Opinion
What’s next for Dallas after losing Police Chief Eddie García?
In hindsight, losing García to Austin was inevitable. He raised his profile thanks to his success quelling violent crime in Dallas before other cities did it.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia to leave position for assistant city manager role in Austin
A memo from Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax says the chief will start his new position overseeing public safety on Nov. 4.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia’s move to Austin shocks City Hall
Police Chief Eddie Garcia's resignation was a shock to Dallas' top officials. One council member said she was "blindsided" by the news that Garcia is leaving for Austin.
‘A huge win’: Austin mayor, council members praise DPD chief as city’s latest hire
Austin city leaders on Thursday celebrated the hiring of Dallas police Chief Eddie García to oversee the city’s public safety operations, the fourth high-ranking official Austin has hired from Dallas since the spring.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie García Will Retire to Reunite With His Old Boss in Austin
Dallas' lauded police chief is retiring from the force and heading to Austin to work in its City Hall under former Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax.
Dallas police chief hired as city of Austin assistant city manager
Read more The city of Austin has hired Dallas Police Department police chief Eddie Garcia as an assistant city manager overseeing public safety, according to an internal memo sent to the mayor and council members that KXAN obtained.
Dallas police Chief Eddie García retiring to become Austin assistant city manager
Dallas police Chief Eddie García, a popular city leader who oversaw a dramatic downturn in violent crime over 3 1/2 years, is leaving to become assistant city manager in Austin, going to work for former boss T.
Austin police officers may soon get largest pay raise in decades if city, union OK deal
Over five years, the contract is expected to cost nearly $220 million in what will be the largest pay raise for officers in ...
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Without other options, temporary homeless shelter in Southeast Austin could stay open longer
The Marshalling Yard was supposed to close in August, but a contract to operate the shelter was extended. Finding a place to ...
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Austin Police Department Bolsters Force with 54 New Graduates Amidst Staffing Growth
The Austin Police Department welcomed 54 new officers at a graduation event, aiming to reduce their staff shortage.
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Police Chief Eddie Garcia's departure to Austin will leave pivotal leadership void in Dallas
The hope is the chief will help usher transformation to the Austin Police Department and have the same type of impact as he ...
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is retiring from law enforcement, sources say
DALLAS — Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia has told city officials that he plans to retire from law enforcement and appears to ...