ENGLISH The City of Dallas will be performing system maintenance Sunday, August 15, from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. You will not be able to process online or telephone payments to Dallas Water Utilities during this time. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you. For alternative Dallas Water Utilities payment locations, please click here. SPANISH La Ciudad de Dallas estará realizando un mantenimiento al sistema el domingo, 15 de agosto entre las 3 a.m. y las 11 a.m. Durante este tiempo no se podrá procesar pagos por internet o teléfono al Servicio de Agua de Dallas. Por favor ..read more

A series of budget town hall meetings are scheduled throughout the month of August as Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. These meetings are designed for Dallas residents to weigh in on how their tax dollars are spent and provide valuable guidance for the City Manager and City Council. This year, residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinion virtually, some in English and Spanish. Find your council district using this map: bit.ly/DallasCouncilDistricts CLICK HERE TO FIND A TOWNHALL IN YOUR DISTRICT AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE P ..read more

The Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization is accepting applications for the annual Home Improvement and Preservation Program (HIPP). Applications will be available at the following locations from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Aug. 6 to Sept. 11. Pleasant Grove Branch Library, 7310 Lake June Rd, Dallas, Texas 75217 Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75215 Bachman Lake Branch Library, 9480 Webb Chapel Rd, Dallas, Texas 75238 Hampton-Illinois Branch Library, 2951 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, Texas 75224 The program will only be acceptin ..read more

As the Tokyo Olympics come to a close, the competition is heating up for the annual Dallas Golden Games. This fun, Olympic-style competition allows Dallas adults 50 and over to engage in fitness and recreational activities. This year’s Golden Games will start on Sept. 18 and last until Sept. 25. Participants can choose from an array of sports and activities, including: Basketball Cycling Golf Pickleball Swimming Table tennis Tennis Track and Field Registration is open from Aug. 2 and closes on Sept. 2. To compete, participants pay a $25 registration fee plus an additional $3.00 per event. Cy ..read more

Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced the appointment of William G. Mundinger, II to serve as Executive in Residence for the Department of Sustainable Development and Construction (SDC). Mr. Mundinger will support SDC’s reorganization and transformation. Realigning SDC and the City’s building and permitting process is critical to the success of the City of Dallas’ newly adopted Economic Development Policy. “Will Mundinger has decades of expertise to lend to this transition,” said City Manager Broadnax. “His determination, dedication to the City of Dallas, and passion for problem-solving ..read more

Thanks to Code Compliance Services (CCS) and the help of the Dallas community, close to 400k pounds of bulk trash has been cleaned up since October 2020. The Community Clean weekend events were designed to create a collaboration between residents and CCS. Since Community Clean events were implemented, 1,708 residents have participated in cleanup events across multiple districts in the city. Together with the help of the community, CCS has collected: 392,570 pounds of bulk trash 25,787 pounds of documents 65,253 pounds of hazardous waste 2,759 tires It is not too late to help clean up your ne ..read more

Summer has officially arrived! While school may be out, the heat is here. Of course, Dallasites are no stranger to increasing temperatures. The City of Dallas has various activities and resources for those who want to soak up the sun. Aquatic Centers For Dallas residents that are eager to experience the outdoors, there are a multitude of activities to satisfy any adventurous spirit. Dallas Park and Recreation offer eight family aquatic centers. These large aquatic centers have features the entire family can enjoy. These features include lap pools, diving boards, climbing walls, basketball goal ..read more

The Dallas Police Department Mounted Unit is hosting an inaugural community trail ride and Back to School Bash to not only celebrate the start of a new school year, but to provide the public with an opportunity to learn a little more about the Dallas Police Department’s Mounted Unit. Both events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021. “Mounting Up for the Community” is a community trail ride and is open to the public for $25 a person. The event will feature a 3.8-mile horse ride through downtown Dallas with members of the Dallas Police Department’s Mounted Unit. Co ..read more

As temperatures rise, people across the country get excited about getting outdoors and soaking up the sun. For Dallas residents, increasing temperatures are nothing new. If you want to have fun this summer, but don’t want to get scorched in the heat, consider these enjoyable indoor activities. Want to stay home? If you identify as a homebody, there are many virtual experiences you might enjoy. Virtual activities are fun ways to interact with your community, gain new life experiences, and learn new skills, all from the safety of your home. Virtual activities are also a great idea if you want to ..read more

City leaders and local developers are breathing new life into the Bottom District, a historic neighborhood on the banks of the Trinity River. The $100 million revitalization plan includes up to 400 new homes adjacent to the Trinity River priced from the $200,000s. “Our goal is to revitalize this area steeped in culture and history without changing the eclectic character of the community,” said Dick LeBlanc, president of Texas Heavenly Homes, who is building up to 85 new homes. “The area’s proximity to downtown and the Trinity River, combined with its available lots offers a great opportunity f ..read more