Dallas County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dallas County, TX public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Dallas is rolling out new rules for home repair grants, making it easier for homeowners to figure out if they qualify for financial help. If your house needs work, it’s time to check the updated guidelines to see if you can snag some city support.
West Dallas just opened a new mixed-income apartment complex after six years of waiting. It’s a much-needed move to help ease the city's housing crunch by blending affordable units with standard market-rate rentals.
Dallas is finally giving Fair Park a massive facelift, but the real challenge is making sure the surrounding South Dallas community actually thrives instead of getting priced out. City leaders are trying to balance big-ticket tourism upgrades with protecting the neighbors who have been there all along.
Oak Cliff residents are pushing back after the City Plan Commission greenlit a new five-story apartment complex that ignores local neighborhood zoning rules. It’s a classic case of city-wide development goals clashing with the character of established residential areas.
South Dallas is finally getting a new community park at Fair Park, turning long-awaited plans into a reality. It’s a huge win for local green space that’s been stuck in the pipeline for way too long.
Dallas is hitting the brakes on its home repair grant program while it switches to a new system. If you need help with major fixes like a roof or foundation, you'll have to sit tight until the new application process opens this spring.