Dallas leaders approve $5.7B budget that includes layoffs and cuts
The Dallas City Council votes Wednesday on a $5.7 billion proposed budget that cuts nearly 300 positions, reduces library hours, alters employee healthcare, and slightly lowers property taxes while preserving public safety funding.
The Dallas City Council votes Wednesday on a $5.7 billion proposed budget that cuts nearly 300 positions, reduces library hours, alters employee healthcare, and slightly lowers property taxes while preserving public safety funding.
Dallas Police seek new funding for Flock cameras
After state funding for Flock cameras ended on Tuesday, Dallas Police are searching for a new funding method to keep the controversial cameras active in the city. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on why police want to keep the cameras.
After state funding for Flock cameras ended on Tuesday, Dallas Police are searching for a new funding method to keep the controversial cameras active in the city. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on why police want to keep the cameras.
Dallas Police looking for ways to keep over 300 Flock cameras operational as state funding ends
The Dallas Police Department says it is looking into ways to keep its Flock cameras functional after state grant funding for the controversial cameras ended today.
The Dallas Police Department says it is looking into ways to keep its Flock cameras functional after state grant funding for the controversial cameras ended today.
Dallas police and fire leaders angered by no-show
The Dallas police and fire associations are currently in negotiations with the city over pay and health benefits. The clock is ticking with the Dallas City Council voting on the budget later this month.
The Dallas police and fire associations are currently in negotiations with the city over pay and health benefits. The clock is ticking with the Dallas City Council voting on the budget later this month.
Dallas police and fire unions frustrated after city manager misses meeting
Dallas police and fire associations are expressing frustration after they said the city manager failed to show up for a scheduled meeting to negotiate pay and healthcare benefits.
Dallas police and fire associations are expressing frustration after they said the city manager failed to show up for a scheduled meeting to negotiate pay and healthcare benefits.
Dallas leaders continue debate over Flock cameras
Dallas City Council met with a Flock camera representative as the city continues to debate the use of the controversial security cameras. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas City Council met with a Flock camera representative as the city continues to debate the use of the controversial security cameras. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas leaders press Flock on license plate reader safety
A Flock license plate camera representative assured the Dallas City Council that new auditing checks are in place following statewide funding pauses, while police defend using the cameras to solve violent crimes and find missing people.
A Flock license plate camera representative assured the Dallas City Council that new auditing checks are in place following statewide funding pauses, while police defend using the cameras to solve violent crimes and find missing people.
Dallas police training center breaks ground at UNT Dallas
Dallas broke ground on a new Dallas Police Law Enforcement Training Center at UNT Dallas, though tens of millions in funding still depend on private dollars and an upcoming November public safety bond vote.
Dallas broke ground on a new Dallas Police Law Enforcement Training Center at UNT Dallas, though tens of millions in funding still depend on private dollars and an upcoming November public safety bond vote.
Dallas Police break ground on new training center
Dallas finally broke ground on a new police training center, which the city has had in the works for years. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas finally broke ground on a new police training center, which the city has had in the works for years. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas opts to keep funding Flock camera system
Dallas City Council rejected an amendment to eliminate Flock cameras funded by the city amidst a growing national debate and a funding freeze at the state level. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
Dallas City Council rejected an amendment to eliminate Flock cameras funded by the city amidst a growing national debate and a funding freeze at the state level. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
Dallas City Council rejects proposal to end Flock camera funding
Despite public pushback on the controversial security cameras, the City of Dallas did not approve a proposal that would have ended funding for 300 Flock cameras in the city.
Despite public pushback on the controversial security cameras, the City of Dallas did not approve a proposal that would have ended funding for 300 Flock cameras in the city.
Dallas Police removing over 300 Flock cameras as city leader pushes to end funding completely
Dallas has become the biggest city so far to get rid of part of its Flock camera network, and one Dallas City Councilman wants the city to do away with their entire fleet of the controversial cameras.
Dallas has become the biggest city so far to get rid of part of its Flock camera network, and one Dallas City Councilman wants the city to do away with their entire fleet of the controversial cameras.
Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention
Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.
Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.
Dallas leaders considering changes to health coverage
The City of Dallas is debating changes to its health insurance plans in another effort to save money. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
The City of Dallas is debating changes to its health insurance plans in another effort to save money. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas proposes dropping PPO health plan for employees
The city of Dallas could eliminate its Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) health plan for employees, including police and firefighters, to avoid a $10 million budget deficit and massive premium hikes.
The city of Dallas could eliminate its Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) health plan for employees, including police and firefighters, to avoid a $10 million budget deficit and massive premium hikes.
Dallas budget talks spark City Hall debate
The proposition that Dallas will put on its November elections has turned into a debate over the future of Dallas City Hall, a conversation that has been ongoing for months. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
The proposition that Dallas will put on its November elections has turned into a debate over the future of Dallas City Hall, a conversation that has been ongoing for months. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
$443M Dallas public safety bond proposition sparks debate over city hall future
Dallas residents will soon be asked to vote on a $443 million bond package for public safety infrastructure, a measure that is drawing sharp criticism from one of the Dallas City Council's top public safety advocates.
Dallas residents will soon be asked to vote on a $443 million bond package for public safety infrastructure, a measure that is drawing sharp criticism from one of the Dallas City Council's top public safety advocates.
Dallas considering $960m bond package for Nov. elections
Dallas City Council will vote on three potential propositions for November's elections that total nearly $1 billion. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas City Council will vote on three potential propositions for November's elections that total nearly $1 billion. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas city council votes to add public safety proposition to November ballot
Dallas city leaders voted to add a public safety proposition to November's ballot, while rejecting two other bond proposals.
Dallas city leaders voted to add a public safety proposition to November's ballot, while rejecting two other bond proposals.
Dallas expects to lay off 100+ employees
The city of Dallas is planning to lay off dozens of employees and eliminate even more positions as it works to balance its next budget. The city manager said it's all because costs are rising faster than revenue.
The city of Dallas is planning to lay off dozens of employees and eliminate even more positions as it works to balance its next budget. The city manager said it's all because costs are rising faster than revenue.