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Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller weighs in on plans to fix or sell city hall

Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller said the city should fix City Hall. "We have an I.M. Pei building. It is significant. It is unique," said Miller. She also questioned the rush in making a decision. "There's no plan for the building. …

Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert weighs in on plans to fix or sell city hall

Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert rejected the idea of fixing City Hall. "It's almost a crime to the taxpayers of this city to put that much money into a building." He agreed with the current Mayor, Eric Johnson, who spoke with Eye on Politics …

Dallas City Hall renovation plans paused as council pursues selling landmark site

Dallas City Council rejected plans to renovate Dallas City Hall last night, leaving the already-uncertain future of the building even more in the dark. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more. DALLAS - In a 9-6 vote late Wednesday, Dallas City Council members …

Dallas mayor wants City Hall to move, sell property; says fight to keep Mavs, Stars' is not over

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said relocating to another downtown building would cost much less than repairing the current Dallas City Hall. "The numbers have now been proven multiple times to be accurate, and it would be very costly to stay, and so I …

Dallas mayor says city should leave aging city hall, insists Mavs/Stars departure “not final”

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says repairing the nearly 50‑year‑old City Hall would cost more than $531 million, so he wants the city to relocate instead. He also maintains the Mavericks’ and Stars’ plans to leave Dallas aren’t final, suggesting negotiations …

Dallas mayor warns 'the wolf is up the tollway' as big businesses move north

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is sounding the alarm as the Stars, Mavericks and major businesses announce moves out of downtown Dallas. DALLAS, Texas — Collin County's explosive growth is impossible to miss — and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson isn't mincing …

Dallas mayor wants to relocate City Hall, citing costs; says Mavs, Stars relocation plans not final

For the first time, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he wants the city to move out of City Hall. He said the latest cost estimates released this week for the major repairs to this 47-year-old building range from more than $531 million to nearly $611 million …

'The knives are out for Dallas': Dallas mayor urges council to work together on City Hall decision

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson wants City Council members to work together in making a decision about City Hall. Johnson told council members that the "knives are out" for the city following a series of big name departure announcements this year, …

Dallas franchise unveils renderings of new $3bn arena project as decision to relocate from city confirmed

The Dallas Stars are departing American Airlines Center. The NHL franchise have decided to follow in their NBA co-habitants' footsteps and leave the Victory Park neighborhood of downtown Dallas when their lease expires in 2031. 4 Plano City Council …

“We are in competition”: Dallas mayor sounds alarm on suburban drain

Whether or not Dallas City Hall is coming apart, it’s exposing a rift between the city and the rest of the Metroplex. After news broke that the Dallas Mavericks plan to leave the inner city for a site at the north edge of town, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson …

Dallas mayor laments downtown business depatures

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is, again, absent as Pride begins

At the end of business Friday, only two of the three 84-foot-high conical flagpoles in front of Dallas City Hall flew colors. The U.S. flag and the Lone Star sagged in what little breeze blew around 5 p.m. as the sun beamed overhead. At the base of the …

Dallas leaders weigh City Hall repairs as redevelopment battle heads back to court

A legal fight has delayed major decisions over the future of Dallas City Hall, after a judge halted most of a specially called City Council meeting that included a vote on redeveloping the City Hall site. City officials have said it would be cheaper to …

Dallas city officials to vote on future of “obsolete” City Hall building

It’s possible that Dallas’s City Hall building might not survive the flight from the city’s downtown area.  Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson called the City Hall building at 1500 Marilla Street “obsolete” in a Friday interview with the Dallas Business Journal, …

Dallas City Hall redevelopment vote delayed after judge grants temporary restraining order

A judge has ruled that the Dallas City Council cannot address city hall matters in their Wednesday meeting. The ruling comes after three council members filed a lawsuit on Monday, claiming the city rushed a special meeting to decide whether to repair …

Plano City Council backs Dallas Stars arena proposal at $700M Willow Bend redevelopment site

The Dallas Stars could get millions in tax breaks for a new stadium as part of a funding plan for a new $700 million arena and entertainment district in Plano after a city council vote Monday night. Plano city leaders voted Monday to support the proposed …

Why are business leaving Downtown Dallas? And how the upcoming November election is shaping up

Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink spoke exclusively with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, and he also caught up with Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico as he campaigned in North Texas amid his and Paxton's "beef".

