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Dallas is paying extra to keep Police Chief Eddie Garcia around.
Dallas is willing to spend a lot of money to keep its highly prized police chief here for as long as possible.Why it matters: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has prioritized public safety, even during nationwide calls to "defund" the police in 2020.Public safety spending accounts for 61% of the general fund portion of the city's budget.The latest: Beginning in November, Chief Eddie Garcia will get a $10,000 retention bonus every six months.Interim city manager Kim Bizor Tolbert announced last week that city leaders had reached a deal to keep Garcia in Dallas through at least May 2027. His salary will...
Abbott, UT sued over pro-Palestinian protest arrests
A Muslim advocacy group is suing Gov. Greg Abbott and leaders at the University of Texas System and University of Houston over dozens of recent arrests at pro-Palestinian campus protests.Why it matters: The protests have exposed a rift between students and faculty arguing in favor of free speech rights and the governing boards of the universities, who are appointed by Abbott.Abbott has labeled the protests antisemitic and applauded the arrests.The big picture: Universities across the U.S. have differed in their responses to protesters who have called for their administrations to divest from companies with ties to Israel, saying the country's...
Dallas Love Field reaches carbon neutrality
Dallas Love Field is carbon neutral, after over a decade of reducing its emissions.The big picture: The international Airport Carbon Accreditation program encourages airports to track and cut their emissions, tracking their progress over accreditation levels from 1-5.Love Field announced this week that it's reached Level 4, after establishing long-term plans for aligning with the Paris Agreement on climate action.Why it matters: Only five U.S. airports and two Texas airports — Love Field and DFW Airport — have achieved level 4 or higher in the ACA program.How it works: ACA says carbon neutrality happens after an airport has mapped its...
How to pass time after Dallas Love Field delay
Having your flight delayed after arriving at the airport is a pain, especially at a small airport like Dallas Love Field where there isn't much to do.But, there are still ways to pass time. Here are some recommendations…🌷 The Moss Lee Love Garden. Between bag check and the TSA checkpoint is an outdoor garden honoring the Army aviator for whom the airport is named.📚 Book browsing: The Ink bookstore past security is filled with tomes from different genres, including romance and Texas culture. There's also a clearance section in the back. Book nerds will appreciate this airport store. Photo: Naheed...
The NRA is hosting its annual meeting in Dallas this week
About 75,000 people are expected to attend the National Rifle Association's annual meeting and exhibit this week in Dallas.Why it matters: The NRA is in transition. Their longtime CEO, Wayne LaPierre, stepped down this year before top officials were set to face a civil trial over fraud and mismanagement allegations.A Manhattan jury found LaPierre and two other top executives liable in the corruption case, and the gun rights lobbying group remains without a leader.The big picture: The NRA has about 4 million members but declines to release exact membership figures.About 42% of Americans report having a firearm in their household,...
Last call for property appraisal protests
Wednesday is the deadline in many North Texas counties to file a protest to your home's 2024 appraised value.Why it matters: Because Texas doesn't have a state income tax, property taxes help fill the gap by funding public programs such as schools, road repairs and law enforcement.They're also a dreaded expense for property owners. Median property taxes in Texas rose 26% between 2019 and 2023.State of play: The Dallas, Denton and Collin appraisal districts say Wednesday is the deadline to submit a protest or 30 days since a notice of appraisal was mailed, whichever date is later.The Tarrant Appraisal District,...
Dallas police to use facial recognition technology
The Dallas Police Department plans to use facial recognition technology for some of its investigations.Why it matters: New technology is changing how police operate, and DPD is updating its investigative tools.Dallas recently launched a program that allows people to register and connect their at-home security cameras or business surveillance feeds to the police department's crime center.The big picture: Dallas is catching up to other law enforcement agencies already using facial recognition software, despite privacy concerns.Arlington, Fort Worth and Plano are among the departments that have launched programs using Clearview AI technology.How it works: Investigators would request facial recognition analysis of...
