Dallas City Council District 13

10/30/2026

Save the Date! Brass in the Park is coming to District 13! Enjoy two FREE outdoor concerts featuring a live brass quintet from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Join us for an afternoon of music, fun, and community!

November 15 at Preston Hollow Park and December 1 at Royal Park. Both concerts begin at 4:00 PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music!

10/30/2026

You’re invited: help design the Vickery Meadow Sprayground! 💦

A new sprayground is coming to Fair Oaks Park, and we want to hear from YOU! Join Dallas City Council Member Gay Donnell Willis (District 13) and Park and Recreation Board Member Sally Pretorius Hodge (District 13) for a community engagement meeting to share your ideas on the design and amenities.

📅 Saturday, November 14
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Vickery Meadow Library, 8333 Park Lane, Dallas 75231

What features would your family love to see? Come be part of the conversation, and bring your neighbors!

10/28/2026

The District 13 office hosted a Domestic Violence Awareness Month Lunch & Learn for City of Dallas employees in partnership with our dedicated community organizations and public safety partners.

We are grateful to the Dallas Police Department Violence Unit, the Office of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, the Dallas Area R**e Crisis Center, Mosaic Family Services, Parkland Health, The Family Place, and Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support for sharing their expertise, resources, and commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence.

A special thank-you to Jan Langbein of Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support for sharing her knowledge and helping deepen our understanding of domestic violence and the resources available to those impacted.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this important conversation and continues working to raise awareness, connect survivors with support, and build a safer, more informed community. 💜

10/23/2026

The City of Dallas has received an important update in its legal challenge involving the City’s short-term rental (STR) ordinances.

On October 23, 2026, the Supreme Court of Texas granted the City’s petition for review in City of Dallas v. Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance, et al. The case challenges the City’s 2023 short-term rental ordinances, which have been subject to a temporary injunction preventing enforcement while the litigation proceeds.

The Court has scheduled oral arguments for December 3, 2026. Nicholas Palmer, Appellate Chief for the City of Dallas City Attorney’s Office, led the City’s appellate efforts.

The City will continue to pursue its position before the Supreme Court of Texas, and further updates will be shared as the case progresses.

10/21/2026

Congratulations to the Dallas Police Explorer Program on an outstanding series of accomplishments!

We are proud to celebrate these incredible achievements:

• Explorer Erick Sandoval was named Explorer of the Year.
• The team earned first place in the David Paris Memorial Competition.
• Two Explorers received more than $5,000 in scholarships.
• Explorer Emily Flores graduated from the Dallas Police Academy and is now serving as a Dallas Police Officer.

These accomplishments reflect the dedication, leadership, and commitment to service that make this program so special. Congratulations to all the Explorers, mentors, and families who continue to make a difference in our community!

10/21/2026

🚧 Construction Notice: Melody Lane Erosion Control 🚧

Dallas Water Utilities will begin building a gabion wall at 6262 Melody Lane (Council District 13) the week of November 4, 2026, as part of the Erosion Control at Various Locations – Phase 7 project. Work is expected to wrap up in Spring 2028, weather permitting.

What to expect:
🔸 Short-term street closures during wall installation
🔸 Please don’t park in marked construction areas
🔸 Driveway access will be maintained wherever possible

Thank you for your patience as we work to protect the creek banks and properties in our neighborhood! 💧

10/20/2026

🏛️ Dallas City Council Briefing: Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9:00 AM

Here’s what’s on the agenda this week:

📋 Briefings

City Code revisions to Chapter 12B: Convenience Stores
Process for conducting performance evaluations for Council-appointed positions

🗳️ Voting Items

Approval of minutes from the Sept. 16 Budget Workshop
Appointments to city boards and commissions

⚖️ Closed Session
Council will receive legal briefings from the City Attorney on pending litigation, including City of Dallas v. Paxton and the firefighting foam (AFFF) product liability cases.

📺 How to tune in

Watch live: bit.ly/cityofdallastv
Spectrum Cable Channel 16
Listen via WebEx: https://dallascityhall.webex.com/dallascityhall/j.php?MTID=m42b5379176a36900db186ff015c919f6
Attend in person: Council Chambers, 6th Floor, City Hall, 1500 Marilla St.

🎤 Want to speak? Sign up with the City Secretary’s Office at (214) 670-3738 by 5:00 PM Tuesday, Oct. 20.

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10/19/2026

Join Walnut Hill Rec center this Thursday for their next community event, the annual Boo Bash at Walnut Hill. Games, performances, prizes, and much more for the entire family!

10/19/2026

🏠 Fair Housing Community Connect Tour: District 13 Stop

Do you know your rights as a renter, homebuyer, or resident? Come “Get the Facts” with the City of Dallas Fair Housing Division!

📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Walnut Hill Recreation Center, 10011 Midway Rd, Dallas, TX 75229

Fair Housing staff will be on site to help with:
✅ Filing housing discrimination complaints
✅ Onsite intake interviews
✅ Information on reasonable accommodations and modifications
✅ Identifying potential discriminatory practices
✅ Referrals to helpful resources
✅ Multilingual educational materials

Stop by anytime between 11 and 3. No appointment needed! Bring your questions and learn how Fair Housing laws protect you and your family.

Hosted by the City of Dallas Office of Housing & Community Empowerment – Fair Housing Division.

10/19/2026