Dallas County

Cuts to federal funding cuts forced the Dallas Department of Health and Human Services to lay off 11 staff and 10 temporary workers. Many of the terminated employees worked in immunization outreach.

The Dallas County Commissioners Court honored Hector Cantú for creating the comic “Baldo.”

Public health departments relied on COVID funding to expand testing, lab and vaccination capabilities. Local health leaders say the federal government's clawback of $11.4 billion will undermine that growth.

A new report ranks Dallas as one of the most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies. A North Texas doctor explains the impact on pediatric asthma.

The National Low Income Housing Coalition says the Dallas area has less affordable housing for low-income renters than most U.S. cities.

A 50-year-old man was pronounced dead at Parkland Health hospital Tuesday after DART police had taken him to Dallas County Jail.

The Dallas County Commissioners Court approved a new voter check-in system in February following a software glitch on devices the fall election.

County commissioners are expected to authorize 2-year, up to $7.6 million contract with KNOWiNK, LLC.

The Metrocare Elam Family Mental Health Clinic offers walk-in appointments and financial assistance through charity care.

Dallas County commissioners are scheduled to discuss which electronic poll book vendor to choose for upcoming elections.

Dallas County commissioners sought legal advice about how to comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recent operations.

A memo ordering grant payments to stop has caused local government officials to review 2025 budgets and legal obligation agreements.