City council considers dropping experience requirement to become a Dallas police officer

Right now, to become a Dallas police officer, one needs either college credit, experience in the U.S. Armed Forces or a TCOLE peace officer license. Under the new proposal, no experience would be required.

Dallas delays funding for Dallas Black Dance Theatre amid firing controversy

The Dallas Black Dance Theatre, under fire for terminating its dance company, is now at risk of losing a large grant from the city of Dallas.

Half-built duplex in Dallas’ historic Elm Thicket neighborhood won't be torn down

Residents in a historic Dallas neighborhood made emotional pleas before learning that at least one of the half-built duplexes violating the city’s zoning law would be allowed to stay.

Fair Park management group seeking city bailout to help repay $6M owed to vendors

On Thursday, the president of the Oak View Group told the Dallas Park and Recreation Board that if it received a bailout from the city it could make good on its payments within a year.

Report alleges $5.7M donated for Fair Park improvement was misused

About 24 hours after Fair Park First released a long-awaited accountant’s report, FOX 4 is learning more about the financial mess delaying promises to the community.

Fair Park improvement plans for new park facing financial woes

For the community around Fair Park, the promise of a new green space inside Fair Park could once again be an empty one.

Dallas park improvements delayed over grant spending concerns

Councilman Adam Bazaldua requested an audit because of a memo from the city manager detailing unusual involvement by a state lawmaker.

For-profit managing Fair Park reveals $2 million shortfall, may need city bailout

Oak View Group, the for-profit managing Fair Park for the city, revealed on Monday its operating expenses are $2 million more than the park is expected to bring in.  The organization is likely going to need a bailout from the city.

Former top Dallas leaders warn against city charter propositions: 'It would paralyze the city'

Four former Dallas mayors, a former police chief, members of the current city council and other county and state leaders joined together to voice a firm stance against three propositions on the November ballot. "This is chocolate-covered rat poison,"

Dallas County leaders want to build a new $5 billion jail and courthouse. But who will fund it?

The new jail plans came up during a Dallas City Council discussion about the city's contract to pay nearly $7.9 million for housing Dallas inmates. Commissioner Price suggested the city should build its own jail.

Dallas city leaders apologize to Family Gateway CEO after roof repair delays lead to mold damage

Family Gateway's child care programs are still closed, nearly 4 months after the May 28 storm caused the damages to the facility, impacting 50 families experiencing homelessness.

City of Dallas discusses creation of sanctioned homeless encampments

After years of shutting down homeless encampments only to have another encampment pop up in a new location, the City of Dallas is considering creating sanctioned encampments.

Texas lawmakers push City of Dallas, pension fund leaders to solve problems

On Thursday, state lawmakers warned the City of Dallas to settle its differences between two competing financial plans to fund its public safety pension.

Skillman library saved from closure... for now

Dallas City Council voted to save the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library in Northeast Dallas after it was put on the chopping block during the budget process.

Dallas has received 160 complaints about short-term rentals this year

The City of Dallas has passed an ordinance that would block short-term rentals from most single-family neighborhoods, but it is currently on hold.