The Summer of Flock
What to know about all those Flock cameras, a preview of the first update to the city’s zoning code in 40 years, and some encouraging news from the jail.
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The Neighborhood Experiment Unfolding in Red Bird
One of the most dangerous spots in Dallas has united elected officials, neighbors, developers, cops, and activists intent on changing this pocket of Oak Cliff.
Dallas’ Foster Care System Unraveled. Foster Parents Are Living with the Fallout.
As new private companies gear up to take over CPS cases in North Texas, families are grappling with damage done by the last contractor in charge.
She Grew Up in Jails, Now She Keeps Kids Out of Them
Elizabeth Henneke’s Lone Star Justice Alliance spurred reforms of Dallas’ embattled juvenile justice system. Next comes the rest of Texas.
Pushing Forward in Tenth Street
While the city works to fix a wrong, this Oak Cliff neighborhood waits with cautious optimism for long-awaited public investments.
The Quiet Work That Has Changed South Dallas
Diane Ragsdale spent 40 years delivering homes, healthcare, and job training. Her successor faces a challenging market as he continues her legacy.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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The Kids Are All Right at Prosperity Park
How a rubble-ridden lot in Oak Cliff became a safe place for children who do far more than play.
NEIGHBORHOODS
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In the Tenth Street Historic District, a Home Repair Program’s Promises Remain Broken
Dallas used pandemic relief funds to fix houses and upgrade infrastructure in neighborhoods within Oak Cliff and elsewhere. Years later, some residents ask what went wrong.
