Dallas residents say they oppose library closures as city considers a regional model ๐
"A lot of times people have what they call "quiet love" for their library. They think it's really nice and they love it, but they don't really share it," McGovern said. "And we are really asking people to love their library loudly."
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Things you might not know about Dallas: We have an original copy of the Declaration of Independence
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Architects: Re-envision rather than abandon City Hall district
Reimagined park, convention and municipal area could connect and revitalize downtown.
Dallas is standing at a crossroads. Powerful interests are urging the city to walk away from the City Hall building, owned free and clear by the taxpayers, and raze it for a new arena and private development.
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Ray Washburne: A vision for downtown Dallas and a new City Hall
"We have to believe our downtown can be great."
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Four libraries in Dallas are on the chopping block this year. Hereโs which branches
The closures are being recommended as the city moves toward a regional library model.
Oak Lawn Branch, Skyline Branch in Buckner Terrace, Renner Frankford Branch in Far North Dallas & Arcadia Park Branch in West Dallas are being recommended for closure as the city moves toward a regional library model.
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Skillman Southwestern Branch to Close Permanently September 27
Penny-wise but pound foolish. Dallas is closing the Skillman Southwestern Branch library. ๐
Dallas City Council passes largest budget in cityโs history, reduces tax rate
The spending package includes a controversial library closure. It also promises a lower tax rate, but increased fees for city residents.
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5 Dallas libraries could shutter in next two years due to proposed budget cuts ๐
โMy life would absolutely not be the same without that library,โ Watson said. โIt is so much of the culture, it feels like this foundation that the rest of the community is built over.โ
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The future of funding that supports family reading programs, digitization of local archives and other library programming across Texas is unclear following a recent executive order by President Donald Trump.
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