Dallas City Wire

North Texas Food Bank hosts largest giveaway in organization's 5-year history

By Elle Johnson | Nov 23, 2020

The North Texas Food Bank hosted a giveaway that drew thousands of families, making it the largest event the organization has held.

Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund assists Dallas-area immigrant and refugee families

By Elle Johnson | Aug 31, 2020

Dallas’ Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs has created the Emma Lazarus Resilience Fund through a partnership with the Open Society Foundations and Community Foundations of Texas, which will help immigrant and refugee families that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dallas entrepreneurs are eligible for Revive Dallas Small Business Relief Fund loans

By Elle Johnson | Jun 19, 2020

Entrepreneurs in Dallas will share in a $5 million Revive Dallas Small Business Relief Fund, with minority- and women-owned businesses being the focus.

From Lone Star Standard

Both Texas Democrats and Republicans encourage citizens to vote

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Texans are encountering complications when voting this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led both Republicans and Democrats to create new initiatives to encourage people to cast ballots.

Court rules City of Dallas owes Trinity East Energy $44.5 million for breaching oil exploration deal

By Elle Johnson | Mar 28, 2020

A final judgment signed by Dallas County Judge Craig Smith determined that $44.5 million is owed to Trinity East Energy, an oil exploration firm, by the City of Dallas.

Home prices continue to grow in the Dallas area

By Elle Johnson | Mar 4, 2020

Prices of homes continue to steadily rise in the Dallas area, with prices 2.6 percent higher than last year.