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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 12 MAR. 11 APRIL 14, 2023
DALLAS' ELECTRIC FLEET
As the city of Dallas looks to revive its electric scooter program, o cials and vendors have proposed beginning with a eet that includes: 1,350 Scooters to start the program Seated scooters E-bikes Assisted scooters Scooters and bikes each company could deploy eventually 100 45 5 1,250
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Electric scooters are set to return to Dallas with enhanced rules for riders and providers. (Courtesy Superpedestrian)
Dallas to relaunch electric scooter program New rules, regulations to address issues from previous roll out
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Dallas has partnered with Bird, Lime and Superpedestrian—com- panies it chose based on customer service performance and scooter technology—to bring a collective
transportation makes everything in someone’s life more accessible. … It just provides more choice and free- dom for residents.” City o cials plan to evaluate the scooter pro-
Nearly three years after getting banned from the city, electric scoot- ers are returning to Dallas with new technology and stricter regulations, according to city o cials. Dallas City Council banned electric scooters from the city in September 2020 amid concerns about public safety with scooters being parked incorrectly, driving too fast and cluttering streets. In June 2022, the council approved new regulations for scooter usage, getting the city moving on reactivating its scooter program. Jessica Scott, bicycle and micro- mobility manager for the Dallas Department of Transportation, said the new program is scheduled to roll out in the rst quarter of 2023, once the city nalizes its contracts with scooter vendors and its data pro- gramming company.
total of around 1,500 permitted scooters to the city, Scott said. Each company will have 500 scooters, which will only be allowed to oper- ate in certain parts of the city. “We live in such a car-cen-
gram every 90 days, Scott said. Positive evalu- ations, which city o cials expect as they plan to work collaboratively with the com- panies, could allow scooter vendors to
PROVIDING OPTIONS FOR OTHER MODES OF
TRANSPORTATION MAKES EVERYTHING IN SOMEONE’S LIFE MORE ACCESSIBLE. JESSICA SCOTT, BICYCLE AND MICROMOBILITY MANAGER FOR THE DALLAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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tric society that requires people to be able to physically drive a car, a ord a car, a ord the insurance and maintenance,” Scott said. “Pro- viding options for other modes of
add 250 more scooters, up to a maximum of 1,250 scooters each. The number of scooters could also be potentially lowered if they are CONTINUED ON 14
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Businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon, relocating or expanding
NOW OPEN 1 Ascension Co ee , a Dallas-based craft co ee company, opened its seventh and “most unique” location at 9353 Garland Road on Feb. 18. The new co ee shop was converted from the former White Rock Community Church chap- el. Ascension Co ee’s menu includes a variety of co ee and tea drinks, wines, and food items. 214-778-1443. https://ascension.co ee 2 VIO Med Spa opened a new East Dallas location in the Casa Linda Plaza on Feb. 8. The new spa is located at 9440 Garland Road, Ste. 190, Dallas. The company o ers a variety of facial treat- ments and body procedures, including Botox, dermaplaning, hair regeneration, hormone replacement therapy and IV hydration therapy. 214-764-0350. www.viomedspa.com 3 Britely Dentures + Implants Studio opened Feb. 7 at 12606 N. Greenville Ave., Ste. 230, Dallas. The dental practice is run by Dr. Leke Olokwokere. Britely o ers personalized tooth replacement care, including extractions, dentures and dental implants. 469-824-9460. https://livebritely.com/ location/richardson 4 Summit Salon Studios opened its rst Texas location at the Medallion Shopping Center on Feb. 2. The Colo- rado-based salon is located at 6464 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 127, Dallas. Summit o ers salon spaces for cos- metologists looking to start a small personal business. 214-908-4828. www.summitsalonstudios.com 5 National dog day care, boarding and spa franchise Dogtopia opened its latest location in Dallas on Jan. 9. Located at 8060 Park Lane, Ste. 126, in the Shops at Park Lane development, Dogtopia provides individualized care for dogs in an environment that is sanitized twice per day. The local Dogtopia location is owned by Denise Doan, who discovered the company while looking for dog day care services for her family. 214-281-8282. www.dogtopia.com/dallas-park-lane 6 Fossil Creek Liquor opened in early January at 6440 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. The storefront is the liquor store chain’s 15th location in the Dallas-Fort
