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	City of Dallas: Tax Foreclosed Properties for Sale Feb. 23, 2012 More information...

	Closed for Repairs: The Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center located at 11234 Plano Road is closed for repairs until Wednesday, February 1. For more information, visit the County’s Web site or call (214) 553-1765.

	Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Lighting Ceremony See Photos...

	2011 Trinity River Photo Contest Winners Over 700 photographs were submitted in the categories of architecture/structures, forest/prairies, river/ponds, and wildlife. Winners Judging Video

	30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Friday January 13-14, 2012 Celebration Includes: MLK Awards Banquet, Parade, & Candle Light Ceremony.

	City clarifies Dallas Bike Plan implementation status and outlook You may have heard in the news some confusion about the implementation of the Dallas Bike Plan. This communication to our residents should provide clarification. More information... Bike Plan Website

	Service Alert Mandatory outdoor watering restrictions to begin Dec. 12 More information...

	FREE Spay or Neuter for Dallas Pet Owners only! Metroplex Animal Coalition is now offering free sterilizations and vaccinations to Dallas pet owners in December. More information...



	Public Meeting Hosted by the United States Postal Service The Dallas District Office has completed its review of the Main Post Office. There will be a meeting to explain the proposal and allow for public input on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Mountainview Community College, Student Auditorium, located at 4849 W. Illinois Avenue Dallas, Texas 75211-6503. More Information...

	Christmas Tree Recycling Bring your live Christmas tree to any Home Depot in Dallas for recycling December 26-January 2. For more details, see the attached flyer. More information...

	Dallas Convention Center Hotel Learn more about the convention center hotel project.

	Service Alert Mandatory outdoor watering restrictions to begin Dec. 12 More information...

	Service Alert: 43rd Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot Street Closure During the event the Young Street ramp will be temporarily closed to city hall garage. Please use the information attached to minimize any difficulties accessing city hall garage on Thursday, Nov. 24. More information...

	City of Dallas closures and schedules for Thanksgiving holiday All City facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday, Nov. 24 and City Holiday –Friday, Nov. 25. More Information...

	Year–Round Enforcement of City’s “No Idling” Ordinance Goes Into Effect in Dallas The City of Dallas will enforce idling restrictions year-round starting Tuesday, Nov. 8. More information...

	City of Dallas: Tax Foreclosed Properties for Sale December 8, 2011 More information...

	City Lights 2011 Downtown Dallas, Inc., the City of Dallas, AT&T and partners present Downtown’s signature holiday event. The holidays begin Downtown with CityLights on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Main Street Garden from 6-10 p.m. More information... Parking Public Transportation Video

	City of Dallas is hosting Complete Streets Open Houses and Workshops Show us how to make our streets better. Learn about the Complete Streets initiative and share your ideas for future improvements. Find out more...

	Dallas appoints No-Kill Task Force to develop plan for ending euthanasia of homeless animals Dallas has officially joined the ranks of cities and towns across the country that have taken on the challenge of ultimately becoming “no kill,” with the goal of ending the killing of homeless dogs and cats. More information... Photos

	City seeks public input for Dallas Gas Drilling Task Force Thursday, Oct. 27 6:00 pm L1F Auditorium, Dallas City Hall More Information...

	Parking/Safelight Hearings and Adjudication has moved! SERVICE ALERT! Parking/Safelight Hearings and Adjudication have recently relocated from Dallas City Hall to the Oak Cliff Municipal Center. More information...

	The City of Dallas Sanitation Services will NOT be picking up BULK/BRUSH GARBAGE SERVICE ALERT! The City of Dallas Sanitation Services department will NOT be picking up BULK/BRUSH GARBAGE the week of October 31 thru November 4 because it is a 5th Monday week. Hear the audio. View the frequently asked questions.

	Howl-o-ween Psychic Pet Fair at Dallas Animal Services - Oct. 29! Free costume contest and more, plus all pet adoptions are only $30. Presented by The Petropolitan and DAS. Find out more...

