This year, we will explore the most critical issues facing our communities now and in the future. We have heard from readers that they want to learn more about several key topics that shape our city and region: Among these are: public safety, public education, the economy, health care, social justice, and housing and homelessness.

This in-depth series, produced in tandem by the news and opinion staff, will give context and delve into solutions to these issues in the hopes of sparking a conversation throughout the year with readers about how we can make Dallas a better place to live. Follow the series online at dallasnews.com/stateofthecity and in Spanish in Al Día and at aldiadallas.com.

PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF

News

Reporters: Cassandra Jaramillo, Krista Torralva, Everton Bailey Jr., Brooklyn Cooper, Tom Steele

Editors: Beth Frerking, Arnessa Garrett, Veronica Gonzalez, Jennifer Emily

Graphic artists: Laurie Joseph, Michael Hogue

Visal journalists: D. Ross Cameron, Juan Figueroa, Lynda M. González, Jason Janik

Visual editor: Marcia L. Allert

Multiplatform: Frank Christlieb/Copy Editor, Alma Lozoya/Page Designer

Data

James Wilkerson

Research

Alyssa Fernandez

Digital/Audience

Nicole Stockdale, Ashley Slayton, Chelsea Watkins