Stop Playing Politics With Joppa, Start Fixing What We Live With Every Day
Longtime residents of the Freedmen’s Town in southern Dallas have been waiting for city leaders to keep their promises.
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Dallas Traffic Fatalities Fall by Nearly Half in 2025
For the first time since 2019, fewer than 200 accidents resulted in a death on Dallas’ roads.
The Worst of Dallas 2025
Come on, join the commiseration. Take a look at what made Dallas not great this year.
Don’t Hit That Vape In Dallas. It Could Cost You Big.
After a year-long grace period the city’s ban on e-cigarettes in non-smoking areas is going into effect.
‘Political Pettiness’ is Hurting Dallas’ Homeless Community
Bickering led to the homelessness solutions committee losing quorum. That has drawn the ire of several Dallas City Council members.
‘Human Factor’ Cited as Reason Addison Breaks Pack Of Cities Trying To Leave DART
Addison will not join the growing roster of cities attempting to end their contracts with DART.
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After Violent Crime Spree, DART Spends Millions On Security Improvents
Murders, shootings and drug arrests at bus and train stops have caused a backlash that DART leaders are addressing.
‘Citizen Journalist’ and Dallas HERO Head Damien LeVeck Sets City Hall on Fire on X
“Mr. Mayor, if I could please have the attention of the full council?” LeVeck asks. “They are very rudely speaking through mine and other people’s speeches.”
City Investigates Controversial Members-Only Club In Oak Cliff
Is Le Sol House a yoga studio? A coffee shop? An event space? In compliance with Dallas city code?
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Much to the Dismay of Some Neighbors, a ‘Learning Pod’ in Oak Cliff is Saved By The Bill
A group of residents say an illegal school is operating at the end of their street. A pandemic-era state law says otherwise.
No Flying Taxis Yet, But Dallas Will Have Driverless Ones Very Soon
Santa Clause is coming to town, and then Waymo soon after.
Dallas Isn’t Playing by Its Own Rules When it Comes to Driver, Pedestrian Safety
A report found that Dallas has a serious problem when it comes to designing infrastructure that actually keeps pedestrians safe.
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Irving May Have A Case For Bailing On DART
Even as Plano offers a new DART solution, Irving has taken issue with getting fewer buses serving its residents.
Another Pro Sports Team is Kinda-Sorta Asking Dallas to Build Them Something
Representatives for Dallas’ women’s soccer team told council members that building a new training facility is vital to their success.
Who Are the Highest-Paid Dallas County Employees?
Here’s a list of the 25 highest-paid Dallas County employees as of November 2025.
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In the Push for a More Efficient City, Dallas City Hall May Have to Die
Despite some council member’s insistence that last night’s vote wasn’t about leaving the building, that seems to be the road we’re heading down.
Dallas City Council Saves Voters a Trip to the Polls
No need to circle two dates on your calendars for election day. Dallas will have only one going forward.
City Council Approves ‘Emergency’ Food Bank Donation After SNAP Benefits Stall
Even as the government shutdown ends, North Texas Food Bank is going into the holidays strained.
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Dallas Deserves More Than 4 Ps: What Johnson Must Say in His City Address
The last few years, the mayor’s remarks have followed a nearly identical script. This year, more than ever, he needs to change it up.
RoboCop Calls Dallas Out Over the Sorry State of City Hall
Actor Peter Weller says Dallas should dig in its pockets to pay to repair the brutalist I.M. Pei icon.
How To Parallel Park In Dallas: Do It Somewhere Else
Parallel parking isn’t so bad, so long as there’s no car in front of or behind you, no one else in the car and zero witnesses within 50 yards.
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Dallas Airbnb Owners Want You To Turn Your House Into A World Cup Rental
One report estimates the average Dallas Airbnb owner could make $4,400 during the games.