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Proposed Rename of Woodbine Avenue to Dr. David Henderson Jr. Avenue (26-2044A)

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An application to change Woodbine Avenue between Morrell Avenue and Renner Road to “Dr. David Henderson Jr. Avenue.” Applicant/Owner: City of Dalas Application Filed: April 22, 2026 Notices Sent: 20 notices sent on May 5, 2026 Staff Recommendation: Approval. Subdivision Review Committee Recommendation: Denial. Planner: Sharmila Shrestha Council District: 4 STNAME-26-000003

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The City of Dalas proposes to change the name of Woodbine Avenue between Morrell Avenue and Renner Road to “Dr. David Henderson Jr. Avenue.” The street is in Council District 4.
2 eventsFirst seen Jun 11, 2026Last activity Jun 11, 2026File #: 26-2044A
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Journalist

Request committee denial rationale for Woodbine Avenue renaming

Applies if: Reporter is covering the Dr. David Henderson Jr. Avenue rename

Why now: The Subdivision Review Committee recommended denial and staff recommended approval, yet the City Plan Commission carried the item 9 to 0 on 2026-06-11 (STNAME-26-000003), and the item appeared twice.

What to do: Request the Subdivision Review Committee's written denial rationale and the staff approval report for the Woodbine Avenue rename, and ask why the two recommendations diverged. Without them, the public cannot tell what concern the committee raised or why the commission set it aside.

Act before: After the requested records are produced

Source: City Plan Commission — Jun 11, 2026 →
Resident

Confirm address and mailing changes from Woodbine Avenue renaming

Applies if: Your address is on the affected Woodbine Avenue segment

Why now: The City Plan Commission approved the rename 9 to 0 on 2026-06-11 for the segment between Morrell Avenue and Renner Road (planner Sharmila Shrestha, Council District 4), and only 20 notices were sent on May 5, 2026.

What to do: If you live or run a business on Woodbine Avenue between Morrell Avenue and Renner Road, ask the planner for the effective date and whether the new street name changes your address. Do this before updating IDs, deeds, or business records, because the record does not verify a later step.

Act before: After the next material record update

Source: City Plan Commission — Jun 11, 2026 →

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An application to change Woodbine Avenue between Morrell Avenue and Renner Road to “Dr. David Henderson Jr. Avenue.” Applicant/Owner: City of Dalas Application Filed: April 22, 2026 Notices Sent: 20 notices sent on May 5, 2026 Staff Recommendation: Approval. Subdivision Review Committee Recommendation: Denial. Planner: Sharmila Shrestha Council District: 4 STNAME-26-000003

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Carried: 9 to 0

An application to change Woodbine Avenue between Morrell Avenue and Renner Road to “Dr. David Henderson Jr. Avenue.” Applicant/Owner: City of Dalas Application Filed: April 22, 2026 Notices Sent: 20 notices sent on May 5, 2026 Staff Recommendation: Approval. Subdivision Review Committee Recommendation: Denial. Planner: Sharmila Shrestha Council District: 4 STNAME-26-000003

Vote: 9 for, 0 against, 5 absent

recommend denial to change Woodbine Avenue to Dr. David Henderson Jr. Avenue