Dallas City Council debates budget with library closures and property tax cuts on the table
The Dallas City Council is debating a new multi-billion-dollar budget that aims to lower the city's tax rate but has sparked controversy for potentially closing several public libraries.
Waymo demonstrates self-driving ride-share ahead of 2026 Dallas launch
Waymo, a company with driverless ride-share services in five U.S. cities, is expanding to Dallas and plans to launch its service in 2026.
Dallas city officials vow road improvements after deadly crash
Dallas leaders are pledging to improve a dangerous road in Oak Cliff following a recent crash that killed three people.
Dallas considers closing several library branches
A beloved Dallas library is once again facing closure. And this time, it’s not the only location on the chopping block. The city’s new library director believes the system needs an overhaul.
Dallas pauses DEI programs to protect over $300 million in federal funding
The City of Dallas voted to pause its DEI programs to avoid losing $305 million in federal funding, a move that drew criticism from community advocates who urged the city to find an alternative solution.
Company hired to manage Fair Park left it in disrepair, Dallas leaders say
Fair Park is in much worse condition now than it was before the city turned over management to the for-profit company, Oak View Group.
Dallas will switch from alley to curb trash collection in parts of the city
The city of Dallas is ending alley trash pickup for thousands of homes in the city. The change has a lot of people frustrated because they say the alternative is too much of a burden.
West Oak Cliff residents worry rezoning plan will lead to gentrification
Residents and business owners in West Oak Cliff are concerned that a city plan will price them out of their own neighborhood. But some city leaders believe the plan will renew and revitalize the area.
Dallas Park and Recreation ready for Fair Park management reset
The City of Dallas is cutting ties with the non-profit that manages Fair Park, after a subcontractor it hired misspent millions of dollars.
City of Dallas ends agreement with Fair Park management company
The City of Dallas announced on Wednesday that it will end its agreement with Fair Park First, the nonprofit that manages Fair Park. A 2024 audit alleged Fair Park First's for-profit umbrella company, OVG360, misspent $5.7 million in restricted donor funds.
Dallas City Council elects new Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
The Dallas City Council has appointed Council Member Jesse Moreno as Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member Gay Donnell Willis as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for one-year terms effective today.
Frustration mounts for Dallas homeowners amidst stalled short-term rental ban
Dallas homeowners face ongoing disruptions from "party houses" as the city's short-term rental ban remains tied up in legal limbo with no clear resolution in sight.
Dallas Wings' new Oak Cliff practice facility approved by city council
The Dallas City Council formally approved building a new practice facility for the Dallas Wings in Oak Cliff.
Dallas blocks concrete plant near soccer park, but pollution concerns linger
Dallas denied a new concrete batch plant near MoneyGram Soccer Park amidst ongoing concerns about industrial pollution and athlete health in the area.
Dallas City Council rejects concrete plant near major soccer complex
The Dallas City Council has rejected a proposed concrete plant near a $30 million soccer complex due to concerns about potential health impacts on the hundreds of thousands of children who use the facility annually.
Leaders approve $5.5M for Dallas Wings practice facility designs
Dallas City Council members approved funding for the design of a practice facility for the Dallas Wings.
Dallas City Council considers $1B short-term loan to kickstart convention center renovation
The city of Dallas unveiled beautiful new renderings for the reconstruction of the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. But the plans do come with an increasing price tag that concerns some city council members.
Dallas passes first significant change to parking code since 1965
Finding a parking spot in Dallas may become more challenging after the city passed its first significant change to the parking code since 1965.
Oak Cliff neighborhood's temporary solution after two separate car crashes
A roundabout in a North Oak Cliff neighborhood has been making headlines recently as cars crashed into nearby townhomes on two separate occasions.
Dallas leaders undecided on proposed concrete plant near soccer complex
Dallas City Council members are trying to decide if they should allow a concrete batch plant next to a city soccer complex. It’s a more complicated decision than it sounds.