Eric Johnson

The last 12 months have been … interesting for North Texas. One could even say 2024 was a year for the unexpected. So we have compiled our top stories that no one expected to report on this year.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson delivered his sixth State of the City Address. He highlighted the city's need for a public safety plan and praised the city's new sports teams.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said progressive leadership nationwide has failed to keep Americans safe. He said electing Donald Trump as president could change that.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson removed two council members from committee leadership positions. One member called the mayor "petty" and likened the move to "bully tactics."

Accusations that Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson had an affair came out during a divorce hearing, according to a D Magazine report.

Johnson, formerly a Democrat, joined the Republican Party last year.

Johnson emphasized the need for more public safety resources and said large bond allocations should be used for parks.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson became a Republican months after reelection in a majority Democratic city. Now he's forming the Republican Mayors Association.

The Dallas County Democratic Party is calling for Mayor Eric Johnson's resignation. That's just days after the mayor announced he will "leave office as a Republican" in 2027.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has announced he has officially switched political parties. Johnson served in the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson frequently does not stay for council meetings from start to finish — and has racked more time away than any of the current council members.

Polls are closed, and election results have begun pouring in across North Texas. More than 114,000 people voted, with more pending verification.