I saw this today on the way to the YMCA and thought it was amusing.

From the story:

Dallas City Council will assess several budget amendments this week, including one which could eliminate $1.5 million in funding for Flock cameras.

The amendment, proposed by Council Member Adam Bazaldua, proposes using $1 million of the funds for infrastructure like sidewalks and street lighting, and the other $500,000 for eviction advocacy support.

"We’ve been willing to try new technology to keep Dallas safer. Flock cameras were one of those tools," Bazaldua said in a social media post. "But, being willing to try something new also means being willing to admit when it’s not working."

City Council will consider amendments for the fiscal year 2026-27 and 2027-28 biennial budget during its Wednesday meeting. They are expected to take non-binding votes, also called straw votes, on the amendments before approving the budget on first reading.

Dallas City Council member Adam Bazaldua (District 7) plans to introduce an amendment Wednesday that would remove $1.5 million in city funding for the Flock camera program from next year’s budget.

If you want your voice heard on this, Dallas residents can sign up to speak in support at Wednesday’s budget workshop. Sign-up closes Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Sign up here: https://dallascityhall.com/government/citysecretary/Pages/CCrules.aspx

The City Council budget workshop meeting details can be found here: https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1362420&GUID=61B68908-8971-486F-A787-BD718DDBB959

DeFlock has some tips for those interested in speaking at city councils about Flock / ALPR cameras: https://deflock.org/council

Seen in Pleasant Grove. Couldn’t tell if it was a real cop, construction cop, or some young kid playing with lights

The drive to work this morning kept me on my toes🤬

I started a book club a few months back that meets up at dope lil bars around Dallas once a month. We focus on Dark Romance as the reoccurring genre.

We currently have about 10 regulars but would like a few more to add to the discussion!

If you like some wild dark romance, great debates, and a free wine or coffee on me, let me know!👌🏿

A majority of Lowest Greenville parking lots will be charging in the near future. A lot of the free lots, or business lots that everyone uses to go elsewhere will soon all be charging. A validation system will be implemented.

Source: I work down there

Green Oaks is a psychiatric hospital at Medical City Dallas. I stayed there when I was 12 years old in 2001 and suffered severe, lifelong trauma. I am looking for people and families who have also had bad experiences at this hospital, which I believe should be closed down. Based on Google reviews alone, many suicides have occurred and so many people have been left scarred for life. I don’t know how they are still open.

What are the best haunted houses, ghost tours, parties, pumpkin patches, etc.?

Hi guys,

We're looking for a place to have a buffet, doesn't have to be fancy, but having kababs is a priority.

Dimassi's is a top contender for this, but we've pretty much memorized the flavors by now and their kabab options (like shish tawook) are a bit limited.

under $20 per person would be best, nearer to Arlington/Irving would be perfect.

Thanks in advance

One of our cats has been sick the past few days and we’ve gone to VCA Lakewood, but from everything I read it seems like they’re the most expensive option around here (for context was quoted $1,400 for exam, nausea med, labs, and sedated x-ray as part of the recommended treatment plan - cat keeps puking). They’re the only vet we’ve used for our cats so just looking for recommendations if there’s any offices/clinics you’ve been happy with.

For reference the closest vet to us is East Lake Animal Hospital - looking to stay as close to our area as possible as our cats get extremely carsick. Not looking for vet advice, just any experiences you’ve had in this area!

Just to add, we will be getting our cat the care he needs even if we have to get on a payment plan! Just don’t want to have to pay an arm and a leg and a kidney and a left nut in the future if we don’t have to.

had to cancel last minute, would be a shame to waste the tickets. its at Dos Equis. whoever wants em lmk

Please write on the summons "please reschedule me", sign it, and mail it back to:

City of Dallas Municipal Court

Attn: Jury Duty

2014 Main ST.

Dallas, TX, 75201-4406

Last-minute cancellation requests should also follow this procedure. Your name will most likely be randomly selected again anywhere from 3 months to 18 months after you send back your request.

This is what it says on the Dallas City hall website. I have 2 questions regarding this.

1) Do I need to give the reasons for why I need a reschedule?

2) How do I know that they accepted/denied my reschedule request? Online says ill know when they send another summons, but that doesnt help me know if I need to go to the current one or not.

Honestly baffles me there is 0 way to do this online and the official way to do it is just writing "please reschedule me" on the piece of paper. Not even a line for you to write it.