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Dallas · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dallas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Dallas' city manager ditched a crucial meeting with police and fire unions to meet with President Trump. This snub has public safety unions seeing red, potentially impacting future negotiations.
Dallas is hosting the RNC Midterm Convention this week, which means downtown is going to be packed. Expect some major traffic headaches and detours while the event is in town.
Dallas is bringing back the Teen All-Access Pass, which hooks local kids up with free or cheap entry to museums and cultural spots all summer. It’s a great way to keep teens busy and engaged with the city's arts scene without breaking the bank.
Southwest Airlines is getting recognized by Dallas for making their operations greener, like their headquarters and hangars. They're setting ambitious goals to cut energy use and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Dallas County is getting serious about fighting hunger, with a special focus on making sure kids have enough to eat. They're figuring out how to fund it and make sure the food actually reaches the families who need it most.
Dallas IT workers are in hot water for allegedly holding down two jobs simultaneously, working for both Dallas and Austin. An investigation is now underway to uncover how this happened and what the consequences will be.
Dallas City Hall is facing some heat! Critics are pointing to recent events as proof that things aren't running as smoothly as they should be, raising concerns about how the city is being managed.
Dallas is thinking about letting poker rooms open up again, but they're changing how they'd be regulated. It's unclear if this means more places to play or just a different way of managing them.
The Texas Attorney General is suing Dallas, accusing the city of not funding its police department enough. Dallas is pushing back, saying the AG's claims are baseless.
Remember that street they were thinking of renaming after Cesar Chavez? Well, that idea might be on the chopping block. A city council member is now open to changing their mind, meaning the street could keep its current name after all.