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.
Mayor, council members clash during special meeting over response to Dallas protests
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson had a lot of questions for Police Chief Renee Hall during a special meeting about the police response to protests.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson had a lot of questions for Police Chief Renee Hall during a special meeting about the police response to protests.
Dallas Parks and Recreation Board to consider reopening some swimming pools or aquatic centers in July
The summer swimming pool season in Dallas may not be a washout after all.
The summer swimming pool season in Dallas may not be a washout after all.
Urban farm pilot program in the works to help Dallas homeless population
A pilot program is in the works to help more homeless people in Dallas.
A pilot program is in the works to help more homeless people in Dallas.
Dallas City Council rejects property tax hike to make up for COVID-19 losses
The Dallas City Council rejected a way to raise taxes without first going to voters.
The Dallas City Council rejected a way to raise taxes without first going to voters.
Dallas council delays vote on controversial proposed soccer fields under elevated downtown freeway
Dallas City Councilmembers on Wednesday delayed a vote on a proposed set of soccer fields under an elevated highway in downtown Dallas after questions over the no-bid contract involved.
Dallas City Councilmembers on Wednesday delayed a vote on a proposed set of soccer fields under an elevated highway in downtown Dallas after questions over the no-bid contract involved.
Dallas City Council pushes for random community testing for COVID-19
Some Dallas City Council members are pushing to get random community testing for COVID-19.
Some Dallas City Council members are pushing to get random community testing for COVID-19.
VisitDallas asks city council for five-year contract
The much-maligned organization that works to promote tourism for Dallas presented a proposal on Wednesday to the Dallas City Council that would keep it operational for the next five years.
The much-maligned organization that works to promote tourism for Dallas presented a proposal on Wednesday to the Dallas City Council that would keep it operational for the next five years.
Dallas leaders still working to make up for the millions lost due to COVID-19 restrictions
Will the first round of Dallas city employee furloughs be enough to stabilize the city's budget?
Will the first round of Dallas city employee furloughs be enough to stabilize the city's budget?
Dallas council approves purchase of temperature check kiosks, mobile COVID-19 testing
Dallas City Council members approved two contracts on Wednesday aimed at helping the city's economy reopen.
Dallas City Council members approved two contracts on Wednesday aimed at helping the city's economy reopen.