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Gas Pipe shooting and neighborhood decline

Our story about the shootings of four people - including one who died - at a far North Dallas "smoke shop" has set off a contentious comments section debate over whether that part of town is on the skids. A...


Dallas crime statistics: And they say reporters are negative...

I was heartened by the news that crime in Dallas is down significantly this year. But then I made the mistakes of looking at online reader comments to the story -- most of which ridicule the story, say the stats...


Two shootings a day apart on same Dallas street ... hmmm

Since I like to play armchair sleuth from time to time, let me raise a question and, therefore, pose an off-the-cuff theory about two shootings that took place on a residential street in Oak Cliff: What are the odds that...


After shooting man, teen says: "Do you want some of this?"

The story of the 14-year-old who allegedly shot a northwest Dallas man is troubling on so many levels, not the least of which is this: He had a gun. Questions: How and where did the kid get a gun? Why...


Let's hear from you, crimefighters

In my column today, both District Attorney Craig Watkins and Police Chief David Kunkle say we've got to start doing things differently to really reduce the crime rate. I want to hear your thoughts on the matter. We have an...

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