Carmen Silva

Reporter · Dallas, TX

Carmen, a Texas State University alumna, has over eight years of experience in health journalism. She has reported on public health issues for NPR affiliates and provides insight into the health landscape in Dallas, focusing on systemic challenges and community initiatives.

2 stories from Carmen Silva in Irving

HealthWFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)•2h

Procession to be held for fallen Van Zandt County Deputy killed in shootout

The procession will begin at the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office, located off North Stemmons Freeway, and travel to the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.

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HealthWFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)•15h

Canton police officer severely wounded in shootout released from hospital, department says

Officer Chris Watson was injured in the same fatal shootout where police say the suspect fired more than 800 rounds and killed a Van Zandt County deputy.

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