Dallas City Council - District 1

🕯️Please join State Senator Royce West, State Representative Jessica González, Councilmember West, and Mission Oak Cliff tomorrow evening for a silent vigil in remembrance and support of the families of the victims and the displaced residents of the tragedy that claimed 3 lives on E 9th Street. Details below.
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🕯️Les invitamos a unirse mañana por la tarde al senador Royce West, a la diputada Jessica González, al concejal West y a Mission Oak Cliff en una vigilia silenciosa en memoria y en apoyo de las familias de las víctimas y de los residentes desplazados a raíz de la tragedia que se cobró tres vidas en la calle E 9th Street. A continuación, los detalles.

🐘 Dallas Zoo is proud to help make the Zoo accessible for all families through their new Zoo For All program! Visit www.dallaszoo.com/Zoo-For-All for more information.
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🐘 ¡El Zoo de Dallas se enorgullece de contribuir a que el zoo sea accesible para todas las familias gracias a su nuevo programa «Zoo For All»! Visita www.dallaszoo.com/Zoo-For-All para obtener más información.

Please see the most recent update regarding the 9th Street fire, below. Feel free to contact our office with any questions.
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On behalf of the Office of Emergency Management & Crisis Response, the following is a situation update regarding the 9th Street Apartment response that occurred yesterday, May 28, 2026. The City has transitioned from active life-safety operations to the investigation and recovery phase, with interdepartmental coordination ongoing.

Search and rescue operations have concluded and the site is being secured for investigation. Federal investigative partners (NTSB and ATF) are on site and the investigation is underway. The City's focus has shifted to supporting displaced residents, managing public information, and coordinating recovery resources.

Current Objectives
1. Secure and preserve the incident site in support of the ongoing investigation.
2. Maintain unified and consistent public messaging regarding the investigation, resident needs, and donations management.
3. Maintain active engagement with all displaced families to identify and address immediate, mid-term, and long-term needs.
4. Ensure sustained interdepartmental coordination across all City departments involved in the response and recovery.

Current Response Actions

Site Security and Investigation
• Dallas Fire-Rescue concluded search and rescue operations overnight, with search and rescue operations completing through the early morning hours and a final all-clear issued at 9:45 AM.
• ATF and NTSB are on site. The property is being secured and preserved by Code Compliance for the ongoing federal investigation.
• Dallas Police Department is maintaining traffic control at the scene and providing drone support for site security and situational awareness.
• Transportation & Public Works, Sanitation Services, and Dallas Water Utilities heavy equipment support was instrumental during response operations.
• A water main damaged due to stress from response activities has been repaired by Dallas Water Utilities, and the surrounding system is being actively monitored for any additional stress breaks.

Impacted Resident Support
• Ten families are currently being supported by the City in hotel accommodations. The City has ensured that all current impacted resident needs are met.
• The city's Crisis Intervention Team continues outreach to displaced families, and vital records assistance has been initiated to help replace identification documents.
• Yesterday, in partnership with Dallas ISD, a Family Reunification Center was established at W. H. Adamson High School to provide residents a place of respite and where reunification of families could begin to occur.
• The City’s Housing and Community Empowerment Department is working with families and properties in the area to address permanent housing needs, including efforts to reduce financial burdens for affected residents, with details to be announced.
• Dallas Animal Services deployed resources to the affected area, including crates, food, and blankets for displaced animals. Several animals have been reunited with their owners, and patrols are continuing to locate and secure any remaining loose animals in the area.

Donations Management
• Yesterday, community organizations based in the affected area received an outpouring of support from the community, including donations of goods. We greatly appreciate the tremendous efforts made by these organizations to serve those impacted.
• All current basic needs for residents are able to be met with current resources. The city and our partners ask that you help us share the message that no additional material donations are needed at this time.

Public Communications
• The City is managing a high volume of public and media inquiries, including questions related to permitting, the status of any criminal investigation, and open records requests. These items are being addressed by an inter-departmental team to provide accurate information as it becomes available.
• A press briefing to update the media on the latest developments in the response and investigation is being planned for this afternoon. Further details will be shared when the time and location is confirmed.

Intergovernmental Coordination
• The City is actively communicating with state and federal officials who have reached out following the incident and providing regular updates.

