After a marathon public meeting earlier in the week, Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino giant behind a proposed “destination resort” near the former Texas Stadium site, asked Irving City Council members on Thursday afternoon to strip the casino gambling portion from the proposed zoning amendment. In other news, a 400-acre campground facility in Coll…

The Dallas Morning News food team discusses a new supper club and a Chinese street food spot in Plano, along with a new steakhouse in Dallas' Design District, before learning about the history of the frozen margarita and its relationship to North Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned sellers of gummies, vapes, drinks and other retail products containing synthetic THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana – should shut their doors “voluntarily” or the state would be doing it for them. Hours later, the Texas Senate approved its bill creating a total ban on the products in a 24-7 vote, sending…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:20] the dust-up between former Cowboy DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons and the questions arising from it. Do Micah's social media ventures and questionable leadership really make him a problem for the Cowboys, or will they work around it? [31:43] The guys also argue over…

The measles outbreak that began in West Texas has now grown to more than 300 cases across three states. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported Tuesday morning that Texas now has 279 confirmed measles cases from the outbreak. In other news, The Nasdaq on Tuesday unveiled a new regional headquarters that would be located in Dallas, be…

Some of the hottest neighborhoods in Dallas are located in downtown, Oak Cliff, northwest and West Dallas. These areas can get about 12 degrees hotter than other parts of the city during the summer, according to Dallas’ latest urban heat island effect study. In other news, the federal government has until March 18 to pay Catholic Charities Fort Wor…

A massive blaze broke out at a recycling plant in West Dallas Sunday afternoon, sending a plume of black smoke into the air that was visible for miles. Dallas Fire-Rescue’s HazMat team was called to the scene, however they confirmed that “no hazardous materials were involved in the fire.” In other news, on Saturday Gateway Church held its first wee…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating whether the Dallas Police Department is refusing to assist enforcing federal immigration laws. In other news, Gateway Church founder Robert Morris will “more likely than not” turn himself in and be arraigned by Monday, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond told The Dallas Morning News; a Dalla…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:20] the Cowboys' free-agent signings this week, what's left to do and how it impacts the draft. David expects they'll still add a couple of veterans; maybe even reunions with Amari Cooper and Stephon Gilmore. Kevin says the loss of Jourdan Lewis and needs in the secondary …

Despite roiling losses in the food industry across Dallas-Fort Worth, the region bucked trends and projections tied to COVID-19. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses surprising data, real-life anecdotes and more to commemorate the 5 years since Texas shut down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The Oklahoma Attorney General’s office said Wednesday that Robert Preston Morris, the founder of Gateway Church, has been indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child. In other news, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson testified Wednesday before a U.S. Senate committee saying government can best address high housing costs by getting out of the…

Behind-the-scenes dialogue between the Mavericks and the city of Dallas about potential sites for a new arena has intensified in recent days. Mavericks CEO Rick Welts said the most immediate goal is identifying and securing a 30-to-50-acre site for an arena and full-blown entertainment district in the next year. In other news, Dallas-based Southwes…

An arrest-warrant affidavit obtained Monday by The Dallas Morning News sheds new light on the moments leading up to the Forest Hill shooting last week that killed a Fort Worth rapper and his young daughter. In other news, a growing number of Texans fear their golden years could turn to lead, with many feeling financially unprepared as retirement dr…

As measles continue to spread in Texas, health officials in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are looking to add testing centers to get quicker returns on measles tests. Dr. Philip Huang, director of Dallas County’s Department of Health and Human Services, said the department could add local testing centers should measles cases spike in North Texas. The W…

Garland police on Thursday were investigating the death of a 30-year-old man accused of trying to get away from officers before abandoning his vehicle and jumping off a bridge into Lake Ray Hubbard. The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. North Texans are turning to a Cedars-based produce market that has gone viral on TikTok. At Ced…

The Dallas Morning News food team discusses reader-favorite sandwiches, judging food competition and the latest restaurant news across North Texas in this episode of Eat Drink D-FW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon The Dallas Morning News

A committee of Dallas City Council members voted Wednesday to recommend the city support leaving Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s funding structure untouched amid two proposed state laws that could cut member cities’ contributions by up to 25% each. In other news, the measles outbreak that began in West Texas has rapidly added cases over the past month,…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:15] the news from the combine, where Stephen Jones told David about negotiating a deal with Osa Odighizuwa and how the Cowboys would look for a quarterback in the draft. [29:20] Evan tells us the latest from spring training, where Kumar Rocker has failed to show he can make…

