Government

Council updated on Resilient Cities program
Chief Resilience Officer Theresa O’Donnell provided the City Council with new details about the 100RC Resilience Strategy Process – a …

Employee celebrates 47 years of service with the City of Dallas
1969 was a watershed year for America. Richard Nixon was president. Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. The average yearly …

Are we celebrating Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday?
The answer is both. Though according to section 6103(a) of title 5 of the U.S. Code, we technically celebrate Washington’s …

City Council looks at DPD Criminal Trespass Affidavit Program
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) presented an update on the Criminal Trespass Affidavit Program to the City’s Public Safety Committee …

Council approves $672,780 in sidewalk funding
The City Council has approved a total of $672,780 to replace or repair sidewalks for low-income senior citizen homeowners, provide …

Got a home project planned? Be sure your work matches up with City code
Cable television can be a wonderful thing. You’re on the couch flipping channels, enjoying your Sunday, when one of the …

Dallas animal cruelty offender receives six years in prison
Melvin William Doxtator of Dallas pleaded guilty on Feb. 2 to felony animal cruelty at Dallas County Criminal Court for …

Chapter 27 revised draft
Chapter 27 of the Dallas City Code establishes minimum property standards to ensure that all residential buildings, structures, and premises …

Justice Department defers Asset Forfeiture Program
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it will no longer provide equitable sharing payments to state, local and …

Council approves leases near Love Field to accommodate parking demand
The Dallas City Council approved a proposal to allow Dallas Love Field to lease 2,808 acres located on the west …