Dallas County

Dallas County Commissioners on Tuesday approved Parkland Health’s $3.1 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. For the first time since 2019 the safety net hospital system didn't lower its tax rate, in anticipation of possible future funding losses.

Noise and disruption complaints could jeopardize Yello Belly racing strip's county operational permit renewal.

We spend a significant amount of time on computers and portable devices, often with our bodies in poor alignment. A North Texas spine surgeon tells how to fix the resulting injuries.

The Dallas County Election Commission chose Ohio's Paul Adams to replace elections administrator who resigned last month.

Most commissioners voted yes on a proposal for the property tax rate to stay the same as in 2025.

Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown in an open letter to media sent Sept. 5 disputed reports that the jail was at or over its capacity.

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.

Dallas County health director Dr. Philip Huang told county commissioners new federal limits on who's eligible for the updated COVID-19 vaccine could affect how the county distributes its shipment.

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.

The Dallas County Jail began prepping more space before July 4th Fourth for summer and holiday arrests that have pushed jail capacity to 99 percent.

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

Parkland Health's CEO presented a proposed fiscal year 2026 budget to Dallas County commissioners Tuesday.