Builders
Input needed for Single-Family Rental Program update
Dallas Code Compliance is updating the City’s Single-Family Rental Program and would like community input on proposed changes. The Single-Family Rental Program is designed to ensure rental properties follow the City’s minimum housing standards to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Dallas residents. “The City is committed to ensuring Dallas residents have a voice in how the City updates its …
City to hold home repair meeting for contractors
The Office of Business Diversity will be hosting the City Home Repair Program for independent and corporate contractors. The program gives contractors who specialize in home building, roofing, electrical, plumbing, foundations, sheet rock installers, haulers, HVAC, etc., the tools and resources for them to receive a bid with the City. On Tuesday, Oct. 23, interested contractors are invited to a …
Dallas to host regional environmental conference
The City of Dallas is committed to conserving natural resources for all people living and working with city limits. This year, the City is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of having an ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System. To mark this milestone, the Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability (OEQS) is hosting the North Texas ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Conference in …
Dallas Public Library’s new pathway welcomes children of all ages
A newly completed pathway is engaging and welcoming young visitors to the Dallas Downtown Library with an array of colorful letter and word designs. From the west entrance to the plaza, the path is sort of a “game board,” inviting kids to answer questions as they walk towards the front doors, such as “can you count to five?” “how many …
Innovators
Input needed from developers and contractors
Contractors and developers are encouraged to attend input meetings on the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). NOFA are capital funds used to fund permanent supportive housing projects from the 2017 Dallas Bond, which provided twenty million dollars for shelters and housing for the City’s un-sheltered citizens. Representatives from City departments will be present to listen to feedback and answer questions related to …
New program helps businesses recover from natural disasters
A natural disaster strikes – not only are the effects devastating to the environment, but if you run a business, a bad storm can wreck you and your company financially. The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is rolling out a new initiative with the Disaster Prepared Resident program and Public-Private Partnership programs to help Dallas communities return to a sense …
Learn how to conserve water this fall
City of Dallas Water Conservation is hosting several events this fall, where Dallas residents can learn how to best conserve water. Events will be held throughout October and November, so residents can attend any and all that they are interested in. ULandscapeIT: Water Efficient Landscape Design – Oct. 13 Learn how to have the most beautiful and water efficient lawn …
Children and families invited to tinker, create, discover and make
Children and families will experience something new as they explore science, art, nature and technology at the Turn Up! Discovery Faire, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St. Participants will receive a passport to have stamped as they follow their interests, moving through all eight floors of the Central Library, doing …
Givers
Dallas Public Library kicks off 2018 Winter Backpack Challenge
The Dallas Public Library is now collecting supplies and backpacks for their 2018 Backpack Challenge and Giveaway. The annual event raises awareness of the issues facing homelessness in Dallas for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Residents are asked to work with their families, coworkers and friends to fill gender neutral backpacks with the following materials: Gloves Winter hat Rain …
13,000 jobs available for veterans at upcoming job fair
Texas veterans have the opportunity to connect with local employers at the seventh annual Red, White, and You! Job Fair sponsored by The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the City of Dallas and Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas. This event will be hosted at Gilley’s Dallas (1135 S. Lamar St., Dallas, Texas) on November 8 where more than 150 employers representing over …
Dallas Animal Services launches $5 foot long special
During the first week of September, Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is hosting a special adoption event to find homes for pets in need. From September 1 through September 8, all pets that measure 12 inches or longer from nose to tail will have their adoption fee lowered to only $5. This adoption special is designed to help find forever homes …
Pre-register for the 22nd annual Mayor’s Back to School Fair
It’s time to sign up for the 22nd annual Mayor’s Back to School Fair! Pre-registration events are being held around the City during the month of July. Families can sign up ahead of the event and skip the line. Children and families that qualify will have access to resources free-of-charge, including school supplies, uniform tops, dental health checks, immunizations, haircuts, …
Inside City Hall
October proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month
One in three Texans will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Armed with that knowledge, the City of Dallas proclaimed …
New service makes it easy for residents to pay citations anytime
Dallas Municipal Court launched a new service that allows residents to pay citations over the phone or at retail locations …
Proposed City Budget and Budget Townhalls
A series of budget town hall meetings are scheduled throughout the month of August, as Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax …
City of Dallas to participate in national #CityHallSelfie Day
The City of Dallas will join cities around the country on August 15 by participating in #CityHallSelfie Day. #CityHallSelfie Day …
Dallas updates Council Agenda system
The City of Dallas updated its Council Agenda preparation software and the look of the weekly Council Agendas. The new …
Dallas 311 to launch new service request system and app
When Dallas residents need to report an issue or request a City service, calling 311 is usually their first step. …
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