Irving, Farmers Branch Join Plano in Calling Off DART Exit Votes
The council voted unanimously to repeal an ordinance calling for a May 2 election. Plano was the largest city to have called an exit vote.
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No More Status Quo: Council ‘Skeptical’ of Billion Dollar Pricetag on City Hall Repairs
Monday’s condition report revealed a failing fire suppression system and water infiltration issues, but no major structural damage.
Dallas Officials Have Mixed Reactions to $1 Billion City Hall Repair Report
City Council members will be briefed on the report’s findings at a Finance Committee meeting on Monday.
Dallas City Hall Requires $1 Billion in Repairs, Report Says
The stunning number includes more than $300 million for the ‘most urgent problems.’
Dallas May See Vehicle-Free Downtown Streets During the World Cup
Council members were briefed on plans to close portions of Akard and Main streets during the World Cup earlier this week.
Survey Asks What Residents Want From Dallas Libraries as Closures Loom
The survey, offered by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, seeks to clarify what Dallasites want the city to prioritize in its library system.
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City to Consider Regulations, Protections for Stray, Feral Community Cats
The new parameters were inspired by the conflict that unfolded in Bishop Arts last spring over the neighborhood’s cat colonies.
Ken Paxton Suing Dallas Over Police Funding
Paxton claims the city has failed to comply with a charter amendment requiring more money for cops.
DART May Avoid Exodus After Regional Transportation Council Vote
The council overwhelmingly voted to fund a plan that may help DART avoid withdrawals by disaffected suburban cities.
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Dallas Decides To Cede Some DART Power as Negotiations With Suburbs Progress
The City Council approved a resolution for an expanded board with increased representation for member cities.
Dallasites Might Keep Alley Trash Pickup, but It Might Cost Them More
Thousands of families could be affected by any of the possible new plans for garbage collection in Dallas.
What to Know About I-30 in Dallas Closing for Demolition This Weekend
The I-30 canyon is bad enough when it’s open, but what about when it’s closed?
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As Historical Buildings Get Torn Down, Kleberg Residents Feel Forgotten by Dallas
While code violations mount, folks in Kleberg wonder if Dallas leadership remembers they’re a part of the city.
Dallas Opioid Response Team Finds Hope, Impact Despite Rising Overdose Calls
The young program aims to prevent all opioid overdoses, but for now, its leaders know that even one person breaking their addiction is a major victory.
RIP to Highland Park’s Iconic Mushroom House
The already character-impaired city lost a quirky architectural staple this week.
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The Big D News Crystal Ball Says We’re in for Quite a Ride in 2026
The year has just begun, and Dallas news is already filled with major stories that will unfold throughout the year.
Dallas Leaders Present Optimistic Outlook as AT&T Bounces to Plano
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said AT&T wanted to move away from a skyscraper-style building and sought more acreage than downtown could offer.
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.
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‘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.