City of Dallas

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.

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.

Dallas Council member Cara Mendelsohn wanted to create a more welcoming environment in Family Protective Service department rooms.

Dallas Council member Cara Mendelsohn wanted to create a more welcoming environment at Family Protective Service department rooms.

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.

The City of Dallas is partnering with nonprofits to set up temporary emergency overnight shelters for another night of bitterly cold temperatures. 

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.

Dallas City Council Members Monday heard police plans to monitor more of the 7,200 city cameras that could help solve or prevent crime.  

The City of Dallas is looking to approach spending in a more fair fashion, helping underserved communities.

The City of Dallas is looking to approach spending in a more fair fashion, helping underserved communities.

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.

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.

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.

On Wednesday, Dallas City Council Members heard more bad news about the continuing delays of building permits.

On Wednesday, Dallas City Council Members heard more bad news about the continuing delays of building permits.

Another precedent-setting Dallas zoning case is up for a vote at City Hall Wednesday that would limit future development on certain properties.

Experts say the ongoing drought is leading animals to search for water in the city.

Dallas is continuing its mission of fixing the city’s coyote problem.

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.

The rollout has perfect timing as October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.