Dallas Black Dance Theatre, under fire for terminating its dance company, is now at risk of losing a large grant from the city of Dallas.
The Dallas Black Dance Theatre, under fire for terminating its dance company, is now at risk of losing a large grant from the city of Dallas.
Half-built duplex in Dallas’ historic Elm Thicket neighborhood won't be torn down
Residents in a historic Dallas neighborhood made emotional pleas before learning that at least one of the half-built duplexes violating the city’s zoning law would be allowed to stay.
Residents in a historic Dallas neighborhood made emotional pleas before learning that at least one of the half-built duplexes violating the city’s zoning law would be allowed to stay.
Fair Park management group seeking city bailout to help repay $6M owed to vendors
On Thursday, the president of the Oak View Group told the Dallas Park and Recreation Board that if it received a bailout from the city it could make good on its payments within a year.
On Thursday, the president of the Oak View Group told the Dallas Park and Recreation Board that if it received a bailout from the city it could make good on its payments within a year.
Management group disputes claim that $5.7M donated to Fair Park was misspent
After allegations that $5.7 million donated to Fair Park was misspent Dallas City Council members want changes.
After allegations that $5.7 million donated to Fair Park was misspent Dallas City Council members want changes.
Report alleges $5.7M donated for Fair Park improvement was misused
About 24 hours after Fair Park First released a long-awaited accountant’s report, FOX 4 is learning more about the financial mess delaying promises to the community.
About 24 hours after Fair Park First released a long-awaited accountant’s report, FOX 4 is learning more about the financial mess delaying promises to the community.
Fair Park improvement plans for new park facing financial woes
For the community around Fair Park, the promise of a new green space inside Fair Park could once again be an empty one.
For the community around Fair Park, the promise of a new green space inside Fair Park could once again be an empty one.
Dallas park improvements delayed over grant spending concerns
Councilman Adam Bazaldua requested an audit because of a memo from the city manager detailing unusual involvement by a state lawmaker.
Councilman Adam Bazaldua requested an audit because of a memo from the city manager detailing unusual involvement by a state lawmaker.
For-profit managing Fair Park reveals $2 million shortfall, may need city bailout
Oak View Group, the for-profit managing Fair Park for the city, revealed on Monday its operating expenses are $2 million more than the park is expected to bring in. The organization is likely going to need a bailout from the city.
Oak View Group, the for-profit managing Fair Park for the city, revealed on Monday its operating expenses are $2 million more than the park is expected to bring in. The organization is likely going to need a bailout from the city.
Former top Dallas leaders warn against city charter propositions: 'It would paralyze the city'
Four former Dallas mayors, a former police chief, members of the current city council and other county and state leaders joined together to voice a firm stance against three propositions on the November ballot. "This is chocolate-covered rat poison,"
Four former Dallas mayors, a former police chief, members of the current city council and other county and state leaders joined together to voice a firm stance against three propositions on the November ballot. "This is chocolate-covered rat poison,"
Dallas street parking increases to minimum $1 hourly rate
Beginning Oct. 1, finding hourly parking under $1 in Downtown Dallas will be a thing of the past.
Beginning Oct. 1, finding hourly parking under $1 in Downtown Dallas will be a thing of the past.
Dallas County leaders want to build a new $5 billion jail and courthouse. But who will fund it?
The new jail plans came up during a Dallas City Council discussion about the city's contract to pay nearly $7.9 million for housing Dallas inmates. Commissioner Price suggested the city should build its own jail.
The new jail plans came up during a Dallas City Council discussion about the city's contract to pay nearly $7.9 million for housing Dallas inmates. Commissioner Price suggested the city should build its own jail.
Dallas City Council approves Forward Dallas plan, first zoning update in 18 years
The Dallas City Council approved the first major zoning change to city neighborhoods in the past 18 years.
The Dallas City Council approved the first major zoning change to city neighborhoods in the past 18 years.
Dallas city leaders apologize to Family Gateway CEO after roof repair delays lead to mold damage
Family Gateway's child care programs are still closed, nearly 4 months after the May 28 storm caused the damages to the facility, impacting 50 families experiencing homelessness.
Family Gateway's child care programs are still closed, nearly 4 months after the May 28 storm caused the damages to the facility, impacting 50 families experiencing homelessness.
City of Dallas discusses creation of sanctioned homeless encampments
After years of shutting down homeless encampments only to have another encampment pop up in a new location, the City of Dallas is considering creating sanctioned encampments.
After years of shutting down homeless encampments only to have another encampment pop up in a new location, the City of Dallas is considering creating sanctioned encampments.
Texas lawmakers push City of Dallas, pension fund leaders to solve problems
On Thursday, state lawmakers warned the City of Dallas to settle its differences between two competing financial plans to fund its public safety pension.
On Thursday, state lawmakers warned the City of Dallas to settle its differences between two competing financial plans to fund its public safety pension.
Dallas mayor wears 'TCU Sucks' shirt ahead of Iron Skillet showdown
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson showed his support for SMU ahead of this weekend's Battle for the Iron Skillet.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson showed his support for SMU ahead of this weekend's Battle for the Iron Skillet.