Local Government How Clay Jenkins Manages a Pandemic From Home By Peter Simek | 6 days ago From his Bluffview house, the county judge Zooms to the aid of 2.6 million people.
Police What ‘Defunding’ the Dallas Police Department Could Look Like By Peter Simek | 1 month ago A data scientist takes a stab at cutting the Dallas Police Department's budget and finds ways in which reducing funding could reduce crime
Local News The City of Dallas Picked a Bad Time to Have Technical Difficulties By Matt Goodman | 4 weeks ago In the midst of a pandemic, the public has had trouble accessing and participating in streaming services.
Police Dallas City Council Delays Vote on Police Budget Increase By Peter Simek | 1 month ago The council will have to figure out how it will pay for this year’s new police hires but decided now is not the time.
Police ‘Defunding’ the Police Is Not a New Idea in Dallas, It’s an Overdue One By Peter Simek | 1 month ago The City Council appears open to rethinking how it funds public safety. But police reform must go hand-in-hand with budgeting reform.
Local Government Is Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s Leadership Style Suited for the Moment? By Peter Simek | 1 month ago After a year in office, the mayor's tenure has been defined by crisis and conflict, which has alienated Dallas' top elected official from his colleagues at City Hall.
Local Government A Mayor in Defeat By Peter Simek | 1 month ago Eric Johnson won the election, but, one year in, he seems to be losing City Hall.
Local News Dallas and America’s History of Violence By Byron Sanders | 1 month ago Putting this weekend in perspective, we see violence in every juncture of major social change. What will we do with what that tells us?
Local News Dallas’ Community Police Oversight Board To Resume Meeting on June 8 By Matt Goodman | 1 month ago The announcement comes after condemnation from the public and from the mayor.
Where To Order Takeout and Delivery Now Rosin Saez Coronavirus will limit our ability to eat out—but that doesn't mean you can't still get that same food to your home. Comfort food for these uncomfortable times. Order In
Things To Do In Dallas Safely Natalie Gempel How to enjoy local arts, culture, food, fitness, and more while practicing social distancing. Wear Your Mask
A Guide To Summer Grilling In Dallas Eve Hill-Agnus, Aileen Jimenez, and Kathy Wise The time has come to light those grills. Let's give you some new ideas about how to make the most of this unprecedented summer. Fire It Up
Enjoy Dallas’ Finest Beer, Wine, and Cocktails From Home Eve Hill-Agnus and Rosin Saez Brewery drive-thrus, cocktail kits, and the home bar essentials you’ll want to have when the mood for a tipple strikes. Drink Safely
Don’t Skip These Dallas Drive-Thrus Abby Blasingame Some are temporary, crafted in the age of COVID-19. Others are local mainstays. A couple are technically drive-ins. But all offer good eats without the need to leave your car. Pull Up
Local Government The Dysfunctional Relationship at the Top of Dallas City Hall By Matt Goodman | 1 month ago The pandemic is stressing everyone out. Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager T.C. Broadnax are not immune.
Local News The I-345 Soccer Field Vote Gets Delayed — And So Does Carpenter Park By Matt Goodman | 2 months ago The questions around Roddrick West's soccer development also delayed the redevelopment of Carpenter Park, which is about ready for construction.
Local News Mayor Eric Johnson Starts Memorial Day Weekend With a Fight By Matt Goodman | 2 months ago The Dallas mayor wants the city manager to know how upset he is with him.
Local News No, Actually, the I-345 Soccer Field Vote Is on for Next Week By Matt Goodman | 2 months ago The see-saw affair of Roddrick West's planned soccer development continues.
Local News After Council’s Questions, City Staff Tables the Plan for Soccer Fields Under I-345 By Matt Goodman | 2 months ago Council had the item on its agenda later this month. The delay also means the revitalization of Carpenter Park and additional parking for Deep Ellum are paused.
Local Government Council Members Bail on Mayor’s COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting By Peter Simek | 2 months ago Council members question continued need for COVID-19 ad hoc committees as the mayor vents his frustration on Twitter.
