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The Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of the City of Dallas in a 2005 case, allowing the city to enforce a zoning ordinance against a homeowner who built a house in violation of the ordinance, despite the city having given preliminary approval to the building plans.

The Dallas Free Press has been selected as a host newsroom partner for Report for America, and is seeking donations to cover the salary of a fellow who will be reporting on the impact of gentrification in South Dallas and West Dallas.