The following item will be on the May 8, 2019 City Council voting agenda: A public hearing to receive comments and an ordinance granting an amendment to Chapter 16, “Dallas Fire Code,” of the Dallas City Code; providing a definition of alternative standby personnel; allowing alternative standby personnel to conduct fire watch duties; requiring standby personnel and alternative standby personnel to have a minimum of two means of contact the fire department; providing minimum qualifications of alternative standby personnel. To read the text of the ordinance, click here. The post City Council to hold public hearing on proposed changes to the Dallas Fire Code appeared first on Dallas City News. via Dallas City News http://www.dallascitynews.net/city-council-hold-public-hearing-proposed-changes-dallas-fire-code
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The Dallas City Marshals are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest associated with alleged injury to an animal in the 4200 block of Bailey Avenue. Surveillance cameras captured the incident on Sunday, March 31, just around 8:20 a.m. The individual appears to have been driving a black Nissan, with an aftermarket body kit and distinctive markings. The driver is seen on Bailey Avenue, pulls the dog out of the passenger seat, and drives away. The Marshals believe the dog is a pit bull or pit mix. The surveillance video can be seen here:
Anyone with information related to this incident who can identify the car or the driver is encouraged to contact the Dallas Marshal’s Office Environmental Crimes Unit at [email protected], or remain anonymous by contacting North Texas Crime Stoppers at 877-373-TIPS (8477). Information leading to an arrest can receive a reward of up to $1,500. The post Dallas Marshals need help locating person of interest appeared first on Dallas City News. via Dallas City News http://www.dallascitynews.net/dallas-marshals-need-help-locating-person-interest Dallas Public Library has partnered with the newly-organized Dallas Black Power Legacy Project to collect, preserve and display artifacts from the city’s black power and black consciousness movements in a new exhibit on display April 1 to June 1 in the Dallas History & Archives division of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. The exhibit includes photos, documents and other original material from the Al & Lovie Lipscomb Collection, the Dallas Black Power Legacy Project Collection, and the Fahim Minkah Collection. Al Lipscomb was instrumental in changing how Dallas City Council members were elected, and Fahim Minkah cofounded the Dallas Black Panther Party in the late 1960s. The exhibit will debut at a special event, The Dallas Black Power Experience, on April 6 at 3 p.m., featuring performances by Soul Rep Theatre Company and drummer Len Barnett with a panel discussion about the history of the local chapters of black power groups like the Black Panther Party, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Black Women’s United Front. The event is cosponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. “These movements were an important part of Dallas’ rich history. We hope that with increased public awareness, community involvement and philanthropic partnerships we can continue to collect and preserve the stories of diverse communities for future generations,” said Sultana Vest, the librarian overseeing the project for the library. A digital timeline of black activism in Dallas in 1965-1975 will be featured in the Dallas History & Archives division’s Digital Image Gallery. Full cataloging and digitizing of the collection will take more than a year to complete. The Dallas Black Power Legacy Project is a group of local people who were active in the black power movements of the past and want to see that history celebrated and preserved for the future. Depositing their collection at Dallas Public Library ensures that the history can be freely accessed by students and other local history scholars. “But this is also a call to action, for forging understanding, for connecting the dots between the past and the present,” said Ernest McMillan, a member of the Dallas Black Power Legacy Project’s steering committee. “It’s a sacred remembrance of all those who came before us, who toiled and sacrificed to uplift our community.” McMillan was Chairman of Dallas’ Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee from 1967-1969. He helped forge the partnership with Dallas Public Library after he spotted his mother, activist Eva McMillan, in a photo from the Marion Butts Collection, also housed in the Dallas History & Archives division. For more information on the Dallas Black Power Legacy Project, contact Marilyn Clark at 214-671-1998. The post Dallas Public Library exhibit spotlights black activism of 1960s, 1970s appeared first on Dallas City News. via Dallas City News http://www.dallascitynews.net/dallas-public-library-exhibit-spotlights-black-activism-1960s-1970s The post DRC Insight Series Kicks Off With ‘Preeminence’ Author Glen Jackson appeared first on Dallas Regional Chamber. via Dallas Regional Chamber https://www.dallaschamber.org/drc-insight-series-kicks-off-preeminence-author-glen-jackson/ April 1, 2019 marks 365 days from Census 2020 and the City of Dallas wants to ensure everyone is counted. The federal government distributes over $675 billion per year based on census data. Texas receives over $43 billion per year, about $1,578 per Texan. Every person counted has direct impact on planning for schools, transportation, health programs and other community needs. “Participating in the Census 2020 count is one of the most important opportunities for Dallas residents,” said Mayor Mike Rawlings. “Our schools depend on it, our roads and streets depend on it, and our communities depend on it. Over the next year, our Complete Count Committee will be embarking on a robust effort to raise awareness about the Census. There will be a heightened focus to ensure that children and those in our immigrant communities are counted. Help us by getting involved.” 