State Fair greenhouse supplies fresh produce to Southern Dallas nonprofits
Big Tex Urban Farms has provided more than 2 million servings of produce through State Fair-funded operations.
Wade RamosOctober 13, 20261 min read
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Bath House and South Dallas cultural centers would get new roofs under $396,576 bond contract up Wednesday
A design-build deal with Chamberlin Dallas on the council's consent agenda would replace the worn flat roofs at both city arts centers, with construction set for June 2027 to June 2028.
Wade RamosOctober 13, 20262 min read
Love Field cleaning contractor dropped a year in; council asked Wednesday to hand the terminal work to a Dallas firm
The city wants to rescind Midwest Maintenance's janitorial and terrazzo contract, citing its inability to meet contract terms, and award the work to UBM Enterprise in a deal worth up to $20.1 million.
Lena StroudOctober 12, 20262 min read
Young child dies following shooting in Dallas
A young child died after a shooting in Dallas, according to NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
Wade RamosOctober 12, 20261 min read
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Dallas ISD reminds families about $400 reading-tutoring accounts
Eligible families can apply for state-funded tutoring through PASS while Dallas ISD continues its separate free reading support.
Dallas NewsroomOctober 12, 20261 min read
Violent crime down nearly 10% through September, with business robberies off by a third, police report shows
A police update for Tuesday's Public Safety Committee counts 269 fewer robbery victims and 243 fewer aggravated assault victims than last year. City attorneys will also brief members on how Dallas targets crime-ridden properties.
Wade RamosOctober 12, 20263 min read
Family speaks after teenager killed in Dallas rollover crash
A family has spoken publicly after a teenager was killed in a rollover crash in Dallas.
Wade RamosOctober 12, 20261 min read
Council to vote on tax-exempt deal for 420 apartments near UNT Dallas, half of them income-restricted
The city's public facility corporation would own the 420-unit University Hills project and lease it for 75 years; staff project about $3.66 million in lost city taxes over 60 years, a figure they call speculative.
Lena StroudOctober 12, 20263 min read
Police topped their hiring goal with 378 officers last year, but departures climbed to 211
A year-end report for Tuesday's Public Safety Committee puts sworn strength at 3,447, short of the 4,000 target, with retirements leading the departures and turnover hitting the 911 center too.
Wade RamosOctober 11, 20262 min read
A year into running Fair Park, city staff trim the repair backlog to $44.3 million and float a 40-acre development
Park staff told a council committee they cut deferred maintenance by about $3.7 million, but event revenue cannot cover the rest, and the Cotton Bowl's east side still has no funding plan.
Wade RamosOctober 11, 20263 min read
Dallas Gas Prices Ease to $3.7825 as Monthly Costs Ease — October 11, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.7825 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Wade RamosOctober 11, 20261 min read
Police training center's $155.8 million buildings contract heads to committee Tuesday, council vote Oct. 28
The package would add six buildings at the UNT Dallas site and raise Swinerton Builders' contract to $185 million. The city counts $107 million committed so far, with $82 million more tied to the Nov. 3 bond.
Wade RamosOctober 11, 20263 min read
Republicans seek to regain Dallas County commissioners court seat
Dallas County Republicans are trying to win back a seat on the commissioners court, which is currently entirely controlled by Democrats.
Wade RamosOctober 11, 20261 min read
Council votes Wednesday on its 2027 legislative wish list: a path past the 3.5% tax cap, no casinos, traffic cameras
The proposed program for the 2027 session would also end the city's responsibility for school crossing guards, back decriminalizing fentanyl test strips and shape a $300,000 search for lobbyists.
Lena StroudOctober 10, 20263 min read
Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress backs livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
First Baptist Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress supports the Pentagon's plan to stream Nidal Hasan's Dec. 3 execution, which Vice President JD Vance doubts will happen.
Wade RamosOctober 10, 20262 min read
City sues the attorney general to keep flight details from council and mayor trips out of public view
Ken Paxton's office ruled the records must go to WFAA and other requesters. Dallas cites a 2025 transportation code change that the bill's House sponsor says was "never intended" for official travel.
Lena StroudOctober 10, 20262 min read
Recall drive against council member Gay Donnell Willis begins with Friday filing; organizers need about 9,500 signatures
Five District 13 residents signed the notice of intent filed Oct. 9 over three zoning cases. Organizers have 60 days to gather signatures and are aiming for the May 2027 ballot.
Lena StroudOctober 10, 20262 min read
Dallas Gas Prices Ease to $3.7995 as Monthly Costs Ease — October 10, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.7995 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Wade RamosOctober 10, 20261 min read
Dallas Gas Prices Ease to $3.8202 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 9, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.8202 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Wade RamosOctober 10, 20261 min read
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Dallas Foundation awards nearly $2.7 million in summer grants
The Oct. 5 announcement lists 97 awards, including grants to For Oak Cliff, Stevens Park Estates Neighborhood Association and Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation.
Wade RamosOctober 10, 20261 min read
Council vote on $800 million Preston and Royal towers expected to slip to Nov. 10 as developer offers signal upgrades
The Oct. 14 zoning vote is set to be postponed while developer Leland Burk finalizes traffic signal work around Preston Road and Royal Lane that he has agreed to fund without city money.
Lena StroudOctober 9, 20263 min read