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Neighborhood Coalition Sues Dallas Officials Over Pepper Square Approval

By Charles Grand / April 21, 2025 /

Residents Say Pepper Square Approval Violates ForwardDallas 2.0 The SAVE Pepper Square Neighborhood Coalition, a citizen action group fighting against high-density redevelopment at Preston and Beltline roads, is now suing Dallas officials and the respective developer, claiming last month’s rezoning runs counter to the city’s current comprehensive land use plan. According to a lawsuit filed…

District 11 North Dallas Candidates Face Off on Housing Density, Protecting Neighborhoods

By Shelby Skrhak / April 21, 2025 /

Current Councilmember Jaynie Schultz announced last year that she would not seek re-election. In District 11 North Dallas, four candidates are vying to replace two-term councilwoman Jaynie Schultz, who decided not to run for re-election. Candidates are attorney Bill Roth, public health professional Mona Andy Elshenawy, Parks and Recreation Board member Jeff Kitner, and former mayoral write-in candidate Kendal Richardson. As…

Dallas City Manager Lays ‘Lemon on Stemmons’ at Former Officials’ Feet

By Charles Grand / April 20, 2025 /

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert released a report on Friday detailing the city’s failures related to the infamous “Lemon on Stemmons” debacle. Tolbert said she wanted to get out in front of an upcoming report by the Office of the City Auditor and be open and transparent about the mistakes that led to many…

City Hall Roundup: DallasNow, Paxton Unloads

By Charles Grand / April 20, 2025 /

If anyone’s interested in what’s been going on at Dallas City Hall recently, we’ve got some of that for you this Easter. The biggest news, at least from my perspective, is City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert hitting the pause button on all new real estate acquisitions until new procedures are put in place to better…

A Pair of Incumbents Face One-on-One Races in Far East Dallas D9 and Lake Highlands D10

By Shelby Skrhak / April 18, 2025 /

Though their districts may be near each other, Paula Blackmon in Far East Dallas faces very different challenges than Kathy Stewart does in Lake Highlands. The incumbent Blackmon is hoping for a fourth term as District 9 city councilwoman and is facing challenger Ernest P. Banda. Incumbent Stewart is seeking a second term as District 10’s council member, facing challenger Sirrano Keith…