HUD wants documentation on how Dallas handled federal housing funds
The federal agency's inquiry comes after a City Hall audit raised questions about the way housing officials documented their oversight of subsidized projects. Full Story
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Brandon Formby
Managing Editor for News and State Affairs
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Brandon Formby works with The Texas Tribune’s beat editors and reporters to bring Texans the news, analysis and explanatory journalism they need to put pressing issues into perspective. Previously, as an editor on the news desk, he helped steer coverage of legislative sessions, natural disasters, prolonged power outages, mass shootings and the coronavirus pandemic. As a reporter, he covered urban affairs. Before joining the Tribune in 2016, he reported on transportation, politics and local government for The Dallas Morning News. Brandon grew up in Plano and earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas Tech University. He is based in Austin.
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In Arlington, voters debate paying to replace Rangers ballpark
Opposing sides on the bond measure disagree on whether the baseball team will leave for another city if voters refuse to pay for half of the $1 billion ballpark. Full Story
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Dallas County sees cluster of competitive Texas House races
Four Republican incumbents in North Texas are fighting off Democratic challengers in what could be some of November's closest contests. Full Story
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DART approves rail expansions, but debate over priorities isn't over
Transit agency moving ahead with suburban rail line and downtown subway, but not everyone is happy. Full Story
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New urbanists skeptical of North Texas transit agency's expansion plan
Dallas Area Rapid Transit's plan to build a new suburban rail line and make a second downtown train route a subway is drawing questions. Full Story
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Warring ads turn up heat on competitive Dallas County House race
An out-of-district house and a Child Protective Services vote are the topics of competing campaign materials from incumbent Republican Rep. Kenneth Sheets and his opponent, Democrat Victoria Neave. Full Story
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Dallas mayor wants holistic analysis of riverside toll road
Mayor Mike Rawlings wants the divisive Trinity Parkway to be included in TxDOT's CityMAP study of downtown Dallas highways. Full Story
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Dallas Judge Temporarily Halts Mass Eviction
City officials say tenants fear retaliation if they reach out for help. Full Story
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Dallas Landlord Closing Hundreds of Rental Homes in City Already Struggling With Homelessness
Dallas City Hall is grappling with how to help hundreds of families who could lose their homes. Full Story
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AG Ken Paxton Asks to Jump Into Austin Rental Fight
The attorney general is siding with the Texas Public Policy Foundation in a challenge to Austin's limits on short-term rentals. Full Story
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