Community members in West Oak Cliff, Dallas are fighting against displacement and gentrification due to urban planning initiatives, with organizations such as Rayo Planning advocating for transparency and community preservation.
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First Black Woman to Serve as Dallas City Manager: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
Dallas has appointed Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as the city’s new city manager, making her the first Black woman to lead the municipal operations in the city’s history.
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The City Manager “Meet-and-Greet” tour is over… now what?
The city of Dallas is seeking a new City Manager, with three candidates vying for the position, including Kim Tolbert, William Johnson, and Mario Lara, after a nationwide search conducted by the city council.
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Ken Paxton Sues Dallas…Again
Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas, has criticized Dallas for its intention to enforce Proposition R, which would ban the citation and arrest of citizens carrying less than four ounces of marijuana, while the state has reclassified fentanyl overdoses as “poisonings” and the deaths as “murder” under HB6.
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Dallas ponies up $8 million for Forest Theater’s 100-year-old pipes and other outdated infrastructureÂ
The City of Dallas has approved an $8 million grant to restore the historic Forest Theater on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, which will include infrastructure updates and construction, and is expected to begin in early 2025.
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Interim City Manager Kimberly Tolbert’s Audition for Permanent Gig Includes Reining In Dallas Budget
Dallas’s interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has proposed a biennial budget for FY 2024-25 and 2025-26, focusing on economic growth, financial responsibility, and increased funding for public safety, infrastructure, and social services.
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City of Dallas and Dallas ISD to Open Resource Center for Residents Impacted by Recent Storms
Dallas – The City of Dallas, in partnership with Dallas Independent School District, will sponsor a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) this weekend at Truett Elementary located 1810 Inadale Avenue in […]
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How community gardens do (and don’t) address food apartheid in South Dallas
The City of Dallas and other funders have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in community gardens in South Dallas, ranging from cutting-edge technology with high production to early childhood education environments, to provide produce and learning opportunities for the community.
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Park South Family YMCA renovation delays blamed on city’s permitting process
The Park South Family YMCA in South Dallas has closed its doors for a $15 million renovation, but delays have been caused by the city’s permitting process and asbestos removal, with some community members believing race and location are contributing factors.
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City of Dallas named finalist for All-America City Award
The City of Dallas has been named a finalist for the 2023 All-America City title. The honor, which is given through the National Civic League, celebrates the best in local innovation, […]
