Dallas County commissioners approved a tax abatement for Nike, the athletic apparel powerhouse, for a distribution center in the southern part of the county. The vote came despite concerns over the diversity of the company’s top leadership.
By state law, 90% of criminal cases in a five-year period must be cleared or the county can face losing as much as $50 million in criminal justice grants from the state. The county's current disposition rate stands at 87%.
Dallas County declares Pride
Jun 1, 2021 |
Members of the LGBTQ community (front row) joined members of the Dallas County Commissioners Court (back row) who unanimously declared June Pride month in Dallas County at this morning’s (Tuesday, June 1) commissioner’s court meeting. This year’s resolution was written by Commissioner Elba Garcia. Photo courtesy of Erin Moore, lesbian. David Taffet