Across Dallas, coverage here takes in municipal government, mayoral policy, city council votes and infrastructure decisions. Reporting follows the actions of the city council and the administration as they set policy for the city.
The Save Dallas City Hall Coalition seeks to codify the current site as the permanent seat of government.
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October 28, 2026
Dallas Council Defers Vote on Preston-Royal TowerThe city council delayed a zoning vote on a high-rise project amid community concerns and a recall effort.
October 28, 2026
Dallas Voters to Face Confusing Pair of PropositionsResidents will encounter two separate ballot measures both labeled Proposition A in the November 3, 2026 election.
October 15, 2026
Dallas Council Approves Rezoning for Pierce School SiteThe city council greenlit new zoning for the former Melissa Pierce School site in the Joppa neighborhood.
October 14, 2026
Dallas Approved Funding for Six New Traffic SignalsThe Dallas City Council authorized over $2.2 million in construction contracts to enhance roadway safety.
October 12, 2026
Dallas Council Will Consider Borrowing ProgramThe city aims to save over $1.3 million annually by revising its short-term debt strategy for capital projects.
October 12, 2026
Dallas Officials Weighed Relocation of City HallThe city council is reviewing massive maintenance costs for the iconic I.M. Pei-designed government building.
October 9, 2026
Recall Petition Initiated Against Dallas Council MemberA committee has launched a recall effort against District 13 representative Gay Donnell Willis.
October 9, 2026
Dallas Removed Decorated Trash Cans in Highland HillsThe city removed street trash cans from a Dallas neighborhood after determining they were placed in improper locations.
October 2, 2026
Dallas Voters Will Decide on Public Safety, Tax PlansResidents will vote this November on a $443 million public safety bond and a new homelessness program tax.
September 19, 2026
Dallas City Council Approved $6 Billion BudgetThe city council voted 10-5 to finalize a new fiscal spending plan that increases total funding by 15 percent.
Day to day, that means budget cycles, zoning applications, legislative votes and municipal service contracts. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it to track how policy moves from the chambers into the neighborhoods. Seasonal patterns in the budget process often dictate the timing of high-profile legislative debates. Public testimony and administrative staffing changes are the two factors that most often influence the speed of city decision-making.
