City Council members expressed concern Thursday over proposed cuts to Dallas’s park land dedication fees, which were unexpectedly slashed by 50% by the Plan Commission earlier this week. Commissioners warned that reducing the fee from the recommended level could starve the parks fund of crucial developer contributions, jeopardizing planned green space expansions along the Katy Trail and in the urban core. District 14 Commissioner Melissa Kingston called the fee cut “egregious” amid a housing crisis, while Commissioner Christian Chernock argued that increasing the fee by 42% would unduly burden renters; the council must now decide whether to uphold or overturn the commission’s dramatic reduction.

Scorching Heat Gives Way to Late-Day Storm Chance

Residents woke to another sweltering morning, with daytime highs expected to reach the mid-90s. Meteorologists warned of scattered thunderstorms moving in during the late afternoon and evening, bringing a brief respite from the heat but also the potential for localized downpours and gusty winds.

The Weeknd Headlines AT&T Stadium Tonight

Enigmatic singer The Weeknd will perform the second of two sold-out shows at AT&T Stadium this evening, joined by Playboi Carti and Mike Dean. The concert kicks off at 7:00 p.m., marking the star’s only Dallas appearance on his Hurry Up Tomorrow tour, which has dominated the charts since its release earlier this summer.