The Brief
- Dallas city councilman Jesse Moreno has unveiled a short-term plan to address the recent increase in crime in the Deep Ellum entertainment district.
- The plan includes an increased presence of police and code enforcement, as well as the temporary closure of a bar cited as a “hub of violence.”
- The city is also experimenting with reopening a street that was previously closed, while a long-term plan is expected in the fall.
DEEP ELLUM, Texas – It’s been exactly one month since Dallas city councilman Jesse Moreno heard feedback from dozens of Deep Ellum residents and business owners worried about a recent uptick in violent crime in the entertainment district.
Today, Moreno unveiled a short-term plan which consists of an increased police and code enforcement presence.
What we know:…