West Dallas residents don’t trust city plans for their land

West Dallas residents don’t trust city plans for their land

At a September Forward Dallas meeting, neighbors voiced anger over the city’s failure to protect the area.

West Dallas

Michaela Rush - October 30, 2023

Planned Dallas-Fort Worth high-speed train will cut through West Dallas neighborhood

Planned Dallas-Fort Worth high-speed train will cut through West Dallas neighborhood

As NCTCOG moves forward with its Dallas to Fort Worth high-speed rail project, West Dallas neighbors have questions about potential neighborhood impact.

West Dallas

Michaela Rush - September 19, 2023

South and West Dallas residents seek relief from extreme heat

South and West Dallas residents seek relief from extreme heat

The City of Dallas has been working with Reliant Energy for 14 years to help those who may not have access to air conditioning during the summer months. The “Beat the Heat” initiative includes 15 centers in North Texas. In Dallas, the two locations are the West Dallas Multipurpose Center and the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.

Dallas News

Issac Mercado - July 29, 2023

Q&A with Esther Villarreal

Q&A with Esther Villarreal

Esther Villarreal, appointee to Dallas' environmental commission and West Dallas resident, reflects on her advocacy and shares her hopes for the health of her community.

West Dallas

Shardae White - December 14, 2021