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Food & Drink
Dallas’ Mobile Food Revolution Is Finally In Gear
After the City Council changed the rules for trucks and trailers, Dallas is no longer stymying innovation and entrepreneurship in the mobile dining scene.
Nature & Environment
The City of Dallas Has a New Environmental Boss
The city’s new environmental director came from the Environmental Protection Agency, where he enforced the Clean Air Act. He actually understands his job.
Coronavirus
Dallas City Council Gets First Look at COVID-19 Economic Impact — And It’s Really Bad
City faces $33 million revenue shortfall, exceeding 2008 downturn. Expects massive cuts.
Local News
The Best Named City Program in Dallas
It’s called New Throne for Your Home, and it sets an American standard.
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Commercial Real Estate
An Overlooked Contributor to the Affordable Housing Crisis: Parking Requirements
Mintwood Real Estate founder Katy Slade suggests tweaks to off-street parking requirements
Local Government
Mayor Dissolves the Committee Tasked With Picking a New City Attorney
The Administrative Committee is no more. In a separate move, he appointed himself to chair the Legislative Committee. Councilman Lee Kleinman previously chaired both.
Local Government
Some Takeaways From the Mayor’s State of the City Q&A
He discussed his recent letter to the city manager, problems at the Texas Lege, cheering SMU on Twitter, and more.
Local Government
City of Dallas Sues the Texas Attorney General to Keep Mayor Johnson’s Calendar Hidden
The state told the city to release the calendar. The city sued instead.
Housing
The Texas Tribune Says Dallas Sputters, Houston Excels at Caring for Homeless
A tale of two cities.