2020 is the first time that you will be able to respond online or on the phone. You can also respond by paper. The questionnaire will also be offered in 12 languages, in addition to English. The census is safe and easy to complete. 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The post City of Dallas begins countdown to Census Day 2020 appeared first on Dallas City News. via Dallas City News http://www.dallascitynews.net/city-dallas-begins-countdown-census-day-2020 On April 3, 2019, the City Council will be briefed on proposed changes to the Citizens Police Review Board. Members of the public will have an opportunity to share their comments to the City Council during a public hearing following the briefing presentation. To view the agenda, please visit www.DallasCity Hall.com or click here. The post Public Hearing following April 3 Briefing appeared first on Dallas City News. via Dallas City News http://www.dallascitynews.net/public-hearing-following-april-3-briefing Dallas Arts Month kicked off on Wednesday with a rousing a ceremony featuring Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico and Len Barnett & Percussion Things at City Hall. During his address, Mayor Mike Rawlings reflected on the growth of Dallas Arts Month from year to year. “Since expanding Dallas Arts Week to Arts Month, we have been able to involve more artists, arts organizations and residents, and offer more events,” Mayor Rawlings said. “Last year, Arts Month saw a significant increase in both events and attendance – nearly 1,500 events with an attendance of over 358,000…I hope that art will not only be seen internationally as one of our hallmarks, but that art will be a stage where this city grows.” Councilmember Sandy Greyson, chair of the Quality of Life, Arts and Culture Committee agreed. “Having a vibrant arts and culture scene is essential to enhancing the quality of life in our city,” Councilwoman Greyson said. “We also know that the arts are truly engines of the new economy. That is why the City Council adopted a new Cultural Plan last November to make sure that we as a City are making strategic investments to keep this arts engine firing.” Dallas Arts Month offers opportunities for people to explore music, theatre, museums, and festivals during the month of April. Mayor Mike Rawlings first established it as Dallas Arts Week six years ago. Visit DallasArtsMonth.com to see a list of the activities taking place throughout the City. The post Dallas Arts Month brings hundreds of thousands to City appeared first on Dallas City News. via Dallas City News http://www.dallascitynews.net/dallas-arts-month-brings-hundreds-of-thousand-to-city Dallas Municipal Court at 2014 Main Street will be closed Monday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 3, 2019. All court appearances and jury duty scheduled on Monday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 3, 2019 will be rescheduled. Persons with scheduled court or jury appearances will be notified by mail with a new court or jury date. If you do not receive a new court or jury date, please call Courts at 214-670-0109 or visit courts.dallascityhall.com. The municipal court building will remain open during this time. Court Clerk staff will be available to assist attorneys and defendants with clerical functions such as filings, answering questions, taking payments, records and setting up payment plans. Defendants seeking to resolve their citation(s) without coming downtown, can pay online at courts.dallascityhall.com, by mail or by phone by calling 214-670 0109. Defendants can make full citation payments at the Dallas Marshal’s Office, located at 1600 Chestnut, Dallas, TX 75226, which is open 24/7. The post Dallas Municipal Court closures appeared first on Dallas City News. via Dallas City News http://www.dallascitynews.net/dallas-municipal-court-closures On Friday, March 29, the City of Dallas’ Salesforce CRM System will be taken offline for scheduled maintenance and data migration for approximately 48 hours. The outage will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 29 and is expected to last through 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 31. The OurDallas mobile app and 311 website will be down, but our 311 Call Center will be operational during this time. Call takers will follow their backup procedure for logging and submitting service requests until access to Salesforce has been restored. The post Planned System Outage appeared first on Dallas City News. via Dallas City News http://www.dallascitynews.net/planned-system-outage In an emergency, calling 9-1-1 is the first step to contacting first responders. Now, Dallas residents can also send a text message to 9-1-1 – this service can be life-saving for those unable to speak to due to a physical impairment, or someone in a situation where talking could put them in danger. Here are some simple do’s and don’t’s:
Texts sent to 9-1-1 may be slow or not possible based on provider coverage. Text-to-9-1-1 is not available in every city. Calling 9-1-1 is still the best and fastest way to receive emergency assistance. Texting or calling 9-1-1 with a prank or false report is a crime, and individuals who misuse the 9-1-1 service can be located. The post Text-to-9-1-1 now available in Dallas appeared first on Dallas City News. via Dallas City News http://www.dallascitynews.net/text-9-1-1-now-available-dallas |