Historic Billy Earl Dade Middle School Demolished in South Dallas
Dallas ISD demolishes the 1912 Billy Earl Dade Middle School building to make way for a $50 million career institute in South Dallas.
By Ryan Mitchell •
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Forest Forward Updates on Forest Theater Revitalization
Forest Forward shares $35M raised toward $75M goal for Forest Theater restoration and MLK Arts Academy in South Dallas.
Five-Story Apartment Planned Over Oak Cliff Homes in Dallas
A Dallas Plan Commission vote clears deed restrictions at 715 West Davis Street, potentially allowing a five-story apartment in an Oak Cliff neighborhood.
By Ryan Mitchell •
Sunny South Dallas PID: Can a New District Succeed?
Developer Scottie Smith II is pushing a new Public Improvement District for South Dallas, hoping to overcome the neighborhood's troubled PID history.
West Dallas History: Could a Demolition Delay Overlay Help?
West Dallas's historic Mexican American barrios face rapid demolition. Could a 'demolition delay overlay' give preservationists the tools to save them?
Linus Spiller Running for Dallas City Council District 6
Linus Spiller, 60, is running for Dallas City Council District 6 in the May 3 election, focusing on public safety, affordable housing, and economic development.
By Ryan Mitchell •
Dallas County Vote Centers: More Convenience, Less Turnout
Dallas County's Countywide Polling Place Program made voting easier, but voter turnout hasn't improved — raising questions about convenience vs. participation.
Black Leaders Shape MLK Corridor's Future in South Dallas
South Dallas landowners and Black community leaders are leveraging property ownership to demand equitable development along the long-neglected MLK Corridor.
By Ryan Mitchell •
Dallas Home Repair Programs Paused: What Residents Need to Know
Dallas city-funded home repair programs have been closed to new applications since August 2024 as the city restructures services through an outside vendor.
South Dallas Public Improvement District: How to Get Involved
Scottie Smith II is leading a petition drive to create the Sunny South Dallas PID, offering residents a say before outside developers reshape the neighborhood.
By Ryan Mitchell •
Texas Lawmakers Push Dallas November Elections Bill
Texas legislators push to move Dallas elections from May to November, following voters' approval of a charter amendment aimed at boosting turnout.
By Ryan Mitchell •
South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan Heads to City Council
After five years of community meetings, South Dallas' Fair Park Area Plan nears a City Council vote that could reshape land use in a historically underserved area.