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City Sets Public Hearing for Final PD-15 Plans

August 8, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments City of Dallas, Dallas, Dallas City Council, dallas construcion, dallas development, Northwest Highway, pd15, Planned Development 15, planned district 15, Preston Center, preston hollow, Preston Tower, Royal Orleans

This September, Dallas residents will have a final chance to voice concerns over the much-discussed area on Northwest Highway that includes Preston Tower and Royal Orleans

Crime

Is Reporting Crimes Too Much Trouble?

July 16, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments Crime, Dallas City Council, Dallas Police Department, Jennifer Staubach Gates, preston hollow, report

A Preston Hollow man, who had his pickup twice targeted by criminals in one week, found his interactions with the Dallas Police Department also frustrating.

News

‘Final Concepts’ Meeting Called for Preston Center Garage Plan

July 11, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments Dallas City Council, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Northwest Highway and Preston Road Area Plan, PD-15, Preston Center, Preston Center Garage

It seems that there is an end in sight, after all, with the issue that is the Preston Center garage – and what to do with it.

News

New PD-15 Proposal Submitted by Commission

June 18, 2019 William Taylor 0 Comments City Plan Commission, Community, Dallas City Council, District 13, news, PD-15, preston hollow, Public Development 15

The City Plan Commission has agreed on a Public Development 15 proposal to send to the Dallas City Council – one with an emphasis on green space.

News

Dallas Favors Pedestrians, Updates Right-of-Way Policy

May 29, 2019 Staff Report 0 Comments D Magazine, Dallas City Council, ordinance, Pedestrians, Right-of-Way Policy

Dallas City Council has voted to strengthen its right-of-way policy to ensure that pedestrians are not inconvenienced by construction efforts.

Community

WWII Veteran Pursues Mission of Creating Home Front Heroes Day

May 24, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments “Home Front Heroes Day”, Dallas City Council, Home Front Heroes, John “Lucky” Luckadoo, Presbyterian Village North, U.S. Army Air Force, Veteran, World War II, WWII Veteran

Presbyterian Village North resident hopes will inspire others to join his cause and host similar events in their communities.

News

Dallas Public Library: No More Fines

May 23, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments Dallas City Council, Dallas Public Library, fines, overdue

The Dallas City Council recently approved the library’s idea to eliminate overdue fines.

News

Dallas Mayoral Candidates Rack Up Endorsements

May 21, 2019January 9, 2020 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments Alianne Elmore, Dallas City Council, dallas mayor, endorsements, Eric Johnson, Highland Park basketball, HP Scot Classic, Jack Pease, Jacob Hager, Mitchell Carew, Nicole Fleming, runoff election, Scott Griggs, Worthey Wiles

Endorsements for two hopefuls vying for Dallas’s top political position continue to flurry as Election Day 2.0 (the runoff election) looms.

Community

Earthx2019 To Host Dallas Mayoral Debate

April 25, 2019November 15, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 1 Comment Albert Black, Dallas City Council, Dallas Mayoral Debate, Dallas Mayoral elections, EarthX, Earthx2019, Eartx2019, Fair Park, Hall of State, Jason Villalba, Lynn McBee, Miguel Patino, Miguel Solis, Regina Montoya, Scott Griggs, Steve Smith

The event will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hall of State at Fair Park, 3939 Grand Ave.

Real Estate

A Towering Live, Work, Play Plan for Preston Center

April 25, 2019November 15, 2019 Timothy Glaze 0 Comments Dallas City Council, District 13, Jennifer Staubach Gates, Laura Miller, Northwest Highway and Preston Road Area Plan, Preston Center Garage, Preston Center Parking Corporation, Real Estate, REQ, Robert Dozier

Robert Dozier is confident in a plan to replace the much-discussed Preston Center Garage with a live, work, play high-rise, despite its differences with a concept approved two years ago.

News

Gates, Miller Debate District 13 Issues (Video)

April 23, 2019 Bianca R. Montes 0 Comments Dallas City Council, dallas city council elections, District 13, District 13 Dallas City Council, District 13 Debate, Jennifer Gates, Jennifer Staubach Gates, Laura Miller, preston hollow

Dallas City Council District 13 candidates Jennifer Staubach Gates and Laura Miller participated in a live debate Monday evening at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas.