Megan Cardona
Daily News Reporter/ProducerMegan Cardona is a daily news reporter for KERA News. She was born and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and previously worked at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identified him as 63-year-old Steven Whittley. -
Rodeo Dallas was closed due to allegations that its business practices were a nuisance to the Deep Ellum neighborhood. -
A summer spike in crime led to concern from Deep Ellum businesses and residents. But after police started closing the streets at 10 p.m., some are concerned it could hurt nightlife in the entertainment district. -
Dallas County Judge Veretta Frazier heard more than six hours of testimony Thursday, but said she would not make a decision on an injunction until Friday. -
Texas Congresswoman Julie Johnson sent Dallas Chief of Police Daniel Comeaux a letter demanding transparency from the department on its cooperation with ICE. -
The temporary restraining order was filed the same week after Rodeo Dallas closed due to leasing violations and later reopened. -
At a City Council meeting Wednesday, speakers wanted to know whether the city would join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 287(g) Program as other state and local agencies opt in. -
The city was one of five municipalities that sent a letter to the governor in support of two bills that would reduce funding to the agency. -
A letter sent by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit board chair asks seven of its member cities requesting General Mobility Program funds to not support any legislation defunding the agency. -
More police presence and street closures are part of the city of Dallas' response to public safety concerns in the Deep Ellum entertainment district. -
Deep Ellum business owners want to work with city leaders to find solutions to the spike in crime seen in the neighborhood this summer.
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Three Dallas residents say they will sue the city if the ordinances are not repealed or amended to conform to state law.
