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Dallas · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dallas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
The board will review ongoing committee activities and updates related to housing designations and acquisitions in Dallas.
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 police and firefighters are frustrated after a high-ranking city official skipped a crucial labor meeting, fueling ongoing tensions over communication and support from city leadership.
Dallas police and firefighters are pretty steamed after a top city leader ditched a major meeting, which is just adding fuel to the fire over public safety leadership in town. When the brass no-shows, it makes the folks risking their lives on the streets feel totally ignored.
The city approved a multi-year financial agreement to subsidize the historic HBCU football game at the Cotton Bowl, dividing opinion on whether taxpayer funds should support college sports events.
The city is looking to update the software used by the police department to manage dispatch calls and records. This is intended to keep the system running smoothly and ensure data is handled correctly.
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.
Committee members are pushing to include specific state and federal advocacy for water infrastructure, stormwater management, and White Rock Lake dredging in the city's legislative agenda.
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.
Dallas is officially the most dangerous place in Texas for both drivers and pedestrians, according to a new report. This means we all need to be way more careful on the roads.
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.
Get ready for some high-stakes soccer drama! Governor Abbott is threatening to pull millions in World Cup funding from Dallas and other Texas cities. The catch? City leaders are refusing to play ball with ICE, and the Governor's saying it's either cooperation or no cash for the games.
Dallas cops might be working more closely with ICE agents soon, potentially handing over more people to federal immigration authorities. This shift seems to be a reaction to the governor's threat to cut city funding if they didn't cooperate.
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.
Downtown Dallas drivers, pay attention! The intersection at Pearl and Flora is changing its traffic flow on March 25th. Get ready for a new route to avoid getting caught in the confusion.
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.