Coalition files lawsuit over conditions at Dallas City Hall
An announcement from the group makes several claims against city leaders, the mayor and city manager.
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An announcement from the group makes several claims against city leaders, the mayor and city manager.
"Today, the Dallas City Council took another major step toward doing right by our taxpayers," Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said in a statement.
Former mayor Tom Leppert agrees with the current mayor, Eric Johnson, that it would be much cheaper for taxpayers to move into another building downtown.
Dallas City Council will meet June 10 to consider several options, including relocating City Hall, approving repairs or pursuing redevelopment.
For the first time, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he wants the city to move out of City Hall.
Submissions will be included in City Manager Kimberly Tolbert's May report to the City Council.
"I feel that we have had an extremely dishonest conversation with the public to this point."
The building would have to be vacated for five years while repairs are made.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said he wants to see all the facts before weighing in on what to do with City Hall.
In an exclusive interview this week the mayor said, "I've heard wildly different things about what the program does and how it operates."
It started with a "no" from Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux.
"I am NOT running for anything, and I will continue serving our great city as its mayor!" Johnson wrote on X.
Starting January 20th, Republicans will have the trifecta in the nation's capital. Jack speaks with Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman-elect Brandon Gill and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson in this episode of Eye on Politics.
First elected in June 2019, Mayor Eric Johnson's address on Thursday marks his sixth speech as mayor.
The mayor is set to deliver his State of the City address Thursday at City Hall.
Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas ISD are hosting the 28th annual event to hand out school supplies, valuable services and resources.
"I hope we're not on the hook for that."
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Mayor Eric Johnson says the resolution is a small way the City of Dallas can add moral clarity to the situation.
Johnson recently announced he was switching to the Republican party.
In a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, Johnson said policies of Democratic mayors have exacerbated crime and homelessness
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories making headlines in this week's episode.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink speaks with the recently reelected mayors of Dallas and Arlington, Eric Johnson and Jim Ross, about what they hope to accomplish during their second terms in office.
Johnson is the first person since 1967 – when Erik Jonsson was mayor – to run unopposed.
This week, city council approved the master plan to redevelop Hensley Field, which was once home to the Naval Air Station Dallas.
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for coastal Texas and Louisiana on Monday as a potential tropical cyclone formed in the Gulf.
Erin O'Connor with the Texas A&M Forest Service shares how fire officials determine what name to use.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
As the death toll from the Nepal floods surges over 900, Americans with loved ones among the 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for coastal Texas and Louisiana on Monday as a potential tropical cyclone formed in the Gulf.
Erin O'Connor with the Texas A&M Forest Service shares how fire officials determine what name to use.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
"We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," the president said before he signed the order.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
30% of respondents supported the construction of data centers in their community, while 57% were opposed.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
Tessler did not say what Pete's next steps would be or if he has spoken with other teams.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
