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In a Friday Shakeup, 97.1 The Freak Changes Formats and Fires Radio Legend Mike Rhyner
Two reports indicate the demise of The Freak and it's free-flow talk format, and one of its most legendary voices confirmed he had been fired Friday.
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Mayor Eric Johnson’s Revisionist History
In February, several of the mayor's colleagues cited the fractured relationship between City Manager T.C. Broadnax and Johnson as a reason for the city's chief executive to resign. The mayor is now peddling a different narrative.
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Poll: Dallas Is Asking Voters for $1.25 Billion. How Do You Feel About It?
The city is asking voters to approve 10 bond propositions that will address a slate of 800 projects. We want to know what you think.
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A Voter’s Guide to the 2024 Bond Package
From street repairs to new parks and libraries, housing, and public safety, here's what you need to know before voting in this year's $1.25 billion bond election.
Stories by Bethany Erickson
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Early Voting for May Elections Starts Today. Here’s What You Need to Know.
May's ballot will have 10 bond propositions, Dallas Central Appraisal District board members, and likely Dallas ISD and Dallas College board members. But will anyone vote?
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Wherein We Ask: WTF Is Going on With DCAD’s Property Valuations?
Property tax valuations have increased by hundreds of thousands for some Dallas homeowners, providing quite a shock. What's up with that?
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Leading Off (4/18/24)
Your Thursday Leading Off is tardy to the party, thanks to some technical difficulties.
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Texas Lawmakers Look to Take Zoning Changes Out of Dallas’ Hands
Dallas is taking resident input on its ForwardDallas land use plan, and a vocal group is leading the opposition. But new talk among conservative Texas policy makers indicates the decision might not be in the city's hands for long.
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Dallas Summers Are Hot. In These Neighborhoods, It’s Even Hotter
Dallas is partnering with NOAA to map the city's urban heat Islands. But what do we do with that information?