Green Business Certification Program to launch Nov. 15
The Sanitation Services Department Zero Waste Team will launch the Green Business Certification Program on America Recycles Day, Nov. 15, […]
Environment
Mayor Rawlings announces $50 million donation for new Trinity River Park
Mayor Mike Rawlings has announced a historic $50 million donation from Annette Simmons in honor of her husband, the late
Fight the Bite: Mosquito Prevention in Dallas 2016
Update: Nov. 1, 2016 A mosquito pool in Dallas has confirmed positive for the West Nile Virus. Weather permitting the
Next Operation Beautification event is Nov. 12; registration continues through October
Registration is open through October for the next Operation Beautification event, to be held on Saturday Nov. 12. Participants in
Here’s how to protect yourself from the flu
Getting an annual flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu vaccination
Progress continues on illegal dumping in FY 15-16
In the past fiscal year, the Dallas Marshal’s Office made a total 246 illegal dumping related arrests; 15 in September.
City working to increase commercial and residential recycling
Although progress has been made in the City’s recycling efforts, Sanitation staff reports there’s still work to be done. At
Coyote in your neighborhood? Here’s what to do and what not do
Coyote sightings are familiar occurrences in Dallas and cities across the country. But what should you do if you see
Monarch Butterflies are heading to Dallas
Residents are encouraged to be on the lookout for Monarch Butterflies in Dallas parks, as the peak of their migration
DWU offering prizes for Defending Your Drain
An education and outreach effort from Dallas Water Utilities awards prizes for residents who do their part to keep the
Council briefed on creation of Street Forestry Division
The Dallas City Council was briefed on a proposal to create a Street Forestry Division within the Streets Department, which
Local Foods, Local Places showcases Dallas’ food and economic advantages and needs
The City’s Office of Environmental Quality is asking residents who want to boost our local food economy to participate in