Dallas City Council expected to vote on City Hall's future next week

A vote on the future of Dallas City Hall is expected next week. A recent report shows repairing and renovating Dallas City Hall could cost up to $1.4 billion over the next 20 years.

Dallas police leaders urge construction of new police academy
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Dallas police leaders are asking city leaders to find funding for a new police academy that's been in the works for 30 years. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

New Dallas police academy lacks appropriate funding ahead of planned 2028 opening

As news comes that a Dallas City Hall renovation could cost around $1 billion, Dallas Police Association leaders are asking where the funding is for a new police academy that's been in the works for years.

Dallas leaders approve development plans for Fair Park community park

The Dallas City Council approved a development agreement for a 10.5-acre community park at Fair Park, with construction expected to begin late this summer.

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.