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In observance of Labor Day, Dallas County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

Past Events

Past Events

Preston Hollow Resident Opens DOORS to Reduce Recidivism

Christina Melton Crain, President and CEO of DOORS and Chair of CJAB’s Reentry Committee

Christina Melton Crain, President and CEO of DOORS and Chair of CJAB’s Reentry Committee, is leading the charge to reduce recidivism in Dallas County by linking formerly incarcerated men and women to reentry services.

September 2012 - CJAB General Membership Hard at Work.

 
 
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