Category: Dallas & DFW News
Need a Birth Certificate? Dallas County Has Three Routes
Certified Texas birth certificates come from the county clerk in person, from DSHS by mail, or online through…
How Texas’s New Education Savings Accounts Work
Texas Education Freedom Accounts launched for 2026-27 with $10,474 per private school student. Who got in, when money…
Dallas 311 Explained: What It Fixes and How to File
Potholes, missed garbage, high weeds, loose dogs: what Dallas 311 actually handles, how to file by phone, app…
A Zoning Notice Came in the Mail. Now What?
Got a Dallas zoning-change notice? What the letter means, how to track the case, and how the 20%…
How to Look Up Any North Texas School’s State Rating
TEA grades every Texas school A through F. How DFW families can look up any campus or district…
DART Fares in 2026: What Riders Pay and Who Gets Discounts
DART’s 2026 fares explained: the $3 three-hour pass, $6 day pass, the cheaper $9 regional day pass, GoPass…
How to Sign Up to Speak at Dallas City Council
Registering to address Dallas City Council: the four ways to sign up, the deadlines, the three-minute rule, and…
Free Pre-K in Texas: Which Kids Qualify and How to Enroll
Texas offers free public pre-K to qualifying 4-year-olds, from English learners to military kids. The full eligibility list…
Filing an Open Records Request With the City of Dallas
The Texas Public Information Act makes city records yours to request, free to file. How to write a…
Dallas Bulk and Brush Pickup: Know Your Collection Week
Every Dallas address gets one bulk and brush week a month. The 10 cubic yard limit, set-out timing,…
GoLink Rides: DART’s On-Demand Service, Zone by Zone
DART’s GoLink offers curb-to-curb rides in 30-plus zones for a regular transit fare. How booking works, where the…
Check a Contractor’s Dallas Permits Before Work Begins
Dallas’s DallasNow portal shows whether your contractor pulled required permits and passed inspections. How homeowners can check, step…