site tours, deals and disputes
The Dallas Morning News reviewed nearly 5,000 pages of emails exchanged over the past 12 months among city…
Downtown Dallas must thrive for region to succeed
There is no North Texas miracle without a thriving Dallas, and no thriving Dallas without a strong downtown.…
Dallas mayor calls City Hall debate ‘silly games,’ defends review of options
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson pushed back Sunday against friction over City Hall’s future as “silly games” meant to…
Emails reveal unseen maneuvering as Dallas debates City Hall’s future, business strategy
The push to decide the fate of Dallas City Hall has unfolded in public meetings and consultant reports,…
Dallas’ first rainbow crosswalk to be removed, not over state ban but roadwork
Dallas’ first rainbow crosswalk will be removed later this month — not because of the state’s ban, but…
Dallas council member defends City Hall site tours as debate over relocation intensifies
Dallas City Council member Chad West, a key voice pushing for a review that could lead to relocating…
Dallas officials feared WFAA-TV would leave downtown over parking dispute, emails show
Dallas officials feared WFAA-TV (Channel 8) might leave downtown after the city sought to take the station’s parking…
Fair Park’s former operator seeking $5 million in damages, says Dallas breached contract
Oak View Group, Fair Park’s former operator, is seeking at least $5 million in damages from Dallas after…
Business leaders sought Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s ear, emails show staff stepped in
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson was not always easy to reach during several behind-the-scenes economic development discussions over the…
Preserve Dallas City Hall, don’t destroy it
If there was any heartening news to be gleaned from last week’s City Council meetings on the future…
Dallas officials toured at least 15 sites as search for possible new City Hall widens
Dallas officials scouting locations for a possible new City Hall have toured at least 15 sites, ranging from…
Dallas quietly lined up City Hall site tours for select council members
Dallas officials arranged tours of up to four potential City Hall sites for a handful of City Council…