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.
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 Council approves Forward Dallas plan, first zoning update in 18 years
The Dallas City Council approved the first major zoning change to city neighborhoods in the past 18 years.
The Dallas City Council approved the first major zoning change to city neighborhoods in the past 18 years.
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.
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.
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.
On Thursday, state lawmakers warned the City of Dallas to settle its differences between two competing financial plans to fund its public safety pension.
Dallas mayor wears 'TCU Sucks' shirt ahead of Iron Skillet showdown
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson showed his support for SMU ahead of this weekend's Battle for the Iron Skillet.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson showed his support for SMU ahead of this weekend's Battle for the Iron Skillet.
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 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.
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.
Dallas could end library's mobile hotspot lending program
The city's proposed budget cuts the funding for the hotspots, which would save the city $619,000.
The city's proposed budget cuts the funding for the hotspots, which would save the city $619,000.
Dallas approves new 30-year police and fire pension funding plan
The Dallas City Council approved spending $11 billion over the next 30 years to hopefully fix a more than $3 billion budget shortfall.
The Dallas City Council approved spending $11 billion over the next 30 years to hopefully fix a more than $3 billion budget shortfall.
Dallas City Council approves contract to count city's trees, despite concerns over $6M price tag
The amount is not too much for environmentalists who worry about an invasive pest.
The amount is not too much for environmentalists who worry about an invasive pest.
Dallas cancels $200K plan to provide in-home garden kits to residents amid scrutiny
The $200,00 proposal was originally set to be approved with no discussion until one city council member raised questions.
The $200,00 proposal was originally set to be approved with no discussion until one city council member raised questions.
Dallas Skillman Library saved from closure after councilwoman finds untapped funds
Ultimately, the proposal to save the library passed in a straw vote. However, it still needs formal approval from the council in the city's budget. But for now, it looks like the Skillman branch has been spared.
Ultimately, the proposal to save the library passed in a straw vote. However, it still needs formal approval from the council in the city's budget. But for now, it looks like the Skillman branch has been spared.
Dallas City Council debates hiring consultant to improve pension fund's rate of return
As the city's hired consultant, Dory Wiley is working to encourage the council to hire his company or another to serve as a watchdog to fix the city's pension fund.
As the city's hired consultant, Dory Wiley is working to encourage the council to hire his company or another to serve as a watchdog to fix the city's pension fund.
Search firm apologizes for Dallas city manager brochure error
Last week, it was revealed that the picture on the front cover of the brochure meant to entice candidates for the open Dallas city manager position was actually the Houston skyline.
Last week, it was revealed that the picture on the front cover of the brochure meant to entice candidates for the open Dallas city manager position was actually the Houston skyline.
Fate of Dallas city-owned property overtaken by squatters remains unclear
One councilman thinks the building is a total loss, but the location is prime real estate for a new property. But others believe someone may be interested in preserving a historic building.
One councilman thinks the building is a total loss, but the location is prime real estate for a new property. But others believe someone may be interested in preserving a historic building.
Dallas-owned emergency housing facility forced to close units due to mold
The roof of the Family Gateway Center was damaged during a storm on May 28, but a fight over who is responsible for the repairs has caused delays.
The roof of the Family Gateway Center was damaged during a storm on May 28, but a fight over who is responsible for the repairs has caused delays.
Proposed brochure for open Dallas city manager position features Houston skyline
In May, Dallas City Council agreed to pay executive search firm Baker Tilly $134,000 to help find a new city manager.
In May, Dallas City Council agreed to pay executive search firm Baker Tilly $134,000 to help find a new city manager.
Dallas City Council questions delay in demolition that led to squatters taking over property
The City of Dallas is in the process of demolishing an office building it purchased, but then allowed to be taken over by squatters.
The City of Dallas is in the process of demolishing an office building it purchased, but then allowed to be taken over by squatters.
Dallas Police and Fire Pension fund review leads to contentious City Council meeting
Thousands of retired Dallas police officers and firefighters continue to wait and see if the Dallas City Council will agree to the pension fund's plan to keep the fund solvent.
Thousands of retired Dallas police officers and firefighters continue to wait and see if the Dallas City Council will agree to the pension fund's plan to keep the fund solvent.