Dallas City Council District 13

Ready to take the next step toward homeownership?

BCL of Texas is hosting a FREE HUD-approved Homebuyer Education Course for Dallas residents on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Harmon Training Room), 1515 Young St.

The workshop will cover important homebuyer topics including budgeting, credit, mortgage readiness, shopping for a home, down payment assistance, and more. Participants who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Register today at BCLOFTEXAS.ORG/EVENTS.

The City of Dallas will conduct mosquito control spraying in a portion of District 13 after mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile Virus.

📍 Area generally bounded by:
• Royal Lane (north)
• Preston Road (west)
• Thackery Street (east)
• Walnut Hill Lane (south)

📅 Spraying Schedule:
Monday, June 22 – Tuesday, June 23
⏰ Between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (weather permitting)

Residents in the affected area are encouraged to take precautions against mosquito bites and continue practicing the “Drain, Dress, Defend” approach:

• Drain standing water around your home
• Dress in long sleeves and pants when possible
• Defend yourself with EPA-approved insect repellent

MOSQUITO SPRAYING NOTICE – DISTRICT 13

The City of Dallas is scheduled to conduct mosquito control spraying for mosquito abundance on Wednesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 18, between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM, weather permitting.

Affected areas include:
• College Park area near Hockaday Drive, Midway Road, Welch Road, and Crooked Lane
• Northaven area near Del Roy Drive, Inwood Road, Quincy Lane, and Springmeadow Drive

Residents in these areas are encouraged to remain indoors while spraying is underway and take precautions to avoid contact with the spray.

Help prevent mosquito breeding by eliminating standing water around your home, including in birdbaths, flower pots, gutters, pet dishes, and other containers.

To report standing water or mosquito concerns, call 311. For more information on mosquito control and prevention, visit Dallas City News' Fight the Bite page.

Please share with neighbors who may be affected.

Bluff View Playground is temporarily closed due to damage to the shade structure that must be repaired before the playground can safely reopen.

Dallas Park and Recreation is working to address the issue and will provide updates as they become available. Notifications will also be posted through the Dallas Park and Recreation website and Nextdoor.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as repairs are completed. We will share reopening information as soon as it is available.

Our office will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, Friday, June 19th.

Upcoming next week!

Dallas Animal Services is currently operating beyond capacity following several large-scale animal cruelty seizures and a continued influx of pets in need. The shelter urgently needs adopters, foster families, volunteers, and community support to help create lifesaving space for animals entering the shelter each day.

If you've been considering adding a furry friend to your family or want to make a difference, now is the time to act.

Learn more about adopting, fostering, volunteering, or reuniting lost pets with their owners at BeDallas90.org. Together, we can help save lives. 🐾

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