Dallas City Council Member is ‘Over’ the City’s Parking Requirements
Five Dallas City Council members signed a memo that prods the city to start acting on parking reform.
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Dallas Continues To Speed Up Efforts To Slow Street Racing and Takeovers
There hasn’t been a street takeover in Dallas in months. But local and state police are still dishing out tickets and arrests for stunt driving and street races.
Oh, God: Judge Sides with Fort Worth in Early Stages of Atheists’ Lawsuit
Metroplex Atheists wanted to promote a Cowtown event about the dangers of Christian nationalism. They’ve done so before. Now it’s a legal matter.
Dallas Might Soon Ban Vaping Where Cigarettes Are Already Prohibited
The city might soon join other large Texas cities who have already made the move, but not everyone is convinced it’s needed.
Proposed Dallas Budget Calls for Property Tax Relief, More Police and Firefighters
In August, residents and City Council members will weigh in on the proposed budget, which covers public safety, housing and homelessness, and much more.
Personal Data Might Have Been Accessed During Dallas Ransomware Attack
Information from some of Dallas’ 13,400 employees may have been compromised during a cyber attack against the city earlier this year.
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Dallas County Judge Rules Prostitution Ordinance Unconstitutional
For the time being, the city won’t enforce the ordinance that’s been deemed “too broad,” although it’s already caused problems for some residents.
Plans for Seven-Story Apartment Building in North Oak Cliff Draw Opposition, More Gentrification Worries
Plans to tear down houses and build a seven-story apartment building lead to a petition opposing the project.
Forsaken History: Residents Aim to Keep Tenth Street Historic District Alive
Can one of the last remaining intact freedman’s towns in the United States rebound to become the cultural force in Dallas it was a century ago?
As Dallas Fire-Rescue Works to Address Mental Health, Problems Persist
The fire department has a number of services to help firefighters and paramedics struggling with their mental health, but challenges still exist.
Judge Says Dallas Should Be Allowed to Ban Standing on Medians
The courts have so far sided with the city in a lawsuit over standing on narrow medians. Homeless advocates say that’s unconstitutional.
Not in the Cards: A Judge Lets Dallas Shut Down a Local Poker Club
The gaming room has been closed since late May, but hopes to reopen in another location soon.
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LGBTQ-Specific Protections Removed From Carroll ISD Rules
District employees won’t be required to use preferred pronouns under the new rules.
Garland Smoke Shop Reopens After Police Raid and Arrests
bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary says all of its products are compliant. it’s owner wants the police to be held accountable for the damage he says they’ve caused.
New Court Software Implementation Slows Down Justice in Dallas County
Struggles with the new software have caused some to stay in jail longer than they should, among many other concerning problems.
Dallas Police, Departments Across Country Struggle With Response Times
Dallasites are waiting longer than ever before for police to arrive after they’ve been called.
Atheist Group Sues Fort Worth, Claiming Free Speech Violation
The organization says the city is discriminating against them before their local event in August.
Dallas Animal Services Has Had Too Many Dogs Since Early June
The city only has 300 kennels for the 385 dogs currently in its shelter. When there are too many animals, some have to be euthanized.
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State Investigates Dallas County Juvenile Probation Department
Recent reports note that children have been neglected at the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center in West Dallas.
Problems Continue Even With Ransomware Attack Restoration Nearly Complete
Although the city says its ‘97% restored’ after the cyber attack, court cases, permitting and more services are still not running smoothly.
Latest Joppa Affordable Housing Project Is Denied After Facing Opposition
The well-known organization behind the effort said it still hopes to build homes in the freedman’s town.
Report: Dallas Is not Doing Enough for its Senior Citizens
A new look is provided into the city’s shortcomings when serving its senior citizens.