	Dallas Water Utilities recognized for excellence in water conservation The City has received a 2011 WaterSense Excellence Award from the EPA Find out more...

	State Fair of Texas September 30 – October 23 at Fair Park More information... Public transportation...

	The Dallas Central Library will host the Sixth International Book Fair Saturday, Oct. 29 From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find out more...

	Water your Trees! How to care for drought-stricken trees. With the Lone Star State mired in a record-breaking drought and no rain in sight, watering the trees in your yard is the most important thing you can do. View Video Tree Watering Tips

	Flow Control: Learn more about Dallas’ innovative plan for managing waste. Find out more...

	FY 10-11 Council budget amendments Read about the third quarter progress on use of funds. Budget Amendment - 3rd Quarter Update Briefing

	City of Dallas Closures and Schedules for Labor Day/Cesar E. Chavez Day More information...

	Dallas makes RelocateAmerica’s List of Top 10 Places to Live for 2011 News Release Find out more at...

	Virtual Budget Town Hall Meeting In an effort to increase public outreach, input and involvement in government the City is providing this virtual Budget Town Hall Meeting and encouraging public feedback regarding the proposed FY 2011-12 Budget Visit our Town Hall meeting site...

	City Manager's FY2011-2012 Proposed Annual Budget Proposed FY 2011-2012 Budget Town Hall Meeting Schedule

	FY 10-11 Council budget amendments Read about the second quarter progress on use of funds. Budget Amendment - 2nd Quarter Update Briefing

	Redistricting 2011 More Information... Schedule of Public Hearings Web-based Application

	Please consider stepping up efforts to conserve water The City of Dallas is asking commercial and residential water customers to increase their efforts to conserve water by voluntarily watering their landscapes no more than twice a week. Find out more...

	Do you have a favorite Dallas street? Do you have ideas about how to make your favorite street better? If so, enter the Dallas Great Streets Visual Essay Contest. Winners will receive cash prizes! Find out more at Find out more at...

	Pay up or Get Locked UP!” Warrant Roundup is underway The City Marshal’s Office and Dallas Police are conducting a warrant roundup of individuals with outstanding arrest warrants. To avoid arrest, pay your citations now. More Information...

	Free Composting Classes Dallas residents can learn to Recycle Naturally and go from garbage to garden. Class Schedule...

	If a catastrophic event hits your neighborhood, KnoWhat2Do! Find out about Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in your neighborhood. Training Schedules...

	City of Dallas Green Building Ordinance – Public Meeting Notice A public meeting is scheduled to receive comments on the Green Building Task Force recommendations on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm in the L1F Auditorium at Dallas City Hall. More Information...

	Mayor’s Back to School Fair A one-stop shop for all the back-to-school basics, the 15th annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair will take place Thursday, August 4, from 8am – 3 pm at the Automobile and Centennial Buildings at Fair Park. News Release Pre-Registration www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com

	Dallas Police Department’s Operation I.D. Over 87% of all crimes are property crimes, largely consisting of burglaries, thefts and car break ins, learn how you can protect and help the police department recover your stolen property trough Operation I.D. More Information...

	2011 Inaugural Celebration of the Mayor and City Council Monday, June 27, 2011 10 a.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.) Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2310 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas 75201 Special thanks to Sponsors...

	2011 Community Survey View the results of this important citizen feedback tool. More Information...

	2011 Trinity River Photo Contest... CALLING ALL ENTRIES! More Information...

	Congratulations Dallas Mavericks - NBA Champions! The Victory Parade will be Thursday June, 16 at 10:00am. News Release Map of Parade Route Street Closures Heat Tips Public Transportation DART's Transportation Plan Municipal Courts cancelled for Thursday only

	Dallas Streetcar - Union Station to Oak Cliff Environmental Assessment (May 2011) More Information...

