Murders in Dallas down by 25% in 2008
There have been 105 murders in the city this year, compared with 140 by this time last year.
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
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Cable access programming threatened in Dallas FY09
Dallas iMedia Network (formerly DCTV) (and Pegasus News content partner) urges citizens to call councilmembers to urge reinstatement of their budget.
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
Dallas Police Department couple living in Lancaster needs help to get on ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition
You can help this cop family catch a break after a horrible year.
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008
Jenny the elephant will remain a Dallasite
After the death of her mate moves to Tennessee and Mexico were discussed, but she's staying put.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Dallas kicks off second “Pride in your Neighborhood” program
Grass-roots initiative shows residents how to improve their communities.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
North Dallas Tollway now a contender to be named after Cesar Chavez
If the City Council just listened to the people in the first place, we wouldn't be wasting space on this story.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Dallas’ homeless czar to take plan to build 700 homes to city council
The plan is an effort to end chronic homelessness and relieve overcrowding at the new homeless shelter, The Bridge.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Dallas police helicopter situation looking pretty ad-bay
Not enough mechanics and the ones they had, not enough maintenance.
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
Reunion Arena could start coming down in March ‘09
But the asbestos in Reunion Arena will meet its maker as early as October.
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
Proposed Dallas smoking ban a sticky issue for gay bars
Dallas Tavern Guild forms committee to study pros and cons of prohibiting smoking.
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
City of Dallas holding “Hip Hop for HIV” concert September 14
Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine R. Caraway is seeking creative ways to address the disease.
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
88-year-old Dallas auto shop gets kicked to the curb
Woodard Paint & Body Shop denied special use permit to make way for another Chili's or Applebee's.
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
Groundbreaking for new Pleasant Grove Replacement Branch Library on August 16
It'll replace the Pleasant Grove Branch at 1125 South Buckner Boulevard, which has been in operation since 1961.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
Tom Leppert appointed to Conference of Mayors “metro economies” committee
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has the worst secret handshake of any other elite organization.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
Dismissal of Ex-DPD Chief Bolton’s wrongful termination suit held to be valid
... again.
A federal appeals court has upheld an earlier district court decision to throw out the suit.
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm unveils 2008-2009 budget
Cannot wait to delve into an analysis of the numbers and statistics! OK, that's a lie.
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
Changing Ross Avenue to Cesar Chavez makes logical sense
The most important reason is because Ross Ave. is home to one of the most important landmarks for Dallas Latinos -- the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
Jenny the elephant may stay an American citizen
The Dallas City Council decided that the Dallas Zoo should come up with plan that wouldn't require sending Jenny to Mexico.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
Dallas Public Library wins Texas Book Festival awards
To the tune of $15,000, baby.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Dallas should rename Ross Avenue for Cesar Chavez
The City of Dallas is in a quandary of its own making, something it can fix by renaming Ross Avenue for Cesar Chavez.
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
Dallas Mayor’s Back-to-School Fair taking place August 7
Recipients must be Dallas public school children ages 5-18 whose families meet the 2008 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
South Dallas has 2008’s third mosquito carrying the West Nile virus
Insecticide will be sprayed Thursday in an area southeast of Julius Schepps Freeway (I-45) and South Central Expressway.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Dallas Housing Authority will stop accepting housing applications & start offering rental vouchers
The housing application process will be closed for a few months beginning August 11, when rental vouchers will be available online.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Former Dallas City Councilman James Fantroy released from jail after 30 days
His brief time in prison did little to decrease his tendency to be a bull-headed idiot.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert pays a visit to The Bridge
Although many homeless people vote, there is not tremendous political capital in meeting with them in this manner.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
City of Dallas to spray mosquito-killing insecticide on Thursday and Friday nights
Spraying follows the collection of a second mosquito with West Nile Virus.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Texas attorney general orders Dallas to release discrimination complaints
Ruling comes in response to request from Dallas Voice for records related to six-year-old nondiscrimination ordinance.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Fort Worth City Council tours TRE and DART rail systems for ideas and inspiration on their own mass transit system
Fort Worth is ready to get with the program and mobilize people, sans gridlock.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Dallas police make arrest for attempted run-down of officer
Suspect was arrested following late-night incident near Lower Greenville.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Tulisoma in South Dallas will feature best-selling authors plus celebrity readers and local personalities
2008 Book Fair and Arts Festival will be held August 29-31.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Gay bar owners concerned about possible smoking ban
Eddie Bonner, owner of Illusions, fears the ban would close his bar, while others are waiting for the exact wording of the ordinance to see how to proceed.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Two major East Dallas burglars busted
Responsible for a combined 130 burglaries.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Fair trade group prepares for Sweat Free Dallas campaign
Texas Fair Trade Coalition is working to pass “anti sweat shop” ordinance in several Texas cities to ensure the cities don't buy from companies who use "sweat shops" for their products.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Dallas officials may close four city community swimming pools
In all, city officials estimate they’d save nearly $200,000 annually by permanently closing Glendale, as well as Walnut Hill Pool in North Dallas, J.J. Craft Pool in South Dallas and Tipton Pool in West Dallas.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Off-duty Dallas police officer shot outside Wheatland Road Sam’s Club
The officer was walked out of the building at gunpoint before he and the suspect exchanged gunfire.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Mayor Leppert’s Deep Ellum Town Hall meeting draws crowd, answers prefab questions
The Mayor spoke for six minutes and answered pre-approved questions on Deep Ellum. Rah-rah-rah.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Videos: Dallas Voice TV talks with Ed Oakley
After losing the mayoral race to Tom Leppert, Ed Oakley hasn't ruled out running for office again.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
North Central Texas Council of Governments releases 2008 population data
Tarrant County leads the region in population growth.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Dallas mayor joins national effort on HIV testing day
500 free rapid oral tests have been donated to one testing location in Oak Lawn.
Friday, June 27, 2008
U.S. Justice Department files race discrimination lawsuit against the City of Dallas
The suit alleges a city worker was fired for protesting racial slurs.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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