Below is the official incident timeline for this event.
• 12:47pm: DFR units were assigned to a gas leak call.
• 12:49pm: The Engine arrived at the scene. First responders made contact with the contractor workers on scene to confirm that there was a gas line that had been punctured. First responders began the process of securing a safe perimeter after confirming the presence of an active gas leak.
• 1:15pm: After moving their unit to a safe distance and deploying hose lines as a backup safety measure, they identified the need for additional resources so that evacuation of the apartment building could begin.
• 1:16pm: While the additional one alarm units were enroute, the explosion occurred. Crews then began immediate life-safety measures.
• 1:17pm: A 2nd Alarm response was requested.
• 1:22pm: Atmos Energy was notified of the gas leak and subsequent explosion.
• 1:37pm: A 3rd Alarm response was requested.
• 2:10pm: A 4th Alarm response was requested.
• 3:06pm: A 5th Alarm response was requested for manpower only.

EMCR will continue coordinating response operations through the Emergency Operations Center escalation line, which will remain active throughout the weekend, and will provide additional updates should conditions change.

At approximately 12:47pm, Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a 911 call regarding a structure fire at an apartment complex near E. 9th Street and Patton Avenue.

Early reports indicate the fire may have been caused by an explosion, though officials are still working to confirm those details. The incident remains active, and a third alarm response has been issued, bringing nearly 100 firefighters to the scene to help contain the fire and protect nearby residents.

At this time, one person has been transported to the hospital. That number could change as crews continue searching the building and accounting for residents who may have been inside at the time.

Please keep everyone affected, including residents, first responders, and their families, in your thoughts. We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
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Aproximadamente a las 12:47 p. m., el Cuerpo de Bomberos de Dallas respondió a una llamada al 911 por un incendio en un edificio de apartamentos situado cerca de la calle E. 9th Street y la avenida Patton.

Los primeros informes indican que el incendio podría haber sido causado por una explosión, aunque las autoridades aún están trabajando para confirmar esos detalles. El incidente sigue activo y se ha emitido una tercera alarma, lo que ha llevado a casi 100 bomberos al lugar para ayudar a contener el fuego y proteger a los residentes cercanos.

En este momento, una persona ha sido trasladada al hospital. Esa cifra podría cambiar a medida que los equipos continúan registrando el edificio y localizando a los residentes que pudieran encontrarse en su interior en ese momento.

Por favor, tengan presentes en sus pensamientos a todas las personas afectadas, incluidos los residentes, los equipos de primera intervención y sus familias. Seguiremos compartiendo novedades a medida que dispongamos de más información.

📜D1 History Council Survey - We want your input!

Thanks to David Preziosi and the District 1 History Council Task Force for their work compiling a Top 10 List of Underrecognized Historic Gems in District 1. They are now seeking community input! Please vote for your favorite gems using this bilingual survey by June 15 at 5pm. https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/e7971306d46d4baaa48ffd1e168c8e79

📜Encuesta del Consejo de Historia del Distrito 1: ¡Queremos conocer tu opinión!

Gracias a David Preziosi y al Grupo de Trabajo del Consejo de Historia del Distrito 1 por su labor en la elaboración de una lista con las 10 joyas históricas menos conocidas del Distrito 1. ¡Ahora quieren conocer la opinión de la comunidad! Vota por tus joyas favoritas a través de esta encuesta bilingüe antes del 15 de junio a las 17:00 h.

Historical Gems of Council District 1 It is a Survey form to cast public vote for the Top 15 Historic Gems in Council District 1. This data will be used to identify the best 10 under-recognized historic gems across the district and set for release in summer 2026.

We understand many customers are experiencing issues setting up their new DallasGo accounts, including delays receiving activation codes. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to assist everyone as quickly as possible.

Dallas Water Utilities has implemented a new convenience fee structure to help manage rising payment processing costs and maintain reliable service. A 3.15% convenience fee is charged by the payment processor for online credit card payments and one-time payments made through DallasGo or the automated phone system.

For customers concerned about AutoPay, advance email notifications will be sent before any payment is drafted. Customers can review their bill amount and account details in DallasGo and stop an AutoPay draft before the scheduled payment date if needed.

