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Dallas Area Rapid Transit received a $70 million federal grant to support replacement of 53 light-rail vehicles more than 30 years old, but no delivery or service date has been announced.
Dallas plans road closures, heightened security and a DART Victory Station shutdown during the September 9-10 Republican convention.
Dallas will hold FY 2026-27 budget town halls from Aug. 11-25, giving residents a chance to weigh in before the City Council considers a final plan.
A Dallas project memo schedules completion of preconstruction services in August 2026 and a September groundbreaking for a police training center at UNT Dallas.
Dallas is beginning its FY 2026–27 budget process with a reported shortfall above $30 million, planned furloughs and August public meetings.
A special-called Dallas City Council Finance Committee meeting on Monday, August 3, will discuss the city auditor search, a possible interim recommendation, financial criteria and living-wage policy.
Dallas residents can comment on the proposed FY 2026-27 budget at in-person and virtual town halls from August 11 through August 25, before later workshops, a public hearing and final September action.
Dallas-area regular gas fell to $3.568 per gallon, while diesel eased to $5.112 but remains higher than last week and above the $5 mark.
Dallas, TX — A lawsuit over a disputed City Hall vote has ended, but Dallas still must decide whether to repair, relocate or rethink the 1500 Marilla Street site.
Dallas has released the next public-draft milestone in its Chapter 51A rewrite, but zoning and housing rules will not change unless City Council adopts a final code.
Dallas City Plan Commission meets Thursday, July 23, 2026 for a 10:30 a.m. briefing and a public hearing at 12:30 p.m. (not before). Register by July 22, 3 p.m.
Dallas, TX: City “furlough day” closures shut every Dallas Public Library branch July 10; Sept. 4 and Sept. 28 are next—check before you go.
Dallas TX – TxDOT’s live 635 East closures keep I-635 HOV/managed lanes restricted through fall 2026, with overnight July 6–12, 8–9, 9–10, and 10–12 windows.
Dallas Water Utilities says DallasGo is the new way to pay. Here’s how to register, re-enroll AutoPay, reach customer service (extended through June 30), and understand the 3.15% fee.
Dallas will furlough more than 4,200 city workers for three unpaid days starting July 10 as officials work to close a roughly $30 million gap.
Dallas TX – DWU says the DallasGo upgrade is integrated as of May 18, 2026. Here’s when the 3.15% fee applies—and why no disconnects apply.
Federal prosecutors charged 13 North Texas defendants in seven cases, with most in the Dallas division, as part of a June 23 fraud sweep.
Dallas will furlough more than 4,200 city workers for three unpaid days on July 10, Sept. 4 and Sept. 28 as it tries to close a $30 million gap.
Dallas TX – DWU’s June 26 water-loss audit update puts real losses at 10.36B gallons, ties it to House Bill 29 validation, and explains what to do after a spike bill.
Dallas City Council voted 9-6 to reject a phased repair plan for 1500 Marilla and directed staff to pause renovations and compare relocation/leasing vs redevelopment by Aug. 26.
Dallas TX – City leaders are weighing an out-of-balance budget ahead of an August 11 proposal, and residents can weigh in through June 30.
Dallas TX – Council meets June 10 on City Hall repairs, relocation planning and 311/911 moves, while a lawsuit challenges notice and timing.
