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 wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
An internal investigation is underway.
Abraham Altamar was on the phone with his wife when he briefly spoke with one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that overran a runway in Miami.
An announcement from the town government notes that a revised plan would require filing a new application.
DPD said 321 of the department's 684 cameras are no longer eligible for state funding after Texas paused grant support.
An internal investigation is underway.
Abraham Altamar was on the phone with his wife when he briefly spoke with one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that overran a runway in Miami.
An announcement from the town government notes that a revised plan would require filing a new application.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
DPD said 321 of the department's 684 cameras are no longer eligible for state funding after Texas paused grant support.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
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.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
While the spotlight will be national, some of the biggest stakes are right here in Texas.
With early voting just six weeks away, what are both parties saying about the races ahead — and what's at stake in Texas?
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
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.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
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.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery.
After falling short in the fourth round of the Texas UIL high school football playoffs last season, North Crowley returned to the field with expectations higher than ever.
Jackie Young scored 10 points to lead the struggling offense in the 55-52 win on Sunday.
Jake Burger homered twice and Ezequiel Duran had his 12th game this season with at least three hits as the Texas Rangers rallied from two four-run deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
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."
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.
