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
Brandon Formby leads the news desk, working most closely with the general assignment reporters who bring Texans the urgent news and necessary nuance that put pressing issues into perspective. Brandon was previously the night news editor through two regular and three special legislative sessions, the first two years of the coronavirus pandemic and the deadly 2021 winter storm. Before editing, Brandon was the Tribune’s Dallas-based urban affairs reporter, covering the state’s worsening housing affordability crisis, transportation challenges and Hurricane Harvey. He grew up in Plano, received a journalism degree from Texas Tech University and worked at The Dallas Morning News for more than 13 years. He is based in Austin.
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
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
Four Republican incumbents in North Texas are fighting off Democratic challengers in what could be some of November's closest contests. Full Story
Transit agency moving ahead with suburban rail line and downtown subway, but not everyone is happy. Full Story
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
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
Mayor Mike Rawlings wants the divisive Trinity Parkway to be included in TxDOT's CityMAP study of downtown Dallas highways. Full Story
City officials say tenants fear retaliation if they reach out for help. Full Story
Dallas City Hall is grappling with how to help hundreds of families who could lose their homes. Full Story
The attorney general is siding with the Texas Public Policy Foundation in a challenge to Austin's limits on short-term rentals. Full Story