Houston exec to head Dallas Housing Authority

MaryAnn Russ, currently an executive at the Houston Housing Authority, will become the new chief starting Feb. 2. Read More

Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert mum on housing agency as it shifts direction

When Ann Lott abruptly resigned exactly three months ago today, she opened the door for Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert to leave his mark on an agency riddled with poor accounting practices and infighting with the five-member board. Read More

DHA'S NEW CHAIRMAN USSERY KNOWS THE CHALLENGES

Mr. Ussery, who has flown beneath the public radar for much of his dozen years as president and CEO of your Dallas Mavericks, agreed to lead a housing agency board that has been riddled with problems. Read more

5 CHOSEN AS FINALISTS FOR DALLAS HOUSING AUTHORITY PRESIDENT

The Dallas Housing Authority's board of commissioners has narrowed its search for a new president and chief executive officer to five candidates. Read more

DALLAS MAYOR TOM LEPPERT MUM ON HOUSING AGENCY AS IT SHIFTS DIRECTION

When Ann Lott abruptly resigned exactly three months ago today, she opened the door for Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert to leave his mark on an agency riddled with poor accounting practices and infighting with the five-member board. Read more

PROGRAM HELPS MOVE DALLAS HOMELESS SHELTER'S OLDER ADULTS TO APARTMENTS

Dallas Morning News (10/23/2008) by Kim Horner - Marion Pena, who had been sleeping under a tree in The Bridge homeless shelter's outdoor courtyard, dressed up for the occasion Wednesday as he packed up his belongings. He and three other residents were the first of 18 to move to the Mountain View Apartments over the next month. Read more

HOUSING AUTHORITY EXPRESSES IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION

DALLAS (December 17, 2007)Throughout the last decade, The Housing Authority has endowed nearly $450,000 in scholarships to deserving students with its Celebrating Rising Youth in their Successes, Talents, Achievements and Leadership (CRYSTAL) Scholarship Awards program. Read more

60 FAMILIES MOVE INTO FRAZIER REDEVELOPMENT - Ann Lotts vision a reality

DALLAS (December 13, 2006)Sixty families have moved into new apartments where the old Frazier Courts development stoodjust in time for the holidays. Read more

HOUSING AUTHORITY AWARDS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS

DALLAS (October 26, 2005)The Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texas (DHA) awarded nearly $70,000 in scholarships through its Celebrating Rising Youth in their Successes, Talents, Achievements and Leadership (C.R.Y.S.T.A.L.) Scholarship Awards program. Read more

Hearing Ends Landmark Housing Suit

Dallas, Texas (December 21, 2004)  U.S. District Judge Jerry Buchmeyer today approved an agreement to end 20-years of litigation that helped change the face of the city of Dallas for thousands of low-income families.
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Frazier Courts Set for Transformation with Awarding of Tax Credits - Demolition of old buildings under way

September 2, 2004 (Dallas)The Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, TX (DHA) received nine percent tax credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) to revitalize one of DHAs oldest, largest and most troubled sites. Read more

DHA Closes Applications for Section 8 Vouchers - Agency Makes Adjustments for Less Funding

DALLAS (May 14, 2004) - Due to changes in federal funding, the Dallas Housing Authority will suspend taking applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program beginning June 1, 2004. Read more

DHA AND BRIDGE BUILDERS LOOK TO THE FUTURE

DALLASThe Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texas (DHA) and Hope In Salvation Bridge Builderspart of Prestonwood Baptist Church, will hold its Vision for the Future Eye Clinic Open House at 10 a.m., Nov. 18, 2003. Read more