Dallas Wings to Downtown Dallas? A city council vote could open the door
Dallas City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would allow for a professional sports team to play at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas.
Dallas permit office building closed after fire code violations found
The building was supposed to be an upgrade for employees who work in the permitting office, but the building is now closed because of dozens of code compliance and permit failures.
From crowds to clouds, city of Dallas ready for worst-case scenarios for solar eclipse
As the total solar eclipse draws closer, the city of Dallas is warning residents of the tens of thousands of people who will be visiting the city for the event.
Austin city manager decision down to two candidates
The decision for the next Austin City Manager is down to two candidates. Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly gave her thoughts on the search.
A petition to recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson fails
The former Democratic state lawmaker announced he was switching party affiliations last year — prompting the recall by community activist Davante Peters.
Dallas City Council considers adding vaping to smoke-free ordinance
Several health organizations are calling on Dallas to ban e-cigarette vaping indoors and at parks like it already does smoking.
Dallas City Council approves interim city manager
Kimberly Tolbert, the deputy city manager, will take charge of the city manager's office. Tolbert started with the city as an intern more than 30 years ago.
Dallas city manager TC Broadnax could receive 12 months of severance pay after resignation
Dallas mayor Eric Johnson has said there will be a nationwide search for the next permanent city manager.
Dallas loose dog bites up 37%, animal services say
The DAS director told council members Tuesday that dog bites this quarter are up 37% compared with a year ago. She and her team are working to figure out what is behind the significant increase in dog bites since October.
Dallas City Council votes to make it easier to open daycares in the city
It will be a little easier to open a daycare for both children and adults in Dallas after city council members approved a change to the city's code.
Dallas City Council sends $1.25B bond package to voters
The Dallas City Council debated one final time on how to allocate a $1.25 billion bond package. Voters will be the ones ultimately asked whether to approve it.
Dallas Zoo asks city council for $30M allocation from bond money for new projects
One year after the Dallas Zoo dealt with a missing clouded leopard, two stolen monkeys and the death of a vulture, the zoo told council members it is now on its way to being one of the safest in the country after more than $1 million in security upgrades. Now, the zoo is looking ahead to new projects, including one that will bring back the beloved rhinos.
Dallas City Council discusses allowing multiplex homes in single-family zoned neighborhoods
Dallas City Council members are discussing whether or not the city should consider allowing four-plexes to be built in neighborhoods zoned for single family homes.
Dallas could vote on $1.25B bond package with funding for city streets
The Dallas City Council wants voters to approve a bond package worth more than $1 billion. The money would go towards numerous improvements across the city, including street improvements.
Dallas city councilman suggests dropping parking requirement for businesses
It's a move that sounds drastic if approved by the Dallas City Council; businesses, apartment complexes and home developers would no longer be required by the city to also build parking. But one councilman says that doesn't necessarily mean your parking headaches will get worse.
Dallas building fees could soon go up by 2,700%. Here's why.
Some of the proposed fee increases are enormous, especially compared to Dallas suburbs, and industry leaders say that could cause a developer to potentially delay or move a project elsewhere at a time when affordable options are greatly needed in Dallas.
Dallas City Council expected to approve $2.3M to fund 16 more homeless outreach workers
The Dallas City Council is expected to approve a $2.3 million contract to expand homeless outreach services with Housing Forward, the organization that replaced the Metro Dallas Housing Alliance. It says it is making significant process, although it is slower than everyone would like.
Casinos in Texas: Dallas City Council divided over statewide gambling
Some councilmembers say legalizing gambling statewide would be a way to help fund the still-struggling Dallas police and fire pension while others say they are concerned that gambling amounts to a tax on the poor.
Dallas crime: Police chief, city council working to tackle rising murder rate problem
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told city council members the majority of murders are done by people either committing other crimes or engaging in high-risk behavior.
Dallas committee debates zoning change which would allow fourplexes in single-family neighborhoods
Dallas city councilmembers discussed a hot button topic on Tuesday: should tri-plexes and four-plexes be allowed in single-family neighborhoods?