Good news, Dallas! That plan to close down four neighborhood libraries? It's officially off the table. Your local book nooks are staying open!
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
Your tax dollars are staying put, as those library closures won't be costing you money.
Bookworms and families who rely on their local library for resources and community space are the big winners here.
No groups negatively affected
Dallas residents with closed libraries, city services as some employees given furlough day CBS News
Dallas City Council halts proposal to close four neighborhood libraries CBS News
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