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Worth area, according to management. The store will host various tasting events, sales and specials through- out the year. The company sells ne wine, liquor and beer. 214-954-7674. https://fossilcreekliquor.com 7 Yely , a new bubble tea shop, began serving specialty drinks in late Decem- ber in Lake Highlands. Located at 6760 Abrams Road, Ste. 115, Dallas, the shop o ers boba tea, co ee, desserts, fresh fruits and co ee beans. In addition, the shop o ers matcha drinks, lemon tea, fruit teas and slushies. 469-261-9006. www.yely.one 8 Alchemy 43 opened a new location in the Hillside Village Shopping Cen- ter in mid-November. The Lakewood o ce is located at 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 420, Dallas. The aesthetics brand specializes in microtreatments to enhance patients’ physical features with “next-level” specialists, products and technology, according to the company’s website. Treatments include botox and dermal llers, plasma boost hair resto- ration, microneedling and wellness shots. 214-937-4543. https://alchemy43.com COMING SOON 9 Modern Animal, a Los Angeles-based veterinary company, is scheduled to open in Lakewood in mid-2023. The new clinic, one of its rst outside California, will be located at 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 310, Dallas. The company o ers a variety of primary and preventive care options, including surgery and dental care, well- ness exams, microchipping, and spay and neuter services. Virtual care options are also available. www.modernanimal.com
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Pull Through Co ee Bar opened inside Dallas Bike Works.
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FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Pull Through Co ee Bar, a new cycling-centric co ee shop, opened near White Rock Lake on Feb. 25. The co ee shop is located at 4875 W. Lawther Drive, Dallas, inside Dallas Bike Works, a popular local bike shop. In addition to inside seating, the co ee shop has a walk-up window for outdoor ordering. Owner Christina James, a longtime co eeshop worker and cycling enthusiast, said the shop’s name has a dual meaning for co ee fans and cyclists. To baristas, “pull through” means to pull a shot from an espresso machine. However, cyclists also use the term “pull through” to describe when a group of cyclists is riding together, and someone from the back of the group “pulls through” to take their turn in the front, James said. James said the shop is intended to appeal to not just cyclists, but anyone who frequents the White Rock Lake area, including runners, dog walkers and families. “There’s not really much over on this side of town, or at least on this side of the lake, that people can walk to,” James said. “It’s kind of a dead spot, so I’m trying to ll that void.” RELOCATIONS 10 Leslie’s Pool Supplies relocated its Lake Highlands store to 9100 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 145. The new location opened in late February after the previous location at 8041 Walnut Hill Lane, Ste. 800, closed in September. The swimming pool supply chain store sells pool equipment, pool and spa chemicals, cleaning accessories, and water toys. 214-363-9229. https://lesliespool.com CLOSINGS 11 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop at 6760 Abrams Road, Ste. 101, Dallas, has closed. The location closed in November, accord- ing to management at another local store location. The eatery o ered
The shop serves a variety of co ee drinks made with Cultivar Co ee, a Dallas-based co ee roasting company. It also o ers pastries from Leila Bakery & Cafe, a local business in East Dallas, and tea from Rakkasan Tea Co., a local tea vendor. James said she plans to o er other health-conscious options from locally sourced small businesses. She hopes to o er beer and wine in the future, once she gets the licensing to do so. The shop o ers ve specialty drinks with cycling- or running-themed names: Belgian Knee Warmer, Hero Dirt, Runner’s Refresh, Pantani’s Pick- Me-Up and Wake the Wa e. James said she originally planned to open the shop by summer 2021, but she ended up delaying the opening several times due to licensing and permitting issues, in addition to con icts with her contractor. The co ee shop does not have a website yet. 469-668-2663.
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tacos, burrito bowls and other Tex-Mex cuisine as well as beer and margaritas. https://fuzzystacoshop.com 12 After nearly four decades, Blue Goose Cantina is closing its doors on March 19. Peterson Management Group, the company that owns Blue Goose, cited a failure to reach a lease agreement with the new owners of the building as the reason for closing. In a Facebook post, Blue Goose wrote it is looking for potential new locations in the area to move into. Opened in 1984, the Blue Goose location at 2905 Greenville Ave. was the rst for the chain, which now has six other North Texas locations. www.bluegoosecantina.com
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March & April events
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Dallas Blooms is one of the arboretum’s rst and largest events of the year.
Haggard Park Texas Forever Fest returns to Haggard Park for a celebration of the state’s food, music and culture. Sponsored by H-E-B and organized by Plano Arts & Events, the festival features live music, vendors and more. Attendees can enjoy Texas country and Americana music before headliner Casey Donahew takes the stage. Other activities include mechanical bull rides, a children’s zone, and a heritage area with information about the state’s history and culture. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (admission). Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano. 972-941-7000. https://texasforeverfest.com
The McKinney Arts in Bloom Festival is a three-day celebration in the city’s historic cultural district featuring over 125 juried visual artists. Located around the McKinney Performing Arts Center, the April 14-16 festival also o ers interactive activities for children, food, live stage entertainment and more. Arts in Bloom is a rain or shine event, though some activities may be canceled if weather poses a threat, per the event’s website. Times vary. Free (admission). Downtown McKinney, North Tennessee Street, McKinney. 972-547-2660. www.bit.ly/3IMMJYi
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FEATURED EVENT Smell the owers The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is hosting Dallas Blooms, the “largest annual oral festival in the Southwest.” From Feb. 25-April 16, the festival will feature Gary Lee Price’s “Great Contributors” sculptures of historical gures, including Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart and Joan of Arc. The six- week event showcases 100 varieties of spring bulbs, 500,000 spring- blooming blossoms, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. Times vary. $12-$20. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org
MARCH 17 DRINK FOR ST. PADDY This annual Saint Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in downtown Dallas is returning with more than 10 participating venues. Tickets include exclusive drink specials at each venue, themed necklaces at check- in, drink coupons, welcome shot vouchers and a map of all participating downtown bars. 4 p.m. $14-$29. Harlowe MXM, In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Lochland’s Irish Pub and Beer Garden is hosting Irish dancers and musicians. Band Claddagh Rogues will perform traditional Irish pub songs, and dancers from The McLane School of Irish Dance and Inishfree School of Irish Dance will also perform. 1 p.m. Free. Lochland’s Irish Pub and Beer Garden, 8518 Plano Road, Dallas. https://lochlandsdallas.com 18 THROUGH APRIL 2 TAKE IN SOME THEATER 2823 Main St., Dallas. https://bit.ly/3JdhWEe 17 DANCE TO IRISH MUSIC The Dallas Children’s Theater is putting on a production of “Last Stop on Market Street,” a play about a boy and his nana’s trip across town to help out at a soup kitchen. Along the way, the characters learn about how diversity makes people unique. The play is adapted from a New York Times bestseller written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson. Showtimes vary. $15-$33. Baker Theater, 5938 Skillman St., Dallas. 214-978-0110. www.dct.org/plays 18 SHOW OFF ACOUSTIC TALENT Audelia Road Branch Library is hosting an acoustic open jam for adults.
The Brewers Arms pub inside BuzzBrews. 1-3 p.m. $15. BuzzBrews Kitchen, 5815 Live Oak, Ste. 102, Dallas. 443-374-8812. www.buzzbrews.com 30 HEAR A SOUTH AFRICAN BAND Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The ve-time Grammy Award winners are known for uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter. Paul Simon’s 1987 album “Graceland” introduced Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the world, and former South African President Nelson Mandela designated the group “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world.” 7:30 p.m. $45-$105. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas. 214-849-4376. www.dallassymphony.org/productions/ ladysmith-black-mambazo APRIL 01 ENJOY FAMILY FRIENDLY ART The Bath House Cultural Center is hosting Family Art Bash, a monthly arts event. It includes family-friendly art activities, including dance and storytelling. Noon. Free. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, Dallas. 214-670-8749. https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/ family-arts-bash 04 MEET DALLAS’ POET LAUREATE The Lakewood Library Friends hosts Joaquín Zihuatanejo, Dallas’ rst poet laureate, for a free meet and greet with community members. Zihuatanejo, who grew up in East Dallas, is set to read poetry for those in attendance during
Acoustic musicians of all skill levels can meet other musicians, learn new songs and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Audelia Road Branch Library, 10045 Audelia Road, Dallas. 214-670-1350. https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/ event/acoustic-open-jam-13 23 TASTE FOOD AND WINE The Dallas Food and Wine Festival is returning to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. This food- lled festival features an evening with over three dozen top Dallas chefs and an extensive selection of wine and beer, plus entertainment. The festival runs during the peak of the Dallas Blooms Festival at the arboretum. 7 p.m. $129+. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. www.dallasarboretum.org 23 TURN TIN INTO FASHION Vector Brewing is hosting an upcycled jewelry workshop for those age 13 and up. Led by Dallas native Carolyn Marco, a former creative director and jewelry designer for Fossil Group, the class focuses on creating pieces out of salvaged leather and repurposed tin. Tickets include all supplies needed, and tools are provided. 7 p.m. $55. Vector Brewing, 9850 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas. 469-676-0797. www.vectorbrewing.com/events 25 HAVE BREAKFAST AND A SHOW BuzzBrews Kitchen is hosting a drag brunch performance on March 25. The show, called the Buzz N’ Babes Drag Brunch, features performances from local drag queen Daphne Rio and her comedy queen crew. It will be held in
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the event. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St., Dallas. www.lakewoodlibraryfriendsdallas.org 07 DANCE TO ‘80S MUSIC The Sundown at Granada is hosting an ‘80s new wave dance party for adults. The party features music from Duran Duran, INXS, A-ha and Flock of Seagulls. 9:30 p.m. $15. Sundown at Granada, 3520 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-824-9933. www.granadatheater.com/calendar
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Eastbound and westbound tra c on Gaston Avenue will be moved to a single outside lane in each direction north of its intersection with Hwy. 78 to allow for paving work. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact)
Tra c pattern changes come to Gaston Avenue More construction-related tra c
Gaston Avenue from Hwy. 78, allows paving work on inside lanes, according to the Texas Department of Transpor- tation. Adjustments will be made to the timing of the tra c signal at the intersection, with drivers urged to be on alert for red ashing lights. TxDOT o cials said the tra c changes are expected to remain in place until the spring. The work is part of a more than $6.3 million intersection improvement
changes have come to the intersection where Gaston Avenue meets Hwy. 78 near White Rock Lake. Beginning on Feb. 11, eastbound and westbound tra c on Gaston Avenue was moved to a single outside lane in each direction beginning north of the intersection and continuing through the work zone. The move, which includes new access points for drivers entering
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A noncomprehensive list of camps in the area
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Lakewood 5 ASI Gymnastics: Throughout the summer, gymnastics-themed, half-day camps are o ered. Ages: 3 14 Dates: May 30 Aug. 14 (two half-day sessions per day) Cost: $330 (per week) GAMES GYM 6464 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas 972 671 5510 https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/ asilakewood/camps/1 6 Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense: These self-defense training camps teach karate and other martial arts. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 30 Aug. 11 ( ve-day camps) Cost: $375 (per week) SP 2114 Kidwell St., Dallas | 214 351 5367 https://dallaskenpo.com/locations/ lakewood-dojo 7 Ridgewood/Belcher Recreation Center: This general day camp provides physical and educational activities. Ages: 5 12 Dates: June 5 Aug. 4 ( ve-day camps) Cost: $65 (Dallas residents), $75 (non-Dallas residents) ART SP 6818 Fisher Road, Dallas | 214 670 7115 https://bit.ly/3Zi8yVk 8 White Rock YMCA: This weekly day camp o ers theme-based enrichment activi- ties and outdoor fun. Ages: 5 12 Dates: May 30 July 28 ( ve-day camps) Cost: $179 (per week for YMCA members), $185(per week for nonmembers) ART SWIM 7112 Gaston Ave., Dallas 214 328 3849 www.ymcadallas.org/locations/ white_rock_ymca
Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Lake Highlands and Lakewood area. This list is not comprehensive.
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ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Murals on the Move project to bring traveling art to community
BY CECILIA LENZEN
a 22-by-7-foot roll-o container to celebrate and honor the Dallas community. After it is painted, the container constantly moves through- out the city, being deployed to community engagement and cleanup events. When it is not being used for a speci c event, the container may be publicly displayed as a standalone art piece. “It’s nice to have [the containers] painted like this; I think it adds an element of beauty to the city,” Mondy said. “It also shows great collabora- tion between two departments who have two di erent missions but came together to make something work.” Dallas artists had to submit an application to be selected to decorate the container. With their applica- tions, artists submitted proposals that follow this year’s theme of community engagement. Rhonda Ivery, community arts
The city of Dallas has selected a local artist to participate in a neigh- borhood beauti cation project called Murals on the Move. The project is a collaborative e ort between the city’s O ce of Arts and Culture and the Department of Code Compliance that uses a roll-o dumpster container to travel Dallas neighborhoods and provide art to the community. Kevin Mondy, community engagement and communications manager with the code compliance department, said the initiative began during the COVID-19 pan- demic to o er artists professional opportunities while also beautifying neighborhoods. The project’s success and reception among artists and com- munity members alike has secured its continuation, Mondy said. The project involves decorating
The Murals on the Move project involves painting a roll-o container for public display.
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manager with the arts and culture o ce, said a city panel selected the artist based on their availability, capability and eligibility to work with the city, plus their proposed plan. The selected artist will be awarded $5,000 to complete the art piece, plus $1,000 for supplies and materials. The artist will be required to prepare a template of the sides of the container that residents can replicate. The arts and culture o ce will use the template to host a community event at the Oak Cli Cultural Center
April 15 that allows residents to paint their own version of the art piece on canvas. Residents’ paintings will be displayed at the Oak Cli Branch Library in honor of Dallas Arts Month until April 30. The project is expected to be completed by June 1 at the latest, according to the arts and culture website. Once completed, the roll- o container will stay in rotation throughout the city as long the life and quality of the container is maintained, Mondy said.
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News from the 88th legislative session
QUOTE OF NOTE
School choice, property taxes top issues
ABBOTT'S EMERGENCY ITEMS
“WE MUST CONTINUE THE STATE’S UNRELENTING EFFORTS TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE, GROW THE ENERGY SECTOR, IMPROVE JOB TRAINING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND ENSURE HEALTH CARE ACCESS.” GOV. GREG ABBOTT DURING THE FEB. 16 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS amount Gov. Greg Abbott wants lawmakers to spend on lowering property taxes for Texans in the 2024-25 biennial state budget. $15 Billion NUMBER TO KNOW The
BY HANNAH NORTON
COVID-19 restrictions by preventing local governments from creating mask mandates or requiring people to be vaccinated against the virus. Govern- ments would also not be allowed to close schools or businesses due to the coronavirus. On school choice, Abbott said he wants to give Texas parents more power to choose where their children go to school through a state-funded Education Savings Accounts. “To be clear, under this school choice program, all public schools will be fully funded for every student,” Abbott said. Abbott’s other top issues include making schools safer; ending the “revolving door” bail policies and creating stronger restrictions; increasing border security; and tack- ling the fentanyl crisis by pushing for state funding for Narcan, a medica- tion used to reverse the e ects of an opioid overdose.
During his Feb. 16 State of the State address, Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled seven emergency action items lawmakers could immediately work on prior to the 60th day of the session, or March 10, that they are usually limited to.
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined seven emergency action items, which lawmakers can vote on immediately, during his biennial State of the State address Feb. 16. Lawmakers typically cannot vote on or pass legislation until the 60th day of the session—March 10. But when the governor designates an emergency legislative item, lawmakers can vote on related bills earlier, according to the Legislative Reference Library of Texas. “This session, we will ensure Texas remains the leader of this nation as an un inching force in this world,” Abbott said. “Together, we will build a Texas for the next generation—the Texas of tomorrow.” One of Abbott’s top issues is ensuring lasting property tax relief by spending $15 billion in state funds, proposed in the preliminary budget bills led in the House and Senate. Abbott also seeks to end all
Cut property taxes
End COVID-19 restrictions permanently
Expand school choice
Make schools safer
Tighten bail requirements
Increase border security
UPDATES FROM LOCAL LEGISLATORS
Address the fentanyl crisis
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ANA MARIA RA MOS, DISTRICT 102 Dallas-Democrat Elected: 2020
Gov. details plans for tax relief, school safety
TOP PRIORITIES
On Feb. 13, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick named his top priorities for the 2023 Legislature. These include:
HB1188 Ramos led a bill that would allow the Texas Department of Transportation to issue Texas conditional driver’s permits, provisional Texas conditional driver’s permits and Texas conditional learner permits. These permits would be available to people who have resided in the state for at least one year but are unable to provide citizenship and immigration documentation. If passed, the measure would take e ect at the beginning of next year.
Making voter fraud a felony o ense Providing property tax relief Strengthening the power grid Expanding school choice Increasing pay for existing and retired teachers SOURCE: LT. GOV. DAN PATRICK COMMUNITY IMPACT
Improving school safety Creating a minimum sentence for illegal gun possession Expanding alternatives to abortion Tackling the state’s future water needs Banning local coronavirus restrictions
BY HANNAH NORTON
New details released Feb. 21 reveal Gov. Greg Abbott’s plans to spend $15 billion for property tax relief and nearly $750 million for school safety. In the largest use of funds, Abbott asked lawmakers to dedicate $15 billion to lowering property tax rates. He also proposed senior citizens be automatically enrolled in a $10,000 homestead exemption, pay reduced state fees and have their county property taxes frozen. A homestead exemption is a reduction to a portion of a home’s value for tax purposes. Abbott proposed spending nearly $750 million in state funds to improve school safety. He asked lawmakers to use at least $600 million to “make necessary school safety improvements,” including technology upgrades, “hardening” equipment and more mental health resources on campuses. Other proposed funding could support a telemedicine program that connects students with mental health resources.
First led bills reveal top state priorities
RAFAEL ANCHÍA, DISTRICT 103 Dallas-Democrat Elected: 2004
BY HANNAH NORTON
priority bills to be led so far. The budget, which determines how the state funds various programs for 2024-25, is the only bill lawmakers are required to pass during the legislative session. “I believe Texans support our priorities, because they largely re ect the policies supported by the conservative majority of Texans. Most will pass with bipartisan support,” Patrick said. As of Feb. 20, Texas state senators had led nearly 1,300 prospective bills. Patrick expects lawmakers will pass over 600 bills before the session ends May 29.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released his top 30 priorities for the 2023 legislative session Feb. 13. His top goals include cutting property taxes, improving Texas’ power grid, and expanding access to health care as well as school choice. Senate Bills 1-30 are typically reserved for legislation that is important to the lieutenant gover- nor. Similarly, House Bills 1-20 are reserved for House Speaker Dade Phelan’s priority bills. SB 1, the 1,033-page state budget, is the only one of Patrick’s 30
HB1451 Anchía led a bill that would implement a program to allow people to register to vote online through the state’s o cial website. The Secretary of State and the Department of Public Safety websites would be required to provide a link to the online application form. If passed, the measure would take e ect at the beginning of September. Sign up for our newsletter at communityimpact.com for daily updates throughout the session. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
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CITY & COUNTY
News from Dallas, Dallas ISD & Richardson ISD
Dallas City Council will meet March 22 and April 12 at 9 a.m. at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas. www.dallascityhall.com Dallas ISD board of trustees will meet March 23 and April 6 at 6 p.m. at the DISD Governance and Training Center, 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas. www.dallasisd.org Richardson ISD board of trustees will meet March 30 and April 13 at 6 p.m. at the RISD Administration Building, 400 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson. www.risd.gov MEETINGS WE COVER HIGHLIGHTS RICHARDSON ISD During a Feb. 16 board of trustees meeting, the district approved designating April 10, which was previously earmarked as a weather makeup day, as an instructional day to make up for inclement weather cancellations in late January and early February. Superintendent Tabitha Branum said the district needs to use that day to offset the four-day school closure between Jan. 31-Feb. 3 due to icy conditions. During the meeting, Branum said the district has no plans to alter its other designated weather makeup date, April 7.
Local districts to see contested election races
7 candidates file for DISD board of trustees election
Here is a list of important dates ahead of the May 6 general election.
WHEN TO VOTE
LAKE HIGHLANDS & LAKEWOOD ELECTIONS
BY CECILIA LENZEN
Blackmon will face challenger Kendra Denise Madison. For the District 14 seat, Ridley is being challenged by Amanda Jean Schulz and Joseph F. Miller. District 10 Council Member Adam McGough, whose district includes much of Lake Highlands, has reached his term limit along with District 3 Council Member Casey Thomas. Four candidates applied to run for the seat being vacated by McGough in District 10: Sirrano Baldeo, Brian Hasenbauer, Kathy Stewart and Chris Carter. Council members are elected to two-year terms, while the mayor is elected to four-year terms. Council members and the mayor can serve a total of eight years.
Dallas City Council members serve two-year terms with terms restricted to eight years total. Districts 9, 10 and 14 make up much of the Lake Highlands and Lakewood neighborhoods. District 9 candidates District 10 candidates
Last day to register to vote: April 6 Last day to apply to vote by mail: April 25
Early voting: April 24-May 2 Election day: May 6
DALLAS More than three dozen candidates seek- ing a spot on the Dallas City Council officially filed for a place on the ballot in the May 6 election. Out of the 14 current council members, 12 are up for re-election, and two have reached their eight- year term limit for the position. The last day to file an application for a place on the City Hall ballot was Feb. 17. Both District 9 incumbent Paula Blackmon, whose district includes Lakewood and parts of Lake Highlands, and District 14 incumbent Paul Ridley, whose district includes parts of East Dallas, each filed to seek re-election and will have chal- lengers for the positions. In the District 9 election,
BY CECILIA LENZEN
DALLAS ISD Seven candidates have filed to run in the May 6 Dallas ISD board of trustees general election. The seats for districts 2, 6 and 8 are up for election. District 2 incumbent Dustin Marshall did not file for re-election. Jimmy Tran, Kevin Malonson, Leon Soli- mani and Sarah Weinberg have filed to run for the open District 2 seat. District 6 incumbent Joyce Forman has filed for re-election and will face challenger Stephen Poole.
Paula Blackmon (incumbent) Kenda Denise Madison
Sirrano Baldeo Brian Hasenbauer Kathy Stewart Chris Carter
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District 8 incumbent Joe Carreón is running unopposed. Board members serve three-year staggered terms and are not subject to term limits, according to the DISD website. The filing deadline for write-in candidates was Feb. 21.
Paul Ridley (incumbent) Amanda Jean Schulz Joseph F. Miller District 14 candidates
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City Council makes policy changes to help homebuyers get loans
2 seats draw RISD election challengers
BY CECILIA LENZEN
previously ran in the 2014 board election, losing to Kristin Kuhne for at-large Place 7. Rentería was first elected in 2020. Incumbent Eric Eager is running against challenger Blake Sawyer in the at-large Place 6 race. Sawyer previously ran for at-large Place 7 in the 2021 election, finishing third out
of seven candidates. Eager was first elected in 2020. Board members serve three-year staggered terms and are not subject to term limits. Five of the seven seats on the board are chosen by registered voters of specific districts, while the remaining two seats are elected at-large by all voters.
loans of up to $50,000 to Dallas homebuyers. To qualify for the loans, homebuyers must have resided in Dallas for at least 10 years and have a household income of 50%-120% of the area’s median income, according to the City Council agenda. The amendments also include changes to the existing Dallas
Homebuyer Assistance Program, which is authorized to disburse funds from the department’s Equity Fund. Through the program, which is aimed at addressing gentrification, qualifying individuals can receive up to $50,000 in assistance with a total of $1 million to be distributed collectively.
DALLAS Representatives approved amendments to the city’s comprehen- sive housing policies to help home- buyers obtain loans. The new adjustments include the establishment of the Dallas Anti-Dis- placement Homebuyer Assistance Program, which will provide forgivable
BY JACKSON KING
Both the at-large Place 6 and single-member District 3 seats will see contested races. In the single-member District 3 race, incumbent Debbie Rentería will face Bonnie Abadie. Abadie
RICHARDSON ISD The filing deadline for the May 6 Richardson ISD board of trustees general election ended Feb. 17 with four candidates filing for the two seats up for election.
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REGULATING MOVEMENT Dallas’ renewed electric scooter program includes no-ride zones, where vehicles will shut off if entered, and equity opportunity zones, which are designed to equalize distribution. It also includes slow-ride zones, which are largely concentrated around downtown.
area. If they try to ride through a no-ride zone, their scooter will automatically shut off. In addition to no-ride zones, the city will implement “slow-ride” zones, which will limit how fast scooters can drive. Riders will face a citywide speed limit of 20 mph, and slow-ride zones will reduce that limit to 10 mph, according to the city pro- gram’s website. Scooters will auto- matically slow down to the required speed when traveling through slow- ride zones. White Rock Lake, Olive Shapiro Park, Flag Pole Hill Park, Norbuck Park and Tenison Park are among the more than 30 no-ride zones in the Lake Highlands and Lakewood
be required to address sidewalk obstructions or misplaced scooters within two hours of a complaint, Scott said. Advanced technology Jamie Perkins, director of com- munications for Superpedestrian, said the company uses Vehicle Intel- ligence, a software that performs safety checks and detects things like tipped over scooters, she said. Other scooter companies use similar programs that immediately alert the company’s operations team to cor- rect the issue. Paul Ridley, Dallas City Council member for District 14, said that while he has confidence in the pro-
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not used often. Austin officials said they saw success with their electric scooter program, which rolled out in 2018, through things like quick response times to regulation violations and clear designations for where and when scooters are allowed. Joseph Al-Hajeri, mobility demand program manager for the Austin Department of Transportation, said he believes Dallasites could embrace the pro- gram if the city’s scooter regulations are successfully implemented. “Allow the industry to do what it’s supposed to do and work with the providers closely—don’t become their enemies—and really try to understand what the public is need- Many of the issues the city of Dal- las faced with its previous electric scooter program involved incor- rectly parked scooters that cluttered sidewalks, Scott said. There were also a number of safety concerns in Deep Ellum and Uptown, includ- ing riders frequently on sidewalks. Despite some of the negative back- lash the original program garnered, Scott said it was important for the city to reinstate electric scooters as a mobility option in Dallas. Under the new program, electric scooters will only be allowed to operate from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., and riders must be 16 years old or older. Whether rented from the city or pri- vately owned, scooters will not be allowed in “no-ride” zones, which include sidewalks, trails, parks, pla- zas, or any roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or higher, Scott said. In no-ride zones, riders must dis- mount their scooters and walk the vehicles through the designated ing,” Al-Hajeri said. Stricter regulations
Lake Highlands and Lakewood area No-ride zone
Equity opportunity zone
gram’s new regu- lations, it will be impossible to tell how well they work until the scooters get rolling. For example, if
areas. Slow-ride zones are mainly centralized in downtown Dallas, according to the city’s online map of the zones. Rid- ers will receive a warning as they approach no-ride and slow-ride zones. “We’re looking
WE FIND THAT MOST RIDERS ACTUALLY WANT TO DO THE RIGHT THING, SO IT’S SORT OF [A MATTER OF] PROVIDING THEM THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO SO. JACOB TUGENDRAJCH, COMMUNICATIONS LEAD FOR LIME
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riders try operating electric scooters on sidewalks, the GPS technology is capa- ble of shutting the vehicle down, Rid- ley said. However, he is unsure of how accurate that GPS technology will be in distinguishing a sidewalk from the street it runs alongside. “It’s not uncommon for there to be great claims for the latest and great- est technology, but sometimes it doesn’t work out in practice like it’s been advertised,” Ridley said. “I’m optimistic that won’t happen, but we won’t know until we see how [the scooters] operate on the streets.” Community members can voice concerns, questions or ideas about the electric scooter
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for this program to have structure, to have organiza- tion and to really be more usable by everyone in the city of Dallas,” Scott said. With the previous program, elec- tric scooters were deployed into any area of the city without regulations on how many scooters could be located in certain areas, Scott said. With the new program, scooter den- sity will be managed by a regulation prohibiting having more than 25% of each vendor’s fleet—125 scooters—in high-activity areas of Dallas. The scooter companies will
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