Dallas City Council - District 1

07/28/2026

Neighbors! Councilmember West and Representative Rafael Anchia invite you to attend their Back-to-School Fair on Monday, August 10th, from 9am-11am at Halperin Park!

🎒 FREE - 3,500 backpacks with school supplies
🚲 FREE - Bikes & helmets
🤝 FREE - Community resources & entertainment, including mariachis, face painting, ballet folklórico, & more!

Bring your family! RSVP required. We hope to see you there!
https://form.jotform.com/261826625690060
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¡Vecinos! El concejal West y el diputado Anchia os invitan a asistir a su feria de vuelta al cole el lunes 10 de agosto, de 9:00 a 11:00, en el parque Halperin.

🎒 GRATIS: 3.500 mochilas con material escolar
🚲 GRATIS: Bicicletas y cascos
🤝 GRATIS: Recursos comunitarios y entretenimiento, incluyendo mariachis, pintura facial, ballet folclórico y mucho más.

¡Traed a vuestra familia! Es necesario confirmar asistencia. ¡Esperamos veros allí!
https://form.jotform.com/261826625690060

07/24/2026

Tomorrow! ¡Mañana!

07/20/2026

Stop by Dallas City Hall on 7/21 for How Dallas Takes Shape! You don’t have to be a zoning expert to be part of the conversation, simply interested in understanding how zoning connects to your everyday life.

The City of Dallas Planning & Development is launching the Zoning 101 Tour to help make a topic that can feel complicated, technical, or out of reach a little easier to understand. Planning staff will be there to break things down, answer questions, and help connect zoning to everyday life in Dallas, from where we live and work to how we move, gather, and grow.
The goal: a Development Code that is simple, clear, and future ready.

RSVP and learn more at: www.DallasZoningReform.com

07/20/2026

The African American Museum, Dallas will present the 37th Annual Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 25, at Fair Park Coliseum.

This family-friendly event showcases Black cowboys and cowgirls competing in bronc and bull riding, calf and steer roping, barrel racing and the Pony Express relay race. It also highlights the often-overlooked contributions African Americans made to the settlement of the American West.

This year’s rodeo will pay tribute to the late Cleo Hearn, affectionately known as “Mr. Black Rodeo.” The National Rodeo Hall of Famer spent more than 50 years breaking racial barriers and educating audiences about the diverse history of the American West. Today, his four sons are carrying his legacy forward through this beloved Dallas tradition.

Click here for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/37th-texas-black-invitational-rodeo-tickets-1989337510044
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El Museo Afroamericano de Dallas celebrará la 37.ª edición del Rodeo Anual «Texas Black Invitational» el sábado 25 de julio en el Fair Park Coliseum.

Este evento, apto para toda la familia, cuenta con la participación de vaqueros y vaqueras afroamericanos que compiten en montas de potros salvajes y toros, lazo de terneros y novillos, carreras de barriles y la carrera de relevos «Pony Express». Además, destaca las contribuciones, a menudo ignoradas, que los afroamericanos hicieron a la colonización del Oeste estadounidense.

El rodeo de este año rendirá homenaje al difunto Cleo Hearn, conocido cariñosamente como «Mr. Black Rodeo». Este miembro del Salón de la Fama Nacional del Rodeo dedicó más de 50 años a romper barreras raciales y a dar a conocer al público la diversa historia del Oeste estadounidense. Hoy en día, sus cuatro hijos continúan su legado a través de esta querida tradición de Dallas.

Haz clic aquí para comprar entradas: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/37th-texas-black-invitational-rodeo-tickets-1989337510044

07/20/2026

After years of speeding and crashes, residents say help is finally on the way as a Better Block traffic safety pilot moves forward.

07/17/2026

The fountain at Lake Cliff is back up and running! After being out of service for several months, it's finally been repaired. Thanks to everyone for your patience while the work was completed, and to Dallas Park and Recreation Department. It's great to see it flowing again!
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¡La fuente de Lake Cliff vuelve a funcionar! Tras varios meses fuera de servicio, por fin la han reparado. Gracias a todos por vuestra paciencia mientras se realizaban los trabajos. ¡Es estupendo verla fluir de nuevo!

