People protested outside Dallas City Hall Wednesday because of a proposal to limit the overnight hours of strip clubs and other sexually oriented businesses.
People protested outside Dallas City Hall Wednesday because of a proposal to limit the hours of sexually oriented businesses.
Those who gathered are angry over the city’s plan to have those businesses, including strip clubs, close at 2 a.m. and reopen no earlier than 6 a.m.Proponents of the proposal say it would reduce crimes that occur during those overnight hours. The protestors argue it would negatively impact employees’ income and believe it could lead to job cuts.Council members went into executive session and are expected to vote on the plan afterward.Plano and San Antonio are among the Texas cities that already require 2 a.m. closures for sexually oriented businesses.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Empty southern Dallas hospital could be bought by city, used for housing the homelessThe Dallas City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to spend $6.5 million in bond money to buy the former University General Hospital. The...
Read more »
Seafood restaurant coming to Dallas’ buzzy Knox Street, from owner of Beverley’sGreenpoint Seafood and Oyster Bar will be near the former Highland Park Soda Fountain.
Read more »
Dallas needs to revise rules that let century-old live oaks be hacked down for developmentThe shroud of construction fencing can’t hide the massacre at 5100 Ross Avenue — a fresh graveyard of 14 chopped-down majestic live oaks that for more than...
Read more »
Elton John cancels Dallas concerts after positive COVID testBreaking: Elton John (eltonofficial) cancels Dallas concerts after positive COVID test
Read more »
Elton John tests positive for COVID-19, postpones Dallas showsMusic legend Elton John was forced to cancel his two shows in Dallas this week after testing positive for COVID-19.
Read more »
Dallas must prevent loopholes in ordinance to close strip clubs at 2 a.m.Efforts to stall a proposed ordinance that would require strips clubs and other sex-based businesses to close at 2 a.m. have ratcheted up since council...
Read more »