Beloved senior center off the chopping block as Dallas weighs budget dilemma
After being charged with reducing costs by 15%, the park department debated closing four recreation centers, including one for seniors.
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As dog days of summer approach, Dallas Animal Services braces for impact
Mechanical failures and crowding have pushed Dallas’ animal shelter to the limit yet again. What’s the fix?
Dallas is beefing up to challenge Wall Street as a financial mecca. What does that mean?
It’s Y’all, not Wall when it comes to the path for North Texas to grow its financial stature to new heights.
Dallas orders 3 employee unpaid furlough days as budget shortfall deepens
The furloughs come on the heels of a city hiring freeze and a projected $51 million budget gap
‘It’s the principle’: New Dallas Water Utilities fee inspires flood of complaints
A new billing system has left Dallas homeowners on the hook for a few extra bucks each month. For convenience, of course.
Community successfully fights back, prevents for-profit company from taking over Kiest Tennis Center
Community members were concerned about a loss of valuable programming and increased fees from a new operator.
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Concerns linger as convention center redesign shot down by Dallas City Council
Council members raised concerns about community engagement and transparency as plans to raise the convention center were shot down. Now, connecting bridges coming into downtown will need to be reconfigured.
Where did the Dallas City Council go?
Wednesday’s council meeting ended prematurely after quorum was lost around the same time as England and Croatia kicked off in Arlington.
City faces $51 million budget shortfall, council members say ‘everything should be on the table’
The city is facing its largest budget shortfall since COVID-19. Staffing, parks, libraries and even police budgets may take a hit.
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‘RoboCop’ screening rallies Dallas to save I.M. Pei’s City Hall
A “RoboCop” benefit screening turned movie nostalgia into civic testimony for the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is, again, absent as Pride begins
Johnson isn’t especially known for his participation in city events. But some advocates say this year, it sends a message.
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Report: Dallas Mavericks’ new arena will not take over City Hall’s downtown address
Downtown Dallas could be without a pro sports team or arena in the coming years.
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.
Dallas slides in green space rankings as city considers cuts to parks
Dallas is now the third highest-ranked city in Texas and sits behind cities like Frisco, Plano and Garland in park investment.
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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.