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Jul 28, 2026
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4 min read
The Dallas Zoo became an economic engine under private management. So why might it be on the chopping block in the upcoming Dallas budget?
Budget
Jun 28, 2026
6 min read
City Council heads into summer recess. Many are bracing for what is likely to be the toughest budget in recent memory.
Public Safety
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Jun 21, 2026
8 min read
A $941 million public safety and pension bond election might catch voters by surprise this November.
Future of City Hall
Jun 14, 2026
5 min read
Two more votes set for this week could advance plans to leave City Hall for a new Downtown location.
FIFA World Cup 2026
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Jun 7, 2026
9 min read
Former mayors, business leaders, and reporters are igniting growing talk of Dallas government reform.
The Future of Dallas
May 31, 2026
Budget crisis or not, Dallas has a lot of ground to cover in June. Plus: Ethics Code amendments, feral hogs, and booming airports.
May 25, 2026
World Cup 2026 kicks off in just over two weeks. Dallas is ready. Mostly.
May 17, 2026
A majority of residents want City Hall to remain in Downtown. They are split between the current location and a new site with better parking and transit access, according to City survey results.
State of Downtown Dallas
May 10, 2026
D CEO tackles what's at stake for our urban core.
Transportation
May 3, 2026
Voters in Addison, University Park, say "yes" to mass transit, while Highland Park bows out. A legendary Dallas figure deserves credit for the wins.
Apr 27, 2026
What Dallas can learn from Detroit's impressive climb from bankruptcy.
Apr 20, 2026
A HOT-dollar audit, $45M in unobligated housing funds, and a fight over state public safety dollars.
Apr 13, 2026
13 min read
Cutting "stipends" could very well cost Dallas taxpayers more in the long run.
Apr 6, 2026
15 min read
As the self-imposed Mavericks deadline looms, Dallas may be getting closer to some real talk about what could replace City Hall.
Mar 29, 2026
Big bets on growth, transit, housing, and a new arena are starting to collide.
Mar 23, 2026
19 min read
Colorful crosswalks will be wiped away beginning today under state and federal orders. Plus, DART, Dallas Wings, FIFA World Cup, and much more.
Mar 8, 2026
A bruising debate leads to dueling paths to stay and repair City Hall or relocate.
Mar 1, 2026
23 min read
Historic vote is set for Wednesday on the future of City Hall. Plus, FIFA World Cup countdown, new airport branding, and the mystery of L3.
Feb 23, 2026
A highly anticipated report confirms Dallas City Hall is in terrible shape. City Council members, the ball is now firmly in your court.
Feb 15, 2026
Maybe regionalism isn't such a dirty word after all.
Feb 8, 2026
14 min read
Key meetings this week could determine whether six cities follow through with May withdrawal elections.
Sanitation
Feb 1, 2026
How Dallas alley trash collection became a no-win choice for City Council.
Jan 25, 2026
11 min read
City services are halted or limited at least through Monday, including canceled meetings and delayed trash pickup.
Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
Jan 18, 2026
After nearly two years running the City, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert faces big challenges — and a looming political reset at Dallas City Hall
Jan 11, 2026
17 min read
The decades-long revival of the Dallas core has never been on a straight line.
