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Pavan Acharya

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Pavan Acharya covers local government for The Dallas Morning News. Native to Illinois, he is a rising senior at Northwestern University studying journalism and political science. Pavan has previously reported on politics for the Medill News Service in Washington, D.C.

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Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins (left), Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson (center left), and...

‘We give them a voice’: Victims of racial violence in Dallas memorialized at Martyrs Park

The new markers downtown are the latest step in an effort to raise awareness of racial violence in Dallas.

By Aria Jones and Pavan AcharyaNewsJun 28, 2024

A recent community survey found that Dallas residents want the city to prioritize addressing...

Better streets, policing, housing top concerns for Dallas residents, survey finds

Perceptions of crime and drugs as a ‘major problem’ were down almost 10 points in this year’s community survey findings.

By Pavan AcharyaPoliticsJun 28, 2024Member Exclusive

Elizabeth Irwin of Dallas and her granddaughter Harper Irwin, 4, of McKinney touch a horse...

Council sends proposed ban on horse-drawn carriage rides in Dallas back to committee

Quality of Life, Arts and Culture Committee head says decision allows time to hear from city residents.

By Pavan AcharyaPoliticsJun 27, 2024Member Exclusive

A mix of single-family houses and duplexes are seen along Kings Highway in Oak Cliff,...

City Plan Commission rules out primary use for multiplexes in single-family neighborhoods

In July, the commission will consider more amendments to the working draft of ForwardDallas.

By Pavan AcharyaPoliticsJun 19, 2024Member Exclusive

The Linfield Road bridge, which has no pedestrian walkways or shoulder, crosses over the...

As DART looks to extend Joppa Rides program, usage remains low among residents

A proposed amendment would extend the program through March 2027 and increase the number of allowed trips per day from two to four.

By Pavan AcharyaPoliticsJun 18, 2024

A Fort Worth-based artist stands by a ladder and looks at a white wall. He's holding a spray...

Fort Worth artist paints mural to celebrate Latino ballplayers ahead of All-Star Game

The mural by Juan Velázquez will be unveiled in Fort Worth a few days before MLB All-Star Week in Arlington in mid-July.

By Pavan AcharyaNewsJun 15, 2024