Dallas city council settles on property tax ceiling

On August 23, Dallas City Council approved a top property tax rate of $0.7393 per $100 valuation for the upcoming 2023-24 fiscal year

Mayor Johnson calls for more substantial tax reduction

The Dallas fiscal debate: A push for reduced property taxes

Dallas proposes a $1 billion bond package for infrastructure revamps

Councilmember Paula Blackmon Voices Support for Infrastructural Improvements

Dallas pension fund crisis reaches breaking point

Dallas city officials are grappling with a pension crisis that has been ongoing for years, reaching a critical point recently

Fort Worth addresses housing affordability crisis head-on

Fort Worth’s five-year housing plan: A roadmap to affordability

Tarrant County Doubles Down On Tax Relief For 2024

The move should result in actual savings of at least $90 for a home with the county average taxable value of about $285,000.

Texas extends financial aid programs for utility expenses

Empowering low-income Texans with extended financial aid

Farmers Branch leads the way in redefining the workweek

Farmers Branch​ is starting a four-day work week for many of its city workers​

Tarrant Appraisal District stands by Chief Appraiser Jeff Law

Board's decision stabilizes top leadership

Vaping ban becoming a reality in Dallas soon

Dallas wants to ban vaping in all areas where traditional smoking is banned

City of Fort Worth unveiled its budget for next fiscal year

On Tuesday, the City of Fort Worth unveiled the budget for the next fiscal year with the focus of city's rapid expansion and growth

County Leaders Fear Funding For Hwy 380 Could Go To A Project Outside North Texas

That's despite a new proposal to delay state funding that has outraged McKinney's mayor and Collin County commissioners.

American Rescue Plan Act fuels Fort Worth's urban development project

City Council allocates ARPA funds to connect downtown to Butler Place project

Texas Utility Help: Financial relief program for Texans

Low-income households in Texas can now rely on Texas Utility Help for electricity, gas, propane, water, and wastewater bills

Dallas police introduces innovative crime fighting tactics

Dallas police implement a Boston-inspired 'Focused Deterrence' approach

City of Fort Worth falls prey to a cyberattack

Investigation ongoing after a cybersecurity breach in Fort Worth

City of Dallas to receive significant funding from DART

City-DART agreement injects millions into Dallas’s infrastructure

City of Lewisville launches Senior Rental Assistance Program

City of Lewisville launches Senior Rental Assistance Program with the aim of helping senior residents with soaring rent prices

Dallas bans short term rentals in single family neighborhoods

After four years of public discussion, Dallas City Council has finally imposed zoning restrictions banning short term rentals.

Fort Worth's National Juneteenth Museum set to receive $3 million

Regional Transportation Council supports National Juneteenth Museum project

Final short-term rentals voting in Dallas set to take place next week

The Dallas City Council is set to cast their votes on a potential short-term rentals ordinance on June 14.

New legislation broadens definition of 'line of duty' deaths in Dallas

Dallas recognizes occupational illness deaths as 'line of duty' for first responders

Census data: Fort Worth is fastest growing city in US

Over the past two decades, Fort Worth has consistently topped or closely trailed the leader board of America's fastest-growing markets.

Border Crossings Dip, But Officials Still Preparing For Big Surge

Teresa Muñoz, 48, abandoned her home in the Mexican state of Michoacan after a gang killed her husband and beat her.

Dallas County now has nearly 13,000 more residents

The census report shows that many North Texas areas are now rebounding and edging towards pre-pandemic levels

Trump Attracts Thousands Of Supporters To Waco Rally

Former President Donald Trump returned to Texas to hold his first campaign rally of the year.

Trump Rallying Supporters In Waco Ahead Of Possible Charges

The first rally of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign is ​in a city made famous by deadly resistance against law enforcement.

Texas Lawmakers Consider School Safety Bills As Deadly Shooting Occurs At An Arlington High School

Following the incident, officers took a juvenile into custody, who has been charged with one count of capital murder.

New Women's Police Union Aims To Change Law Enforcement Culture

Officer Jennifer Atherton is the president of a newly formed Dallas Police Women's Association.

OSHA Orders Dallas Church To Pay Over $30K For Allegedly Firing Whistleblower

According to OSHA, the nutritionist raised concerns about rats, insects, and a broken air conditioner in the cafeteria and the kitchen.

Dallas, Texas ranks #68 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

Fort Worth Buys Land Known As Migratory Bird Habitat As Part Of Conservation Effort

A part of east Fort Worth that several migratory birds call home has been acquired by the city as part of its conservation efforts.

District Attorney Reviewing Dallas Police File Storage Procedures

In a statement released Thursday, Dallas DA John Creuzot said he is engaging in "constant dialogue" with Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia.

Tarrant Appraisal District Board Chair Kathryn Wilemon Resigns From Position

TAD chief appraiser Jeff Law didn't immediately respond to questions about the resignation Wednesday morning.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Launches Street Takeover Task Force

On Thursday, Feb. 23, Gov. Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to address the dangerous street takeovers all across Texas.

Record Numbers Of Tourists Brought Billions In Business To Fort Worth In 2022

Visit Fort Worth touted that the city saw a record number of tourists in 2022 - to the tune of almost 11 million people.

Democratic Lawmakers, Dallas ISD Superintendent Criticize Governor Abbott's School Choice Proposal

State Representative Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin said, "We unequivocally stand against any scheme to defund our public schools."

Narcan Could Be Readily Available Soon, Which Experts Say Will Save Countless Lives

On Wednesday, FDA advisors unanimously recommended that the brand of Naloxone be sold over the counter.

Eye On Politics: Members Of Congress From North Texas Weigh In On The Debate Over National Police Standards

Before this week's ice storms, much of the country was focused on the beating death of a Memphis man at the hands of police officers.

HUD Provides $22.8 Million To Help Homeless People In Dallas

The money will be available to Dallas' Continuum of Care (CoC) program.