Tiger Bech, the brother of Texas Christian University wide receiver Jack Bech, has been identified as one of the victims of the deadly truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. He was 27. In other news, four people were killed in a vehicle crash in Mesquite early Wednesday and a man faces charges. Four people were standing outside the car when…

Sarah Jane Ramos, the fiancée of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, had items worth thousands of dollars stolen from her vehicle the day after Christmas, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Dallas Morning News. According to a Dallas Police Department report, “several pieces of property” worth close to $40,000 were stolen Sunda…

Jimmy Carter, the one-term president of the post-Watergate era whose unparalleled peace-making during a remarkable 40-year post-presidential period earned him the Nobel Peace Prize, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100. In other news, the Dallas Cowboys lost 41-7 at Philadelphia on Sunday but it won’t necessarily determine Mike Mc…

Dallas Animal Services is set to host “Calming the Canines” on Dec. 31, designed to alleviate the stress experienced by shelter pets during the New Year’s Eve fireworks. The event will begin at 10:30 p.m. and finish up around 12:30 a.m., and DAS is calling on the community to participate in the initiative; In other news, venture into the great outd…

Dr. Kristine J. Guleserian is the director of the congenital heart surgery program at Medical City Children’s Hospital in Dallas. The 56-year old surgeon treats tiny patients on a daily basis, operating on babies who are born with improperly functioning hearts. Guleserian has a lot of professional experience with pediatric heart defects; In other n…

Retiring U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, has missed votes in Congress since the summer and her son said she has been “having some dementia issues late in the year.” The last time the 81-year-old congresswoman cast a vote on the House floor was the morning of July 24. In other news, Mark Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald…

Clear skies and an abundance of sunshine today in Dallas with a high of 56. Clear tonight as well with a low of 34. Sunny and a little cooler tomorrow. Saturday’s high will be 53 with a low of 39. Some clouds will move in on Sunday with not much fluctuation between the high of 56 and the low of 50. President-elect Donald Trump lambasted U.S. Rep. C…

Through the medium of a White Elephant party, The Dallas Morning News food team shares ideas for favorite foods to take to a holiday gathering. The team also discusses a new restaurant in Dallas' Bishop Arts neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesتوسط The Dallas Morning News

The Texas Legislature is facing pressure to find creative ways to reform the state’s toll road system amid a growing chorus of vocal critics, including some Republican state lawmakers. From 2001 to 2021, Texas built more toll road miles than nearly all other states combined, according to the Dallas Morning News ongoing investigation, “Toll Trap.” I…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [4:27] the Cowboys’ third win in their last four games, even if it was just Carolina. David says it’s probably not enough to save Mike McCarthy’s job, but, with Bill Belichick off the market, the list of successors becomes problematic. [27:45] The guys make their CFP predictio…

A Texas House committee on Tuesday subpoenaed death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify Friday at the Capitol. The 58-year old Roberson was sentenced to the death penalty for the 2003 death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki. In other news, the body of Texas native, a U.S. Army vet killed fighting for Ukraine, returned home Tuesday; the Dallas Cou…

An existing program is Whole Home Dallas, which connects residents with resources for essential home improvements, including weatherization, to improve home resiliency and reduce energy costs. Also, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham invited President-elect Donald Trump to build an immigrant detention center on a state-owned 1,400-acre ranch l…

It will be mostly cloudy today with rain and a possible thunderstorm in the area. The high will be 73. The rain will linger into the evening, otherwise cloudy with a low of 56. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 30-14 yesterday and kept their slim playoff hopes alive. It’s still hard to fathom a scenario that has the Cowboys making the p…

A man has been found guilty of capital murder for the fatal shooting over two years ago of a former University of Oklahoma football player in downtown Dallas. In other news, three Texans are among the 39 Americans whom President Joe Biden pardoned on Thursday, along with commuting the sentences of about 1,500. This marks the largest single-day act …

The Dallas Morning News food team catches up on the local dining scene and childhood memories while enjoying holiday tea on-site at the Dallas Arboretum's DeGolyer House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesتوسط The Dallas Morning News

The City of Dallas may be in for another lawsuit if it doesn’t enforce a state law that bans unauthorized camping in public spaces and removes homeless encampments from its sidewalks. Dallas Hero, the nonprofit that led the ballot measure to waive municipal immunity and expose the city to lawsuits if it violates the charter and state law, sent a 60…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant [1:11] discuss the latest Cowboy catastrophe in a season chock full of them. More bad news: DeMarvion Overshown, the brightest light of a dim bulb of a Cowboys season, is out for who knows how long with another major knee injury. Kevin and Evan discuss Troy Aikman’s assertion that, short of Bill B…

