Proposal to rename Lamar Street in honor of Botham Jean put on hold
The effort to rename part of Lamar Street after Botham Jean has been put on hold for at least two weeks.
The effort to rename part of Lamar Street after Botham Jean has been put on hold for at least two weeks.
Dallas City Council moves toward cutting police department's overtime budget by $7 million
Dallas city councilmembers late Wednesday night took their first vote in favor of cutting the police department's budget.
Dallas city councilmembers late Wednesday night took their first vote in favor of cutting the police department's budget.
Dallas council discusses proposals to cut some police funding
The Dallas City Council discussed different proposals for cutting millions of dollars from the police department's budget on Wednesday.
The Dallas City Council discussed different proposals for cutting millions of dollars from the police department's budget on Wednesday.
Dallas City Council continues a tough budget discussion
It’s everyone’s least favorite time of year at Dallas City Hall – budget time. This year the talks will be especially difficult.
It’s everyone’s least favorite time of year at Dallas City Hall – budget time. This year the talks will be especially difficult.
Dallas mayor questions city's decision to end electric rental scooter program
The city of Dallas abruptly announced it plans to halt its electric scooter program effective Wednesday.
The city of Dallas abruptly announced it plans to halt its electric scooter program effective Wednesday.
Police association pushes back on proposed DPD cuts by Dallas council
There seems to be growing momentum for police budget cuts in Dallas, but council members and the mayor seem split on what should be cut.
There seems to be growing momentum for police budget cuts in Dallas, but council members and the mayor seem split on what should be cut.
Dallas City Council rejects proposal to put soccer fields under I-345 in Deep Ellum
Dallas city councilmembers unanimously denied a proposal to put soccer fields under Interstate 345 between Deep Ellum and downtown.
Dallas city councilmembers unanimously denied a proposal to put soccer fields under Interstate 345 between Deep Ellum and downtown.
Former Dallas councilman calls city’s plan to buy failing grocery store a “waste of tax money”
Some residents in southern Dallas are concerned about the city's plans to buy a failing grocery store.
Some residents in southern Dallas are concerned about the city's plans to buy a failing grocery store.
Some councilmembers question Dallas plan to buy grocery store
Some council members are questioning a city of Dallas plan to buy a grocery store in southern Dallas that has already received millions of dollars in subsidies.
Some council members are questioning a city of Dallas plan to buy a grocery store in southern Dallas that has already received millions of dollars in subsidies.
Dallas council examines public safety funding in proposed 2021 budget
In a year filled with calls to defund police, Dallas councilmembers debated Tuesday if next year's budget does enough to re-imagine policing or if it neglects to properly fund public safety.
In a year filled with calls to defund police, Dallas councilmembers debated Tuesday if next year's budget does enough to re-imagine policing or if it neglects to properly fund public safety.
Dallas PD under scrutiny for lack of progress in crime reduction plan
The Dallas Police Department is facing criticism from city council members over the lack of progress with the department’s violent crime reduction plan.
The Dallas Police Department is facing criticism from city council members over the lack of progress with the department’s violent crime reduction plan.
Public safety enhancements highlight latest Dallas budget proposal
The Dallas City Council will soon take up the next budget with revenue losses from the pandemic and calls from activists to defund the police.
The Dallas City Council will soon take up the next budget with revenue losses from the pandemic and calls from activists to defund the police.
Dallas City Council questions lending $11 million in HUD money to fund four-star hotel
Dallas city councilmembers are concerned about a deal that puts money reserved for the most impoverished residents at risk of funding a four-star hotel.
Dallas city councilmembers are concerned about a deal that puts money reserved for the most impoverished residents at risk of funding a four-star hotel.
Dallas City Council allocates $7.3 million to house the homeless
The Dallas City Council gave the green light to what could be its most ambitious plan yet: to house the homeless.
The Dallas City Council gave the green light to what could be its most ambitious plan yet: to house the homeless.
Dallas officials reworking rental assistance program to help city's vulnerable population
The city of Dallas is considering how to rework its rent and mortgage assistance program as it prepares to receive $10 million more in federal funding for the program.
The city of Dallas is considering how to rework its rent and mortgage assistance program as it prepares to receive $10 million more in federal funding for the program.
Dallas health officials admit it's becoming difficult to contact trace every new COVID-19 case
Dallas County Public Health Director Dr. Philip Huang admitted to city council members that it is getting difficult to keep up with a critical step to controlling COVID-19, specifically talking about contact tracing.
Dallas County Public Health Director Dr. Philip Huang admitted to city council members that it is getting difficult to keep up with a critical step to controlling COVID-19, specifically talking about contact tracing.
Dallas City Council taking hard look at Dallas PD that's $6.5 million over budget
Among public cries from activists to defund local police departments, Dallas City Council is delaying moving forward with items in the Dallas Police Department budget.
Among public cries from activists to defund local police departments, Dallas City Council is delaying moving forward with items in the Dallas Police Department budget.
Q&A with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson on police funding
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says discussions about cutting the police budget may be inevitable.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says discussions about cutting the police budget may be inevitable.
Dallas city council members looking over policy changes to help restore community's trust
Dallas City Council members are taking a hard look at changing police policy to help restore trust within the community. And how officers are handling protests is a big part of that.
Dallas City Council members are taking a hard look at changing police policy to help restore trust within the community. And how officers are handling protests is a big part of that.
Dallas councilman calls for changes to police funding
Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua said Sunday he will not vote for a city budget that maintains the status quo on police funding.
Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua said Sunday he will not vote for a city budget that maintains the status quo on police funding.