The Dallas Morning News

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief,Dallas teachers face longer commutes as housing costs rise, Dallas weighs city funding for eviction defense, and a Texas GOP candidate’s online post exposes a deeper party split. Plus, a well known sports drink brand is facing a recall from the FDA. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: audience@dallasnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

This week's podcast guest is Ross Perot Jr., Board Chair of the US Chamber of Commerce and a pioneer in aviation and real estate. Perot discusses his perspective on current dilemmas in American economics and how his experience in the Air Force influenced his decision to build Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, the nation's first industrial airport.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, Dallas County voters will weigh a homelessness tax, Gina Hinojosa presses her case against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and we give some tips to find a cheap meal at the State Fair of Texas. Plus, Dallas says goodbye to the downtown Neiman Marcus. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: ⁠audience@dallasnews.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News food team heads to the State Fair of Texas to try the foods you were most curious about. They found a few big hits, some surprises and a couple of misses — so you can skip the duds. Along the way, they share tips for getting the most out of your food coupons. Give this episode of our Eat Drink D-FW podcast a listen before you head to the Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas expands childcare fraud investigations after new state protocols, The Dallas Morning News examines online gambling addiction among young Texans and a parole board grants parole to former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger. Plus, a historical spot at Fair Park that got a big update just in time for The State Fair of Texas.  This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: audience@dallasnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

With the Rangers officially out of the playoffs, John and Evan discuss the disappointing end to a disappointing season and break down Chris Young's end-of-season presser where he ran through a long list of attributes the Rangers lacked. Then they tackle the big question: How do the Rangers address all that? Former Rangers catcher and current FOX analyst A.J. Pierzynski joins the guys to discuss the playoffs, the national perception of the Rangers season and A.J.'s 2013 season with the Rangers. Did he and Yu Darvish really have words? Why didn't he return for 2014? Finally, John and...

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, a North Texas Christian author and her husband face child abuse-related charges, downtown Dallas leaders push for more housing and retail, and a court narrows a lawsuit over Boeing’s 737 MAX. Plus, what are the Stars' chances of winning the Stanley Cup?  This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: audience@dallasnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the chaotic ending of the Cowboys' visit to Rio and the poor decisions that resulted in a loss to the Ravens. Was Dak Prescott unduly influenced by his coach's warning? Did Brian Schottenheimer make a mistake electing to kick through the end zone after the tie? Are the Cowboys a smart team? Evan also tells us how Chris Young, Rangers president, challenged his team's "grit" and "toughness" in a season-ending exit presser. Lia Assimakopoulos joins the guys to talk about the Stars, who drop the puck Friday. And Kevin and Evan...

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, Dallas ranks high in new migration data for younger adults, a look back on the NHL game that helped open Dallas to hockey, and the downtown Neiman Marcus prepares for its final day. Plus, why nearly a quarter of Texas students with disabilities who qualify for the voucher program have returned their funds. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: ⁠audience@dallasnews.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choice...

Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert and businessman Ray Washburne talk about what it will take to build a stronger, more connected and more vibrant downtown Dallas. They discuss the future of downtown, the convention center, professional sports and the Downtown Dallas 2036 plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, Morgan Stanley makes its Dallas hub official, conservative groups reshape ad spending in the Texas Senate race, and former Mesquite apartment tenants win relocation money after unsafe living conditions. Plus, will the rivalry between Texas and Delaware hit a boiling point soon?  This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: audience@dallasnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, Dallas furloughs close non-essential city services Monday, Texas’ construction worker shortage, and 8-year-old Camp Mystic flood victim earns national ASPCA honor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big changes are underway for The Dallas Morning News food team: a brand-new studio and a new restaurant critic, Sarah Blaskovich. Eat Drink D-FW is back with the latest food news, from heartbreaking restaurant closures and budget-friendly dining to an app that helps you find the best bites at Cowboys games. You can also watch the new video version of Eat Drink D-FW on the Dallas News YouTube channel. Subscribe there to catch future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, The State Fair of Texas begins, Love Field ranks near the top for traveler satisfaction, staff writer Sarah Hepola reflects on dating after moving back to Dallas, and new city data shows grocery access is still uneven across Dallas. Plus, Sarah Blaskovich describes how she’ll shake up the News as the newsroom’s newest restaurant critic.  This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: audience@dallasnews.com. Learn m...

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, Southwest flight attendants weigh a push to replace their union, Costco targets another North Texas site, and red light therapy gains attention for skincare and pain treatment. Plus, the Rangers' playoff future.  This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: audience@dallasnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss the Cowboys' win over a Washington team missing Jayden Daniels in the second half Sunday. Calvin says he saw progress in Christian Parker's defense, but they still can't stop the run. Is that Parker's fault, or is it personnel? Calvin shares his thoughts. Evan, who coined the moniker "Zombie Rangers" to describe a team that keeps coming back from the dead, tells us just how far he thinks they can go if they hold on to first in the West. And Kevin and Evan share their thoughts on college...

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, North Texas faces extreme heat and air alerts while political tensions rise with recall efforts in Dallas and a high-stakes tax election concerning a new arena in Plano. Plus, an update on a legal fight involving the custody and medical decision-making of a baby born through surrogacy.  This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: audience@dallasnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Evan are back with an EMERGENCY drop of the pod to account for the crucial final week of the season. We wonder how Skip Schumaker is going to navigate what's left of his starting rotation and the job he's done in that regard. Then we welcome in Josh Hamilton, who had a hand in so many Rangers postseasons. We talk about him closing out his career with the Rangers with a heroic final week in 2015, that dropped ball in 2012 and the voice that helped him retire. We also want to know, since Prince Fielder is already on...

Megaphone description: In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, Michelin recognizes seven D-F-W hotels, a Pilot Point land deal could bring retail and about 2,000 apartments, and the Texas Supreme Court considers a lawsuit tied to the Allen mall mass shooting. Plus, the State Fair of Texas is set open this Friday for the 140th year. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: audience@dallasnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Trevor Rees-Jones, a presence in the Dallas law, business, and oil and gas industries is this week's guest on Intersections podcast. Rees-Jones joins the podcast to talk about founding Chief Oil & Gas, an early operator during the development of the Barnett Shale field in North Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices