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May Elections Are Next. Will Dallas Voters Show Up?

Bethany Erickson — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:48:03 +0000

One of the big selling points of the slate of three propositions championed by Dallas HERO was accountability. “To the citizens of Dallas: You shined a spotlight on the lack of priority and problem-solving at City Hall, and you voted for a way forward that is now the law of the land,” the organization said … Continued

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Dallas HERO Exec Pete Marocco Caught on Cam Inside January 6 Capitol Insurrection

Tim Rogers — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:33:50 +0000

Pete Marocco, the executive director of Dallas HERO, and his wife, Merritt Corrigan Marocco, have been accused by citizen investigators of entering the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, insurrection. A group of semi-anonymous, volunteer sleuths that has become known as the Sedition Hunters identified the couple by scouring social media, video footage, and … Continued

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We Need to Talk About Proposition U

Bethany Erickson — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:15:09 +0000

Every 10 years, cities are required to review their charters—the rules that govern how they operate—and then ask voters to approve any changes. You’ll see 18 proposed charter amendments on your November ballot. The last three of that slate are causing heartburn for city officials and other local leaders. All three, S, T, and U, … Continued

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Texas Observer Exposes Monty Bennett

Tim Rogers — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:19:07 +0000

Find some time today to read an important story in the Texas Observer written by local journalist Steven Monacelli. It is titled “The Billionaire Behind the Bid to Break Dallas City Government.” The billionaire in question (though I doubt he’s actually a billionaire) is Monty Bennett. You know the name because I’ve written about him … Continued

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Mike Rawlings Joins Us for EarBurner Podcast

Tim Rogers — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:36:02 +0000

The 59th mayor of the city of Dallas dropped by the Old Monk to drink some whiskey and talk about propositions S, T, and U are a bad idea. Along the way, we also discussed his involvement with Tiff’s Treats, why the Green Dragon and the Red Jacket should have had a baby, and something … Continued

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The Interesting Thing About Proposition E

Bethany Erickson — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:11:43 +0000

Updated at 5:50 p.m. to reflect comments from Councilmember Carolyn King Arnold’s staff. Many past members of the Dallas City Council who have considered running again won’t be able to if voters in November approve the charter amendment known as Proposition E. The charter is the document that sets the rules for how a city … Continued

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The City Council Added Three Charter Amendments They Hate

Bethany Erickson — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:28:28 +0000

Three charter amendment measures spearheaded by the nonprofit group Dallas HERO will appear on the November ballot. Critics say they are unnecessary and likely to “cause harm” to the city if voters approve them. Supporters of the amendments say they will bring accountability to City Hall and bolster the hiring of police officers by increasing … Continued

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Q&A: Senate Hopeful Colin Allred Says November Election Is ‘Larger Than Our Own Problems’

Bethany Erickson — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:21:51 +0000

Depending on the poll, Colin Allred is either the 6-point underdog in his U.S. Senate race against incumbent Republican Ted Cruz, or he’s neck and neck. The attorney and former NFL player has been here before, he argues. In 2018, he bested incumbent Pete Sessions for the District 32 congressional seat. Sessions had been in … Continued

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EXCLUSIVE: Here Is the Next City Manager of Dallas

Tim Rogers — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:10:29 +0000

You’ve probably heard that the city manager of Dallas is on his way out. Over at Channel 8, they reported that T.C. Broadnax orchestrated his own dismissal by the City Council, thereby triggering a clause in his contract that will pay him a year’s worth of his salary, $432,247. Channel 8 published this report citing … Continued

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Eric Johnson’s Relationship With City Staffer at Heart of His Divorce

Tim Rogers — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:07:39 +0000

Mayor Eric Johnson’s wife of 16 years alleged in court Tuesday that she “caught him in our house” being unfaithful with a woman employed by the city of Dallas, in February 2021. The revelation came during the final day of divorce proceedings involving the mayor and his wife, Nakita Johnson, in the 303rd District Court … Continued

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I Got Subpoenaed to Testify in Mayor Eric Johnson’s Divorce Trial

Tim Rogers — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:25:47 +0000

Last week, I got a call from a lawyer named Hannah Rector. She said she represented Nakita Johnson, the soon-to-be ex-wife of the mayor of Dallas. As I recall the conversation, Rector was curious about a FrontBurner post I’d written roughly a year ago, on the occasion of Eric Johnson’s wearing a leather jacket to … Continued

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Here’s What the Mayor Has Missed During His Absences

Bethany Erickson — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:18:30 +0000

We’re a little more than halfway through the Dallas City Council’s attendance year, and much has been made about how many times Mayor Eric Johnson has been absent from his duties. KERA’s Nathan Collins started the discussion in September, reporting that the mayor had missed more than 130 hours of Council meetings from that point … Continued

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