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Court backs Lights Out Texas and moves forward on Old Red Courthouse renovation with bird‑safe glass and a contractor selection
Summary
The Commissioners Court passed a Lights Out Texas resolution encouraging reduced nighttime lighting during bird migrations and approved an RFP award for the Old Red Courthouse renovation; officials said the county will incorporate bird‑safe glass into the project and continue efforts to reduce light pollution at county buildings.
Dallas County Commissioners on Oct. 7 unanimously adopted a Lights Out Texas resolution urging businesses, institutions and residents to dim nonessential exterior lighting during fall migration, and the court approved a procurement action and solicitation related to renovation of the Old Red Courthouse that county leaders said will incorporate bird‑safe glazing.
Why it matters: Dallas County is one of the region's major migratory stopovers for birds; county participation in Lights Out and…
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