Evening Roundup: Inside the Southwest meltdown, Dallas arrests drop, Dems pitch teacher pay boost

Plus: Ticketmaster gers Senate spotlight for mishandling Taylor Swift sales [EVENING ROUNDUP](dallasnews.com) dallasnews.com Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [Since May 2021, Dallas police have concentrated on violent offenders in 47 high-crime grids, each about the size of a football field.]( Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia handed out candy and introduced himself to families along the MLK Jr. Boulevard route of the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in South Dallas on Jan. 16. (Dallas Police Department) Yes, Dallas violent crime dropped in 2022, but the number of arrests is even more amazing]( Columnist Sharon Grigsby writes: If you aren’t on the email list for Alan Cohen’s monthly newsletter, you’ve missed some of the smartest data- and action-driven ideas percolating in Dallas. Cohen’s most recent newsletter points to a remarkable but little reported aspect of the continuing drop in murders and other violent crimes in Dallas: Our city has gotten safer while also reducing arrests. “If there is someone who is violent, they should not be on the streets,” Cohen said. “But arresting more people is not synonymous with making us safer.” [Fewer arrests is exactly how the Dallas crime plan is supposed to work](, Police Chief Eddie García told me. More Crime stories - [Flower Mound Marcus teacher, coach Tim Morrison resigns after solicitation arrest]( - [Teen left in Dallas creek was shot by man who showed ‘no emotion,’ affidavit says]( - [Teenage brothers arrested in weekend Garland shooting that killed 1, injured another]( - [1 teen arrested, 1 at large in fatal southeast Dallas shooting]( - [At vigil honoring teen fatally shot at Fort Worth Whataburger, mother forgives gunmen]( [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [‘Mayhem in the airport:’ The Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown from those who lived it]( Here are the stories of a Southwest Airlines pilot, flight attendant and passenger who found themselves caught [...] [Texas teacher pay needs boost with $15k across-the-board raises, House Dems propose]( House Democrats filed a bill that would provide Texas teachers with a $15,000, across-the-board pay raise. [...] [Uvalde families press Legislature to end cops’ qualified immunity, raise gun purchase age]( Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat who represents the Uvalde community, outlined a package of bills [...] [Dallas leads country in best downtown living, offers best value, new study says]( The study aimed to answer one question: which city centers provide the best value to its residents? [Tornado emergency issued near Houston, damage reported]( The National Weather Service had issued a tornado emergency for an area east of Houston, warning that a [...] [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   BUSINESS [Children’s, UT Southwestern explore possible new hospital campus]( The potential hospital could add to the rapidly expanding North Texas health care landscape, although the [...] [American Airlines flight attendants picket at DFW Airport for better pay, scheduling]( Hundreds of American Airlines flight attendants picketed at DFW International Airport as contract negotiations [...] [H-E-B worker starts petition over grocer’s sick policy after testing positive for COVID]( The San Antonio-based company says its sickness procedures have been in place since 2020 and came after [...] POLITICS [Classified documents found at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home, lawyer says]( Classified documents found at Mike Pence’s home, lawyer says [Cruz wants Biden’s Senate records scoured for more classified docs, dubs him ‘Mr. Magoo’]( Sen. Ted Cruz, mocking President Joe Biden as "Mr. Magoo" over his handling of classified documents, demanded [...] [Texas Republican congressman says both parties grandstand on border security]( WASHINGTON - Under pressure from constituents to act, Texas Republicans differ on best way to tackle border [...] ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT [Here are a few Oscar snubs, surprises: No female directors, ‘Babylon’ bust]( There are always a few big surprises and heartbreaks come Oscar nomination morning, as much as awards [...] [Ticketmaster tries to shake it off as Senate examines Taylor Swift sales debacle]( Industry giant blames bots, hackers as lawmakers question whether consolidation has hurt consumers, artists. [Willie Nelson to celebrate 90th birthday at all-star concert]( The Texas troubadour is turning 90 this year and he’s celebrating with an all-star, two-day concert in Los [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy) | [Account Login]( |[Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy| [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023