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Pockets across South Dallas have little to no street lighting. By illuminating dark areas across the city, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson hopes criminals will be deterred from committing violent crime.

Members of a Dallas City Council committee expressed deep concern on Thursday as they questioned city officials about a massive data loss involving millions of police department records.

The city of Dallas has made several greenspace investments the last three years as part of the Five Mile Creek Greenbelt master plan. At one spot — the Judge Charles R. Rose Community Park — removing invasive species is among the groundwork that’s begun.

Mayor Eric Johnson is advocating for a new advisory group that would address challenges people with disabilities face when looking for a job, housing and transportation.

About 80% of North American migratory birds make their journey at night. But bright city lights can distract them and lead to building collisions. During peak fall, migration leaders in major cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin and Fort Worth are stepping in to help.

That's a key recommendation from Mayor Eric Johnson's Ethics Task Force, which just issued its multipage report.

The city's spending plan is larger than last year's $3.8 billion budget. The council also voted to lower the property tax rate for city residents.

Dallas has tried to figure out ways to address problems at the 911 call center that have been dragging on for years. This week, the city council will vote on funding that could address staffing shortages and pay in an effort to decrease wait times.

The City of Dallas has released its proposed $4.35 billion budget, and residents have a few weeks to voice their opinion on how that money should be spent. Here's how to weigh in.

The budget is one of the most important documents prepared by the city because it identifies where citizen tax dollars and other revenues are being spent.

Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax unveiled a proposed city budget Saturday. City council members plan to discuss the proposal next week.

Over the next two years, local governments and agencies plan to spend about $70 million to house more than 2,600 individuals and families.