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It was a difficult week in Dallas, particularly in Oak Cliff, where residents continue to support survivors of the Clyde apartment explosion while investigators search for answers. Meanwhile, individuals and organizations are stepping up to provide support for the survivors who lost their homes and belongings. Click on the links below to see how you…
By Sol Villasana The current debate about the fate of Dallas’ iconic 1978 City Hall reminds me of the famous Oscar Wilde quip about some people knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing. Given this tension, it’s not surprising the citizens of Dallas are struggling with City Hall’s future. For me, there’s…
Natural gas utility rates are going up again following a vote by the Dallas City Council on Wednesday approving a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy. The company filed its annual rate review earlier this year, requesting an additional $38.1 million in citywide revenues. After some wrangling with city staff and consultants, Atmos agreed to lower…
Dallas City Hall has landed on Preservation Texas’ 2026 list of Texas’ Most Endangered Places, adding statewide attention to the ongoing fight over the iconic downtown building’s fate. The nonprofit, which advocates for the preservation of historic and cultural landmarks across the state, announced Tuesday that the civic building designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei…
Dallas City Council on Wednesday heard new phased repair strategies and a brand new estimate for City Hall repairs — for less than half the original $1 billion assessment. Consultants Gresham Smith and WM2 Company were hired after a March 4 city council resolution called for phased repair scenarios and a corresponding funding strategy for…
