budget

Judge Amber Givens sued Dallas County for excluding her from a $500,000 supplement earmarked in the budget for all other judges.

District Judge Amber Givens was the only judge that county commissioners singled out from receiving $25,000 supplemental pay.

Fellow commissioners erupted in shock when Andy Sommerman recommended the warrant and writ money diversion.

Dallas County commissioners voted to adjust and ensure fees collection for constable and sheriff services.

The budget addresses first responder staffing and infrastructure improvements, among other city priorities.

Mesquite's 2025-26 budget adds three police positions and includes a 5% raise for all city employees, but the head of the police association said it doesn't go far enough to fix longstanding problems with salaries and retention.

About $2 million was itemized for housing initiatives and more than $6 million was separated for possible general reallocation.

University of North Texas President Harrison Keller joked that he's starting his sophomore year at the helm of the Denton university.

Dallas County Commissioner Andy Sommerman said millions were promised to help curb homelessness but did not appear in the voter approval tax rate budget presentation.

The Dallas County jail maxed out over the Labor Day weekend and bills are coming due while commissioners hear budget proposals and consider a property tax rate.

Group fundraising could help fill local budget gaps created by federal health defunding.

The Skillman branch library and four more yet-to-be-determined libraries are set to close as the city moves to a "regional model" where some locations have extended hours and services and smaller supporting branches surround them.