Community

Small Business Grant Program to give up to $3,000 to eligible small businesses, nonprofits
B.U.I.L.D. (Broaden Urban Investments to Leverage Dallas) has launched the B.U.I.L.D Small Business Grant Program to assist small businesses impacted by the economic …

Deck the Plaza returns as drive-thru celebration
The official illumination of City Hall Plaza returns. The Dallas favorite holiday tradition, Deck the Plaza, will return for 2020 …

Search underway for new police chief, community input needed
The search for a new chief for the Dallas Police Department is underway. As part of the process, the firm …

Homebuyer Assistance Program helps qualified buyers move into Dallas
If you’re planning to purchase a home in Dallas, consider applying to the Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program (DHAP). This program helps qualified buyers purchase a …

Dallas Animal Services exceeds 90% annual live release rate for the first time
Dallas Animal Services (DAS) reached a major milestone by finishing Fiscal Year 2019 – 20 (September 2019 – October 2020) …

Community Police Oversight Board seeks subcommittee members
The Community Police Oversight Board (CPOB) is seeking residents of the Dallas community to serve on one of its five subcommittees. …

Office of Community Police Oversight to participate in virtual town halls
The Office of Police Oversight has partnered with the Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to …

Dallas Police to conduct special initiative to enforce juvenile curfew, crack down on street racers with support from downtown business partners
Due to public safety concerns and recent crime in downtown Dallas, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) is collaborating with the …

Dallas ZoomProspector Location Tool launched to assist small businesses
The Office of Economic Development has launched Dallas ZoomProspector, an easy-to-use, interactive location planning tool. This tool allows businesses to …

Hurricane Laura – How to help
Check back regularly for updates on ways to help those impacted by Hurricane Laura. Mass Care Task Force: The MCTF …