Pat Ramsey was no stranger to grief when her son went missing in the Texas Hill Country floodwaters last July.
Category: Neighborhoods
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The Librarian Who Retired and Only Got Busier
A hero to toddlers and seniors, Logan Ragsdale can’t help himself from helping others.
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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.
Posted inPublic Services
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.
Posted inCriminal Justice
How Dallas Police Ramped Up Homeless Enforcement
In the last eight months, officers have raided dozens of encampments and detained hundreds of people. Service providers are concerned about how it will affect their ability to help.
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What’s Really at Stake in November
Good morning and congratulations. You made it through the primary elections. Your phone should stop vibrating through your pocket any day now—except for, maybe, the voters who will return to the polls in the May runoff to determine candidates like attorney general. The Dallas results came late: The county GOP’s decision to hem voters into […]
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The Hope of a ‘Recreation Oasis’ in Far East Dallas
You’re probably not familiar with this part of town unless you live here. But its indefatigable neighbors have a story the whole city can learn from.
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How 2025 Set the Course for South Dallas’ Future
City Hall worked with residents to design a new plan for development. The hard part is ensuring that the neighborhood benefits from its own growth.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Health, Housing, Neighborhoods, Public Services
These Stories Will Shape Dallas in 2026
The new year is here, and we are highlighting seven topics we’ll be watching closely.
Posted inHousing, Neighborhoods
Here’s to 2026
The Lab Report is taking a break, but we want to hear from you!