The measles outbreak that began in West Texas has now grown to 159 confirmed cases. That’s according to the Texas Department of State Health Services in an announcement Tuesday afternoon. The case count, up from 146 cases on Friday, is still spread across nine counties in West Texas and the Panhandle, with no new counties impacted as of Tuesday. In…

Police said Monday they had not made any arrests in connection with a fight that led to a stampede at a national cheerleading competition over the weekend, but the investigation is still ongoing. In other news, a Texas health official is warning against “measles parties” as an outbreak grows in West Texas, resulting in the death of at least one unv…

A flurry of bills filed in the first months of the legislative session could reverse state tolling policies that have been in place for decades, an acknowledgment by a growing number of legislators that Texas may have gone too far in its expansion of toll roads. In other news, Last Energy plans to plant 30 micronuclear facilities in Haskell County,…

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and as the outbreak in West Texas continues to unfold, questions are circulating about vaccinations — the most infallible tool to protect yourself from infection. Of the 124 cases reported thus far in Texas, the state health department said 119 were in patients who were either unvaccinated…

After The Dallas Morning News food team catches up on recent restaurant openings, senior food reporter Sarah Blaskovich interviews some of D-FW's most devoted foodies, one of whom dined at all 15 of Texas' Michelin 1-star restaurants over the course of six weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

A unanimous Texas Senate approved a bill Wednesday to give across-the-board pay raises for state teachers. Senators voted 31-0 for Senate Bill 26, sending to the Texas House legislation to give $10,000 a year raises to educators who have five or more years of experience and work in districts with fewer than 5,000 students. Those in larger districts…

City leaders aren’t about to let downtown Neiman Marcus go quietly. A letter will call for Saks Global and property owners to meet next week and hammer out a solution that keeps the iconic, multi-story building open for business. The move was revealed at a sidewalk press conference outside the store that included officials from the city, economic d…

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Rangers to investigate the circumstances behind two lottery jackpots, saying the winnings raised questions about the fairness and integrity of the Texas Lottery. In other news, a former Lewisville police officer, who allegedly sexually assaulted an intoxicated woman after driving her home in his marked vehicle la…

Hundreds gathered in downtown Gainesville Saturday to mourn the life of a Texas girl who died by suicide. Her family said classmates bullied her by threatening to call immigration agents on her parents. In other news, plans to turn the old Dallas Morning News building into a data center have Dallas leaders debating buying the historic property or r…

On Thursday, Interim Dallas police Chief Michael Igo asserted that his officers will help federal authorities arrest anyone wanted for a crime, clarifying a viral remark he made about immigration enforcement after receiving national criticism. Igo read from a prepared statement at Dallas police headquarters “the Dallas Police Department continues t…

The Dallas Morning News food team discusses the closure of iconic establishment The Zodiac at Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas, along with some of the new spots they've tried in North Texas. The team also answers reader questions: Where do you never skip dessert? What's the story behind Mia's? That's all on this episode of Eat Drink D-FW. Learn mor…

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urged state officials to ban the decadeslong practice of adding fluoride to public water, echoing similar calls from the Trump administration. In other news, a Collin County eye surgeon Dr. Matt Rostami is making a run to become McKinney’s next mayor, joining realtor Bill Cox, former Republican state Rep. S…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [1:50] the Rangers' pitching situation early in camp as Jacob deGrom wows observers. Kevin says he's never seen any pitcher throw harder or with better command with such little ramp-up from inactivity. Basically, if he's healthy, he's great. Evan breaks down the reunion of Rangers reliever…

The larger North Texas school districts say classes will be held Wednesday, despite Dallas-Fort Worth being under an extreme cold warning. With the arrival of an Arctic blast, the region could see the coldest air of the season this morning. It expects wind chills in the area to dip into single digits in the metroplex. Other big local school distric…

Due to the weather forecast for the remainder of the week, ERCOT, the electrical grid operator for most of Texas, issued a weather watch for Wednesday through Friday ahead of what may be the coldest temperatures of the year. In other news, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of its corporate staff, the company announced Monday. The layof…

Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested Saturday on a charge of aggravated assault after allegedly hitting his girlfriend with a gun. Dallas police responded to a call at about 3:45 a.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of Ross Avenue. According to police, Armstrong was involved in an argument before he allegedly struck the victim with a…

A North Texas Republican wants to abolish the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. Freshman state Rep. Andy Hopper, R-Decatur, filed House Bill 2657, a proposal to transfer the powers and duties of the Texas Education Agency and the education commissioner to the State Board of Education, TEA’s policy-making body. In ot…

The Dallas Morning News food team dives into the topic of GLP-1's and other weight loss drugs with the help of science fellow Miriam Fauzia. There's a philosophical element to the conundrum: Will dining change with shifting appetites and should restaurants be on the forefront of that change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

The six-year fight to change city policies that allowed a southern Dallas community to become the dumping ground for roofing debris — infamously known as ‘Shingle Mountain’ — is over. The Dallas City Council voted 12-1 Wednesday to rezone the neighborhood. In other news, The New York Stock Exchange will reincorporate its Chicago branch in Texas, it…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [1:50] a lousy Super Bowl and how the Eagles made the Chiefs look so bad. Kevin says the real MVP was Howie Roseman, the Eagles' GM, who’s won two Lombardi Trophies with two head coaches and two quarterbacks. [16:52] Evan still can’t wrap his head around the fact that Nico Harrison traded …

On the fourth anniversary of her daughter’s death on a Fort Worth toll road, Cindy Gerred urged local and state leaders to adopt stricter safety standards on Texas tollways so that a similar event never happens again. The February 2021 collision is frozen in the minds of North Texas as one of the deadliest crashes in state history, a chain-reaction…

Authorities in Irving say a missing 12-year-old girl was found safe Monday in Alabama. Police said Alison Ramirez-Lopez left on foot around 10 a.m. Sunday for a birthday party, but she never showed up. Alison was reported missing about 13 hours later. In other news, many Mavericks fans expressed their displeasure at the team's management in the aft…

Dallas Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont said, “the Dallas Mavericks are not moving to Las Vegas. There is no question in that. That is the answer, unequivocally. The Dallas Mavericks are the Dallas Mavericks and they will be in Dallas.” In other news, the Mavs got some bad news over the weekend though. They could be without their newly acquired st…

An additional 60 Texas educators are under investigation for potentially securing teaching certifications through a cheating ring, state officials said Thursday. The new probes by the Texas Education Agency bring the total number of educators accused of fraudulently obtaining certifications to roughly 160. In other news, North Texas native Scott Tu…

The Dallas Morning News food team dives into North Texas some food brands and restaurants that are reinventing themselves — and how newbies, like beverage company Not Beer, try to stand out from the pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon The Dallas Morning News

Most Texas schools showed improved academic performance for the first time in four years. That’s according to the advocacy group Children at Risk, which just released its annual index of school performance. The improvements mark a shift in post-pandemic school performance, and offer hope that schools are recovering from the disruption. In other new…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [3:15] the most shocking trade in Dallas sports history, from what made Nico Harrison think trading Luka Doncic was a good idea to the flawed process that brought such a meager return. The only way for Nico to make up for it, Kevin says, is to win it all now. And maybe a couple more times.…

The unseasonably warm weather is here to stay in North Texas through at least the end of the week, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. Temperatures will jump back up to a high 84 on tomorrow, 82 on Friday and 85 on Saturday, the weather service forecast shows. Some places may even heat up to 90 degrees. Sunday will be much chil…

Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an agreement with the Trump administration to give immigration power to the Texas National Guard, allowing soldiers to arrest and help deport undocumented migrants. The agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency in charge of patrolling international borders, authorizes National Guard soldiers to exerci…

The city of Dallas is launching a nationwide search to find its next police chief following the departure of Eddie García. In other news, Lewisville ISD canceled Monday classes and city utility customers were told to boil their water before using it following a water main failure Saturday night. According to a statement on the Lewisville city websi…

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Thursday cautioned against jumping to conclusions about what caused a tragic midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. In other news, Texas officials have identified two measles cases in West Texas, both of them in unvaccinated school-age children. The child…

The Dallas Morning News food team catches up on a first look at the James Beard Awards contenders for 2025 and also discusses some of the recent happenings in North Texas dining, including a bevy of restaurant closures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesVon The Dallas Morning News