Skillman library saved from closure... for now
Dallas City Council voted to save the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library in Northeast Dallas after it was put on the chopping block during the budget process.
Dallas City Council voted to save the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library in Northeast Dallas after it was put on the chopping block during the budget process.
Dallas has received 160 complaints about short-term rentals this year
The City of Dallas has passed an ordinance that would block short-term rentals from most single-family neighborhoods, but it is currently on hold.
The City of Dallas has passed an ordinance that would block short-term rentals from most single-family neighborhoods, but it is currently on hold.
Dallas could end library's mobile hotspot lending program
The city's proposed budget cuts the funding for the hotspots, which would save the city $619,000.
The city's proposed budget cuts the funding for the hotspots, which would save the city $619,000.
Dallas approves new 30-year police and fire pension funding plan
The Dallas City Council approved spending $11 billion over the next 30 years to hopefully fix a more than $3 billion budget shortfall.
The Dallas City Council approved spending $11 billion over the next 30 years to hopefully fix a more than $3 billion budget shortfall.
Dallas City Council approves contract to count city's trees, despite concerns over $6M price tag
The amount is not too much for environmentalists who worry about an invasive pest.
The amount is not too much for environmentalists who worry about an invasive pest.
Dallas cancels $200K plan to provide in-home garden kits to residents amid scrutiny
The $200,00 proposal was originally set to be approved with no discussion until one city council member raised questions.
The $200,00 proposal was originally set to be approved with no discussion until one city council member raised questions.
Dallas Skillman Library saved from closure after councilwoman finds untapped funds
Ultimately, the proposal to save the library passed in a straw vote. However, it still needs formal approval from the council in the city's budget. But for now, it looks like the Skillman branch has been spared.
Ultimately, the proposal to save the library passed in a straw vote. However, it still needs formal approval from the council in the city's budget. But for now, it looks like the Skillman branch has been spared.
Dallas City Council debates hiring consultant to improve pension fund's rate of return
As the city's hired consultant, Dory Wiley is working to encourage the council to hire his company or another to serve as a watchdog to fix the city's pension fund.
As the city's hired consultant, Dory Wiley is working to encourage the council to hire his company or another to serve as a watchdog to fix the city's pension fund.
Search firm apologizes for Dallas city manager brochure error
Last week, it was revealed that the picture on the front cover of the brochure meant to entice candidates for the open Dallas city manager position was actually the Houston skyline.
Last week, it was revealed that the picture on the front cover of the brochure meant to entice candidates for the open Dallas city manager position was actually the Houston skyline.
Fate of Dallas city-owned property overtaken by squatters remains unclear
One councilman thinks the building is a total loss, but the location is prime real estate for a new property. But others believe someone may be interested in preserving a historic building.
One councilman thinks the building is a total loss, but the location is prime real estate for a new property. But others believe someone may be interested in preserving a historic building.
Dallas-owned emergency housing facility forced to close units due to mold
The roof of the Family Gateway Center was damaged during a storm on May 28, but a fight over who is responsible for the repairs has caused delays.
The roof of the Family Gateway Center was damaged during a storm on May 28, but a fight over who is responsible for the repairs has caused delays.
Proposed brochure for open Dallas city manager position features Houston skyline
In May, Dallas City Council agreed to pay executive search firm Baker Tilly $134,000 to help find a new city manager.
In May, Dallas City Council agreed to pay executive search firm Baker Tilly $134,000 to help find a new city manager.
Dallas City Council questions delay in demolition that led to squatters taking over property
The City of Dallas is in the process of demolishing an office building it purchased, but then allowed to be taken over by squatters.
The City of Dallas is in the process of demolishing an office building it purchased, but then allowed to be taken over by squatters.
Dallas Police and Fire Pension fund review leads to contentious City Council meeting
Thousands of retired Dallas police officers and firefighters continue to wait and see if the Dallas City Council will agree to the pension fund's plan to keep the fund solvent.
Thousands of retired Dallas police officers and firefighters continue to wait and see if the Dallas City Council will agree to the pension fund's plan to keep the fund solvent.
Dallas PD's $56M in overtime a bargain to the city, police leaders say
Today's police overtime costs a hefty $56 million. But if the department had 451 more officers, police leaders say that would ultimately cost $113 million.
Today's police overtime costs a hefty $56 million. But if the department had 451 more officers, police leaders say that would ultimately cost $113 million.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre fires 9 dancers over social media video; city council calls for probe
The theater maintains that the dancers were fired for "violating company policies" after posting a video on social media. But the dancers and some councilmembers say this is a classic textbook case of union-busting.
The theater maintains that the dancers were fired for "violating company policies" after posting a video on social media. But the dancers and some councilmembers say this is a classic textbook case of union-busting.
Despite community pushback, plans continue to shut down Northeast Dallas library
Despite a community-led petition with 1,700 signatures, the city of Dallas continues its plans to shut down the Skillman Branch Library as part of proposed cuts to the city budget.
Despite a community-led petition with 1,700 signatures, the city of Dallas continues its plans to shut down the Skillman Branch Library as part of proposed cuts to the city budget.
Dallas proposes closing Skillman library branch
Closing the library would save the city $485,000 a year. The proposed $30,000 raise for Dallas City Council members and the mayor would equal $450,000 a year.
Closing the library would save the city $485,000 a year. The proposed $30,000 raise for Dallas City Council members and the mayor would equal $450,000 a year.
Registration expired? You could be fined up to $500 if you park in Dallas
The City of Dallas passed a new ordinance looking to crack down on cars with expired registrations and invalid license plates.
The City of Dallas passed a new ordinance looking to crack down on cars with expired registrations and invalid license plates.
Former Dallas mayors support $30,000 pay raise proposal for city council members, mayor
In an editorial, 3 former mayors agreed that elected leaders' salaries should be adjusted to reflect increased costs of living. However, they disagree with the provision that would tie their salaries to automatic adjustments for inflation.
In an editorial, 3 former mayors agreed that elected leaders' salaries should be adjusted to reflect increased costs of living. However, they disagree with the provision that would tie their salaries to automatic adjustments for inflation.