Things to Know
By Angela Patterson, About.com Guide
Find information about government and local issues, education, media, and transportation here.
Government and Community
Check here for information on government and local issues.
- Red Light Cameras
- Connect Your Utilities
- Online News Sources
- Tax Appraisal Districts
- Volunteer
- Dallas Fort Worth Weather
- Calculate Local Sales Tax
- Required Vaccinations for Schoolchildren
- Back-to-School Tax-Free Shopping Weekend
- Energy Star Tax-Free Shopping Weekend
- Texas State Board of Education
Transportation
While much of Dallas was built with the car in mind, other forms of transportation exist in the area. Trains, buses, and bicycles are becoming more popular and two major airports serve the area.
- Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- DART Light Rail -- Red Line
- DART Light Rail -- Blue Line
- DART Light Rail -- Green Line
Voting
Exercise your politics. Register to vote and research local elections.