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Dallas 2024 Bond Propositions Approved by Voters – Dallas City News
All ten of the propositions making up the City of Dallas’ proposed $1.25 billion bond were approved by voters in the May 4, 2024 election. The election results will be certified by the City Council at their May 15, 2024 meeting.
The approved propositions include Proposition A, which provides $521,200,000 for streets and transportation; Proposition B which provides $345,270,000 for parks and recreational facilities; Proposition C, which provides $52,100,000 for flood control and storm drainage; Proposition D, which provides $43,530,000 for libraries; Proposition E, which provides $75,200,000 for cultural and performing arts facilities; Proposition F, which provides $90 million for public safety facilities such as police substations and fire stations; Proposition G, which provides $72,300,000 for economic development in the city; Proposition H, which provides $26,400,000 for affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization initiatives; Proposition I, which provides $19 million for permanent, supportive, and short-term housing for unsheltered individuals; and Proposition J, which provides $5 million to be used to strengthen the city’s information technology infrastructure.
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson stated, “The people of Dallas have spoken, and they have said yes to investing into what I call the three Ps: public safety, parks, and filling potholes. Investing in Dallas’ public services and infrastructure means investing in the lives of our residents who use our streets, parks, and other services every day. These investments are critical for Dallas to continue its positive momentum as a world-class city and a premier destination for families, businesses, and visitors.”
Dallas Interim City Manager Kim Bizor Tolbert added, “Passage of this bond ensures our City has the resources to maintain and enhance the services and infrastructure that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on. With ongoing input from our residents and business stakeholders, our investment decisions will reflect our City’s most urgent needs and highest priorities”.
Passage of these propositions does not guarantee that the City of Dallas will complete a specific project. The City Council may add or delete specific projects, modify project scope, add new projects, or adjust the amount of funds amounts dedicated to specific projects within the same proposition.
The City plans to issue bonds from the 2024 Bond Program in Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Project construction is planned to start within months of the first issuance of general obligation bonds; however, initiation and continuation of projects may be prioritized according to urgency of need and available resources, and some projects may not begin for a number of years.
For more information, contact the Office of Bond and Construction Management at [email protected].
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Dallas weather: Flash flooding strands vehicles near DFW Airport after heavy rain
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
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Dallas Cowboys’ Path To NFC East Crown Gets Easier After June 1 NFL Trade Frenzy
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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