Plano City Council approves using $700 million in taxpayer funds to build new Dallas Stars arena

Plano city leaders unveiled renderings of what the future Dallas Stars arena at The Shops at Willow Bend mall site would look like at a Monday meeting. FOX 4's Blake Hanson has more on how much in public funding the city approved to build the new arena …

Former Dallas mayors on opposite sides of saving or scrapping City Hall

As Dallas council members are set to decide Wednesday whether to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to repair City Hall or abandon it and sell the land, two former mayors are weighing in on the controversy.  Last week, new estimates showed it would cost …

Breaking the Spell Over America Examines Spiritual Warfare and the Fight for the Nation’s Future

Scott Wallis delivers a thought-provoking exploration of spiritual conflict, national division, and faith-based solutions for America’s future. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time of increasing …

Furhan Ahmad Releases Small Business and Cultural Spaces Plan for Assembly District 66

Candidate backs commercial rent stabilization, tax relief, and eviction protections, plus utility relief for small food businesses. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Furhan Ahmad, candidate for New York State …

The Inaugural Echo Awards Announces Winners Honoring Excellence in Public Sector Journalism

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Echo Awards today announced the winners of its inaugural awards program, recognizing outstanding journalists, broadcasters and media professionals whose reporting informs and …

NBCI’s 150,000 Churches Support and Endorse Kenyan McDuffie for DC Mayor

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities, comprising 27.7 million members, that wholeheartedly supports …

Forbes AI Leader Hema Dey Debuts as Amazon Bestseller With The AI Translator Launching a Global Movement to Rise With AI

Iffel International Inc. marks 20 years of operation as The AI Translator community launches with events spanning Southern California, Vancouver and beyond ANAHEIM HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iffel International …

Civil Dialogues and the Kinder Institute Event at the Library of Congress

America 250: Defending Freedom & Democracy in 2026 HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Civil Dialogues and the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy …

Washington Heads of Office Leadership Council Launches Forum to Develop the Next Generation of Influential Leaders

High-Impact Leadership Experience Designed to Equip Emerging and Aspiring Leaders with Executive-Level Skills, Strategy, and Influence WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington Heads of Office Leadership Council ( …

130+ Community Leaders and Supporters Attend Schnelle Tonge for Judge Meet & Mingle

A broad, diverse coalition of residents, legal leaders, business professionals and community advocates show support for Tonge for Judge PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 27, 2026, over 130 community …

“0/100 RATE" TAX PLAN: EXEMPT 70% OF AMERICANS FROM INCOME TAX AND SLASH RATES TO 15%

•The first $100,000 of an individual payer's income or business net profit is 100% tax-exempt LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bold legislative blueprint, the "0/100 Rate" Tax Plan, was …

FIOR Appoints PT. Digital Solusi Prima as Southeast Asia Channel Partner for FIOR AI Gateway

FIOR Signs strategic reseller and commercial partnership agreement with PT. Digital Solusi Prima LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FIOR Group Limited (“FIOR”), the UK-based AI agent enforcement technology service …

Mebane's New Buc-ee's Raises Questions About Growth, Infrastructure, and Community Impact

As construction begins on NC's first Buc-ee's, community advocates call for accountability, environmental stewardship, and meaningful local engagement. MEBANE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local officials and Buc-ee…

Józef Hubert Gierowski Foundation supports water accessibility in Africa

Foundation Expands Commitment to Clean Water Access Through Strategic Donations and Long-Term Initiatives WARSAW, POLAND, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jozef Hubert Gierowski Foundation today announced a renewed commitment to …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Responds to House Passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act

WASHINGTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), legislation that would impose strict federal timelines on first-contract negotiations and …

Policy Analysis Highlights Unspent Special Education Research Funds

The services families need tomorrow may depend on research funding decisions being made today. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent policy round-up from the National Center for Learning Disabilities highlighted …

FEDCON Helps Small and Mid-Size Contractors Capitalize on a Faster, More Flexible Federal Market in 2026

Higher dollar thresholds and new buying vehicles are opening reachable work that the big firms overlook. FEDCON helps them get registered and ready to bid TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEDCON, a federal contracting …

Pure Benchmarks Launches Peer-Based Retail Investor Benchmark as Alternative to S&P 500 Default

Pure Benchmarks introduces a verified peer benchmark built from real investor portfolios — addressing a data gap documented by regulators for decades. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pure Benchmarks today announced …

The Republican Recap: Week of June 8, 2026

Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Fully Funding ICE and CBP Officers ✅ After four years of chaos at the border under President Biden, President Trump and Republicans delivered the most secure border in modern history …

Mayor Michelle Wu Kicks Off Historic Summer of Global Events Across Boston

Mayor Michelle Wu joined City departments and local and state partners to kick off a historic summer of global events across Boston, including Boston 250, the FIFA World Cup™, and Sail Boston. From these iconic large-scale celebrations to community-based …

Summer 2026 Traffic Advisory

Haiti World Cup Fan Walk, Boylston Street – Saturday, June 13, 2026 On Saturday, June 13, 2026, fans of Haiti and the World Cup will be gathering at Copley Square to walk down Boylston Street to the Boston Common in celebration. The formation will start at …

TV10 Reaches 100,000 Subscribers Across Social Media Platforms

The Israeli financial news channel reports subscriber growth across Telegram, X, YouTube, and WhatsApp. RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL, ISRAEL, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL – TV10, an Israeli financial news channel, today announced …