	Mandatory Leave Day and Memorial Day Closing More Information...

	Redistricting 2011 More Information... Schedule of Public Hearings Web-based Application



	FEMA remapping effort of areas behind the levees FEMA has recently announced that it will seek alternative methodology for remapping areas behind levees that are not certified. Visit our meeting site…

	National Public Works Week More Information...

	Application for Dallas Gas Drilling Task Force The City is seeking applicants for the Dallas Gas Drilling Task Force to propose revisions to drilling ordinance. More Information... Application...

	National Community Development Association Week, April 25-30 The annual National Community Development Week campaign is designed to focus local and national attention on the outstanding accomplishments of the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program. More information...

	Dallas Wins Green City Award for Recycling Education Waste & Recycling News awarded its first Green City Award to the City of Dallas for having the most effective recycling education program for a large city in the United States. More Information...

	Help Japan Sendai, the city in Japan most affected by the earthquake and tsunami, is Dallas' sister city. How you can help...

	Human Rights / Sexual Orientation Compliance On May 8, 2002, the Dallas City Council adopted Chapter 46, “Unlawful Discriminatory Practices Relating to Sexual Orientation.” Chapter 46 prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in housing, employment and public accommodations. More information... To file a complaint

	Spring Recycling Round-up 4/2/11 Bring those hard-to-recycle items and papers to be shredded to one of four locations during the city’s Spring Recycling Roundup on April 2. Details here...

	Having a garage sale or estate sale? Effective October 1, 2010 a Garage Sale Permit is required before conducting a garage sale. More Information...

	Trinity River Wind Festival - May 14 A free family fun event to celebrate the beauty and spirit of the wide open spaces along the Trinity River. Bring a kite to fly, watch the spectacular show kites and enjoy other wind driven toys and crafts. More Information...

	May 14, 2011 City of Dallas General Election Candidate List More Information...

	SERVICE ALERT: City limits impact of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and party on Lower Greenville neighborhoods More Information... Map of traffic plan... DPD Central Patrol...

	Belo Garden The second park in the Downtown Parks Master Plan scheduled for completion is the result of a partnership and joint funding effort by Belo Corp., The Belo Foundation and the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department. More Information...

	City to begin Scofflaw enforcement and Warrant Roundup Persons delinquent in satisfying their City of Dallas warrants are subject to arrest, to a hold being placed on renewal of their Vehicle Registration with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles or denial of their driver's license renewal. More Information...

	White Rock Lake Centennial Celebration This citywide event, led by Ebby Halliday as Honorary Chair, will highlight the rich history of east Dallas and the lake. Proceeds from events will go to fund capital projects and improvements at the lake identified by the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department. More Information

	8th Annual Safe Complex Symposium set for May 10 Register online or by contacting the City of Dallas Department of Code Compliance, hosts of this annual event. More information...

	Citizens’ Fire Academy Ever watched in awe as firefighters battled a blaze, wondering what you could do to help? Dallas Fire-Rescue has an assignment for you. Now Taking Applications! More Information

	If a catastrophic event hits your neighborhood, KnoWhat2Do! Find out about Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in your neighborhood. Training - Class 11-2 begins February 22 (pdf) Training - Class 11-3 begins March 22 (pdf) Training - Class 11-4 begins April 19 (pdf)

	City of Dallas Water Conservation has a free new program to help Dallas hotels, motels and restaurants conserve water. More information...

	SERVICE ALERT: Contractors must now be registered with the City On January 12, 2011, the City of Dallas amended Chapter 52, "Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes," of the Dallas City Code... More information…

	FEMA remapping effort of areas behind the levees Neighborhood meetings for 2011 begin in January. View the presentation and information from the meetings, and learn more about FEMA as it relates to your home or business. Visit our meeting site…

	City of Dallas closures for MLK holiday City offices will be closed for business on Monday, January 17. More information... City to Collect Sanitation Materials, Transfer Stations and Landfill Open on MLK Day

	North Texas Hosts Super Bowl XLV www.northtexassuperbowl.com More information... • Operating Vehicles for Hire

	Dallas Graffiti Wipeout Please provide us information about your Graffiti Cleanup Project by submitting an online form. You can also submit via email all before and after pictures with your Group Name and project date identified. More information...

