Dallas, TX
Dallas crime: Police chief, city council working to tackle rising murder rate problem
Police chief, city council address crime rate
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told city council members the majority of murders are done by people either committing other crimes or engaging in high-risk behavior.
DALLAS – With the murder rate up nearly 15% in Dallas, despite a drop in violent crime overall, Dallas City Council members worked to strategize how to tackle the perplexing problem.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told city council members the majority of murders are done by people either committing other crimes or engaging in high-risk behavior.
“It is somewhat astonishing to see the amount of victims involved in crime when the murder happens,” he said. “We need to double down for individuals who would be involved in crime to have a more positive pathway.”
The city had 246 murders last year. 175 of them, or 71%, were committed by someone involved in risky behavior or another crime.
The chief cited examples of risky behavior.
“Participating in dice, road rage, physical confrontations, illegal gambling, drug sales, gun sales,” Garcia said. “When you have individuals committing murder because they lost a dice game, that is ridiculous.”
Chief Garcia said the department plans to strategize with Dallas ISD to reach kids before it’s too late. The majority of murder victims were between 20-29 years old.
“We are looking at ways to use a focused deterrence model with adults with students and parents,” he said.
Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn noted that 104 of the 246 murders were committed at an apartment complex. She said she has been working to educate apartment complex owners in her district.
“DPD is not your security service,” she said. “They have a requirement to provide a safe environment. We need to get serious about that.
Dallas, TX
Cowboys news: More moves that Dallas could make this offseason
1. Dorance Armstrong Jr., EDGE, Commanders
This one makes too much sense to me to not talk about.
Dorance Armstrong is a player the Commanders could cut ties with to save some cap space. For Dallas, this would not be some mystery evaluation because the Cowboys know exactly who Armstrong is.
They drafted him, and watched him grow into a dependable pass rusher.
I’m not saying Dorance Armstrong is some game-wrecking superstar, but he’s an edge defender who can give good snaps, set the edge, chase quarterbacks, and fit into a rotation without needing the whole defense built around him.
The NFC East part gives it extra spice, too. Bringing back a former Cowboy from Washington would get some attention, but the football part is what sells it. Dallas needs waves of pressure and Armstrong brings another wave.
2. Uchenna Nwosu, EDGE/LB, Seahawks
Uchenna Nwosu is the kind of name that doesn’t scream headline, but fits the job description.
Seattle’s roster lists Nwosu as a linebacker, and shows him at 6’2, 265 pounds with nine years of experience. He is credited with seven sacks during the Seahawks’ 2025 season.
That’s the kind of veteran pass rusher I would love to see Dallas pick up if the money doesn’t get weird.
Nwosu isn’t a luxury piece, but he is insurance. He’s the type of player I feel would keep the Cowboys from putting too much stress on the same pass rushers every week.
You can never have enough guys who can heat up the pocket, especially in a conference where every playoff road seems to run through quarterbacks who can make you pay if they get comfortable.
Dallas, TX
Vigil honors victims of Dallas apartment explosion that killed three and injured five
More than 100 people gathered Friday night at a high school near the sealed‑off blast zone to honor the victims of the deadly explosion at The Clyde apartments in Oak Cliff.
The vigil – filled with hymns, prayers, and candles – brought together neighbors, local leaders, and pastors, many of whom were personally connected to those who died.
Just down the street, the debris field marks where three people were killed and five others injured when an explosion and fire tore through the complex earlier in the day.
Remembering Sylvia Collins
Among those honored was Sylvia Collins, a Democratic Party precinct chair known for her energy, advocacy, and signature raised‑fist rally pose.
State Rep. Cassandra Garcia‑Hernandez reflected on the loss, saying she couldn’t imagine taking another “fist‑up photo” with Collins.
State Sen. Royce West urged the community to remember Collins by continuing the work she championed.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the other two victims, believed to be a young woman and her toddler.
Search and Recovery Complete, Cause Still Unknown
Dallas Fire‑Rescue Chief Justin Ball confirmed that the search and recovery phase is complete, though he declined to comment on whether construction crews digging near the property may have struck a natural gas line before the blast.
Ball also defended the actions of firefighters who were on scene for up to 10 minutes before the explosion without ordering evacuations. He said crews first had to locate the source of the gas odor, secure a water supply, and gear up before they could begin clearing the building.
Lawsuit Filed Against Atmos Energy
One survivor has already filed a lawsuit against Atmos Energy, accusing the utility of failing to properly monitor for gas leaks. Attorney Sadi Antonmattei‑Goitia said incidents like this “don’t happen without bad decisions being made.”
Atmos did not respond to questions about the lawsuit but issued a statement saying the company’s “hearts go out to the people who were tragically lost, their families, and everyone who has been impacted.”
Dallas, TX
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