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Speed limit lowered on one of Dallas’ busiest highways ... and more news
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Drivers are now expected to travel a little slower on a busy Dallas highway. The Texas Department of Transportation has installed signs on U.S. 75 lowering speeds from 70 to 65 from Mockingbird Lane to downtown; In other news, Attorney General Ken Paxton sued TikTok on Thursday, alleging the social media giant is violating Texas’ parental consent l…
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Sportsday Insider: NFL flies too many flags, Cowboys short on stars, Rangers, Longhorns and more
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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:45] one of the ugliest NFL games in memory and whether Roger Goodell needs to send his refs a cease-and-desist order. David tells us how long Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence should be out and how the Cowboys will adjust in their absence. [24:58] Evan and Kevin run over …
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Eat Drink D-FW: State Fair of Texas foods: We ranked them for you
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The Dallas Morning News food team taste tests and ranks the 10 Big Tex Awards food finalists with the help other journalists from the paper. Think of this as your everyman's guide to the State Fair of Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către The Dallas Morning News
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Kratom advocate says illegal, synthetic products are being sold in North Texas ... and more news
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Vape shops in North Texas are selling potentially illegal and dangerous products marketed as kratom over the counter, and one industry advocate says it’s time for authorities to step up enforcement; in other news, after last year’s botched rollout of a new application, the FAFSA form is now available to a select number of students – including a few…
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New Dallas pediatric hospital kicks off construction with 9-figure donation ... and more news
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Dallas’ new children’s hospital is getting another $100 million donation toward the construction of a $5 billion pediatric care facility, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern announced Tuesday; While 1 in 4 women in the United States will experience some form of domestic violence in her lifetime, Langbein said that statistic increases to 1 in 3 in…
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Coppell ISD school trustees vote to close Pinkerton Elementary ... and other news
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Coppell trustees narrowly voted to close its oldest elementary school Monday night, with district leaders lamenting the painful decision as necessary because of a financial squeeze triggered by declining enrollment and stagnant state funding; In other news, Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed Monday to block a ruling that he says prohibits his office…
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Opinion: Beyond media talking points with John McCaa
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Host Abby McCloskey talks with legendary Dallas news anchor and fellow Dallas Morning News contributing columnist John McCaa about disruptions in the media landscape and which news reports can be trusted in the lead-up to November's election. The site McCaa recommended is www.refdesk.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a…
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Tarrant County agrees to pay $750,000 to family of woman who died while in jail custody ... and more news
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The county agreed to pay $750,000 to the family of 52 year old Georgia Kay Baldwin, who died in 2021; also, after serving half of her 10-year sentence for murder, former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger became eligible for parole yesterday. Guyger fatally shot Botham Jean in his Cedars apartment in 2018; for more than a month, the Araujo family w…
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Should Dallas build its own jail? One county commissioner says yes ... and more news
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Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price says Dallas should consider building its own jail, suggesting it could help lower the near-capacity county jail population. Price told City Council members on Wednesday that space at the over 7,100-person capacity Lew Sterrett Justice Center remains an issue, and he believes the city isn’t paying enough t…
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Eat Drink D-FW: It's State Fair of Texas season: Here's why we crave fried food
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In honor of the state fair, the DMN food team brought in science fellow Miriam Fauzia to get at just why we love to eat fried food. She shares the "why" and dives into tips to get the most out of your fried food-eating experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către The Dallas Morning News
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AG Ken Paxton turns to Texas Supreme Court to block State Fair of Texas’ new gun ban ... and more news
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Attorney General Ken Paxton is making a third attempt at blocking the State Fair of Texas’ new policy that would stop most people from carrying guns at the 24-day event, which begins Friday; In other news, as late summer transitions to fall, North Texas is experiencing significant outbreaks of black crickets. Instead of using pesticides, crickets a…
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Appeals Court denies AG Ken Paxton’s latest attempt to block State Fair of Texas’ gun ban ... and more news
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An appeals court on Tuesday upheld a lower court’s decision to reject Attorney General Ken Paxton’s latest attempt to block the State Fair of Texas from banning most people from attending while carrying guns. The 15th District Court of Appeals ruling in Austin means the fair’s new policy allowing only elected, appointed, or employed peace officers …
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SportsDay Insider: Someone will pay for Cowboys’ troubles, and it won’t be Jerry Jones
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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [1:10] open up the Cowboys’ segment of the podcast to discuss the latest disaster and what it portends for Mike McCarthy. David targets a possible termination date if the Cowboys’ disjointed play continues and the potential successor (hint: his initials are BB) if Jerry Jones fires a …
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Former East Texas police captain awarded $21 million for wrongful termination ... and more news
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A federal jury has ruled in favor of Terry Bevill, a former East Texas police captain, awarding him $21.35 million in a wrongful termination lawsuit stemming from his allegations of illegal collusion among Wood County elected officials; In other news, the popular global money transfer service MoneyGram International has been down for days due to a …
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Opinion: Beyond church/state talking points with Peter Wehner
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Contributing columnist and host Abby McCloskey talks with former political speechwriter Peter Wehner about the First Amendment, Christian Nationalism and other church/state topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către The Dallas Morning News
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Dallas officer injured in deadly Oak Cliff shooting last month released from hospital ... and more news
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Karissa David, who was shot in the face, is blind in both eyes and will undergo surgery on her jaw and teeth soon, her family said in a Friday update on a GoFundMe page. David, 27, will also have various appointments with specialists. Roughly $19,000 of the $25,000 goal has been raised as of Sunday afternoon. Also, Trinity Bible Church in Dallas is…
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Chief Eddie García leaving DPD to become Austin assistant city manager ... and more news
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Dallas Police Chief Eddie García, a popular city leader who has overseen 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.C. Broadnax; In other news, a Dallas County District judge on Thursday denied Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a new Stat…
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Eat Drink D-FW: Old-fashioned sodas, specialty breads: Where to find the hard-to-find
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The DMN food team answers reader questions about where to find menu items from days gone by and hard-to-find ingredients and foods in Dallas-Fort Worth. The team also discusses their picks for where to catch dinner and a show. (Yes, Medieval Times is on the list.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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No A-F grades for Texas schools as judge temporarily blocks release ... and more news
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Texas schools won’t receive A-F accountability grades after a judge granted a new order temporarily blocking them on Wednesday. A coalition of school districts sued over the system alleging that the grades are invalid because they’re based on flawed STAAR tests. A trial on the case is set for February; In other news, a bitter public battle between …
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5.1 magnitude earthquake centered in West Texas rattles Dallas ... and more news
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A 5.1 magnitude earthquake that shook parts of West Texas and apparently centered near Ackerly on Monday night was also felt in other parts of the state. The seismic activity occurred around 7:49 p.m., according to the Midland bureau office of the National Weather Service. There were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage from the quake; …
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SportsDay Insider: Cowboys debacle, Rangers rotation and Texas is back ... to No. 1
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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the big topics in North Texas sports, starting with the [5:50] Cowboys’ flop against New Orleans. The identity of this team, David says, is that if things are going well, it snowballs. Same when it’s going bad. Even so, Kevin says he expects the Cowboys to bounce back against …
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Opinion: Beyond budget talking points with Maya MacGuineas
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Beyond Talking Points: An American Middle Podcast. Host Abby McCloskey talks with Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget about campaign promises from both parties, what they will cost, and what can be done about deficit spending and our growing debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
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Texas isn’t a battleground state, but that won’t make November’s election boring ... and more news
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Texas is hardly a battleground state? The vast majority of races on November’s Texas ballots are highly predictable, offer little to no competition and won’t change the state’s political dynamic; In other news, the Dallas-Fort Worth area led the country in the growth of the Asian American population from 2022 to 2023, and Collin County anchored tha…
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Free Narcan vending machine now available in Deep Ellum ... and more news
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Increased accessibility to overdose-reversing medicine is an immediate need in the community; Police are investigating reports that someone took “potentially improper” photographs of people on the University of North Texas campus and posted them online. UNT police announced in a news release last week that they learned about the photos on September…
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Violent online threats led Dallas ISD to change high school football schedules ... and more news
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The online threats of violence that led to increased police presences and several arrests at Dallas-area school districts this week also prompted changes to high school athletics; In other news, American Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new 5-year contract with the carrier that adds a combined $4.2 billion to their current contract; Miche…
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Eat Drink D-FW: From football to fine dining
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Just in time for football season, the DMN food team discusses their top food picks to take to a tailgate or watch party, in addition to favorite spots (with tasty menus of course) for game viewings. The team also discusses a unique prix fixe menu that might just be worth the splurge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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DART fails to pass 2025 budget as appointees disagree on spending ... and more news
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit appointees failed to pass the agency’s budget for fiscal year 2025 on Tuesday amid ongoing disagreements on how to approach spending. Committee-of-the-Whole members diverged Tuesday and during an August meeting about whether to proactively reduce its 1.6% year-over-year budget growth in light of member cities’ desire to re…
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SportsDay Insider: Cowboys, Longhorns dominance, Kumar Rocker coming on and was Jerry really right?
