Maxie Johnson
Coverage of Maxie Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- Dallas leaders warn downtown departures could hurt Southern Dallas
Dallas city leaders warn that the departure of major downtown entities like the Mavericks, Stars, and Neiman Marcus could harm Southern Dallas communities reliant on the urban core's economy. Council members emphasize the need to retain investments in downtown rather than let them shift to suburbs like Plano.
- Dallas approves land transfer for veterans' tiny home village
Dallas city leaders approved transferring seven acres of city-owned land to Veterans Community Project for a tiny home village for homeless veterans. The project, led by Marine veteran Bryan Meyer, aims to build 50 homes and a community center near the Dallas VA Medical Center, requiring participants to engage in case management services. The nonprofit seeks $15 million in funding, with $4 million still needed.