๐Ÿคž We're hoping that the City Council votes against relocation

Vote on next steps for Dallas City Hall scheduled for special meeting for Wednesday June 10

https://www.keranews.org/government/2026-06-05/vote-on-next-steps-for-dallas-city-hall-scheduled-for-special-meeting-in-june-dallas-mavericks-downtown-business-i-m-pei

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Vote on next steps for Dallas City Hall scheduled for special meeting in June

After months of debate on whether to stay or leave Dallas City Hall, a special called meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 10.

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Is Dallas City Hall Plaza protected park land? That question may lead to a legal battle

โ€œCity Hall Plaza is not a commercial real estate commodity. It is a voter-funded public park & the preeminent public square for community assembly in Dallas.โ€

Texas Local Government Code 253.001(b): Prohibits the sale of any public square or park unless approved by a majority of Dallas voters at an election.

https://www.keranews.org/government/2026-05-18/is-dallas-city-hall-plaza-protected-park-land-legal-action-save-dallas-city-hall-coalition-i-m-pei

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Is Dallas City Hall Plaza protected park land? That question may lead to a legal battle

Save Dallas City Hall Coalition issued two legal notices to the city stating its intent to sue if the building is not repaired and if the plaza is sold for commercial use.

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Leopard spots spotted!

Casinos are illegal in Texas. So why did Las Vegas Sands post casino software jobs in Dallas? Card โ™ ๏ธ โ™ฆ๏ธ โค๏ธ ๐Ÿƒ ๐ŸŽฐ

https://www.keranews.org/government/2026-05-07/casinos-are-illegal-in-texas-so-why-did-las-vegas-sands-post-casino-software-jobs-in-dallas-city-hall-dallas-mavericks-gamibling

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Casinos are illegal in Texas. So why did Las Vegas Sands post casino software jobs in Dallas?

Las Vegas Sands has lobbied to legalize gambling in Texas for years and has more than 80 lobbyists registered in Texas. The company posted nine jobs based in Dallas.

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Dallas asked for concepts for City Hall โ€” and got 418 responses

The call for concepts was in response to City Council directing City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert to pursue options to redevelop the City Hall site earlier this year.

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Dallas residents say they oppose library closures as city considers a regional model ๐Ÿ“š

"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."

https://www.keranews.org/government/2026-03-19/dallas-residents-say-they-oppose-library-closures-as-city-considers-a-regional-model

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Dallas residents say they oppose library closures as city considers a regional model

The survey, which received more than 4,000 responses from February 13 through March 1, was conducted as the city considers closing four library branches.

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Here's what Dallas residents have to say about their City Hall

Ahead of a Dallas City Council vote on the direction of City Hall, residents are speaking up about their opinions over the future of the building.

"The rush to make a decision includes lots of opportunity for oversights, miscalculations. I've seen nothing that says what the truly allocated cost of relocating a city hall to another building would be."

https://www.keranews.org/government/2026-03-03/dallas-city-hall-what-residents-have-to-say-economic-development-committee-city-council-aecom

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Here's what Dallas residents have to say about their City Hall

Ahead of a Dallas City Council vote on the direction of City Hall, residents are speaking up about their opinions over the future of the building.

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Could Dallas City Hall be preserved? Discussions underway with its future in limbo

A landmark designation is ultimately decided by the city council and, according to the city code, it would set certain preservation criteria on a property.

Dallas City Hall is on the agenda for Wednesday's committee meeting.

https://www.keranews.org/government/2026-02-18/could-dallas-city-hall-be-preserved-discussions-underway-with-its-future-in-limbo

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Could Dallas City Hall be preserved? Discussions underway with its future in limbo

Discussions over a landmark designation are happening as the city expects to receive an updated repair cost study on Dallas City Hall.

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Dallas planned to kick alley trash service to the curb. Thousands of residents pushed back

The city of Dallas says its solid waste collection trucks can't navigate narrow alleys. Now residents are being surveyed to see if they would be willing to pay to keep the service.

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As debate over fate of Dallas City Hall continues, staffers to explore options

Speculation about what could replace Dallas city hall is in motion & wide ranging: everything from a casino to a new Mavericks arena.

Dallas City Hall is a cast-in-place concrete structure designed by renowned Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei, with a distinct modern style. The building appeared in the backdrop of the 1987 movie 'Robocop.'

https://www.keranews.org/government/2025-11-11/dallas-council-city-hall-relocate-real-estate-options-debate-stay-go-i-m-pei-architect

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As debate over fate of Dallas City Hall continues, staffers to explore options

If approved, City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert would be directed to evaluate real estate opportunities for the future of city hall and surrounding properties.

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Dallas council members reject ICE-DPD partnership, back police chief

"We're not gonna support racism, we're not gonna take money cause all money ain't good money, and we're gonna support our chief of police."

https://www.keranews.org/government/2025-11-06/dallas-council-members-reject-ice-dpd-partnership-back-police-chief-immigration-mayor-eric-johnson-police-chief-daniel-comeaux

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Dallas council members reject ICE-DPD partnership, back police chief

Dallas city council members rejected joining the ICE 287(g) task force program and called Mayor Eric Johnson's request to discuss and reconsider the program political.

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