Dallas City Council considers ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
Calling gas-powered blowers, a public health concern, the Dallas City Council committee directed the city's new environmental commission to study a potential ban on the ubiquitous tools. According to the California Research Board, one hour using a lawnmower emits the same amount of pollution as a car driving from Dallas to Lubbock. But one hour of a leaf blower is like driving from Dallas to Orlando, Florida.
Calling gas-powered blowers, a public health concern, the Dallas City Council committee directed the city's new environmental commission to study a potential ban on the ubiquitous tools. According to the California Research Board, one hour using a lawnmower emits the same amount of pollution as a car driving from Dallas to Lubbock. But one hour of a leaf blower is like driving from Dallas to Orlando, Florida.
Dallas considering closing sexually oriented businesses at 2 a.m.
The council’s Quality of Life committee voted to have a task force study the issue for six more months and report back to the committee in May after police data showed a possible link between the clubs and criminal activity.
The council’s Quality of Life committee voted to have a task force study the issue for six more months and report back to the committee in May after police data showed a possible link between the clubs and criminal activity.
Dallas City Council could create new office to investigate unethical behavior
The city of Dallas is working to overhaul its ethics policy starting with creating a new office. A new inspector general would have the power to investigate council members, staff and entities doing business with the city.
The city of Dallas is working to overhaul its ethics policy starting with creating a new office. A new inspector general would have the power to investigate council members, staff and entities doing business with the city.
Oncor donates Parkdale Lake, 110 acres to city for new park trail in Southeast Dallas
A lake that was once used to cool a power plant in Southeast Dallas will now add power to the city's 50-mile loop, connecting 254 miles of hike and bike trails.
A lake that was once used to cool a power plant in Southeast Dallas will now add power to the city's 50-mile loop, connecting 254 miles of hike and bike trails.
Dallas mayor stresses accountability in government during state of city address
The mayor says the new review process will provide oversight at city hall and hold elected officials accountable.
The mayor says the new review process will provide oversight at city hall and hold elected officials accountable.
Dallas police to limit more details on crimes from public view
Public information used by news outlets to report breaking news and neighborhood groups to monitor crime will be harder to access in Dallas.
Public information used by news outlets to report breaking news and neighborhood groups to monitor crime will be harder to access in Dallas.
Dallas now offering paid parental leave for city employees
Previously, Dallas employees had to use sick days and vacation time to take time off after the birth of a child. If that ran out, they would go unpaid.
Previously, Dallas employees had to use sick days and vacation time to take time off after the birth of a child. If that ran out, they would go unpaid.
Dallas launches new pilot program to curb panhandling problems
The city of Dallas is launching a new pilot program expanding on a current program to curb panhandling across the city. It will use a combination of outreach, environmental deterrents and data.
The city of Dallas is launching a new pilot program expanding on a current program to curb panhandling across the city. It will use a combination of outreach, environmental deterrents and data.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson confirms he has breakthrough case of COVID-19
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said he is only experiencing mild symptoms from a confirmed breakthrough case of COVID-19.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said he is only experiencing mild symptoms from a confirmed breakthrough case of COVID-19.
Dallas City Council approves $4.3 billion budget, including $10 million police overtime amendment
The Dallas City Council approved the new $4.3 billion budget for 2022 following a 13-2 vote.
The Dallas City Council approved the new $4.3 billion budget for 2022 following a 13-2 vote.
Dallas City Council approves $4 billion budget after diverting $10 million from police overtime
After a heated debate, the Dallas City Council voted 8-7 to transfer $10 million of the police department’s $28 million overtime budget to a reserve fund.
After a heated debate, the Dallas City Council voted 8-7 to transfer $10 million of the police department’s $28 million overtime budget to a reserve fund.
Dallas to spend $72M on housing plan to combat homelessness
Dallas leaders gave the green light for a massive spending plan to find those without a home a new place to live.
Dallas leaders gave the green light for a massive spending plan to find those without a home a new place to live.
Dallas City Council grills city manager over Dallas PD data loss
Councilmembers are furious that four months went by without the city manager notifying them about the massive loss of data. In the end, many of them learned of the breach through the news.
Councilmembers are furious that four months went by without the city manager notifying them about the massive loss of data. In the end, many of them learned of the breach through the news.
Dallas City Council poised to increase police department's overtime budget
There was a lot back and forth over the overtime budget last year, leading to a vocal fight between the mayor and some city council members. Turns out last year's controversial cut to police overtime never became a reality.
There was a lot back and forth over the overtime budget last year, leading to a vocal fight between the mayor and some city council members. Turns out last year's controversial cut to police overtime never became a reality.
Dallas budget proposal includes funding for 250 new police officers and more overtime pay
The proposal includes money to hire more 911 operators and an additional 250 police officers, as well as increase the police department’s overtime budget.
The proposal includes money to hire more 911 operators and an additional 250 police officers, as well as increase the police department’s overtime budget.
Dallas mayor wants city manager to add more police officers, increase salaries
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson wants the city manager to add more police officers to next year's budget and salary increases. He says the current budget would actually cause the police force to shrink by not hiring enough officers to replace those that leave.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson wants the city manager to add more police officers to next year's budget and salary increases. He says the current budget would actually cause the police force to shrink by not hiring enough officers to replace those that leave.
Ex-Dallas Councilman Dwayne Caraway gets sentence reduced
A federal judge reduced former Dallas County City Councilman Dwaine Caraway’s prison sentence by five months.
A federal judge reduced former Dallas County City Councilman Dwaine Caraway’s prison sentence by five months.
Shortage of workers leading to more delays for Dallas trash collection
The city of Dallas announced on Tuesday that it will delay residential recycling pickup by one or two days in various parts of the city over the next several weeks. The reason is a shortage of workers.
The city of Dallas announced on Tuesday that it will delay residential recycling pickup by one or two days in various parts of the city over the next several weeks. The reason is a shortage of workers.
Real estate developer Ruel Hamilton convicted in Dallas City Hall corruption scandal
Prosecutors say Ruel Hamilton shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to former Dallas council members Carolyn Davis and Dwaine Caraway.
Prosecutors say Ruel Hamilton shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to former Dallas council members Carolyn Davis and Dwaine Caraway.
New Dallas council member Jesse Moreno discusses scooters, I-345, affordable housing
Jesse Moreno discussed the potential return of rental scooters, changes to I-345, high property taxes, Dallas' long development services wait and how he plans to be engaged in his district.
Jesse Moreno discussed the potential return of rental scooters, changes to I-345, high property taxes, Dallas' long development services wait and how he plans to be engaged in his district.