Texas power grid operator forecasts hot summer
Go ahead and turn on Santana and Rob Thomas because this summer is likely going to be a hot one.Why it matters: Texas continues to set heat records, straining the state's power grid.Five of the state's 10 hottest summers have been recorded since 2011, setting a new standard for what's normal.State of play: Many of the factors that contributed to the past two years of record-breaking summer heat are still in place, hinting at another above-average summer, according to a preliminary report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state's power grid operator.Ocean temperatures are still warmer than normal,...
Post Malone goes country with new song
Post Malone is repping Dallas in his new music video with country star Morgan Wallen.Why it matters: Everyone is better now that Posty is having a renaissance. The Grapevine native has been featured on the latest album releases from Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.Driving the news: Malone will perform Thursday at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco.The show announced performances by Malone and Noah Kahan last week. Malone is expected to perform solo, per Variety.The big picture: Malone is wearing an iconic Dallas cap in the "I Had Some Help" video, which had more than 1 million views within...
A North Texas company's latest recycling effort: recycled trash bags
A Flower Mound company has started selling trash bags made with recycled plastic to give the average consumer a way to trim their environmental footprint.Why it matters: Plastic is a paradoxical product — it's useful to people around the world but usually ends up in landfills.More than 430 million tons of plastic are produced each year globally. Two-thirds are discarded after one use, impacting humans and marine life, per the UN Foundation.The big picture: Revolution Sustainable Solutions has carved a niche role in the sustainability industry by creating products out of recycled plastic for the airline, food and agricultural sectors.Last...
Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters says it's owed $7,000 from Foxtrot Market
Foxtrot Market's abrupt closures last month left hundreds of workers without a job, and a North Texas roastery without a major client.Why it matters: The Chicago-based company had 33 locations set up like neighborhood bodegas, selling coffee, snacks and wine. The closures were quick and chaotic, and the fallout continues over two weeks later.Zoom in: Dallas had four Foxtrots, including a new Greenville location that was once a bar that the City of Dallas shut down.Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters used to supply the mocha for Foxtrot's drinks and had worked with the market since it had just two locations."They were...
Kyrie Irving's limited edition sneakers honor his mom
Kyrie Irving has a new limited edition sneaker honoring his mother, who died when he was just 4.Driving the news: The Anta Kai 1 "Mother's Day" sneakers will debut Saturday in New Jersey for $125.After that, they may show up on the resale market or online, per SI.com.Flashback: Elizabeth Irving died of sepsis in 1996. She was 29.Irving's daughter is named Azurie Elizabeth Irving in honor of her grandmother.The intrigue: The Mother's Day shoes' vibrant colorway references Elizabeth Irving's roots in the Standing Rock Sioux tribe.The design includes "Mother," "Elizabeth" and Irving's number 11 in hieroglyphic-style font, per Complex.What he's saying: "I never got to give my mom my awards in the NBA, I never got to hug my mom after a 40-point game," Irving said in a video."And all those things that I didn't have, only made me more prepared to be a light for the world because I am a constant reminder that you need to appreciate the life you do have."Sign up for Axios Dallas for free.
Things to do this weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here's what's happening around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.🤠 Gather your cowgirls. The Fort Worth Stockyards will host The Cowgirl Gathering with barrel racing and roping at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum. The weekend events lead into the Women's Rodeo World Championship next week.Cowgirl events Thursday through Sunday. Free.🤠 Shake what your mama gave ya. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra offers an instrumental spin to country music, featuring hits from artists such as Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks and Kacey Musgraves.Shows Friday-Sunday. Tickets start at $32.🥊 Pick a fight. The Peak Fighting Championship is coming to Dallas this weekend to promote...
