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Dallas County ranks 230th highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $8,730 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Dallas County received an average of $8,730 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th lowest in Texas.

By SW Dallas News | Mar 10, 2025

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Dallas County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.9% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Dallas County, providing an average of $1,428 per capita to residents.

By SW Dallas News | Mar 1, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Dallas County rise or fall in 2021?

By SW Dallas News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Dallas County received $1.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Ellis County farmers in 2021 reached $5,398,390

By SW Dallas News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Ellis County received $5,398,390 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Dallas County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By SW Dallas News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Dallas County received $10,426,753 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Frisco man arrested for alleged election fraud favoring Dallas County Democrats

By SW Dallas News reports | Aug 29, 2023

On Aug. 16, a Frisco man, Alvin Green, 59, was arrested on charges of election fraud in Dallas County during the 2022 cycle. Green is accused of falsifying names and signatures on petitions for Democratic judicial candidates.

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Create & Chill: World Musical Instruments, April 11

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

Learn about musical instruments from around the world as you create your own using recycled materials.

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2023 Spring Town Meeting, April 3

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

Join the Mayor and City Council at the Addison Conference Center to learn more about and hear updates about Addison!

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University Park Eggstravaganza, April 1

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

The even gets underway at 9 a.m. Participation is free of charge.

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Park Cities Recycling Event - Saturday, April 15

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

The next Park Cities Recycling Event will take place in the SMU parking lot on the south side of Burleson Park on Saturday, April 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m

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Summer Funshine Resident Registration is NOW open!

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

Summer Funshine registration is open now!

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2022 Cedar Hill Employee Award Recipients

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

City employees nominate other city employees to be considered for Employee of the Year (EOTY) awards.

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City of Lancaster Bulk & Brush Changes Effective May 1, 2023.

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

City of Lancaster Bulk & Brush Changes Effective May 1, 2023.

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RECAP OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER QUARTERLY X-TREME GREEN TRASH-OFF EVENT!!

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

RECAP OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER QUARTERLY X-TREME GREEN TRASH-OFF EVENT!!

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Brunch with Brodie and Easter Egg Hunt, April 1

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

Brunch with Brodie and Easter Egg Hunt

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ARE YOU IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

The City of Lancaster Assistance Program is a temporary program created to provide financial relief toLancaster residents who were impacted by Covid-19. Eligible expenses include past due mortgageand/or utility services dated after March 13, 2020.

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Receive Community Notification

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

When The City of Lancaster is affected by winter storms make sure you stay in the know by signing up for the City of Lancaster’s CodeRED community notification system.

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The Drop Box for Water Bill Payments Is Located in the South Parking Lot

By SW Dallas News reports | Mar 24, 2023

For your convenience, the Drop Box for water bill payments is located in the south parking lot, behind the Community Center at the new Glenn Heights City Center, 1938-C South Hampton Road.

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