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Who’s Testing Dallas Voters on Hotel Taxes for a New Mavericks Arena?

By Charles Grand / April 24, 2026 /

It’s been quiet at 1500 Marilla St. in recent weeks, at least on the surface. But behind the scenes the conversation appears to be percolating — focused less on whether a new Dallas Mavericks arena should be built and more on where it would go and how it would be funded. That shift comes as…

Talk of Moving Dallas Homeless Shelter Out of Downtown Raises Eyebrows

By Charles Grand / September 25, 2025 /

The future of one of the city’s main homeless service providers seemed suddenly up in the air this week following an unofficial meeting about possibly relocating the service site to Dallas Executive Airport. While nothing came out of the Tuesday meeting policy-wise, word had been circulating the day before about a push to move The…

There’s a New Dallas City Council on Deck

By Charles Grand / June 17, 2025 /

Dallas City Council members were sworn in on Monday to begin their two-year terms at the helm of the Lone Star State’s second-biggest city, and boy do they have a lot on their plate. Between a tough budget planning season, significant zoning reforms to navigate, a confounding city real estate portfolio bursting at the seams,…

In Southwest Dallas District 3, Candidates Grapple With Development Vs. Displacement

By Shelby Skrhak / March 17, 2025 /

Southwest Dallas’s City Council District 3 is a dynamic and diverse area — a part of Dallas that is confronting both significant opportunities and pressing challenges. This part of Dallas, rich in history, has residents deeply concerned with affordable housing, aging infrastructure, and the fair distribution of city resources. The upcoming election holds significant weight,…

City Will Test the Waters for Selling Old Hospital Site for Mixed-Use, Housing, or Retail

By CandysDirt / February 25, 2025 /

From staff reports After years of stalled progress and community pushback, the future of the old hospital site at 2929 S. Hampton Road might finally take a turn. On Monday, the Housing and Homeless Solutions Committee directed city staff to draft a “request for interest” (RFI) document, a first step in determining whether developers have…