Dallas Budget Town Halls Set for Aug. 11-25 Amid Shortfall
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.
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Dallas police training center set for August milestone, September groundbreaking
A Dallas project memo schedules completion of preconstruction services in August 2026 and a September groundbreaking for a police training center at UNT Dallas.
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Dallas Starts FY 2026–27 Budget Process Amid $30M Shortfall
Dallas is beginning its FY 2026–27 budget process with a reported shortfall above $30 million, planned furloughs and August public meetings.
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Dallas Finance Committee to Discuss Interim Auditor, Financial Rules and Living-Wage Policy
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.
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Dallas budget town halls give residents a say before September votes
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.
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Dallas Gas Prices Ease Again as Diesel Holds Above $5
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.
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Dallas City Hall lawsuit ends, but relocation fight continues
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.
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Dallas development code rewrite reaches July 2026 public-draft stage
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.
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Dallas Plan Commission July 23 agenda: rezoning, PD amendments, and subdivision actions
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.
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Dallas furlough day July 10: which city services and library branches close
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.
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TxDOT’s 635 East project: July 2026 I-635 HOV lane & ramp closures
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.
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DallasGo payment transition: what Dallas residents should do after June 30
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.
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Dallas furloughs 4,200 city workers as budget gap pressures services
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.
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DallasGo water billing upgrade: 3.15% fee and setup protections (May 18)
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.
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Dallas division at center of North Texas health-care fraud sweep
Federal prosecutors charged 13 North Texas defendants in seven cases, with most in the Dallas division, as part of a June 23 fraud sweep.
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Dallas furloughs city employees over $30 million budget shortfall
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.
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Dallas water crews say leak detection and repairs are a bigger deal after a massive audit
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.
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Dallas City Hall: Council rejects repair plans, orders cost compare by Aug. 26
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.
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Dallas budget workshop opens early fight over a $51 million gap
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.
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Dallas special-called June 10 council meeting weighs City Hall repairs, 311/911 moves
Dallas TX – Council meets June 10 on City Hall repairs, relocation planning and 311/911 moves, while a lawsuit challenges notice and timing.
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Dallas special meeting on June 10 could advance City Hall relocation, repairs
Dallas TX – Council is set for a June 10 special meeting on City Hall relocation, phased repairs, 911 planning and redevelopment, with a lawsuit pending.
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Dallas council set to vote June 10 on City Hall repairs and relocation
Dallas council meets June 10 on possible City Hall repairs, relocation planning, 911 operations and redevelopment options for 1500 Marilla.