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A southern Dallas megachurch scored a huge victory in late February when Stonelake Capital Partners withdrew its plans to build an industrial warehouse on Wheatland Road. Leaders of Friendship-West Baptist Church said the project represented environmental racism and would be detrimental to the neighbors and parishioners. Although Stonelake already had the proper zoning for a…
Read MoreA charter change that would have moved the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department under the authority of the city manager was rejected by an oversight committee last week as dozens of Dallasites voiced concerns about the proposal. The measure, referred to as Amendment 85, was submitted to Dallas’ Charter Review Commission by former Dallas City…
Read MoreWant to make a difference in how Dallas’ housing policy is implemented? The city is now accepting applications for residents to join a selection committee for its inclusive Housing Task Force. The Housing Task Force will be representative of the population of Dallas and members will have a range of backgrounds and technical skills that…
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