| Daniel Comeaux officially starts as Dallas’ new Chief of Police on April 23—but we’ve already had a chance to speak with him. At the recent meet-and-greet for police chief candidates, Keep Dallas Safe Executive Director, Mark Lutchman, asked Comeaux directly about Proposition U and the city’s failure to meet its staffing mandate of 4,000 officers. Comeaux acknowledged the challenge and floated a creative—if unconventional—solution: hiring retired officers as contract workers to temporarily fill the gap while full-time hiring ramps up. We also asked Comeaux about homelessness. His answer? That businesses need to do more. That was surprising, to say the least. Dallas businesses already deal with the fallout from encampments, drug use, theft, vandalism, and panhandling on a daily basis. Pushing more responsibility onto them, instead of holding City Hall accountable, is the wrong approach. Still, we’re hopeful. Comeaux has a long career in law enforcement, a proven record in federal operations, and no political ties in Dallas—meaning he doesn’t owe favors to anyone. That gives him a clean slate. Now it’s up to him to show us where he stands. |
| We need a chief who listens to the people—not the activists. One who prioritizes law enforcement, follows the will of the voters, and puts public safety first. Dallas has a new chief. But the council still needs pressure. Reach out today and tell them: Support Prop U. Clean up our streets. Contact Your Council Member |
| Missing 13-Year-Old Found in Encampment—Coerced Into Prostitution A 13-year-old Dallas girl went missing for a week, was found in a homeless encampment, and told police she was coerced into prostitution. Her family, not police, rescued her. Now a woman’s been arrested, and the city’s left asking, how did this happen on our watch? |
| Drive-By in South Dallas Leaves 2 Dead, 1 Injured Another drive-by shooting rocked South Dallas, leaving two dead and one injured around 3:30 a.m. People were hanging out in a parking lot when bullets started flying. Dallas has a violence problem—and it’s not getting better. When will leadership stop pretending otherwise? |
| Dallas Spent $20M on a Building It Can’t Use The city spent over $20 million on a new permit office—but never got a permit to occupy it. A year later, it’s still sitting empty, and now Council is talking about selling it. You can’t make this stuff up. It’s a total embarrassment. |
Tracking Illegal Camps:
District 6, Councilman Omar Narvaez
“Pink Pony Camp“
Set up in the middle of a grassy median near Empire Central, this lone shelter might look small—but it’s just another sign of how deep the city’s neglect runs. Tarps, scattered belongings, and even a pink toy pony mark the spot where a public green space has been quietly claimed. Councilman Omar Narvaez, how many more corners of your district have to fall through the cracks before you finally step in?
District 2, Councilman Jesse Moreno
“South Blvd Spread“
This stretch of South Blvd has quietly turned into a growing encampment, with tents, debris, and scattered trash taking over the open lot. The area feels more and more abandoned with each visit. Councilman Jesse Moreno, what can be done to bring attention—and real solutions—to parts of your district that keep getting overlooked and abandoned?
District 10, Councilwoman Kathy Stewart
“Freeway Island Tent“
Perched alone beneath a tangle of overpasses, this single tent sits awkwardly on a patch of grass between traffic lanes. It’s a jarring sight—one person trying to carve out space in the middle of a concrete highway system. Councilwoman Kathy Stewart, how many more of these forgotten corners are being ignored while the crisis quietly spreads?
