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Since 2014, Dallas Averages One Shooting Per Day
We analyzed data on every shooting in the city over the last five years. The toll of gun violence in Dallas is staggering, particularly among the black community.
By Shawn Shinneman
Local News
Dallas City Council Members React to the Death of Carolyn Davis
The former Councilwoman was killed Monday night by a suspected drunken driver.
By Shawn Shinneman
Local News
Councilman Casey Thomas Didn’t Disclose Those AAC Tickets From VisitDallas, as Required
He used the suite five times last year.
By Shawn Shinneman
Sports News
Dallas Finally Sent the List of Council Members Who Used the VisitDallas Suite at AAC
Was that really so hard?
By Shawn Shinneman
Local News
Will We Ever Learn Who Uses VisitDallas’ Suite at American Airlines?
Herein, a frustratingly dumb story about an open records request that the city is apparently refusing to fulfill.
By Shawn Shinneman
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Experts Talk About Helping Dallas Create Mixed Income Neighborhoods
Housing pros sound off on what's at stake in the crisis.
By Shawn Shinneman
Local News
Early Turnout Shows Improvement, But at Some Polls It’s Still Crickets
A trek around the city's early voting locations.
By Sakshi Venkatraman
Housing
Approaching a Year Since Council Allowed Granny Flats, Public Interest Is Low
There is much to like about Accessory Dwelling Units, but that hasn't translated to applications at City Hall.
By Shawn Shinneman
Local News
Dallas Parents Could Soon Get More Diaper Changing Stations
The city mulls over an ordinance to require them inside restaurants and shops—for men and women.
By Shawn Shinneman
Local News
In Building the Trinity Forest Spine Trail, a Discussion on Equity and ‘Value Engineering’
What is arguably the most interesting stretch of Dallas’ planned 50-mile trail loop is also its most fragile and flood-prone.
By Shawn Shinneman