For the first time in five years, Texas was downgraded from an inbound migration state to neutral for those moving from other states in the U.S. That’s according to a new report from Atlas Van Lines. In other news, Jorgie Boy, the spider monkey who catapulted to internet fame after he was seized last month by Dallas police, has returned home; The R…

It will be mostly cloudy, breezy and a good bit cooler than yesterday in Dallas. The high will be 52. Breezy and chilly this evening with a low of 35. A Terrell police officer was shot and killed Sunday during a traffic stop. Officer Jacob Candanoza pulled a vehicle over around 11 p.m. in the Super 8 motel parking lot in the 1600 block of South Sta…

t will be mostly sunny and warmer today with a high of 70. Clouds will move in this evening and the temperature will drop into the low 40s in preparation for Tuesday’s high of only 49. It took three rounds of voting, but two-term Rep. David Cook emerged Saturday as the choice of most House Republicans for speaker when the Texas Legislature convenes…

A mix of sun and clouds today with a chance of an afternoon shower. The high will be 51. Clouds and more rain on the way this evening with an overnight low of 40. It will be a rainy weekend as well. Rain is expected both days with the high on Saturday of 53 and Sunday will get to 59. Lows will be in the mid-40s. In the council chambers on Thursday,…

After catching up on the Thanksgiving holiday, The Dallas Morning News food team discusses restaurants in the Dallas area that are quieter and calmer amid a loud season, in addition to answering other questions from listeners and readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Retailers, including Walmart and Kroger, issued recall warnings to consumers for cucumbers tied to potential salmonella contamination from a supplier. Walmart voluntarily recalled “Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices” at 34 Texas stores because of the potential for salmonella contamination. That includes several locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth …

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore talk football, football and more football. [4:27] Kevin says Texas may be ready for Georgia in the rematch in Atlanta because of its improved running game, and Evan makes the case that SMU should make the College Football Playoff even if it loses to Clemson in the ACC title game. [25:…

The lead meteorologist for the Texas power grid said Tuesday there is an elevated chance for extreme winter weather similar to the storm that pushed the power grid to the brink of collapse in 2021. In other news, the Vatican says it no longer recognizes an Arlington monastery at the center of a bitter monthslong feud with the Fort Worth bishop over…

A Democratic Dallas County judge won a seat on Texas’ Fifth District Court of Appeals by less than 1,600 votes, thwarting a Republican sweep of the Dallas-based appellate court this election. Judge Tina Clinton narrowly defeated Republican attorney Matthew Kolodoski. Clinton received 50.05% of the vote to Kolodoski’s 49.95%. In other news, Freeman …

Deborah Oakes Evans, the retired state district judge who issued the execution warrant for Robert Roberson III earlier this year, has apparently voluntarily decided to recuse herself from the legal proceeding. According to the court filing, Evans signed the order of recusal on Nov. 25. It was not immediately clear why she opted to step aside from t…

The Dallas Cowboys won their second game in a row and their second straight against a division rival. The Cowboys also picked up their first win at home yesterday with a 27-20 victory over the New York Giants. In other news, a federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexi…

A Collin College student accused of a financial scheme targeting older adults was arrested last week on campus, authorities say. 21-year old Mark Aiseosa Kadiri was taken into custody Thursday evening following an investigation into reports of “fraudulent activities” with victims in multiple states, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office said in a Mond…

"SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the Cowboys' zany last-second win over Washington and the prospects of a two-game winning streak with the Giants the main course Thursday. David notes that better health has been the biggest factor behind improved play by the defense. Even with their deficiencies, David notes…

Get ready to bundle up, North Texas. The recent rollercoaster weather, including a warm-up over the weekend, is taking a plummet this week with two cold fronts expected. After a brief warmup on Wednesday, a second cold front overnight into Thanksgiving brings another batch of cooler air. High temperatures on Thanksgiving will be in the 50s. Conditi…

The Dallas Cowboys snapped their losing streak yesterday with a 34-26 win over Washington. The Cowboys scored 24 points in the fourth quarter to turn around a sloppy and lackluster game. In other news, Dallas pastor T.D. Jakes experienced a “slight health incident” on stage Sunday, according to a statement from the church posted on social media. Ne…

Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Dallas for the second time in three months, this time arguing the city is violating state law by enforcing a voter-approved charter amendment banning arrests for low-level marijuana offenses. The latest legal action follows suits Paxton filed in January against cities like Austin and Denton, where similar voter-…

