Dallas Police and Fire Pension May Allow Withdrawals Once Again. On Thursday, the board system disclosed a new (and complicated) policy regarding the withdrawals, which have threatened the longevity of the fund. The plan was immediately labeled unfair by retirees and received objections from city council members. State District Judge Tonya Parker will decide Tuesday whether or not to allow, or continue blocking, the withdrawals.
Dallas Police Are Looking For a Hit-And-Run Driver in Oak Cliff. Joey Salas, 42, faces a possible double amputation of both legs, which were severely injured after a driver in a pickup truck ran over him and fled as he was crossing 12th Street and Adams in his motorized wheelchair Wednesday night. Salas is known around Oak Cliff as an advocate for the disabled as well as for his involvement in the Tejano music scene.
DISD Admin Suggests Overhaul of Bond Program. During a Thursday board briefing, Scott Layne, DISD’s new chief operations officer, offered a new perspective of the $1.6 billion bond program. Layne’s most notable recommendation, which the board of trustees will vote on Jan. 26, includes a transition away from the three project management firms overseeing DISD’s 2015 bond projects, forcing the construction services department to handle the work internally. The response to his proposal was split.
Cooler, Rainy Weather Ahead. Don’t expect fickle snow flurries like last Friday, but keep an umbrella on hand throughout the weekend. Most of the rain should come after 7 p.m. Sunday.
