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”.
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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].
Authorities are investigating after officers on Monday morning found a fatally wounded teen near Thurgood Marshall Park in Dallas, police said.
At about 9:30 a.m., officers were requested in connection with a health and welfare check call in the 4900 block of Mark Trail Way in the Red Bird neighborhood of Dallas.
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Someone reported seeing a person on the ground in a breezeway, police said. In a Monday news release, authorities identified the person as a 14-year-old boy, but did not release his name, citing his age.
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Investigators determined that the boy had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the location by Dallas Fire-Rescue, police said.
No suspect information was available as of Monday evening, according to police. The death is being investigated as a homicide.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dallas Police detective Timothy Johnston at 214-671-3523 or timothy.johnston@dallaspolice.gov. They should reference case No. 082082-2024.
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Authorities on Sunday evening found a man in downtown Dallas who was fatally shot, police said.
At about 11:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Young Street in response to a shooting call, according to a Monday news release.
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Officers found a man, identified as Xavier Jasso, 25, who had been shot, police said, adding that he later died at a hospital.
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Jasso was shot by “unknown suspects,” according to the news release.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to call the Dallas Police Department by calling 214-422-9275 or emailing patty.belew@dallaspolice.gov. They should reference case No. 081896-2024.
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The Dallas Mavericks are facing backlash after calling Travis Kelce “Taylor Swift’s boyfriend” on social media.
The 34-year-old football star sat courtside at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, to watch the Mavericks vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was joined by his friend and Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes.
The official Dallas Mavericks X account (@dallasmavericks) shared a clip of the duo. The crowd can be heard booing Kelce in the footage, who appears to be stunned by the negative reaction, and jokingly pulled a shocked expression. However, the audience erupted into cheers as Chiefs’ quarterback Mahomes—a Texas native—got up from his seat to wave.
“Our guy Pat and @taylorswift13’s boyfriend in the house!” the Dallas Mavericks social media team captioned the video, tagging Taylor Swift’s official X account in the post.
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Kelce and the pop star began dating last summer. They went public with their relationship in September, when Swift showed up to watch the Chiefs take on the Chicago Bears at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.
Although likely well intentioned, the post divided X users. Some believed the Mavericks “did [Kelce] dirty” with the jibe.
“‘Taylor Swifts boyfriend’ is a crazy way to describe him commented Saddiq.
“What is this caption bro,” said Yoxic.
“Disrespectful to the best [tight end] in the nfl,” wrote @classic_pl.
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“Is this how you disrespect other athletes and guests. Not cool at all,” said @ChoppedCheezeNY.
“Classless,” commented LilShadow.
“Respectfully, his name is Travis Kelce and he is a back to back Super Bowl Champion and@newheightshow co-host,” said Melissa Hill. “Yours truly, a Swiftie and [Mavericks Fan for Life].”
However, others found the post hilarious, with Yvonne Petite commenting: “Love it!!”
‘Taylor swifts boyfriend,’ damn,” said @immamunchYRG, along with the laughing emoji.
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“The caption is the best,” agreed allyxx.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on January 28, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland. The 34-year-old tight end has been dating the pop star since last summer. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on January 28, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland. The 34-year-old tight end has been dating the pop star since last summer. Patrick Smith/Getty Images Entertainment
“Still jealous you don’t have Taylor Swifts Boyfriend on your team! Very understandable,” joked Niki.
User Janie hit out at critics of the post, writing: “These comments are so lame.
“They’re literally teasing him over his high-profile relationship. Remember jokes? He doesn’t care. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t need the mavs [social media] team to validate his professional success.”
Newsweek has reached out to Travis Kelce for comment via email.
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In September, former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told Swift to dump the NFL icon. During an appearance on ESPN’s First Take radio show, Cuban suggested that the singer ditch Kelce for one of the basketball team’s players.
“Taylor, if you’re listening, sorry Travis, break up with him,” Cuban joked. “I’ve got a bunch of good-looking single guys that play for the Dallas Mavericks. I got you.”
In response, Kelce reached out to Cuban on X, telling the business mogul to sign him to a 10-day NBA contract.
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