Is the City Council becoming too ‘chaotic’ for public speakers? Some Dallasites believe so
Public speakers were left frustrated last week after the Council deliberated privately all day before cutting the time each person is given to talk.
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Moving out of Dallas City Hall is on next week’s City Council agenda
Dallas’ mayor now knows he has nine votes on his side of the City Hall issue. It appears he intends to use them.
In memory of Neiman Marcus
The 112-year-old downtown Dallas department store will shutter Sept. 30, for good this time. Rest in peace.
Lawsuits and quorum breaks: series of shenanigans not enough to stop City Hall vote
Wednesday evening’s meeting signaled a significant step towards abandoning the downtown building designed by I.M. Pei.
Helping the homeless only during the World Cup is not the goal
Dallas missed the mark with homeless response ahead of the 1994 World Cup. This year will be different, advocates vow
Karmelo Anthony found guilty in murder trial, sentenced to 35 years in prison
Anthony was found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in 2025 on Tuesday.
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Judge blocks Dallas City Council from voting on the future of City Hall this week
The Council was schedule to vote on Wednesday to decide between costly building repairs or a massive redevelopment plan.
Have a driveway near AT&T stadium? You may be able to make some cash
A new app bills itself as the Airbnb for stadium parking, and the FIFA World Cup is Arlington’s chance to cash in.
Demonstrators clash outside Karmelo Anthony trial as opening arguments begin
Jan. 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang was met with fury after he yelled that Karmelo Anthony, a Black man, “deserves to hang.”
With an STR ban tied up in court, what action can Dallas take against short-term rentals?
A fatal Memorial Day shooting and the upcoming World Cup have brought short-term rental regulations back to the surface.
Officials identify 3 victims in deadly Oak Cliff apartment explosion
The Thursday fire was caused by an explosion that occurred during work on a nearby gas line. Three people died and five more were injured.
Denton’s ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ is the target of Ken Paxton’s latest ‘frivolous’ lawsuit
This is the fourth annual swim party for the Denton Pride festival, and the event has drawn “negative attention” in the past.
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Dallas City Hall named one of Texas’ most endangered places by preservation group
This year’s discussions on the I.M. Pei building’s future have put City Hall in immediate danger, Preservation Texas said.
UNT withdraws support for Denton Pride ahead of festival’s 10th year
Pride organizers were blindsided when the university backed out of plans for a sidewalk chalk event and a vendor fair.
Ken Paxton trounced incumbent Cornyn. What does that mean for Texas in November?
Paxton’s decisive win and an impressive May turnout suggest that Texas’ conservative base isn’t going down without a fight.
Recent North Texas deportees try to make sense of a home they’ve never really known
One had to leave family behind, while another was reunited with his far away, while many questions from the past and concerns for the future persist.
North Texas camps recalibrate to avoid new state regulations following deadly flood
Summer day camps may be cutting specialized programming, such as archery and horseback riding, to avoid increased state scrutiny.
Proposed rec center closures, service cuts a ‘hard pill to swallow’ for Park Board
The Dallas Park and Recreation Department has been charged with cutting 15% of their budget in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Pardoned Jan. 6er Jake Lang threatens Frisco City Council ahead of mosque, temple vote
Lang’s appearance came just days after he claimed credit for a white nationalist banner that was unfurled at a Washington Nationals game.
Investigations into inappropriate Texas student-teacher relationships have spiked
Last summer, state lawmakers passed legislation harshening penalties for improper relationships.
Dallas asked residents what to do about city hall. We have a few favorite suggestions
From a pickleball mecca to a Robocop museum, Dallasites had a few ideas of what to do with the plaza on Marilla Street.
Law deputizing local police for immigration enforcement blocked by judge
Senate Bill 4 was passed by state legislators in 2023, but it continues to face court challenges.