Dallas Central Appraisal District Systems Still Down a Week After Ransomware Attack
The Dallas Central Appraisal District is still working to get all of its systems back online after a ransomware attack last week.
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President Joe Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan Hits Roadblock in Texas
Facing several legal challenges, President Joe Biden’s student loan relief plan hit another roadblock, this time from a federal court in Texas.
Dallas Considers Permanent Protections for Tenants While Also Cutting Eviction Timeline
As people continue to struggle paying rent, Dallas is considering permanent protections against eviction.
Despite Ballot-Box Win, Denton’s Fight to Decriminalize Low-Level Weed Possession Continues
About 70% of Denton voters approved a ballot proposition during the midterm election that would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession. But, Denton City Manager Sara Hensley said she’s not so sure about the city’s ability to implement the changes the voters approved.
Environmental Advocates Push for More Regulations Against Concrete Batch Plants in Texas
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is taking another look at how it regulates concrete batch plants across the state.
Former South Park Writer Toby Morton Offers Free Rides to North Texas Polls on Election Day
If you need a ride to the polls on Election Day to vote in the midterms, former South Park writer Toby Morton may be able to help you out. If not, there are other options to get a free or discounted ride so you can place your vote.
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Housing Forward Works to Put a Dent in DFW Homelessness, but Resources Are Strained
The nonprofit Housing Forward and other organizations have been working to rehouse the homeless in Dallas-Fort Worth. But, through the Dallas R.E.A.L. Time Rapid Rehousing initiative, they’re also trying to keep people and families from becoming homeless in the first place.
Court Rules That Dallas Is Allowed to Shut Down Texas Card House
Poker rooms in Dallas are getting a run for their money, as the city fights tooth and nail to shut them down.
New Dallas Police Academy Could Cost $130-$150 Million and Include VR Training Space
The Dallas Police Department has been training recruits at a temporary facility for over 30 years. The department hopes a new police academy will help it reach its staffing needs.
Collin County Republican Party Doubles Down After Facebook Meme Mocking Pelosi Hammer Attack
The Collin County Republican Party made light of the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in a meme shared to its Facebook page.
Dallas Looks to Muffle the Noise at Love Field Airport. Some Say the Process Feels Rushed.
For decades, Dallas has been trying to dampen the noise at Dallas Love Field. An update to the city’s Voluntary Noise Abatement Program could be the solution, but some say the feel they’ve been left out of the process.
Watch: Tenant Named ‘Danny Deadbeat’ in Mock Trial for Texas Eviction Training
Local eviction attorney Mark Melton came across a video from the Texas Justice Court Training Center showing a mock eviction trial. The fake tenant, who didn’t show up, was named Danny Deadbeat.
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Dallas City Council Member Says New Ordinance Could Lead to Discriminatory Enforcement
The Dallas City Council almost unanimously approved an ordinance that bans standing on medians. City Council member Adam Bazaldua was the outlier, saying the ordinance could lead to more discriminatory enforcement than marijuana laws.
Federal Lawsuit Claims Richardson-Based Company Is Driving Up Rent Prices
Rents have been skyrocketing across the country. An investigation by ProPublica and a federal lawsuit filed earlier this month claim the Richardson-based software company RealPage could be to blame.
Moment of Silence Planned for Nurse, Social Worker Killed in Methodist Dallas Medical Center Shooting
Police are still investigating the killing of 45-year-old Jaqueline Pokuaa, a nurse, and a 63-year-old social worker named Katie Flowers at Methodist Dallas Medical Center this weekend.
At Yankees-Astros Game, Ted Cruz Greeted with Middle Fingers and Taunts
Sen. Ted Cruz got a not-so-warm welcome at Sunday’s baseball game between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees.
Dallas Promised to Fix Longstanding Delays in the Permitting Process, but Some Are Still Waiting
A shift from in-person to online work at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic saw the start of a problem Dallas is still dealing with today – long waits for building permits. To some, there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.
Dallas Considers Eliminating Open Microphone Speaker Sessions During City Council Meetings
The City Council has seen its fair share of disruptors at meetings over the last year. Now, it’s looking into new ways to deal with them.
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Plano Woman Faces a Second Lawsuit Over Racist Attack Against Four Indian Americans
A second woman has filed a lawsuit against Esmeralda Upton, a Plano resident caught on video attacking and hurling racist insults at a group of Indian American women as they were winding down a night out in late August. Indrani Banerjee and three friends met at the restaurant Sixty Vines…
The City of Dallas May Offer Eviction Protections Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic
The city of Dallas is working on a permanent ordinance that would offer protections to tenants facing eviction.
City of Dallas Considers Giving Itself a Heavier Hand to Go After ‘Nuisance Properties’
Dallas wants more ways to deal with what it calls “nuisance properties.” It could get them by the end of this month.
In Effort to Curb Panhandling, Dallas Could Make it Illegal to Simply Stand on Medians
In an effort to tackle panhandlers, the city may make it illegal to stand on medians 6 feet wide or smaller.