Funding approved for Dallas mayor's task force recommendations for safer communities
The safety recommendations were made more than a year ago, but the city's recently approved budget puts money toward them.
The safety recommendations were made more than a year ago, but the city's recently approved budget puts money toward them.
Despite tax rate reduction, Dallas homeowners should expect higher tax bills in 2021
The cut is not expected to be enough offset rising property values, and many city leaders predict fallout from the divisive issue of significantly cutting the Dallas Police overtime budget.
The cut is not expected to be enough offset rising property values, and many city leaders predict fallout from the divisive issue of significantly cutting the Dallas Police overtime budget.
Dallas City Council votes to cut police department's overtime budget
The contentious debate over the police budget this year has been in stark contrast to the unanimously approved budget last year when funding for police was increased by more than $5 million.
The contentious debate over the police budget this year has been in stark contrast to the unanimously approved budget last year when funding for police was increased by more than $5 million.
Save Me Steve: Opposing sides weigh in on heated Dallas police funding debate
The Dallas City Council is weighing whether to cut $7 million from the police budget for overtime. Some are in favor. Others including Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson are fighting it. FOX 4's Steve Noviello explores both arguments.
The Dallas City Council is weighing whether to cut $7 million from the police budget for overtime. Some are in favor. Others including Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson are fighting it. FOX 4's Steve Noviello explores both arguments.
Councilman pushing to decriminalize marijuana in Dallas
As the Dallas City Council looks at trimming the police budget, there is another idea that will spark debate – decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
As the Dallas City Council looks at trimming the police budget, there is another idea that will spark debate – decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Hall: Dallas PD will respond to incidents even if overtime budget is reduced
Outgoing Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall said Monday it’s the department's duty to respond to emergencies whether or not the city reduces DPD’s overtime budget.
Outgoing Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall said Monday it’s the department's duty to respond to emergencies whether or not the city reduces DPD’s overtime budget.
Dallas City Council considers cutting police overtime budget
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson urged city council members on Wednesday to change their minds about proposed cuts to the police overtime budget.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson urged city council members on Wednesday to change their minds about proposed cuts to the police overtime budget.
Proposal to rename Lamar Street in honor of Botham Jean put on hold
The effort to rename part of Lamar Street after Botham Jean has been put on hold for at least two weeks.
The effort to rename part of Lamar Street after Botham Jean has been put on hold for at least two weeks.
Dallas City Council moves toward cutting police department's overtime budget by $7 million
Dallas city councilmembers late Wednesday night took their first vote in favor of cutting the police department's budget.
Dallas city councilmembers late Wednesday night took their first vote in favor of cutting the police department's budget.
Dallas council discusses proposals to cut some police funding
The Dallas City Council discussed different proposals for cutting millions of dollars from the police department's budget on Wednesday.
The Dallas City Council discussed different proposals for cutting millions of dollars from the police department's budget on Wednesday.
Dallas City Council continues a tough budget discussion
It’s everyone’s least favorite time of year at Dallas City Hall – budget time. This year the talks will be especially difficult.
It’s everyone’s least favorite time of year at Dallas City Hall – budget time. This year the talks will be especially difficult.
Dallas mayor questions city's decision to end electric rental scooter program
The city of Dallas abruptly announced it plans to halt its electric scooter program effective Wednesday.
The city of Dallas abruptly announced it plans to halt its electric scooter program effective Wednesday.
Police association pushes back on proposed DPD cuts by Dallas council
There seems to be growing momentum for police budget cuts in Dallas, but council members and the mayor seem split on what should be cut.
There seems to be growing momentum for police budget cuts in Dallas, but council members and the mayor seem split on what should be cut.
Dallas City Council rejects proposal to put soccer fields under I-345 in Deep Ellum
Dallas city councilmembers unanimously denied a proposal to put soccer fields under Interstate 345 between Deep Ellum and downtown.
Dallas city councilmembers unanimously denied a proposal to put soccer fields under Interstate 345 between Deep Ellum and downtown.
Former Dallas councilman calls city’s plan to buy failing grocery store a “waste of tax money”
Some residents in southern Dallas are concerned about the city's plans to buy a failing grocery store.
Some residents in southern Dallas are concerned about the city's plans to buy a failing grocery store.
Some councilmembers question Dallas plan to buy grocery store
Some council members are questioning a city of Dallas plan to buy a grocery store in southern Dallas that has already received millions of dollars in subsidies.
Some council members are questioning a city of Dallas plan to buy a grocery store in southern Dallas that has already received millions of dollars in subsidies.
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.