Investigation: Lead removal program fails Dallas residents

Plus: Pet eating commentary, gunshot tracking, cotton bowl renovations and more [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. Good evening, North Texas! The end of summer is near, which means another fall season is approaching. We [compiled a guide of 20 things you can do]( around D-FW to get into the spirit of autumn. Thanks for your readership. There will be more news in your inbox tomorrow morning. — Brandon Gray, Senior Audience Journalist   [Resident stands on porch at Dallas home.]( Loucious Miller stands on his dilapidated porch at his east Oak Cliff home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Dallas. Miller, whose home was allocated nearly $12,000 for lead removal expressed doubts that the full amount was utilized as intended. (Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer) [Dallas received $2.3M to remove lead from residents’ homes. Many are still waiting]( Tonya Skinner wanted to provide a safe environment for her grandchildren. So in 2021, when she heard about a [free Dallas program to remove dangerous lead paint](from her home, she jumped at the chance. Three years later, she is among dozens of residents, many of whom live in southern Dallas, who are still waiting. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Dallas preservationists say neglected downtown building is historic, oppose demolition]( Dallas preservationists are rallying against the demolition of the neglected Family Gateway Building on 711 S. [...] [DART fails to pass 2025 budget as appointees disagree on spending]( Committee members are split on reducing budget growth amid scrutiny from member cities. [The eating pets fallacy and a dangerous presidential debate | Editorial]( Last night's presidential debate was a mess all around. But former President Trump's detachment from reality [...]   In a contentious election year, it's hard to feel heard. The Dallas Morning News is here to listen. [Tell us]( what you wish people in other political parties understood about your beliefs.   [New restaurant in Uptown Dallas offers breakfast, lunch and dinner]( Doce Mesas marks the first restaurant opening at Maple Terrace in Uptown Dallas. It is the third location of [...] [Dallas to get 3-in-1 restaurant: Italian steakhouse, grab-n-go market, speakeasy]( Serritella will open at a well-known location in Lakewood: the former Matt's Rancho Martinez on Skillman. [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   CRIME AND COURTS [3 facing murder charge after Bedford man’s body found in burning vehicle in East Texas]( Three people are facing a capital murder charge in the killing of a Bedford man who was shot in Smith County [...] [Could a new system help police address random gunfire? Dallas hopes to find out]( Dallas agreed to purchase new gunshot detection system as an effort to reduce crime. [Police exchange gunfire with teen who shot woman holding 2-year-old inside Kennedale home]( A teenager shot her grandmother, who was holding a toddler, inside their apartment in Tarrant County before [...] POLITICS [Dallas authorizes $42 million for deck parks to reconnect downtown with southern Dallas]( Supporters say the deck caps will transform the Dallas' southern half. [Cotton Bowl renovations move forward with another chunk of money. Here’s how much]( The latest tranche of money is part of an ongoing $140 million renovation of the historic South Dallas stadium [...] [The News investigated Dallas’ failed lead removal program; here’s what we found]( The Dallas Housing and Revitalization Department won a federal grant of $2.3 million to remove lead from [...] SPORTS [If Jake Ferguson can’t go vs. Saints, here’s how Cowboys plan to fill tight end role]( Jake Ferguson worked off to the side with the training staff during Wednesday’s practice. The third-year pro [...] [As offense looks to find its way, has SMU become a defense-first program?]( SMU's defense has been a bright spot amid an inconsistent start to the year. [Ahead of Cowboys-Saints, Mike McCarthy looks back at learning experience in New Orleans]( Before McCarthy found his footing as a head coach, he gained experience as an offensive play caller with the [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [The Dallas Morning News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X (formerly Twitter)]( [YouTube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 The Dallas Morning News • 1954 Commerce St. • Dallas, TX 75201