Dallas City Council approves renaming street after Botham Jean

The renamed portion of the street will include his former apartment building and the Dallas Police Department headquarters.

Dallas council members press interim police chief on leaked 911 memo

It was the first time the interim Dallas police chief has responded to the memo publicly. But when pressed, he would not reveal who sent out the directive to staff without the proper vetting.

Incoming Dallas police chief, city council blindsided by leaked 911 memo

DPD is refusing to reveal who wrote the controversial memo or who released it. The mayor, city council, and incoming police chief all say they were blindsided by it.

Hensley Field redevelopment proposal presented to Dallas council committee

The development of the master plan for Hensley Field was presented to members of the Dallas City Council's Economic Development Committee.

Dallas mayor requests audit of police overtime budget

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is calling for an audit of how the Dallas Police Department is using its overtime money.

Dallas PD opposes making street racing a priority one call

Despite outcries from the community to end the street racing problem, the Dallas Police Department issued a memo opposing making street racing a priority one call.

Developer accused of bribing two ex-Dallas City Council members

Federal prosecutors say Sherman Roberts paid Carolyn Davis and Dwaine Caraway to steer council votes on affordable housing projects in 2015.

Dallas City Council approves system that hopes to flag problematic officers

This new, nearly $1 million advanced warning system is part of a reform plan for the Dallas Police Department following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.

Dallas PD making headway with 911 response times, update crime reduction plan

As the city prepares to find its next police chief, leaders with Dallas PD told council members on Monday that response times to priority 1 and 2 calls have finally significantly improved.

Dallas City Council approves new Fair Park master plan

The future of Fair Park looks very green. A master plan was unanimously approved on Wednesday and the first goal is to build a massive park.

Oncor clear-cuts three acres at White Rock Lake without city approval

A Dallas city councilwoman has put together a committee to work with the city an Oncor on a plan to prevent a clearing like this from happening again and hopefully replant some of what was lost.

Dallas council member questions using CARES Act money for hotel debt payment

The agenda item was described in a presentation as a $1.8 million debt payment, with no mention the money would be for the Lorenzo Hotel in the Cedars.

Deadline approaching for Dallas City Council to spend CARES Act funding

Some Dallas council members were surprised to learn that the city apparently allocated more federal money for rental assistance than it could use in time.

Scooters may be allowed to return soon to Dallas, city council says

The Dallas director of transportation says he may give scooter operators the green light to return with a temporary permit soon after a public meeting set for next Thursday. But some worry that is too soon.