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City offices will be closed for business on Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day. However, certain departments are operating on modified schedules that day. Their information is below.
Sanitation
Municipal Court
For non-emergency calls, contact 311
For emergency calls, contact 911
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Two City of Dallas departments are joining forces to host a pop-up clinic on Saturday, Feb. 16 to ensure pets that belong to Dallas’ homeless population receive preventative medical care. Dallas Animal Services (DAS) along with the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) will hold a free pet support event for those experiencing homelessness.
With the help of The Bridge and the Spay Neuter Network, Dallas’ unsheltered community can bring their pets to The Bridge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for free services. Those who attend will have the opportunity to get their pet vaccinations, microchip and pet supplies.
The clinic will be staffed by DAS and partner organizations who will provide free medical care and other services for the pets of those experiencing homelessness.
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The City of Dallas is hosting this year’s DFW Open Data Day on Saturday, March 2. This event gives citizens the opportunity to learn about the benefits of open data and ways cities are improving their technology.
Dallas launched the Dallas 365 performance dashboard, an Open Data Portal, and the Police Public Data tool as part of its current open data transparency initiative.
DFW Open Data Day will teach residents innovative solutions to make a positive impact in their community. This all-day event is free and open to the public.
Register: DFW Open Data Day or visit DFWOpenDataDay.com for more information.
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Prom season can be an expensive time for families, but the Dallas Public Library (DPL) is here to help alleviate some of that financial stress. DPL’s program, Fairy Tale Closet, helps cut the cost by offering free, new and gently-used formal wear to high school girls.
Women from throughout Dallas have raided their closets and donated hundreds of dresses to the library for the cause. Retail stores like Neiman Marcus, Bella Bridesmaids and Sam Moon have also donated.
“This is the sixth year that we’ve opened the Fairy Tale Closet, and it continues to grow every year with more donations and more girls looking for dresses,” said Melissa Dease, Communications & Youth Services Administrator.
Inclusion is important to DPL and they are now serving the LGBTQ+ community as well.
“This year we’ve added a few jackets and suits for those who eschew ball gowns and a second event for any LGBTQ+ teens who may not be comfortable with the initial giveaway,” said Dease. “The Fairy Tale Closet is a way for the library to engage with teenagers and build a relationship among high school students. This encourages teens to take advantage of the library’s resources and to see the library as a welcoming, safe space in their community.”
Girls should make a reservation to ensure a chance to enter the closet by calling 214-670-7943, emailing teens@dallaslibrary2.org or online at
The giveaway events are at Dallas Central Library:
March 9, 2019, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
March 10, 2019, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. (LGBTQ+ inclusive event)
1515 Young Street – 7th Floor
If you’re looking to help, donations of formal wear, including dresses and accessories, will be accepted at any Dallas Public Library location through March 1.
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Dallas Love Field has launched Aira Access and joined the Aira Airport Network, a service that gives passengers who are blind or low vision instant access to the eyes of a trained professional while traveling through the terminal.
Aira is a mobile app that any person requesting assistance can use once entering airport property. The app connects passengers with a trained agent through the lens of a smartphone camera to assist with navigation, check-in, concessions and other aspects of the airport experience.
Using Aira at Dallas Love Field is free for customers, who simply download the mobile app to their phone. Through Love Field’s subscription, the airport pays for usage minutes. A paid model is available for Aira as well, giving blind and low-vision customers the option of purchasing smart glasses.
Dallas Love Field is the first airport in North Texas to enable Aira Access for customers. More than 30 airports across the nation have deployed Aira Access, including many Love Field destinations. It is also available at sports venues, public buildings and retail stores. AT&T Stadium is another area destination in the Aira network.
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It’s official! Beckley-Saner Community Center is the Community Office for District 4. Community Offices were established by the City of Dallas to provide a convenient place for residents to contact their Council member and City Services without having to make the trek to Dallas City Hall.
Community offices are part of the “Service First” initiative City Manager T.C. Broadnax implemented in 2017.
He attended the opening, along with Chief of Staff Kim Tolbert, and Assistant City Manager Jon Fortune. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mr. Broadnax remarked on how difficult it was for some residents to make the journey to City Hall and emphasized why it was important for community members to take advantage of the community office, their connection to City Hall.
“I’m glad we finally have the District Office open down here and I’m looking forward to … you using the office,” said Mr. Broadnax. “That’s going to be important – because there was a struggle, – a lot of discussion about the need for one.”
Councilmember Carolyn King Arnold invited local Homeowner’s Associations and Neighborhood Associations to attend the opening and reminded them to take advantage of the resource in their backyards.
Community office hours are 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Thursdays, and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Fridays. The office telephone number is 214-243-1527 and contact email is District4@dallascityhall.com.
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The City of Dallas will be performing system maintenance Sunday, February 17, from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 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 visit –
SPANISH
La Ciudad de Dallas estará realizando mantenimiento al sistema el domingo, 17 de febrero entre 3:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. Durante este tiempo no se podrá procesar pagos por internet o teléfono. Por favor acepte nuestras disculpas por la inconveniencia que esto le cause. Haga clic aquí para saber los lugares alternos donde se puede hacer el pago.
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To better educate citizens about noise management at Dallas Love Field, the City of Dallas Department of Aviation has launched a comprehensive noise lab with various easy-to-use resources.
The website, which can be reached here, features real-time flight data showing all flights departing, arriving or passing over the airport and its surrounding area. It also tracks the number of arrivals and departures on each of Love Field’s runways and can run reports for user-selected time periods.
Noise Lab Web Preview
The noise lab explains the history of Love Field noise management, including its voluntary preferential nighttime runway program. Common FAQs and historical data are featured on the noise lab, as well as a link to log a noise complaint.
Federal law requires Love Field remain operational at all hours. The airport is prohibited from instituting noise curfews or dictating which runway is used if both runways are open. Runways are periodically closed for maintenance, normally during overnight and weekend hours.
Those interested in learning more about airport noise and other Love Field environmental efforts are invited to attend quarterly meetings of the Love Field Environmental Advisory Committee. For more information, contact the noise department at AVINoise@dallascityhall.com.
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The City of Dallas is partnering with the North Texas Food Bank for warrant round-up of individuals with outstanding arrest warrants. Beginning Saturday Feb. 9, defendants can bring three canned goods to court to eliminate a $50 warrant fee, ahead of the round-up in early March. Donations will be accepted until Feb. 13.
“The Marshal’s Office wants to encourage individuals and businesses who have outstanding issues in City of Dallas Municipal Courts to resolve them during this period,” said Gary Lindsey, City Marshal.
During Feb. 9-13, the Dallas Municipal Court located at 2014 Main Street, will extend its hours and be open as followed:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9
12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10
7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 11-13
Individuals coming to Court who want to resolve their citations will not be arrested for outstanding warrants or outstanding citations.
Individuals interested in participating in the canned food drive can visit or call 214-670-0109 for more information
Warrant Round Up
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The February 6, 2019 Council Briefing’s order of business has been revised to accommodate public speakers for the scheduled hearing on the juvenile curfew. Council will begin with the Voting Agenda, followed by the Public Hearing, then close with Briefings outlined below:
Voting Agenda
Public Hearing
Briefings
Due to the timing of the meeting change, Mayor Rawlings will revise the order of business on the floor once the meeting is called to order.
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On February 2, 1856, Dallas was formally incorporated as a city. In no particular order, here are 63 ways to celebrate Dallas’ 163rd birthday.
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