	FY 2011-12 Neighborhood Public Hearing Meetings for HUD Grant Funds The City of Dallas receives federal funds from HUD to help low-income households and first-time homebuyers with limited income or support services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families. To find out more about these upcoming meetings and how these funds can help your community, contact Community Development Division at 214-670-4557 and ask for a citizen guide. Meeting Schedule... January 18 meeting at WB Johnson rescheduled...

	City Hall Parking Garage Procedures Parking procedures for the general public will change starting January 3, 2011. More information... Parking Garage Map...

	Help Fight Hunger As the year comes to a close, we have a unique opportunity to help fend off hunger in North Texas with Walmart’s “fighting hunger together” Facebook challenge. View letter... View site...

	The Dallas Police Department currently has 3 volunteer programs All volunteers must attend a one-hour training course for the desired program. Training classes are offered at the seven substations and range between 2 to 12 hours, depending on the program requirements. Find out more...

	RECYCLE YOUR TREE! Dallas offers free mulch in exchange for your live Christmas Tree Dec. 27- Jan. 14. Learn more...

	City of Dallas closures and schedules for Christmas and New Year’s holidays City offices will be closed for business on Friday, December 24, Thursday, December 30 (Mandatory City Leave Day), and Friday, December 31, 2010. More information... Sanitation Operations • Christmas Week Schedule • New Year’s Week Schedule

	City Manager, Mary K. Suhm, receives the Kessler Award from the Greater Dallas Planning Council The distinguished Kessler Award is given to an individual or organization for their continued commitment to building a better city and higher quality of life for its residents through strategic planning and focusing on issues critical to shaping regional growth. The City congratulates all of the winners...

	Dallas Parks New Curfew Hours By action of the City Council, the City of Dallas parks are now closed from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. The park signs are being updated to reflect this change. When this has been done, the Dallas Police Department will be informed so that they can begin enforcement of the new park curfew. It will also be posted on the website at www.dallasparks.org. There are exceptions to the ordinance so please refer to the ordinance posted on our website at www.dallasparks.org.

	Coming in 2011: U-Verse customers can dial 311 directly Starting in early 2011, AT&T U-Verse customers need only dial 311 to reach a customer service agent 24 hours a day for urgent calls and 6 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday for routine service requests. Until then, U-verse customers, please call 214-670-5111 to reach a 311 customer service agent.

	City Facility Closing Notice City offices will be closed for business on Wednesday November 24, (Mandatory City Leave Day), Thursday November 25, (Thanksgiving Day), and Friday, November 26 (City holiday) 2010. More information...

	2010 Trinity River Photo Contest Winners The 2010 Contest was a huge success with an increase of 59% in the number of photos submitted over last year. In 2009, 350 photos were entered and this year the judges examined 858 photos! News Release And the Winners are... (24.6 MB)

	Vehicle Grants Learn how these financial assistance programs can help individuals and businesses to improve air quality by replacing old vehicles, heavy-duty equipment or engines with newer vehicles, pieces of equipment or engines. Find out more...

	FEMA remapping effort of areas behind the levees Please attend a neighborhood meeting for important information regarding your home or business. Postcard PDF

	Weatherization Do you have a leaky roof? Is the cold air whipping through your windows? If you need help getting your house weatherized – to lower your utility bills - you may be eligible for FREE help – from the City of Dallas. Find out more... Weatherization flyer

	Having a garage sale or estate sale? Beginning October 1, 2010 all garage sales must have a permit. Informational flier Find out more...

