• Dallas City Council approves 15-year use agreement for WNBA Dallas Wings to play in Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Memorial Arena

     Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved a 15-year, $19-million use agreement for WNBA’s Dallas Wings to play in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Memorial Auditorium. The historic auditorium will be upgraded as part of the larger redevelopment and expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and surrounding area. The Wings’ move to downtown Dallas from Arlington was

  • City of Dallas Hosts the City Manager’s Boards and Commissions Luncheon

    Event lineup included Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins, Honorable Zarin D. Gracey, City Manager T.C. Broadnax, and Deputy City Manager Kim Bizor Tolbert The City of Dallas celebrated National Volunteer Month by hosting the City Manager’s Boards and Commissions Luncheon, on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Appointed City of Dallas Board and Commission members were invited to attend this celebratory event that thanked these special volunteers for

  • EPA announces new regulations for Public Water Systems

    On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a rule setting enforceable maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in drinking water for five per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. The EPA concluded that there is no level of exposure for two of the compounds, PFOS and PFOA, without risk of harm to human health. The EPA set

  • Dallas Animal Services Celebrates National Pet ID Week

    Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is celebrating National Pet ID Week April 17 through April 23 by unveiling a new ID tag machine donated by Friends of Dallas Animal Services. Every pet adopted or fostered from DAS will go home with a complimentary custom ID tag. During National Pet ID Week, DAS is encouraging pet owners to ensure their pet is wearing a collar with ID tags at all times. DAS also offers microchips, a permanent