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Declaration of Independence Print Takes Center Stage at Fair Park This July 4th

By Charles Grand / June 29, 2026 /

Whether you’re in town from abroad or you’re a homegrown North Texan, there’s no reason not to take in a rare piece of the nation’s founding history this July 4th season. Visitors to Fair Park’s Hall of State can view Dallas’ original 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence as part of the new “Declarations:…

Officials Authorize Due Diligence on Potential Dallas City Hall Relocation Sites

By Charles Grand / June 18, 2026 /

Another special meeting of the Dallas City Council pushed the ball forward on the relocation front Wednesday, approving up to $3 million for due diligence on potential alternative sites for City Hall and emergency dispatch operations. Council members authorized City Manager Kimberly Tolbert to negotiate pre-acquisition agreements and perform further analysis on up to four…

Dallas City Council Shelves Repair Plan, Continues Relocation Search

By Charles Grand / June 11, 2026 /

Dallas City Council voted Wednesday evening not to advance a proposed phased repair strategy for City Hall, instead directing the city manager to continue exploring relocation and redevelopment options. The motion was made by Council Member Chad West (District 1) after hours of impassioned public comment, closed session discussions about potential City Hall relocation sites,…

Repair or Relocate Dallas City Hall Debate To Be Decided Wednesday

By Charles Grand / June 7, 2026 /

It appears the fate of Dallas City Hall will be decided on Wednesday, June 10, at a special called meeting of the city council, with four voting items on the agenda determining whether taxpayers will foot the bill to repair 1500 Marilla St. or relocate municipal operations. Two proposals on the table would authorize preliminary…

Dallas City Hall’s Future Remains Unclear After New Repair Estimates Reveal Complicated Scope of Work

By Charles Grand / June 4, 2026 /

More insight into how much it might cost to repair Dallas City Hall emerged during a City Council briefing Wednesday, where consultants presented new repair cost estimates between $532 million and $611 million to bring 1500 Marilla St. into proper working order. The latest figures gave council members alternatives to consider beyond the controversial estimate…