Dallas council talks street racing/stunt problems, asks for better enforcement

A day after a man was killed during an illegal stunt driving incident, the Dallas City Council told police to get a better handle on street racing and similar dangerous activity.

Residents sue Dallas over Reverchon Park ballpark redevelopment

The people opposed to the $10 million dollar deal argue that the way the city turned over a public park to private hands violates the law.

Dallas council to vote on giving housing task force chair millions for proposed developments

The same person who helped write the rules on affordable housing in Dallas is now set to land a lucrative funding award from the city and some say the deal makes the city look bad.

Dallas faith leaders disagree with city council’s proposal to house the homeless

Dallas faith leaders say a city proposal to let them house the homeless during cold weather doesn't go far enough. In fact, they say it could just make it harder for them to help those in need.

Dallas mayor says police chief’s plan to reduce violent crime is ‘not good enough’

Before Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall said a word about her plan to reduce violent crime in the city, Mayor Eric Johnson said the plan’s goal was not good enough.

Dallas City Council moves forward with plan for Reverchon Park renovations

The Dallas City Council has moved forward with a proposed plan to invest millions to renovate a historic ballpark in Reverchon Park in the Oak Lawn neighborhood.

Community police board votes to open independent investigation into Diamond Ross’ death

The Dallas community police oversight board voted to hire an outside investigator to look into an in-custody death.                               

Funds for temporarily housing the Dallas homeless population dwindling fast

The money set aside by the city of Dallas to temporarily house the homeless on cold nights is dwindling fast. More than half has already been spent.

Mayor Eric Johnson says DPD Chief Renee Hall’s CeaseFire plan is not enough

Neither the Dallas police chief or the city manager have responded publicly to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s letter demanding police create a plan to reduce violent crime in the city.

Dallas leaders working on regulations for scooter riders

With thousands of scooters weaving around Dallas streets and parked on the sidewalks, city council members still need to come up with a set of rules that help keep people on them and around them safe.