Dallas animal shelters are over capacity
Several North Texas animal shelters are offering free or discounted adoptions to reduce their backlog of animals waiting for a furever home.Why it matters: Research has shown that pets can boost your immune system, mood and sense of purpose. They're also good for a child's development.State of play: Animal shelters locally aren't adopting out animals quickly enough to accommodate new arrivals.The SPCA of Texas, which had 395 dogs and 324 cats in its care as of Monday night, is hosting an Empty the Shelters campaign through May 15.Dallas Animal Services was 27% over capacity for dogs and 21% over capacity...
Dallas-Fort Worth among U.S. metros with the lowest true unemployment rate
Note: Share of the U.S. labor force that is functionally unemployed (seeking but unable to find a full-time job, is unemployed or is employed in a position earning less than a living wage); Data: Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity; Chart: Axios VisualsThe Dallas area was among the major U.S. metros with the lowest rates of true unemployment last year.Why it matters: Strong labor markets signify a healthy economy.Boom towns like Denver, Nashville and Dallas are seeing very low levels of unemployment — in stark contrast to areas such as El Paso and New Orleans with large numbers of low-wage...
Caress Russell's perfect North Texas day
Caress Russell is a poet and motivational speaker based in the Dallas area — but she didn't compete on the latest season of Netflix's "The Circle" as herself.She posed as her more famous brother, Paul, a rapper who will tour with Meghan Trainor this fall.The intrigue: The social media competition only lets contestants communicate over written messages. Some of the contestants fudge their personas to gain popularity.The real Paul posted a hilarious Instagram video after the show aired, saying watching his sister pretend to be him was "literally an out-of-body experience.""My brother and I have always enjoyed making fun of...
Coppell mother wants special prosecutor to investigate son's 2014 death
The mother of a Coppell man whose 2014 death remains unresolved is in Washington, D.C., this week to ask North Texas lawmakers for help with the case.Why it matters: Pamela Crews is joining three other families who believe local authorities bungled investigations into the deaths of their loved ones.They're seeking help from their representatives in Congress to get special prosecutors appointed and a liaison between the families and the government agencies.The big picture: The group is led by Nashville-based private investigator Sheila Wysocki, who has been featured in several national crime stories."We're not going in demanding. We're not going in...
Dallas leads the nation in new hotels in the pipeline.
There were more hotels in the works in the Dallas market than any other U.S. area in the first quarter of 2024, according to a Lodging Econometrics report.Why it matters: The country reached an all-time high with 6,065 hotel projects in the pipeline.The Dallas data suggests investors favor the region for new hospitality projects.State of play: Dallas led the country with 185 hotel projects — around 21,900 rooms — planned in the first quarter of 2024.Atlanta had 153 projects in the works, followed by Nashville's 127 and Phoenix's 123.Meanwhile: Dallas ranked second for hotels under construction — 25 projects —...
Fort Worth voters to weigh hotel tax increase to fund convention center
Fort Worth voters will decide this week whether to add 2% to the city's hotel occupancy tax to fund renovations at its downtown convention center and the demolition of the "flying saucer" arena.Why it matters: Fort Worth must compete with Dallas, Arlington and other cities in the metro that have shinier events centers and tourist attractions.In 2022, Dallas voters approved an increase to the hotel occupancy tax to replace the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center as part of a $3 billion development project.This year, Arlington opened its own $550 million convention center attached to a hotel within walking distance from...
Around 20 arrested at UT Dallas pro-Palestinian protest
Police arrested around 20 people at a pro-Palestinian encampment at UT Dallas Wednesday.Why it matters: The crackdown mirrored arrests at protests at UT Austin as Gov. Greg Abbott has declared, "no encampments will be allowed."The big picture: The Pro-Palestinian movement is spreading among college campuses, with students and faculty demanding their leaders divest from companies that have ties to Israel over its punishing assault of Gaza.Some universities have also seen counter-protests in support of Israel, causing tensions and disagreements over the role of law enforcement.What happened: Protesters pitched tents early Wednesday on UT Dallas' Chess Plaza, resembling other encampments at...
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