Dallas City Hall: Police Academy, DOGE, and Homeless Feeding
Dallas City Hall tackled a troubled police training facility, federal budget cuts from DOGE, and new restrictions on feeding homeless residents.
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Modern Craftsman Home in Preston Hollow Lists for $3.495M
A custom architect-designed Modern Craftsman on Wildwood Road in Preston Hollow hits the market at $3.495M with resort-inspired calm and rare design distinction.
How Forest Avenue Became MLK Boulevard in Dallas
In 1981, Dallas renamed Forest Avenue as Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, driven by councilwoman Elsie Faye Heggins' vision for South Dallas.
Dallas Community Land Trust Targets South and West Dallas
Dallas Community Land Trust opened its first homes in South Dallas, offering permanently affordable homeownership by separating land and housing costs.
Dallas Council Skeptical of Bullet Train, Backs TRE Upgrades
Dallas City Council members pushed back on a high-speed rail line to Fort Worth, saying it harms Dallas and calling for investment in the Trinity Railway Express.
Balfour Beatty Signs 35,000 SF Lease at Victory Park Dallas
Balfour Beatty is moving to One Victory Park in Uptown Dallas, signing a 35,000-square-foot lease at the Clarion Partners-owned Class A office tower.
Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia Opening Dallas Office in Uptown
Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia is close to signing a lease for the company's first dedicated Dallas office, choosing Uptown over its current Deep Ellum sublease.
Addison and Park Cities Vote on Leaving DART Transit
Early voting is underway in Addison, Highland Park, and University Park on whether to exit DART, a decision affecting 200,000 daily riders.
Kessler Park Tudor Open House: Oak Cliff's Hidden Gem
A Tudor-style home in Kessler Park hits the open house market, offering buyers a rare entry into one of Oak Cliff's most coveted Dallas neighborhoods.
University Park Centennial Bricks to Be Installed in 2026
University Park's commemorative centennial bricks will be installed this summer, closing out the city's two-year celebration of its 100th anniversary.
Highland Park Village Buildings Set for Renovations
State filings confirm several buildings at the historic 1931 Highland Park Village shopping center are slated for structural and cosmetic renovation work.
Why Real Housewives of Dallas Failed as a Franchise
Ten years after its 2016 premiere, Real Housewives of Dallas remains a case study in how Bravo misread the city's social fabric and old-money culture.
Can You Trust Google Maps Restaurant Reviews?
Dallas's top-rated Tex-Mex spot on Google Maps has over 11,000 reviews—but are they real? Here's how fake reviews manipulate restaurant rankings.
University Park Children's Fishing Derby at Curtis Park 2026
University Park's annual children's fishing derby returned to Curtis Park, drawing dozens of families for a morning of fishing, fun, and community tradition.
Park Cities Crime Reports April 6-12, 2026
Burglaries, a targeted coin theft, and reckless driving kept Highland Park and University Park officers busy the week of April 6-12, 2026.
Ebby Halliday Spring Home Tour: 650+ Open Houses in North Texas
Ebby Halliday Companies opens nearly 650 North Texas homes this weekend, giving buyers a rare chance to tour listings without an appointment.
African American Museum Dallas Reopens May 1, 2026
The African American Museum Dallas reopens May 1 with two new exhibitions at Fair Park, including a free show drawing from its 40,000-image Sepia archive.
What Architects Think About Downtown Dallas in 2026
Dallas architects are divided over City Hall's future as the city weighs adaptive reuse and civic core redevelopment amid 35% downtown office vacancy.
Park South YMCA Reopens After $15 Million Renovation
The Park South Family YMCA in South Dallas reopened after a $15M renovation, tripling its footprint to 38,000 sq ft with a new pool and commercial kitchen.
Addison Seeks Alternatives After Taste Festival Canceled
Addison canceled its Taste Addison festival after a $700K loss, with city officials now exploring smaller, year-round dining programs for local restaurants.
South Dallas Arts Leaders Target DISD Schools, Youth Programs
South Dallas Cultural Center and arts leaders plan gallery experiences, theater rehab, and youth programming to engage Dallas ISD students and communities.
Dallas ISD Eyes $6.2 Billion Bond for Schools
Dallas ISD proposed a $6.2 billion bond covering renovations, 26 replacement campuses, and a $0.01 property tax increase across four ballot propositions.
Dallas Mayor Takes 'Y'all Street' Pitch to Wall Street
Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Tolbert led a Dallas delegation to New York to recruit financial firms with the city's 'Y'all Street' brand.
2026 Sweetheart Ball Unites 40 Championship Trophies
Tavia Hunt assembled 40 championship trophies at the 2026 Sweetheart Ball, raising funds for UT Southwestern's Department of Cardiology in North Texas.
Harpist Yukimo Endo Schlaffer Performs with Dallas Chamber Symphony
Harpist Yukimo Endo Schlaffer joins the Dallas Chamber Symphony at Moody Performance Hall on April 21 to perform Debussy's Danse sacrée et danse profane.
Billy Earl Dade Middle School Demolished in South Dallas
South Dallas bids farewell to the historic Billy Earl Dade Middle School building, cleared for a $50M workforce training facility in the community.
Forest Forward Updates on Forest Theater Restoration
Forest Forward has raised $35M of its $75M goal for the South Dallas cultural campus anchored by the historic Forest Theater on MLK Blvd.
West Dallas History and the Demolition Delay Overlay Push
Preservationists are urging Dallas City Hall to adopt a demolition delay overlay to protect West Dallas' historic cultural landmarks from rapid development.
Dallas County Vote Centers: More Access, Less Turnout
Dallas County's countywide vote centers offer unprecedented convenience, yet voter turnout dropped nearly 10 points from 2020 to 2024.
Dallas Approves Tax-Exempt Housing Deal Near Medical District
Dallas City Council approved a tax-exempt bond financing deal for mixed-income housing near the Medical District despite criticism over oversight of such arrangements.
Black Leaders Shape MLK Corridor's Future in Dallas
Dallas's MLK Corridor has long been neglected. Now Black landowners and community leaders are demanding development that actually benefits residents.
Dallas Home Repair Programs on Hold: What Comes Next
Dallas paused all three home repair programs since August 2024. Here's why the city overhauled them and what lower-income homeowners can expect next.
South Dallas Public Improvement District: How to Vote
A petition drive is underway to create the Sunny South Dallas PID, funding security and beautification along the MLK corridor near Fair Park.
Natashia Gerald Running for Dallas ISD District 5 Trustee
Natashia Gerald, 42, is running for Dallas ISD District 5 trustee, calling for a bond audit and stronger school safety policies in West Dallas.