Sand Branch Demands Water Justice | Dallas News

A ten-acre grass fire in Sand Branch, Dallas, exposed a decades-old crisis: no running water or fire hydrants. Residents and activists are now pushing for change with a bold new plan—the Ken Wright Infrastructure Bond—to bring both water and sewage systems to the community, funded through a Texas General Fund rebate without raising property taxes. The proposal, delivered to all Dallas County Commissioners, aims to secure $8 million and could hit the ballot by November 3—offering hope for a long-overlooked community demanding basic safety and infrastructure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e227dfb782985c22