Nathan Collins

1 week ago | keranews.org | Nathan Collins

Dallas officials named Daniel Comeaux as the next Dallas Police chief. The move comes after Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert started a national search for a candidate in late-January. She also appointed Justin Ball as the new Dallas Fire-Rescue chief on Thursday. The police chief role has been vacant since last year when former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia announced his resignation to become an assistant city manager in Austin.

2 weeks ago | keranews.org | Nathan Collins

The city of Dallas has named Justin Ball as the next fire chief. Ball has served as the interim chief since last year. Former Dallas Fire-Rescue Chief Dominique Artis recently took on a new role as the city's chief of public safety. In that role, he's responsible for supervising his former department, as well as the police department, emergency services and the municipal courts.

2 weeks ago | keranews.org | Nathan Collins

The Dallas City Council voted to approve an up to $65,0000settlement to a man who said he was beaten by a former Dallas police officer. Local media reports from the time say the officer in question had a history of use-of-force complaints. Jesus Lule alleged that former DPD officer Melvin Williams assaulted him in 2021, according to court documents. “Williams punched Mr. Lule at least six times in the face, causing Mr. Lule to be bloodied and injured,” the original lawsuit complaint alleged.

2 weeks ago | keranews.org | Nathan Collins

A proposal to reduce and, in some cases, eliminate minimum parking requirements has surfaced to the Dallas City Council after years of discussion. But elected officials are split over the issue. Currently the city’s parking code hinges on ratios. If a developer wants to build an apartment complex — they would calculate how much parking is required by the number of units.

3 weeks ago | tpr.org | Nathan Collins

Dallas city officials are looking at how to handle all that comes with being a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city. Elected officials wanted to know more about safety plans and what the potential economic impact could be during Wednesday’s briefing. The tournament starts in June 2026 — a little more than a year away. AT&T Stadium in Arlington will play host to nine FIFA matches, while Dallas’ Fair Park — and other venues across the city — will be used for the tournament’s fan festivals.