Facing criticisms after the loss of 9,100 votes and a mistake that cost taxpayers $6 million, Toni Pippins-Poole will leave office this year.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins asked Gov. Abbott to issue a slew of mandates in the wake of an increase in reported COVID-19 cases.
Businesses in Dallas County must now require mask-wearing by their employees and patrons. The commissioners court held an emergency meeting on Friday morning to enact the order.
County Judge Clay Jenkins ruled out the possibility of the Republican National Convention taking place in Dallas, citing coronavirus gathering concerns.
Laura Jordan was accused of selling her influence for sex, cash, lavish vacations, and a cushy job offer after a real-estate developer bribed her, who she then allegedly married as a defense strategy.
Reneé Hall, the Dallas police chief, held a press conference followed by another appearance with local and state leaders like Governor Greg Abbott.
A Louisiana attorney pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraud for participating in a scandal beginning in 2011 that led to the closure of a taxpayer-funded school bus agency in Dallas.
After denying a request to release Dallas County inmates over coronavirus concerns, Judge Ada Brown released her opinion explaining her decision.
The Dallas County Commissioners Court is asking the governor and lieutenant governor to apologize to Judge Eric Moyé in light of the Shelley Luther controversy.
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban hired secret shoppers to visit 300 business locations in Dallas to observe whether they were complying with state-issued health guidelines.
It’s been 69 days since Texas’ first diagnosed case of coronavirus. While state officials have disseminated information, confusion has complicated enforcement measures.
A resolution passed by Dallas County advocates for citizens to apply for a mail-in ballot if fearful of voting in person due to coronavirus concerns.
Shelley Luther opened her salon last Friday in spite of the longstanding orders to close businesses issued by the state and local governments.
Dallas County officials extended their shelter-in-place order until May 15, while effectively tabling an order to approve personal service contracts.
In a highly emotional emergency meeting, the Dallas County Commissioners Court amended the order requiring residents to wear face coverings in public.
“Don’t think of this as an abridgment of your freedoms,” said County Judge Clay Jenkins regarding the updated requirement.
Several inmates are suing Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown for the immediate release of inmates due to coronavirus concerns.
Concerns regarding the virus' spread, the economic impact of the order, and how citizens and businesses will cope in the meantime were aired at the meeting.
Though both Dallas and Tarrant counties have ordered citizens to shelter-in-place, public transportation is still operational.
Dallas County found itself at the forefront of Texas’ coronavirus crisis, and local churches responded. Here's how these churches are serving their community.