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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:02] the Cowboys’ surprisingly dominant win over Cleveland in the opener. David and Kevin discuss the spectacular play of second-year LB DeMarvion Overshown, employed as a “spy” on Deshaun Watson, and David adds that the four rookie starters were key to the win. The Cowboys’…
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Dallas to approve $42 million for deck caps to bridge neighborhoods divided by highways ... and more news
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The Dallas City Council will vote Wednesday to authorize funding for the next phase of deck parks over Interstate 30. City officials, as per a memo, have identified locations on Lamar Street and near Old City Park from East Ervay Street to Harwood Street to build deck parks like Klyde Warren Park to bridge the gap between downtown Dallas and southe…
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State probe found children in Dallas County custody subject to unjust seclusion ... and more news
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Children in Dallas County’s juvenile detention center were unlawfully secluded for days, circumventing due process and best practices for juvenile justice. That’s according to a yearlong investigation by state inspectors into allegations of inhumane treatment and neglect; In other news, Union Pacific Railroad is one step closer to eliminating its w…
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Opinion: Beyond Talking Points: Talking immigration with Madeline Zavodny
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"Beyond Talking Points: An American Middle Podcast"' is a limited, 9-part series from The News' Opinion team leading up to the 2024 presidential election. In this first episode, contributing columnist and host Abby McCloskey talks with immigration expert Madeline Zavodny about Trump's promise of mass deportations, the problem of illegal immigration…
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Crew finds body at Collin County construction site ... and more news
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Multiple agencies are investigating the death of a person whose body was found Thursday at a construction site in Princeton. A construction crew alerted police after finding a body while working in an area south of County Road 398, between County Road 394 and South Beauchamp Boulevard, according to a Princeton police news release. In other news, th…
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Grand Prairie lifts water restrictions ... and more news
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Tap water in Grand Prairie is safe, city leaders said late Thursday, ending a two-day ordeal in which a foam used for firefighting contaminated the water supply. At a news conference Thursday night, city officials said boiling water will not be necessary as long as the city maintains adequate water pressure. To do so, officials asked residents to f…
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Eat Drink D-FW: What restaurants make Dallas home?
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The DMN food team discusses signature Dallas restaurants - and places that feel like home even when hundreds of miles away. The team also dives into the city's most-expensive restaurant buildout ever and (conversely) places to find an affordable dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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How a foaming agent contaminated water in Grand Prairie ... and more news
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A foaming agent used to fight fires contaminated the city’s water supply, prompting an urgent alert to avoid tap water and sending thousands of residents scrambling for bottled water and answers. City officials told those residents to avoid drinking the water, but also to avoid bathing, cooking, brushing teeth or washing dishes and clothes in tap w…
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Grand Prairie warns residents north of I-20 to not drink city water supply ... and more news
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Grand Prairie warned residents north of Interstate 20 to avoid using the city’s water for uses other than flushing due to the presence of a foaming agent in the water. Grand Prairie ISD announced on social media that campuses would be closed today “out of an abundance of caution” because of the water issue. That includes cancellation of all morning…
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Rangers’ future, Cowboys’ present and Texas at the Big House
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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the state of North Texas’ biggest sports stories. Kevin and Evan analyze [7:10] the biggest weaknesses in the Rangers’ lineup and whether Ray Davis is willing to spend to fix it. But before he does that, he’s first got to re-sign his general manager and maybe his manager, too.…
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Family of Dallas cop killer ‘floored’ by shooting and apologize to officers families ... and more news
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Brooks said he, members of his family and likely “everyone who knew” his younger brother were in “complete shock” after hearing what Cobb-Bey did. He described the difficult process of grieving for a loved one knowing they’ve done something unthinkable; Dallas woman mourns Israeli cousin killed in Gaza; at a time when average new-vehicle prices nea…
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Slain police officer mourned ... and more news
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Many across Dallas mourned the loss of 46-year old police officer Darron Burks over the weekend as a friend, colleague and family member but also paid tribute to a man they said was selfless in the pursuit of helping others. Burks was killed in a southeast Oak Cliff shooting Thursday night. Dallas police Chief Eddie García said Burks was “executed”…
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Dallas police officer killed, 2 others wounded in Oak Cliff shooting ... and other news
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At least one Dallas police officer was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Thursday night in southeast Oak Cliff, multiple police officials told The Dallas Morning News.More than 20 units responded about 10:10 p.m. to an assist officer call in the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive, near South Marsalis Avenue, according to an online pol…
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Eat Drink D-FW: What restaurant would you bring back?
