Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins

05/26/2026

Election Day 🎉 Polls are open until 7pm and if you're in line at 7, you have the right to cast your ballot. You can vote ANYWHERE in Dallas County today so go out and make your voice heard!

Head to dallascountyvotes.org to find your sample ballot and the nearest vote center.

A voter may hand-deliver their completed mail ballot to the Elections Office on Election Day while the polls are open. You must show an acceptable form of ID when delivering your

05/08/2026

The grand opening of Halperin Park is coming up tomorrow May 9th! My team and I had the wonderful opportunity to get a sneak peek last month. This family friendly park is right across from the Dallas Zoo and will have lots of fun activities for kids and the whole family!

05/01/2026

Your local first responders at Dallas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Dallas County Health and Human Services, Dallas County Sheriff, SWIFS, City of Dallas - City Hall Fire & Rescue, Dallas Police Department, and City of Dallas Emergency Management & Crisis Response are diligently preparing to keep you safe during FIFA World Cup 🇺🇸

04/29/2026

We kicked off the first annual Grad 2 Hire Job Fair for local high school students with some solid employers, interview and financial literacy workshops and Dallas College tours!

04/28/2026

Last week, Parkland Health and Dallas County Health and Human Services released the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, highlighting key health trends and priorities across Dallas County. Thanks to everyone who contributed to make this report possible. Read more here: https://www.parklandhealth.org/pdf-files/2025-dallas-county-community-health-needs-assessme-127

04/28/2026

🚨This afternoon and evening have the chance to be VERY active for severe weather--large hail, high wind, flash flooding and even a threat for tornadoes. All hazards are possible. Please have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Stay safe!

A cold front and dryline will bring a chance of thunderstorms today and tonight, some of which may be severe. The highest severe weather threat will likely be this afternoon and evening for areas near and east of I-35.

04/28/2026

Today is the last day to vote early for the May Joint & Special Election. Polls are open until 7pm.

If you miss today, Election Day is this Saturday, May 2nd from 7am-7pm.

Find your nearest location here:

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04/07/2026

The shelter in place order for 500 Elm (County Administration) and the George Allen Civil Courts Building has been lifted. Thank you for your patience.

04/02/2026

Child care providers in Dallas County, you may be eligible for 100% property tax exemption if you are part of the Texas Rising Star Program and at least 20 percent of the children enrolled are on a TWC scholarship. Submit Form 50-844 to DCAD by April 30.

We will be co-hosting a free, hands-on workshop for those who may need assistance filling out Form 50-844 on Tuesday, April 7th at 6 PM at the Jonsson Central Library.

Please register using the link to secure your spot. See you there, and don’t forget to take advantage of this opportunity by April 30!

https://web.cvent.com/event/1f39ddcc-526b-4e02-b929-f6c1f7607a4e/register

03/25/2026

Dallas ISD is voting on UNIVERSAL FULL DAY FREE PRE-K for all 3 and 4 yr olds this week!
This is an absolute game changer. Parents will save on childcare. Kids will be better prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond and more parents will join the workforce❣️