Dallas Dirt
Every time a contentious zoning case goes before the Dallas City Council, Dallas City Plan Commissioner Melissa Kingston has already seen it, likely heard from angry citizens about it, and voted on it. In this episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sat down with Kingston to discuss ForwardDallas and give a look behind of…
Staff Reports Almost every Texan has a good memory of dressing up to catch a nostalgic flick or seeing a premiere with themed cocktails at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, so we were crushed by the news that the iconic theater was closing its doors. But just three weeks after the announcement that the Austin-based company was…
Staff Reports North Dallas’ Galleria/Midtown/Valley View/International District is making big moves, and those who have invested in the area are betting on a box-office hit. Netflix House is scheduled to open at Galleria Dallas next fall. The entertainment venue will be in a prominent space on the northwest side of the shopping center, city officials…
“When will my project be done?” That’s the million dollar question. Actually, $1.25 billion to be exact. But how do you tackle more than 800 municipal bond projects, let alone prioritize which ones go first? That’s the task that Jenny Nicewander and the City of Dallas’ Office of Bond and Construction Management have in store.…
From Staff Reports This story has been updated to clarify that the recall of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson produced zero signatures. It was billed as a community meeting to discuss proposed development at Preston and Belt Line, but became a contentious volley between Jaynie Schultz, the second-term Dallas City Council Member for District 11, and…
