Dallas council members press interim police chief on leaked 911 memo
It was the first time the interim Dallas police chief has responded to the memo publicly. But when pressed, he would not reveal who sent out the directive to staff without the proper vetting.
Incoming Dallas police chief, city council blindsided by leaked 911 memo
DPD is refusing to reveal who wrote the controversial memo or who released it. The mayor, city council, and incoming police chief all say they were blindsided by it.
Hensley Field redevelopment proposal presented to Dallas council committee
The development of the master plan for Hensley Field was presented to members of the Dallas City Council's Economic Development Committee.
Dallas mayor requests audit of police overtime budget
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is calling for an audit of how the Dallas Police Department is using its overtime money.
Dallas PD opposes making street racing a priority one call
Despite outcries from the community to end the street racing problem, the Dallas Police Department issued a memo opposing making street racing a priority one call.
Developer accused of bribing two ex-Dallas City Council members
Federal prosecutors say Sherman Roberts paid Carolyn Davis and Dwaine Caraway to steer council votes on affordable housing projects in 2015.
Dallas PD closes out year with violent crime spike as search continues for new police chief
The department started the year with a plan to reduce violent crime. Instead, crime went up, and the police chief is headed out.
Dallas City Council unanimously approves tougher ordinance against sex traffickers
A member of the Dallas City Council gave a powerful firsthand account of seeing women and children being forced into prostitution.
Plan outlined to get Dallas first responders vaccinated when the city receives COVID-19 vaccines
Dallas is laying the groundwork for the monumental task ahead for vaccinating first responders if it is awarded the vaccine in a matter of weeks.
Churches near Downtown Dallas not allowed to apply as emergency homeless shelters
A Dallas homeless service provider is prepared to break the law, if necessary, to house people in extremely cold weather.
Dallas City Council approves system that hopes to flag problematic officers
This new, nearly $1 million advanced warning system is part of a reform plan for the Dallas Police Department following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
Dallas PD making headway with 911 response times, update crime reduction plan
As the city prepares to find its next police chief, leaders with Dallas PD told council members on Monday that response times to priority 1 and 2 calls have finally significantly improved.
Dallas City Council approves new Fair Park master plan
The future of Fair Park looks very green. A master plan was unanimously approved on Wednesday and the first goal is to build a massive park.
Oncor clear-cuts three acres at White Rock Lake without city approval
A Dallas city councilwoman has put together a committee to work with the city an Oncor on a plan to prevent a clearing like this from happening again and hopefully replant some of what was lost.
Dallas council member questions using CARES Act money for hotel debt payment
The agenda item was described in a presentation as a $1.8 million debt payment, with no mention the money would be for the Lorenzo Hotel in the Cedars.
Deadline approaching for Dallas City Council to spend CARES Act funding
Some Dallas council members were surprised to learn that the city apparently allocated more federal money for rental assistance than it could use in time.
Scooters may be allowed to return soon to Dallas, city council says
The Dallas director of transportation says he may give scooter operators the green light to return with a temporary permit soon after a public meeting set for next Thursday. But some worry that is too soon.
Funding approved for Dallas mayor's task force recommendations for safer communities
The safety recommendations were made more than a year ago, but the city's recently approved budget puts money toward them.
Despite tax rate reduction, Dallas homeowners should expect higher tax bills in 2021
The cut is not expected to be enough offset rising property values, and many city leaders predict fallout from the divisive issue of significantly cutting the Dallas Police overtime budget.
Dallas City Council votes to cut police department's overtime budget
The contentious debate over the police budget this year has been in stark contrast to the unanimously approved budget last year when funding for police was increased by more than $5 million.