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City of Dallas Touts Swift Response to Cyberattack But Websites Remained Down Friday

By April Towery / May 3, 2023 /
(Photo: Mimi Perez for CandyDirt.com)

Editor’s Note: This story was updated Friday, May 5, at 5 p.m. The City of Dallas issued another update Friday afternoon in response to the ransomware attack from “a group called Royal” that shut down some city webpages and services Wednesday afternoon. The following statement was issued Friday: Editor’s Note: This story was updated Thursday…

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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas Wants to Know Why So Many Young People Are Moving to Dallas

By April Towery / March 8, 2023 /

An elected official who recently held the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy visited Dallas City Hall on Wednesday. Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas said he has just one question for Dallas city leaders. “More than anything, I came down to see why so many young people from Kansas City move down here,” he said.…

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Will Dallas City Attorney Chris Caso Remain at City Hall After His Jan. 25 Evaluation?

By April Towery / January 18, 2023 /

After two postponements, the Dallas City Council will finally evaluate City Attorney Chris Caso’s performance, a matter that’s already been twice delayed after two closed session meetings. Anonymous sources at Dallas City Hall told CandysDirt.com on Tuesday that some council members have expressed a lack of trust in the attorney. The sources, who asked not…

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8 Important Stories From Dallas City Hall in 2022

By April Towery / December 26, 2022 /

A lot happened at Dallas City Hall in 2022 — some good and some that led us to shake our heads and say, “Sounds like a 2023 problem.” We at CandysDirt.com were challenged in narrowing it down to the biggest eight stories to come out of Dallas City Hall this year.  City Manager T.C. Broadnax…

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Workshops Continue This Week on Dallas Accountability for Housing Equity

By April Towery / September 19, 2022 /

If you’ve been critical about the lack of housing stock, the inability to afford rent or a mortgage, or the equity situation in Dallas, now’s your chance to be heard.  The city is hosting a series of community meetings in all 14 districts to engage the public on accountability for housing equity. Upcoming meetings include: …

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