The Dallas Morning News team hears from a returning guest, science fellow Miriam Fauzia, on what spices to add to your Thanksgiving food that might make your feasting more healthful. Plus, the team answers more Michelin questions and hears more about a recent deep dive on Eatzi's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

A Dallas anesthesiologist was sentenced Wednesday to 190 years in prison for injecting a nerve-blocking agent and other drugs into bags of intravenous fluid at a surgical center where he worked, leading to the death of a coworker and causing cardiac emergencies for several patients. The emergencies began two days after 60-year old Raynaldo Riviera …

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [00:30] discuss the latest Cowboys debacle in what’s shaping up as one of the most frustrating seasons in the Jerry Jones era. David explains why it’s come to this when expectations were still fairly high. Jerry isn’t firing anyone at midseason, much to Evan’s dismay, but the guys go …

Texas elementary students are closer to having Christian stories weaved throughout lessons in a move that supporters say will raise the academic bar but that critics lambast as religious indoctrination. Teachers, parents and advocates packed the State Board of Education meeting this week ahead of Tuesday’s 8-7 preliminary vote on state-crafted less…

he HoustonTexans found the perfect hosts to end their two-game losing streak. But Houston’s 34-10 victory over Dallas extended the Cowboys’ losing skid to five games; Andrew Wayne Roark was tried decades ago based on medical evidence prosecutors said proved his girlfriend’s 1-year-old child was violently shaken, causing permanent brain damage. Roar…

It might soon be time to break out winter coats. After an unseasonably hot early fall, Dallas’ first freeze is on the horizon. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth predicts a 25% chance the temperature dips to 32 degrees Friday; In other news, a top credit rating firm dimmed its outlook on Dallas’ financial future after voters approved changi…

A new rideshare service featuring armed drivers is launching and Dallas and two other Texas cities. BlackWolf, a small ridesharing startup that gained fame through TikTok, is recruiting drivers in Dallas, Houston and Austin and hopes to launch by the end of this year or early 2025; In other news, at least 78 changes were made to University of North…

The Dallas Morning News food team is filled with hot takes and quick takeaways from what the first Michelin Guide Texas means for Dallas-Fort Worth. The team also answers reader questions about the restaurant picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesتوسط The Dallas Morning News

Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that Texas universities should not approve tuition increases for the next two years. In a letter to higher education leaders, citing families’ rising costs of living. Abbott wrote that his office spoke with the Board of Regents at every public university system, and they are in agreement about no tuition increases th…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore open with their take on the Michelin ratings for Texas restaurants and Dallas’ third-place ranking behind Houston and Austin, then dive into the Cowboys’ latest humiliation. [3:49] David tells us when to expect Trey Lance to start over Cooper Rush. The guys also explain why Jerry Jone…

Of the 52 districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, nearly 40% gave employees no raises for this school year. Steven Poole, the association’s executive director said school districts are cash-strapped. The ones who did give raises had to dip into reserves. Some school districts just couldn’t even do that. District leaders say they are working with s…

Texas history was made last night, when the star-studded Michelin ceremony in Houston crowned the state’s best restaurants for the first time. Across the state, Michelin handed out 15 1-star awards. No restaurant in Texas received a 2- or a 3-star award. That’s Michelin’s highest honor, saved for the best of the best. In Dallas, just one Michelin s…

After months of disagreement and dispute, the North Texas town of Fairview agreed to participate in mediation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the proposed McKinney Texas Temple, which has drawn national attention in a debate around religious freedom, zoning laws and the town’s identity; In other news, Proposition U require…

A boil water notice in Richardson continues today as the city awaited results of tests on the water supply, while Richardson ISD planned to reopen schools that were closed Thursday. The boil water notice, issued Wednesday evening, affects almost 17,000 customers in the southwest portion of Richardson and prompted five Richardson ISD schools to clos…

The Dallas Morning News team discusses hopes and fears for the forthcoming announcement of the restaurants that made Texas' first-ever Michelin Guide. Part of the team also talks about a recent dining experience in which they accidentally went to the same restaurant at the same time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has a partial avulsion of his right hamstring tendon. Team officials are trying to determine if Prescott needs surgery for the portion of the tendon that has torn from the bone or if it can heal on its own. The Cowboys are hopeful that pass rusher Micah Parsons and cornerback DaRon Bland can return to the field for …

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss [1:25] the Cowboys’ abysmal state at 3-5, especially with Dak Prescott’s extended absence looming. David says the season is already over. Instead of spending fourth-round draft picks on the likes of Jonathan Mingo, Kevin says, they should be hoarding assets on a team that will pick eighth…