	How to report a street light outage or a light on during daylight hours: The City of Dallas has a contract with ONCOR Electric Delivery to maintain street lights citywide. To expedite your repair, enter the information directly into the ONCOR customer service website. Check the appropriate box to report trouble or if the light is on during daylight hours. For first time reports... For second time (after 15 days from first report)...

	LBJ Express Construction In the next several months, construction will begin on portions of 635 (between 35 and 75) and 35 (between Valwood Pkwy and Loop 12) for a five year period. Find out more...

	Texas Museum of Automotive History Grand Opening Party Saturday November 20th, 2010 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Grand Place Building in Fair Park (Fair Grounds) More information...

	2010-2011 Proposed Annual Budget Proposed FY 2010-2011 Budget

	FREE Energy Efficiency Kits from the City of Dallas Learn how you can save money on your electric and water bills each month...

	Brownfields Grant Writing Workshop The City of Dallas will be hosting a FREE grant writing workshop provided by EPA Region 6 Brownfields group at Hampton-Illinois Branch Library. September 1, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More information...



	SERVICE ALERT Garbage and Recycling Collection Delayed for Some East Dallas Neighborhoods A natural gas leak this morning at the City of Dallas Central Service Center fueling station has caused a three-hour delay in the collection of recycling and garbage materials for some East Dallas residents with Monday collection. More information...

	FY 2010/2011 Budget Town Hall Meeting Schedule The City of Dallas wants your feedback on the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget. Please plan to attend a Budget Town Hall Meetings to share your input. More information...

	Celebrate ADA Awareness Day - July 26, 2010 The American Institute of Architects Dallas Chapter along with, disability advocates and City officials are collaborating to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) civil rights law. More Information...

	Air Action Day - North Texas July 7th (7-7-2010), 7am - 7pm Join other North Texans on 7-7 (July 7th) and commit to do at least one thing that will enable us to breathe cleaner air. What will you do? Tell us!

	2010 Trinity River Photo Contest Enter your photos of the Trinity River's natural beauty in the Second Annual Photo Contest. Professional, amateur and youth participants can enter images June 30th thru October 15th. More information... View 2009 Contest Winners as a PowerPoint or PDF.

	2011 Dallas Bike Plan The 2011 Dallas Bike Plan is being created with public input and assistance from expert bicycle planning consultants and City-sponsored committees. Visit the project web site to register for email notifications and provide input on the Plan .

	City of Dallas Closings and Schedules for Furlough and 4th of July Holiday More information...

	Have a Safe Fourth of July Fireworks are Illegal in the City of Dallas and up to 5,000 ft. outside the City limits. You can be fined up to $2,000.00. Safety information Fair Park Fourth… on the Fifth! Dallas will celebrate our country’s independence with free fireworks display and concert on July 5. Find out more...

	Dallas trees to get more ‘huggers’ Citizen Forester program will train residents in tree preservation. Find out how you can learn to plant, care for and preserve our trees! Registration (deadline July 31st) Find out more...

	If a catastrophic event hits your neighborhood, KnoWhat2Do! Find out about Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in your neighborhood. Training - Class Tango begins June 28 (pdf) Training - Class Xi begins July 20 (pdf) Training - Class Omicron begins August 14 (pdf)

	SERVICE ALERT The Water Utilities Customer Service telephone number 214-651-1441 is temporarily unavailable. If you want to make a payment, please click the link provided to pay online or to locate a pay station near you. Otherwise please call 311 for water customer service or to report a water emergency. We apologize for any inconvenience to you. Make a payment...

	Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Suspense is building as workers erect the center arch of the signature bridge over the Trinity River using a 1000 ton crane. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, the beautiful steel bridge opens in 2011. Live web cam...

	Bank on Dallas Bank on Dallas is an initiative to help more low and moderate-income Dallas residents establish savings, build a credit history, gain access to low cost sources of credit and invest for the future. More information... News Release