Meetings of Interest

What's really happening in Dallas area government -- and what it means for you.

Articles

Sanitation

Meetings of Interest: Garbage Politics 🗑️

Feb 1, 2026

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15 min read

Meetings of Interest: Garbage Politics 🗑️

How Dallas alley trash collection became a no-win choice for City Council.

Scott Goldstein

Meetings of Interest: Marilla Freeze-Out 🥶

Jan 25, 2026

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11 min read

Meetings of Interest: Marilla Freeze-Out 🥶

City services are halted or limited at least through Monday, including canceled meetings and delayed trash pickup.

Scott Goldstein

Kimberly Bizor Tolbert

Jan 18, 2026

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15 min read

Meetings of Interest: Tolbert's Test 🔮

After nearly two years running the City, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert faces big challenges — and a looming political reset at Dallas City Hall

Scott Goldstein

State of Downtown Dallas

Meetings of Interest: The Downtown Bet 🌆

Jan 11, 2026

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17 min read

Meetings of Interest: The Downtown Bet 🌆

The decades-long revival of the Dallas core has never been on a straight line.

Scott Goldstein

Public Safety

Jan 4, 2026

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12 min read

Meetings of Interest: 'Tis the Feud 🎄😡

A North Dallas neighborhood in turmoil over "extraordinary" Christmas lights display. Plus, progress on affordable housing, funding for a new deck park, and the latest on flying taxis.

Scott Goldstein

People of Interest

Jan 4, 2026

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4 min read

People of Interest: Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Gay Donnell Willis

What the North Dallas City Council member has to say about a controversial Christmas lights display, the chaos it has caused, and the heat she's taking over it.

Scott Goldstein