Rental scooters could make comeback to Downtown Dallas this fall
Rental scooters could make a comeback in Downtown Dallas. One company made its pitch to city leaders with safety measures designed to keep riders off the sidewalks.
Dallas City Council hears from public on proposed short-term rental ban
Some Dallas residents who are concerned about too many loud parties at rentals are hopeful the council will ban short term rentals in residential neighborhoods.
Several Dallas polling locations were closed for hours on election day
Dallas County elections officials confirmed closures at multiple polling locations totaled more than 13 hours of lost voting time.
8 incumbents win re-election to Dallas City Council, while other 6 races head to runoffs
There are city council elections in dozens of North Texas cities, including Dallas, where all 14 seats are up during Saturday’s election.
Dallas homeowners want city hall to ban short-term rentals
After hearing Dallas City Council members consider more regulations for short-term rentals, some residents wanted council members to consider the price tag of that option first.
Homeless encampment near Dallas City Hall forced to relocate
Dallas police had riot shields in hand as the city of Dallas forced the pop-up homeless encampment known as Camp Rhonda to move once again.
Homeless encampment sets up outside Dallas City Hall to put pressure on city leaders
The message to city leaders just steps from City Hall is if the city can't give them a key to a place of their own, they at least want the city to give them a place for their tent.
Dallas mayor creates committee to probe why cop accused of murder stayed on job
Mayor Eric Johnson established the City Council committee Monday after the arrest last week of Bryan Riser on two charges of capital murder.
Dallas City Council grills Oncor executives about handling of blackouts after the winter storm
Dallas City Council members grilled Oncor executives about why the blackouts during last month’s winter storm were not rolling, and why it took so long to be honest with customers.
New Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia lays out plan to combat violent crime
With less than a week officially on the job, Chief Eddie Garcia fielded questions from city council members who are expecting positive results from the crime reduction plan, which many of them have been critical of in the past.
Dallas council committee mulls new $300 million bond for street improvements
Dallas voters approved more than half a billion dollars for street repairs just a few years ago. Now some on the council think the city should ask for an additional $300 million.
Dallas city leaders hope to crack down on panhandling problem
City staff presented some ideas that ranged from offering the homeless jobs like painting city murals to banning all forms of solicitation or giving. Many council members thought the solutions did not quite hit the mark.
Dallas City Council hopes new police chief will help crack down on street racers, stunters
Street racing only seems to be intensifying and putting additional strain on city resources already spread thin. Some are hoping the new police chief will give a new perspective to tackling a persistent problem.
City of Dallas trying to get building permit process back on track
As hundreds of people in Dallas are waiting months to get building permits that used to only take days, the city of Dallas is promising to dig out of the hole.
Dallas to pay $5 million to get building permit process caught up
The city of Dallas has agreed to pay $5 million to get outside help with its building permit backlog for homes and businesses.
Dallas City Council holds emergency meeting on COVID response
Several city council members said there is confusion about the city's role in registering and administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Dallas sees surge in demand for COVID-19 vaccine registration
Hundreds of people lined up in Oak Cliff Friday to register for an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas law unclear if Dallas City Council can ban short-term rentals in certain neighborhoods
Members of the Dallas City Council want to know whether it’s legal to ban short-term rentals in some neighborhoods.
Dallas City Council considering ban on short-term rentals in certain neighborhoods
Some council members, as homeowners, want to know if it is legally possible to ban short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods.
Dallas City Council approves renaming street after Botham Jean
The renamed portion of the street will include his former apartment building and the Dallas Police Department headquarters.