The Dallas Morning News reported that Sam Merten, the former spokesman for Mayor Mike Rawlings has resigned to run for the Dallas City Council. Merten says he plans to mount a bid next year for the District 9 council seat, which encompasses parts of Lakewood and Far East Dallas. Read the rest of the report.
According to the Dallas Morning News, Dallas police are looking for 21-year-old Mark Anthony Ponce, who they say shot a man visiting his ex-girlfriend’s apartment Wednesday night. Read more.
Neighbors Go reported that the Dallas City Council recently approved $664,000 to install better signage, directions and other warnings at at-grade trail-road intersections on local trails. Neighbors Go asked White Rock/East Dallas neighbors if they think improvements are needed at intersections of are necessary. Read the responses.
