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.
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Dallas gas slips under $4 again as diesel eases, but both remain well above last year
Dallas regular gas is back under $4 and diesel eased too, but both fuels are still far above year-ago prices and costly for local budgets.
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Dallas gas and diesel prices ease day to day, but both stay elevated week over week
Dallas gas and diesel both eased from yesterday, but regular and diesel remain above last week and far above last year, keeping fuel budgets tight.
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Dallas ISD bond passes, setting up $6.2 billion school overhaul
Dallas voters approved a record $6.2 billion Dallas ISD bond, but the biggest changes will roll out in phases as planning and sequencing begin.
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Dallas daily: transit funding, bond planning and housing pressure
Dallas, TX – April 4, 2026 – Dallas heads into the weekend with transit funding talks, bond planning, housing pressure and neighborhood grant updates.
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Dallas Weighs ICE Warehouse Reversal, Fire Risk Alert, and School Funding Debate
Dallas, TX – April 3, 2026 – City leaders face pressure over a warehouse reversal, rising fire risk, and renewed debate on school funding and state policy.
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Dallas Leaders Tackle Transit Funding, Housing Data, and Economic Growth Plans
Dallas, TX – April 2, 2026 – City leaders weigh transit funding, review housing data, and advance new economic development plans this week.
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Dallas County Closure, Business Rankings and New Energy Filing Lead Local Updates
Dallas, TX – April 1, 2026 – County offices close for Farmworkers Day, a Dallas design firm earns top ranking, and an energy company posts new annual data.
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Dallas Weighs ICE Policy Fallout, Fire Risk Warning, and Neighborhood Grant Push
Dallas, TX – March 31, 2026 – City leaders face new pressure over ICE protests, rising fire risk, and a fresh round of neighborhood grants.
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Dallas Advances Bond Plan, Transit Funding and School Budget Updates
Dallas, TX – March 30, 2026 – City leaders advance bond funding, transit plans and new school budget data shaping Dallas growth this spring.
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Dallas Policy Watch: Mini-Grants, Fire Risk Alert, and ICE Warehouse Decision
Dallas, TX – March 29, 2026 – City opens mini-grants, fire risk rises, and ICE warehouse plan shifts, shaping policy and growth debates.
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Dallas Weighs Transit Funding, Housing Incentives and Water Upgrades
Dallas, TX – March 28, 2026 – City leaders advance transit funding, housing incentives and major water upgrades shaping growth and services.
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Dallas Secures $211M from DART as City Hall Future and Budget Talks Intensify
Dallas, TX – March 27, 2026 – Dallas leaders approved a $211M DART deal while weighing City Hall’s future and gathering input on the next two-year budget.