Good morning and congratulations. You made it through the primary elections. Your phone should stop vibrating through your pocket any day now—except for, maybe, the voters who will return to the polls in the May runoff to determine candidates like attorney general. The Dallas results came late: The county GOP’s decision to hem voters into […]
Category: Neighborhoods
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The Hope of a ‘Recreation Oasis’ in Far East Dallas
You’re probably not familiar with this part of town unless you live here. But its indefatigable neighbors have a story the whole city can learn from.
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How 2025 Set the Course for South Dallas’ Future
City Hall worked with residents to design a new plan for development. The hard part is ensuring that the neighborhood benefits from its own growth.
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These Stories Will Shape Dallas in 2026
The new year is here, and we are highlighting seven topics we’ll be watching closely.
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Here’s to 2026
The Lab Report is taking a break, but we want to hear from you!
Posted inCriminal Justice, Health, Housing, Neighborhoods, Public Services
This Thanksgiving, a Break and Reflection
A quick story about a thousand people who came together on a rainy Tuesday night to help untangle some of the region’s knottiest issues.
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Oak Cliff’s Steady Heartbeat
Toni Johnson is too busy at Roosevelt High to recognize that she has become one of the most essential pieces in all of Dallas ISD.
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A New Approach for the Most Notorious Trail in Dallas
The Cottonwood Creek Trail in North Dallas has long been an unsolvable problem. City Hall’s new partners believe they know what’s been missing.
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Why Starbucks is Coming to South Dallas
The announcement itself is big news. But so is the story behind the decision to invite the national chain to the Forest Theater.
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Has Oak Cliff’s Deck Park Won the Trust of Its Neighbors?
Halperin Park will open in the spring over Interstate 35E, near the Dallas Zoo. Residents are watching closely.