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The race for Dallas City Council District 11 is arguably the most watched race in our city this cycle. Incumbent Jaynie Schultz decided not to seek another term amid a bruising fight over the redevelopment of Pepper Square, an aging strip mall in Far North Dallas that has become emblematic of the tension between single-family neighborhoods and higher-density housing.
Mona Elshenawy, Jeff Kitner, Kendal Richardson and Bill Roth are running to replace Schultz. Kitner and Roth are by far the strongest contenders, but Kitner has a track record of accomplishments at City Hall that make him the best choice for this district.
Kitner, chief operating officer of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, served on the Dallas Park Board from 2017 to 2024. During his tenure, the Park Board expanded the Northaven Trail, installed new playgrounds in District 11 and helped create the Woods at Valley View Park, a natural trail through a forested area that was the site of homeless encampments.
Kitner, 49, also served on the Friends of the Dallas Public Library board for six years. During the city’s recent charter review process, he advocated through the North Dallas Chamber for an amendment to move city elections from May to November of odd-numbered years, contingent on approval from the state Legislature. The move could improve turnout in local elections. Dallas voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment last fall.
In our candidate interview, Kitner told us that areas like the Valley View Mall site are ideal for multifamily housing and mixed uses, noting that recent city investments in parkland can catalyze development.
We sounded the alarm about the level of vitriol in the debate about Pepper Square, though residents raised valid concerns about the rezoning. The City Council ultimately approved a mixed-use development with more than 850 apartments.
With Schultz out of the race, there has been an effort to pin the backlash on Kitner. He told us residents’ views range from total opposition to any apartments to tolerance for some number of units. He said he would have handled the matter differently than Schultz, noting she got involved too early and was too attached to the density itself. He told us he would have preferred an apartment tower shorter than 12 stories, but he said overall the Pepper Square redevelopment is a good project. Kitner cited the success of Preston Hollow Village, a development at Walnut Hill Lane and North Central Expressway with a Trader Joe’s, restaurants and apartments.
Roth, who works in commercial real estate, told us he would have supported a compromise of up to 500 apartments, in line with neighbors’ wishes. He said the person asking for rezoning has the burden of proof of persuading the neighborhood that the change is acceptable.
In our interview, Roth, 71, voiced frustration with dysfunction around the council horseshoe. He emphasized the need to reach consensus around priorities including public safety, homelessness and basic city services. While we agree with Roth that City Hall is not working as it should, he lacks Kitner’s record of experience with city government.
Elshenawy, 39, a community and government relations professional, is a passionate advocate for single-family neighborhoods but offered little nuance in her responses.
Also running is Kendal Richardson, 46, who ran for mayor in 2023 as a write-in candidate.
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DALLAS – Slow-moving thunderstorms brought localized flash flooding to parts of North Texas on Tuesday evening, blocking highways near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and dropping several inches of rain in portions of Tarrant and Parker counties.
Flash Flood Warnings
Local perspective:
Flash flood warnings are in effect for Hopkins, Hunt, Rains and Van Zandt counties until 7:45 p.m.
Flooding was reported along Texas 183 near Valley View Lane south of DFW Airport, where stranded vehicles and water-covered roadways created hazardous travel conditions.
A flash flood warning remained in effect near the airport, although rainfall rates had begun to diminish as the storm weakened.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
The National Weather Service also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Hood County, citing the potential for gusty winds and small hail. Forecasters reported hail ranging from pea-sized to marble-sized in parts of Hood, Parker and Denton counties.
Forecasters attributed the weakening storms in Denton County to an outflow boundary, a meteorological feature that can disrupt thunderstorm development.
The warning area was reduced as the storm weakened near sunset.
LIVE RADAR
What they’re saying:
FOX 4’s Kylie Capps said the storms moved unusually slowly from east to west, allowing heavy rain to accumulate over the same areas for several hours.
Rainfall estimates showed some locations in eastern Parker County and western Tarrant County received nearly 5 inches of rain during a six-hour period, while areas near DFW Airport recorded more than 2 inches.
Elsewhere in North Texas, northern Rains County received nearly 5 inches of rain.
7-Day Forecast
What’s next:
Forecasters expect a quieter overnight period, with only isolated showers lingering into the evening. Additional thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon, though coverage and the threat of severe weather are expected to remain limited.
Temperatures are forecast to reach about 90 degrees Wednesday.
Rain chances are expected to continue through the remainder of the workweek and into the weekend as an upper-level low-pressure system sends multiple disturbances across North Texas.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by FOX 4’s Weather Team
Monday was a wild day for the NFL with two blockbuster trades. First was Myles Garrett, who both the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles were rumored to have interest in.
Cowboys fans never bought into these rumors, knowing that Jerry Jones was unlikely to make such an investment. The Eagles, however, have been known to get aggressive. Thankfully for Dallas fans, they didn’t make the move as the Cleveland Browns sent Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Verse and a package of picks.
Not long after that trade was finalized, the Eagles did wind up making a trade. After months of speculation surrounding A.J. Brown and the New England Patriots, the two sides made it official as Brown was reunited with Mike Vrabel in exchange for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder.
Dallas Cowboys could take the NFC East crown in 2026
The writing has been on the wall all offseason regarding Brown, who has been unhappy with the Eagles for a while. His departure seemed confirmed when they traded up with Dallas in the 2026 NFL draft for USC receiver Makai Lemon.
While Lemon has the tools to be a difference-maker, he won’t be able to perform at the same level as Brown during his rookie season. The Eagles do still have DeVonta Smith at receiver as well as running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts.
That said, there’s no denying that they’re weaker this season than they were with Brown. Just as important, however, is the fact that general manager Howie Roseman didn’t pull off a shocking move for Garrett, which would have made them the overwhelming favorites in the division.
Cowboys chances hinge on defensive changes
Another reason the Cowboys are confident they can hang with Philadelphia this season is the presence of Christian Parker, who they hired as their defensive coordinator after he spent the past two seasons as the passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach with the Eagles.
Parker brings in a new scheme and plenty of confidence, but more importantly, he has several new weapons at his disposal. Dallas traded for veterans Rashan Gary and Dee Winters, signed Jalen Thompson and Cobie Durant, and selected Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence in the draft.
Those are just some of the moves they made on defense, and they’re banking on that to be enough to help propel them past the team that has won the division the past two seasons.
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