07/02/2026

In observance of Independence Day, Dallas City Hall and various City facilities will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Emergency services and essential operations will continue to run as normal. But before you head out, check the status of local recreation centers, libraries, and sanitation schedules here:
👉 https://dallascitynews.net/july4th2026

Remember to celebrate safely this 4th of July weekend:

📞 Keep emergency lines free for those in real need.
🚨 Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies only - such as fires and severe injuries.
🔵 Contact 311 for non-emergencies - such as reporting fireworks within city limits. Available 24/7 via phone or the Dallas 311 app.

Remember, you can have a safe AND fun 4th of July! 🎆
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Con motivo de la celebración del Día de la Independencia, el Ayuntamiento de Dallas y diversas instalaciones municipales permanecerán cerrados el viernes 3 de julio de 2026.

Los servicios de emergencia y las operaciones esenciales seguirán funcionando con normalidad. Pero antes de salir, consulta aquí el estado de los centros de ocio locales, las bibliotecas y los horarios de recogida de basuras:
👉 https://dallascitynews.net/july4th2026

Recuerda celebrar con seguridad este fin de semana del 4 de julio:

📞 Mantén libres las líneas de emergencia para quienes realmente las necesiten.
🚨 Llama al 911 solo en caso de emergencias que pongan en peligro la vida, como incendios y lesiones graves.
🔵 Llama al 311 para situaciones que no sean emergencias, como denunciar fuegos artificiales dentro de los límites de la ciudad. Disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, por teléfono o a través de la aplicación Dallas 311.

¡Recuerda que puedes pasar un 4 de julio seguro Y divertido! 🎆

07/02/2026

Be Counted. Be Well. Be Fed.

Free health fair and community registration drive @ The Shops at Redbird on July 17.

This special event for our community — featuring key information from experts, giveaways, and more, with a complimentary lunch served to the first 300 guests. Health and wellness information, screening services, and vaccinations are being provided by UT Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Health and Children’s Health, along with Genentech. Attendees will also be able to enjoy a live cooking demonstration, courtesy of McKesson. Crunch Fitness is providing wellness giveaways and complimentary gym passes. The Be Counted. Be Well. Be Fed. event is being presented by Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Be Counted. Be Well. Be Fed. Activities, Information, and Services:
• Voter registration and voter information
• Health and wellness resources and information for adults and children
• Blood pressure screening
• General health screening
• Vaccinations (while supplies last)
• Free boxed lunch for the first 300 attendees
• Complimentary meal preparation kits to take home while supplies last

Date and Time:
Friday, July 17, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(This is a come-and-go event.)

Location:
The Shops at RedBird
3662 W. Camp Wisdom Road
Dallas, Texas 75237

Cost:
No cost to attend.
This event is open to the public.

06/12/2026

The viaduct discussion is coming back to Council at next week's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting. You can find the agenda here: https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1360157&GUID=80AE6220-BC00-498B-BE92-3D033BE1F2BC&Options=info|&Search= and you can watch it online here: https://dallascityhall.com/government/Pages/Live.aspx
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El debate sobre el viaducto volverá a tratarse en el Consejo durante la reunión de la Comisión de Transporte e Infraestructuras de la próxima semana. Puedes consultar el orden del día aquí: https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1360157&GUID=80AE6220-BC00-498B-BE92-3D033BE1F2BC&Options=info|&Search= y puedes verlo en línea aquí: https://dallascityhall.com/government/Pages/Live.aspx

The cablecast of City Council Meetings and other programming can be viewed on the Dallas City News Network on these television providers:

06/12/2026

Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, at 8am in City Council Chambers. If you're interested in following the discussion, we encourage you watch online https://dallascityhall.com/government/Pages/Live.aspx or attend in-person.

More info below.
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Reunión extraordinaria el miércoles 17 de junio a las 8:00 h en la sala del Ayuntamiento. Si te interesa seguir el debate, te animamos a que lo veas en línea en https://dallascityhall.com/government/Pages/Live.aspx o asistas en persona.

Más información a continuación.