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The DMN food team dives into the topic of restaurants gone by - and the nostalgia that anchors them. A reader request also leads to conversation about some of the best-curated wine lists in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către The Dallas Morning News
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Dallas man defrauded investors out of $27 million in oil, gas, water rights scams ... and more news
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A Dallas man pleaded guilty this week to defrauding investors out of more than $27 million in oil and gas and water rights scams. Dennis James Rogers II, 35, concocted phony business opportunities and persuaded investors to hand over millions of dollars, which he spent on a private jet, a custom home builder and real estate, according to federal co…
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Why does Texas road construction take so long? ... and more news
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Driving on some Texas roads is a test of patience. Most drivers have felt the bone rattle of one too many potholes on their commute, and Dallas has its fair share of streets in disrepair. Texas roads have deteriorated in the last 10 years, with just under 77% in acceptable condition in 2022 compared to nearly 92% in 2012; Dallas wants to send out r…
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SportsDay Insider: Cowboys dithering, Rangers cratering and a new day in college football
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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss [1:11] the Cowboys’ inability to get anything done in a timely manner, and not just the fact that CeeDee Lamb’s contract is pretty much the same one predicted months ago. Four starters in the Cowboys’ front nine on defense have been signed within the last two weeks. And they may still be …
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CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys agree to massive four-year contract extension, and more news
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The Dallas Cowboys secured CeeDee Lamb to a four-year contract extension worth $136 million ($100 million guaranteed), a person familiar with the deal told The Dallas Morning News on Monday; in other news, President Richard C. Benson, who oversaw dramatic advances at the University of Texas at Dallas, is the latest leader to announce his upcoming d…
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Dallas had a new director of the police oversight office and more news
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Michele Andre Dallas’ next director of the police oversight office. Andre has served as a top watchdog over officers in Albany, N.Y. and has more than eight years of experience in public administration and police oversight. Andre begins in the position Sept. 3; also several West Dallas activists feel hopeless after a commission agreed to send the C…
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Has the LUV run out for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines?
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Herb Kelleher, founder of Southwest Airlines once said, “A company is stronger if it is bound by love, not fear.” But is love enough to save Southwest? Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said recently in an email to The Dallas Morning News, “No change fees. No cancel fees. No bag fees. Rapid rewards points don’t expire. Flight credits don’t expire. …
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Eat Drink D-FW: Pumpkin spice & MasterChef & The Bear, oh my!
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The Dallas Morning News food team dives into favorite food television programs, both scripted and reality, and how they play into the dining experience. They also taste test a mysterious Fall-themed beverage: The new pumpkin spice Slurpee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Dallas police, fire officials are the city’s top earners, but new programs could cut OT ... and more news
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Dallas’ top police and fire officials say their departments’ high overtime costs likely will only decrease when they have more staff; also, two longtime staff members at Cross Timbers Church in Argyle are leaving weeks after two pastors at the Denton County church resigned. Cross Timbers elders told congregants that Brian and Jamie Hackney, who hel…
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Should guns be allowed in the State Fair of Texas? Dallas City Council to discuss options ... and more news
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Dallas elected officials plan to seek legal advice this week after Attorney General Ken Paxton warned he’d sue the city to block a new State Fair of Texas policy banning most people from bringing guns into the annual event. The Dallas City Council is scheduled to meet today in closed session with City Attorney Tammy Palomino to discuss options; In …
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