The federal agency began asking questions about how Dallas housing officials steered funds after a city audit concluded that “incomplete” record keeping made it impossible to confirm rules were followed.
Brandon Formby
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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Politics
Democrat Neave ousts Republican Sheets as Anderson narrowly hangs on in Dallas County
Four incumbent Republican state representatives in the Democratic county were vying to keep their seats, and three managed to do it.
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Economy
Arlington voters overwhelmingly support subsidizing new Rangers ballpark
A bond measure asked voters to approve $500 million in tax revenue for a new Rangers ballpark.
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Politics
Early voting turnout surges in Collin County, but nobody’s sure why
Population growth is nothing new in suburbs north of Dallas, but not even that explains why so many people in affluent and rural Collin County are turning out in droves this year.
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Blocked Out
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.
Posted inState Government
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.
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Economy
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.
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Transportation
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.
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Transportation
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.
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Politics
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.
