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Leading Off (6/21/23)
It’s hot outside, the state energy grid is asking for conservation efforts, and Dallas’ new City Council gets sworn in.
By Matt Goodman
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Facing Losing $90 Million, Dallas City Council Grits Its Teeth and Says Yes to DART
DART wants to give the city of Dallas $90 million in excess sales tax revenue, but on its own terms. The Dallas City Council reluctantly agreed on Wednesday.
By Matt Goodman
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Ever Considered Renting Out Your Pool? It’s Not Legal in Dallas—Yet
Thanks to Shark Tank’s Swimply, you can rent local amenities like pools, tennis courts, and other private property. Even if it’s technically illegal in the city of Dallas.
By Reagan Mathews
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H-E-B Will Open Its First Two Joe V’s Smart Shop Locations in Dallas
The grocery store chain announced it would bring its Houston-centric concept to North Texas for the first time in southern and east Dallas. Both locations sit in areas that could use more grocery store access.
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Q&A: How Dallas Is Adding Parks By Going Small
Dallas is proving that it doesn’t need large investments like Klyde Warren Park to make a difference in communities across the city. Garrett Boone, the city’s new “greening czar,” explains what’s to come.
By Matt Goodman
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After Years of Advocacy in Dallas and Around Texas, the CROWN Act Becomes Law
Earlier this month, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 567, which would prevent discrimination against someone based on their hairstyle or hair texture.
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The City Council Is Set to Vote on I-345’s Future This Month
The City Council will vote on whether to support a plan to trench the presently elevated highway by the end of this month. The proceedings begin on Monday with a public panel.
By Matt Goodman
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Election Recap: Low Turnout Delivers Victories to Dallas City Council Incumbents
The Dallas City Council will largely remain the same after a sleepy election that featured no marquee race.
By Matt Goodman and Bethany Erickson
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Ransomware Comes for the City of Dallas
Hope your water bill is on autopay.
By Matt Goodman
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Today Is Your Last Chance to Vote Early in the Council and School Board Elections
Just 3 percent of Dallas County’s registered voters have cast a ballot. That’s abysmal, so let’s do something about it.
By Matt Goodman