The City of Dallas saw an uptick in residential development activity in July following a slump in the number of permit applications submitted and permits issued in the previous three months. Dallas'...
Nonprofit Hits the Streets To Reduce Crime
A Dallas-based nonprofit committed to reducing violence in the city is launching its #SpringIntoAction Summer of Healing campaign to tackle the expected surge in violence during the summer. Urban...
North Texas Commission Promotes DFW Metroplex
Dallas is home to a number of non-profit organizations aiming to serve the city's residents and surrounding communities, one of which is the North Texas Commission (NTC). As previously reported...
Broadnax’s Tree Regulations Add to Permit Woes
Dallas' Development Services Department (DSD) held a Lunch-N-Learn session on Tuesday, during which the City's mandatory landscaping provisions and other related ordinances were discussed. Phil...
IT Dept. Seeks $25M Upgrade Post-Cyber Attack
Dallas officials are proposing using part of next yearโs $1 billion bond for upgrades to the Cityโs IT department. During a Wednesday council briefing session, financial officials for the City...
Widow of USPS Worker Faults Extreme Heat
The wife of a United States Postal Service (USPS) worker who died this week spoke out regarding the incident as she awaits the results of her husbandโs autopsy. Eugene Gates, 66, collapsed while...
Residents Say Dallas Is Headed in the Wrong Direction
A plurality of respondents disagree with the direction the City of Dallas is taking, according to a community satisfaction survey.
Renting a Dallas Apartment Requires $53K Income
A report published by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) surveyed rental housing prices across the United States and found that a minimum salary of over $53,000 was needed for Dallas...
USPS Worker Dies in Dallas Amid Heat Wave
As local temperatures hit record highs this week, a United States Postal Service worker died while working his route in a Dallas neighborhood. Eugene Gates, 66, collapsed on Tuesday in the front...
Long-Term Local Road Closure Announced
Due to continuing highway expansion work, a long-term road closure is going into effect on June 23 in the Dallas-Mesquite area. Beginning Friday evening, the northbound and southbound lanes of Gus...
Scooter Company Releases Dallas Statistics
Rentable electric scooters have been available in Dallas since late May, and one of the companies, Bird, has announced statistics from the first weeks of availability. E-scooters are now permitted...
DPD Unveils Online Reporting for Non-Emergencies
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) discussed on Tuesday its new mandatory online reporting system for specific non-emergency offenses. In an effort to streamline and enhance the reporting process,...
New Dallas City Council, Mayor Inaugurated
The new Dallas City Council was officially inaugurated on Tuesday as Mayor Eric Johnson began his next term as the 60th mayor of the City of Dallas. The inauguration ceremony was held at the Morton...
County Approves Purchase of IT Equipment
The Dallas County Commissioners Court has authorized the purchase of new network connectivity equipment for the Frank Crowley Courts Building. The court approved this purchase during its latest...
VP Harris Attends Dallas Fundraiser
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Dallas on Tuesday to raise money for the 2024 presidential campaign and appear on a talk show to discuss abortion rights. Harris will be attending a...
VIDEO: Jenkinsโ Daughter Targets Republicans
A TikTok video posted by the daughter of Democrat Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins shows her โtrainingโ a dog to defecate in the yards of Republican political opponents. Jenkinsโ teenage daughter,...
Bachman Lake Rehab Project’s First Phase Done
The first phase of the Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway Rehabilitation Project has been completed, and the City of Dallas is ready to move forward on the next stage of the plan. Bachman Lake is a...
Groundbreaking Held for New Park Facility
City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony last week to kick off construction on a new park and community facility in a northeast Dallas neighborhood historically plagued by violent crime. The...
City Offices, Facilities Closed on Juneteenth
The City of Dallas has announced that many of its offices and public facilities will be closed on Monday in observance of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African...
New Law Aims at Broadnax Permit Troubles
Dallas developers could benefit from new legislation that allows certified architects and engineers to approve site plan reviews and building inspections after a designated period of time. Dallas...
VIDEO: Dallas Vagrant Encampment Goes Up in Flames
An apparent vagrant encampment in Paul Ridleyโs District 14 was destroyed in a substantial fire just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The site on the edge of Interstate 45 contained more than a dozen...