The position at City Hall oversees the police department, fire department, emergency management office…and several other departments that fall under the realm of public safety.

The immigration crackdown has spurred anxiety for some in North Texas, who police officials worry could shy away from reporting crime.

Dominique Artis was named Friday as the city of Dallas’ new top public safety official, cementing the former Dallas Fire-Rescue chief in a pivotal position overseeing police, fire, municipal court and emergency services.

The murder of Anthony Egeonu was the breaking point for a packed room of concerned residents who live in downtown Dallas.

ROCKWALL, Texas — Dallas police officer Gabriel Bixby, who was killed in a motorcycle crash earlier this month, was honored with funeral services Tuesday. Services begin at 11 a.m. at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall and the Dallas Police Department will be livestreaming the services on their Facebook page.

An employee with the Dallas Police Department was arrested Sunday for alleged drunk driving, according to authorities. Mesquite police arrested Dallas Police Call Analyst Evelyn Keith for driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, police said in a news release.

ELLIS COUNTY – An innocent victim died and two people were hospitalized Thursday after Dallas police were involved in a shooting following a chase and two-vehicle crash on I-35E in Ellis County, authorities said. It happened Thursday morning on I-35E southbound at Red Oak Road, in northern Ellis County.

"Dallas diversity is our strength," Michael Igo said. "It contributes to the economic and cultural vibrancy of our community."

A South Texas man has been arrested by agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) on charges related to the theft of name-brand distilled spirits being shipped within the state.

Texas Governor Abbott has deployed DPS troopers and agents to aid President Trump's immigration crackdown, with expanding operations expected.

The newly appointed chief executive also reiterated her focus to delivering projects including the redevelopment of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

“Just one decision on the part of one of those road users, whether that be the person walking or the person driving, probably could have made that different,” he said. “Different design of the roadway or different infrastructure in place, et cetera, all those things, any of those factors could have helped prevent [a] crash.”