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Dallas 911 Staffing Questioned After Reported Shortages
After a tremendous increase in Dallas 911 staffing following past years with too few operators to handle calls, the current staff of 911 employees was questioned Monday.
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Dallas 911 Dispatcher Shortage Leads to Questions About Management
Right now there are 31 operator vacancies, almost a quarter of the authorized staff. Dallas City Council questioned directors on the effect this has had on current workers and overtime.
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Department Rooms Renovated to Present Welcoming Environment
Dallas Council member Cara Mendelsohn wanted to create a more welcoming environment in Family Protective Service department rooms.
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Dallas Council Member Reimagines Family Protective Service Department Rooms
Dallas Council member Cara Mendelsohn wanted to create a more welcoming environment at Family Protective Service department rooms.
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Dallas Trash Piles as City Fails to Pick Up
Trash always piles up over holidays but in some Dallas neighborhoods, residents complain a lack of city collection has made things far worse this holiday season.
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Dallas Activates Fair Park as Emergency Cold Weather Shelter on Saturday
The City of Dallas is partnering with nonprofits to set up temporary emergency overnight shelters for another night of bitterly cold temperatures.
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Dallas Opens More Shelters to Get People in From the Cold
The City of Dallas says 500 people have sought shelter from the cold in six partner shelters since the cold snap. The Central Library in Downtown Dallas is now an emergency shelter and Fair Park opens this weekend.
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Dallas Police to Increase City Camera Monitoring
Dallas City Council Members Monday heard police plans to monitor more of the 7,200 city cameras that could help solve or prevent crime.
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Equity Applied to Proposed Dallas Economic Development Policy
The City of Dallas is looking to approach spending in a more fair fashion, helping underserved communities.
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Dallas City Council to Focus on Equity in New Development Plan
The City of Dallas is looking to approach spending in a more fair fashion, helping underserved communities.
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Dallas Vehicle Regulations Planned for Residential Neighborhoods
Most cities agree big trucks should not park in residential neighborhoods. But in Dallas those rules are hard to enforce. So a change is in the works and it may be modeled after Fort Worth.
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Dallas Leaders Seek Answers on Responsibility for Jail Releases
Dallas city leaders call for more openess in the criminal justice system about who is to blame for jail releases that put violent criminals back on the street. An expert study for the Dallas Police Chief shows more than half of those released were arrested again.
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Dallas City Leaders Hear About Concerns Over Jail Release of Violent Criminals
Dallas city leaders call for more openness in the criminal justice system about who is to blame for jail releases that put violent criminals back on the street. An expert study for the Dallas Police Chief shows more than half of those released were arrested again.
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Dallas Building Permit Delays Linger Despite Promises
On Wednesday, Dallas City Council Members heard more bad news about the continuing delays of building permits.
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Delays With Building Permits Continue in Dallas Despite Promises for Solutions
On Wednesday, Dallas City Council Members heard more bad news about the continuing delays of building permits.
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Dallas Zoning Case Limits Development in West Oak Cliff
Another precedent-setting Dallas zoning case is up for a vote at City Hall Wednesday that would limit future development on certain properties.
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Dallas City Leaders Provide Update On Addressing Coyote Problem
Experts say the ongoing drought is leading animals to search for water in the city.
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City of Dallas Provides Update on Coyote Problem After Recent Attacks
Dallas is continuing its mission of fixing the city’s coyote problem.
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Dallas Approves Rezoning Plans in Dallas Neighborhood
A precedent-setting Dallas zoning case five years in the making was decided Wednesday. It restricts the size of future homes in the Elm Thicket Northpark neighborhood.
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City of Dallas Shines a Light on Domestic Violence With New Dashboard
The rollout has perfect timing as October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.