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Closed libraries, city services frustrate Dallas residents as employees furloughed over budget issues
By Marissa Armas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Dallas residents hoping to access city services were met with locked doors on Friday as municipal employees were furloughed to help shore up the city's finances.Public libraries, city hall, code compliance offices, and cultural and community centers were included in the closures.The city announce...
Key takeaway The city announced last week that General Fund employees will be required to take at least three furlough days by the end of September; The city faces a $30 million shortfall in the 2026 budget.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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