Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund Needs Help. After a unanimous vote Thursday, the board plans to formally ask the city for support in paying its overhead costs, which total $36.3 million. Several lump-sum withdrawals by retirees have set the $2.39 billion fund to become insolvent by 2028.
The City May Open Bidding on Fair Park. Dallas’ new City Attorney Larry Casto advised city council members on Thursday to put the job of managing the area out for competitive bids. When the privatization process began three years ago, Walt Humann was the only person to show interest, Mayor Mike Rawlings says. But another qualified entity has shown interest within the past few weeks.
Teen Arrested in Deep Ellum Sexual Assault. The 15-year-old boy is one of two suspects accused of attacking a young woman in the 3300 block of Elm Street last month. The second suspect remains at large, and police did not release the 15-year-old’s name, as he is a minor. The teen’s DNA matched DNA from the assault. Throughout August and September, five people reported being robbed in Deep Ellum.
Dallas Stars Honor Fallen Officers. Before the opening game of the season, the Dallas Stars honored the five officers who were killed during the July 7 ambush in Downtown. Players wore decals of the men’s badges on their helmets during the game, which the Stars won 4-2.
