Public Safety

In the Bertrand neighborhood of South Dallas, third-generation homeowner Delphine […]

Dallas ISD's police chief works to manage the public safety of students by balancing security measures and a welcoming environment.

Tony Carrillo, who lives in West Dallas’ La Bajada neighborhood, […]

West Dallas Investments has proposed a 400-foot office tower near the historic La Bajada neighborhood, while the City of Dallas is offering up to $10,000 in home repairs to 200 West Dallas residents and surveying residents to address disproportionate fines and fees.

Officers ordered protesters to get on the ground and began throwing smoke bombs and tear gas that blended their flashing red and blue lights into purple fumes. The air was filled with smoke screens and screams.

More than 600 protesters, lying face down on the concrete, had their hands zip-tied behind their backs. A few even jumped over the side of the bridge in an attempt to get away from the arresting officers and flying projectiles.

But not Tramonica Brown.

West Dallas residents have been begging for safer streets, and after decades of no response, the voices of neighbors living near Bernal Drive finally are being heard.