Free payment options are still available:
• AutoPay with eCheck (bank account)
• Mail-in payments
• In-person payments at Dallas City Hall

If you have not received your activation code or need assistance accessing your account, please contact DWU Customer Service at 214-651-1441 or email [email protected] for support.
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Somos conscientes de que muchos clientes están teniendo problemas para configurar sus nuevas cuentas de DallasGo, incluyendo retrasos en la recepción de los códigos de activación. Les pedimos sinceras disculpas por las molestias y agradecemos su paciencia mientras trabajamos para atender a todos lo antes posible.

Dallas Water Utilities ha implantado una nueva estructura de comisiones de gestión para ayudar a gestionar el aumento de los costes de procesamiento de pagos y mantener un servicio fiable. El procesador de pagos cobra una comisión de 3,15 % por los pagos con tarjeta de crédito en línea y los pagos únicos realizados a través de DallasGo o del sistema telefónico automatizado.

Para los clientes preocupados por el AutoPay, se enviarán notificaciones por correo electrónico con antelación antes de que se cargue cualquier pago. Los clientes pueden revisar el importe de su factura y los detalles de su cuenta en DallasGo y detener un cargo de AutoPay antes de la fecha de pago programada si es necesario.

Las opciones de pago gratuitas siguen estando disponibles:
• AutoPay con eCheck (cuenta bancaria)
• Pagos por correo
• Pagos en persona en el Ayuntamiento de Dallas

Si no ha recibido su código de activación o necesita ayuda para acceder a su cuenta, póngase en contacto con el Servicio de Atención al Cliente de DWU en el 214-651-1441 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para obtener asistencia.

❗Please note that due to HVAC issues, the North Oak Cliff Library is closing early today. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause!

❗Tenga en cuenta que, debido a problemas con el sistema de climatización, la biblioteca de North Oak Cliff cerrará hoy antes de lo habitual. ¡Lamentamos las molestias que esto pueda ocasionar!

Join us this Friday, May 15, from 6:30–7:30pm at the Eloise Lundy Recreation Center for a community meeting about the Houston and Jefferson Viaducts Realignment and Reconfiguration project.

Councilmembers Chad West and Maxie Johnson, along with City staff, will share updates on the project and answer questions from residents. We encourage neighbors and community stakeholders to attend and be part of the conversation about the future of this important corridor.
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Acompáñenos este viernes, 15 de mayo, de 18:30 a 19:30 h, en el Centro Recreativo Eloise Lundy, para asistir a una reunión comunitaria sobre el proyecto de reordenación y reconfiguración de los viaductos de Houston y Jefferson.

Los concejales Chad West y Maxie Johnson, junto con el personal municipal, compartirán las últimas novedades sobre el proyecto y responderán a las preguntas de los residentes. Animamos a los vecinos y a las partes interesadas de la comunidad a que asistan y participen en el debate sobre el futuro de este importante corredor.

⚽️Join Dallas Trinity FC this Saturday, May 16 at 7:30pm at the Cotton Bowl as they take on Fort Lauderdale in their final regular season match. The team is currently holding the last playoff spot, making this a huge match for North Texas’ only professional women’s soccer team!

The night will also include a post-game fireworks show and a special celebration honoring retiring captain Amber Wisner as she plays her 300th professional match.

Come out and support women’s sports in Dallas as our city continues building toward the FIFA World Cup.

Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/group/DallasTrinityFC
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⚽️Acompaña al Dallas Trinity FC este sábado, 16 de mayo, a las 19:30 h en el Cotton Bowl, donde se enfrentará al Fort Lauderdale en su último partido de la temporada regular. El equipo ocupa actualmente la última plaza para los playoffs, ¡lo que convierte este partido en un encuentro crucial para el único equipo profesional de fútbol femenino del norte de Texas!

La noche también contará con un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales tras el partido y una celebración especial en honor a la capitana Amber Wisner, que se retira tras disputar su partido número 300 como profesional.

Ven a apoyar el deporte femenino en Dallas mientras nuestra ciudad sigue preparándose para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA.

Entradas: https://www.gofevo.com/group/DallasTrinityFC

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