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.
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IssuesLocal NewsDallas County Calls on Governor to Apologize to Judge Over Salon Owner Controversy
Kim RobertsMay 19, 2020
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.
IssuesLocal NewsDallas County Encourages Voters Fearful of Coronavirus to Claim Disability for Mail-In Ballots
Kim RobertsMay 5, 2020
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.
IssuesLocal NewsDallas Extends Shelter Order, Delays Vote on Contracts with Potential Conflicts of Interest
Kim RobertsApril 21, 2020
Dallas County officials extended their shelter-in-place order until May 15, while effectively tabling an order to approve personal service contracts.
IssuesLocal NewsDallas County Updates Face Mask Order, Eliminating Penalty for Noncompliance
Kim RobertsApril 17, 2020
In a highly emotional emergency meeting, the Dallas County Commissioners Court amended the order requiring residents to wear face coverings in public.
Civil SocietyElections 2020Local NewsDallas County Recount Caused by Lack of Preparation, Commissioner Calls on Elections Administrator to Resign
Kim RobertsMarch 12, 2020
County Commissioner J.J. Koch called on Elections Administrator Toni Pippins-Poole to resign or be removed from office following a recount of 9,000 votes on Wednesday.
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Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalBattleground 2020: Freshman Democrat Rep. Colin Allred Looks to Stave Off Challengers in Historically GOP District
Sarah McConnellJanuary 31, 2020
The Republican primary race to challenge Rep. Colin Allred intensifies in Texas' 32nd Congressional District after the historically GOP district flipped Democrat in 2018.
IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTornado-Damaged Property Owners in Dallas Will Get Some Tax Relief
Kim RobertsNovember 7, 2019
The recent tornado that tore through north Dallas is estimated to have caused $2 billion worth of property damage according to county officials.
IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingDallas County Increases Salaries for Elected Officials, Reversing Course
Kim RobertsSeptember 4, 2019
In an about-face from last week, the Dallas County Commissioners Court passed a salary increase for elected officials. Three members of the court abstained.
IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingDallas County Commissioners Vote Down Salary Increase, Trigger Grievance Procedure
Kim RobertsAugust 28, 2019
The creation of a salary grievance committee is providing elected officials in Dallas County a platform to advocate for higher pay.