New community park at Fair Park to start construction in fall
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A planned community park at Fair Park in Dallas is no longer conceptual, according to city officials. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how the city plans to begin construction later this year.

Dallas weighs $1B repair plan for city hall
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A panel of experts briefed Dallas city council members today on the $1 billion plan to repair Dallas' city hall. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Repairing Dallas City Hall could cost more than $1B, report says

A new report from the Dallas Economic Development Corporation estimates that the cost for full repairs on Dallas City Hall could exceed $1 billion over a 20-year span.

Dallas proposes vehicle-free zones downtown for 2026 FIFA World Cup crowds

The City of Dallas is planning to create pedestrian-only "vehicle-free zones" in its downtown core to capitalize on the massive crowds expected for the FIFA World Cup this June.

Dallas declines ordinance to charge viral holiday house for traffic costs

A Dallas city committee rejected an ordinance that would have required homeowners with viral holiday displays to pay for the $140,000 traffic control costs currently funded by taxpayers.

City ordinance to charge viral holiday house declined
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A Dallas city committee rejected an ordinance that would have required homeowners with viral holiday displays to pay for the $140,000 traffic control costs currently funded by taxpayers.

Dallas police hope to fight random gunfire with drone technology

Dallas police plan to integrate drones, gunfire sensors, and license plate readers to respond to random shooting reports in under two minutes.

Dallas city council hears concerns about trash pickup changes
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Dallas residents took to a sanitation briefing Wednesday to protest changes in alley trash pickup. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on the city's plans to change to curbside pickup.

Dallas residents urge city to rethink changes to alley trash pickup

Dallas residents urged the city to rethink their plans to transition many residents to a curbside track pickup system at a sanitation briefing Wednesday.

Dallas could close several libraries
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Dallas library officials have proposed closing the Oak Lawn, Arcadia Park, Skyline, and Renner Frankford branches to meet a $4.5 million budget reduction. The city aims to replace these neighborhood branches with seven "flagship" libraries featuring expanded hours and seven-day-a-week service. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Dallas considers closing 4 more library branches

Several Dallas public libraries are on the chopping block. It’s a move that continues to spark controversy.

Dallas murder rate drops 12% in 2025

There were 43 fewer murders in Dallas last year. It’s a number the Dallas police chief is using to highlight a decrease in violent crime, but he also emphasized there’s still work to be done.

Residents demand safety following holiday gunfire
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A bullet pierced a toddler's bedroom ceiling in Northwest Dallas on New Year’s Eve, narrowly missing a two-year-old’s crib.

Deck park over I-35 in Dallas set to open this spring

The long-awaited deck park across from the Dallas Zoo is set to open this spring. But the project is still millions of dollars short on funding.

Dallas highways turn into illegal parking lots for New Year’s fireworks

Drivers illegally parked on Dallas highways and bridges to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks, causing massive gridlock that blocked emergency access and prevented residents from reaching their homes.

Viral Christmas display leads to neighborhood standoff as dispute escalates

Those who live on DeLoache Ave in Preston Hollow don't want to be a Grinch, but neighbors like Tom Melsheimer felt something had to be done to make sure everyone was safe this holiday season.

Viral Christmas display leads to neighborhood standoff
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Those who live on DeLoache Ave in Preston Hollow don't want to be a Grinch, but neighbors like Tom Melsheimer felt something had to be done to make sure everyone was safe this holiday season.

Dallas neighbors use permits to block traffic near viral holiday mansion display

Preston Hollow residents have secured a special event permit to restrict access to their street after a neighbor’s viral "Grinch-themed" Christmas display caused massive traffic delays and safety concerns.