New Dallas council member Gay Donnell Willis to focus on public services, increasing tax base
Gay Donnell Willis discussed Preston Center, growing the city’s tax base, her opponent revealing her tax liens and improving city services in an interview with FOX4.
Gay Donnell Willis discussed Preston Center, growing the city’s tax base, her opponent revealing her tax liens and improving city services in an interview with FOX4.
New Dallas council member Jaynie Schultz wants to address Midtown, Esperanza district, panhandling
Jaynie Schultz discussed panhandling, the Valley View mall redevelopment, the Esperanza district and the new council’s relationship with Mayor Eric Johnson in an interview with FOX4.
Jaynie Schultz discussed panhandling, the Valley View mall redevelopment, the Esperanza district and the new council’s relationship with Mayor Eric Johnson in an interview with FOX4.
New Dallas council member Paul Ridley to focus on livability, accessibility in city
New Dallas councilman Paul Ridley discussed parks, affordable housing, communicating with constituents, the environment and the future of I-345 in an interview with FOX4.
New Dallas councilman Paul Ridley discussed parks, affordable housing, communicating with constituents, the environment and the future of I-345 in an interview with FOX4.
4 new Dallas City Council members sworn in as mayor hopes to address ongoing challenges
Mayors typically use their address at council inaugurations to pat themselves on the back for all they accomplished. However, Mayor Eric Johnson focused on many of the city's problems that need to be solved, which range from poor trash service to problems getting through to 911.
Mayors typically use their address at council inaugurations to pat themselves on the back for all they accomplished. However, Mayor Eric Johnson focused on many of the city's problems that need to be solved, which range from poor trash service to problems getting through to 911.
Dallas residential construction permit backlog cleared, city officials say
When the city's director of sustainable development and construction shared the good news with Dallas City Council members on Monday, some took it with cautious optimism after getting an earful from builders for months.
When the city's director of sustainable development and construction shared the good news with Dallas City Council members on Monday, some took it with cautious optimism after getting an earful from builders for months.
Dallas residents irritated with bulk trash collection delays across the city
Dallas residents fed up with bulk trash sitting on their sidewalks for weeks are demanding answers from the city, and Dallas City Council members are not satisfied with the explanations they are getting.
Dallas residents fed up with bulk trash sitting on their sidewalks for weeks are demanding answers from the city, and Dallas City Council members are not satisfied with the explanations they are getting.
Dallas City Council cuts off funds from upcoming runoff election after polling problems
The Dallas City Council sent a strong message to the Dallas County Elections Office after a problem during the May 1 election caused some polls to stay closed for hours.
The Dallas City Council sent a strong message to the Dallas County Elections Office after a problem during the May 1 election caused some polls to stay closed for hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.