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A countywide burn ban prohibiting all outdoor burning remains in effect through September 25, 2026, as high temperatures and dry vegetation increase wildfire risks.
Dallas officials have set the property tax rate at the same level as last year, a move that contrasts with increases adopted by several other municipalities across Texas.
Oak Lawn Library staff lead a bi-weekly after-school program at Polk Recreation Center, offering games and crafts to children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Extreme temperatures in North Texas have caused localized power failures across several Dallas areas, with officials attributing the disruptions to equipment stress rather than grid-wide issues.
Dallas officials are implementing furloughs and hiring freezes to close a projected $51 million gap amid rising costs and tax limits.
The airport says it will not proceed with adding ablution stations at Terminal D. Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a review of state grants to DFW and Houston's Bush Intercontinental over what he called illegal religious discrimination.
A Tuesday memo starts the clock on a public hearing that could give the city its first real data-center rules, as Keller lawyers up next door and the region's revolt spreads.
Members of the Dallas City Council are currently debating a proposed bond measure valued at approximately one billion dollars.
Dallas Water Utilities is asking residents to follow updated watering restrictions as daily water usage surpasses 600 million gallons during peak summer heat.
The Latino Cultural Center will host opening receptions for solo shows by David Hanes-González and Brent Kollock on August 29, 2026.
Dallas city manager Kimberly Tolbert announced impending layoffs due to a growing budget shortfall, citing rising costs and stagnant revenue.
Dallas Water Utilities has completed grouting work near Garland Road and White Rock Lake Trail, allowing a closed trail segment to reopen by Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
All Dallas recreation centers will be closed Friday, Aug. 7, while aquatic facilities and some city facilities remain open.
Dallas police and firefighter associations are split over the city’s latest pay proposal before their current contract expires Sept. 30.
Dallas Animal Services invites the community to a free First Fridays event on August 7 to celebrate shelter dogs and promote adoptions.
The City of Dallas officially raised the Disability Pride Flag at City Hall on July 15, 2026, to mark Disability Pride Month and affirm ongoing commitments to accessibility.
The City of Dallas invites residents to provide input on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget through town hall meetings scheduled from August 11 to August 25.
The City of Dallas Marshals and Security Division will hold a job fair on July 29, 2026, at the Central Library to recruit new officers with an expedited hiring process.
The City of Dallas states that surveyors are documenting Pioneer Cemetery as part of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan, with no plans to disturb burial sites.
The City of Dallas Housing & Community Empowerment Fair Housing Division will host three stops on its Fair Housing Community Connect Tour in July and August 2026.
The Dallas Zoo has been awarded Platinum certification under the City of Dallas Green Business Certification Program for its sustainability efforts.
