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The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Mesquite police investigate shooting that left 2 men wounded Friday afternoon
Mesquite police are investigating a shooting that happened near a city park on Friday afternoon, leaving two men wounded, a police spokesper...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Warmer this weekend, then cooler
This weekend will be warmer, but two cold fronts will bring cooler weather next week.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Mexican immigrant gets 40-year prison sentence for cartel-linked drug trafficking
A Mexican drug trafficker with links to the cartel was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Wednesday.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
UT System’s free tuition plan sparks resistance from some Texas lawmakers
Some Texas Republicans criticized the free tuition initiative for families making $100,000 or less as an “abuse of power.”
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Matt Gaetz says he won’t return to Congress after withdrawing as attorney general pick
The announcement comes a day after the Florida Republican stepped aside from the Cabinet nomination process amid growing fallout from federa...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
How will Amber Guyger pay the nearly $100 million to the family of Botham Jean?
Attorneys for Botham Jean’s family asked the jury to send a message that Dallas County residents “are going to be safe in our homes.”
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
MMA fighter Conor McGregor ordered to pay $250,000 in sexual assault case
Mixed martial arts fighter testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Why do these candidates want to be Dallas city manager? Hear from them yourself
Here are some responses the semifinalists for Dallas city manager gave a search firm for why they would be best for the job.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Man dies following shooting in Old East Dallas parking lot
Dallas police are investigating after finding 41-year-old Tony Mosley shot in his vehicle Thursday.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
What’s new to learn about assassination of JFK?
Conspiracy theories still swirl around JFK’s assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas. Trump has promised to release the last of the JFK fi...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Bible-infused lessons for Texas public schools narrowly approved
The lesson plans – intended to boost children’s reading skills – ignited controversy as parents, education advocates and religious leaders d...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Man died following last week shooting in east Oak Cliff
The victim was transported at a local hospital but died from his injuries Thursday.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Son of founders of Daystar Television Network fired from company
Jonathan Lamb, the son of Daystar Television Network co-founders Marcus and Joni Lamb, has been fired from the global Christian television n...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Whistleblowers can’t question Ken Paxton under oath, Texas Supreme Court rules
The ruling voids a lower-court order requiring Paxton and three other officials to be deposed by four fired executives.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
6 things to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new nominee for attorney general
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen Thursday by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general. Here's what to know a...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Center for Transforming Lives to expand service offerings with new site in Fort Worth
New Center for Women living in poverty will be opening in Fort Worth.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
E. coli outbreak: 167,000 pounds of ground beef recalled
E. coli outbreaks this year have hit ground beef, carrots and onions.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
What to know about the newly named leader of Texas DPS
Freeman Martin will begin leading the state law enforcement agency in December.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Price tag on Fair Park’s promised community park cut to $39 million
Fair Park First officials said the park, initially slated to cost more than $60 million, has lower costs after they scrapped plans for a con...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Obituaries
Breaking news and investigations on politics and policy in Texas, from City Council to the State Legislature. Includes Dallas, Plano, Frisco...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
When will Dallas-Fort Worth get its first freeze this fall?
A cold front is moving into North Texas, but it’s not quite time to break out the winter gear.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Investigation underway after baby’s body found on Red Oak garbage route: sheriff’s office
At about 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, the sheriff’s office dispatch received a call from sanitation employees who reported finding a dead baby in...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Dallas cop who has been investigated multiple times turns himself in on misdemeanor charge
Officer Ali Toppa, 28, was detained Thursday by Irving police on a warrant out of Dallas.
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Highland Park High School reportedly adds security after social media threat
Security measures at Highland Park High School near Dallas have increased this week following a post displaying threatening words written on...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Plano 15-year-old dies in dirt bike crash, police say
A 15-year-old Plano Vines High School student died Wednesday after crashing a dirt bike at the intersection of Roundrock Trail and Landershi...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Trump nominates Pam Bondi to be attorney general
Pam Bondi has been nominated for U.S. attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump. Her resume contrasts with that of Matt Gaetz, who wi...
The Dallas Morning News
November 22, 2024
Could free tuition from the UT System impact the competition for Texas college students?
The expanded Promise Plus program is poised to increase students’ access to higher education in Texas.
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Dallas Police and Fire Pension System wins case against city in fight over funding plan
A state court judge sided with the pension system and said the city needs to abide by the plan adopted by the system’s board, which calls fo...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Chilly Morning and Plentiful Sunshine to End the Week
Another chilly morning expected before a warming trend by the weekend.
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Jussie Smollett: Former ‘Empire’ actor’s 2019 conviction for attack on himself overturned
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack ag...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Dallas might eliminate parking minimums, but some aren’t convinced
City of Dallas staff say eliminating minimum parking requirements will make the city better, but the proposal has drawn mixed reactions from...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Read excerpts of what Texas lessons may include about the Bible, Christianity
The State Board of Education is expected to vote on the lessons Friday.
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Watch: Volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year
The eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula started with little warning at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday and created a fissure around 1.8 miles long.
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
UT Arlington scientists discover the cutest but grumpiest little gecko you’ve ever seen
A new species of miniature gecko, no bigger than a safety pin, has been discovered by biologists at the University of Texas at Arlington.
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration to be Trump’s attorney general
He was once embroiled in a sex trafficking investigation by the Justice Department he’s been tapped to lead.
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Unpaid labor and economic struggles: How gender inequity keeps women in a double bind
Two new studies, one from the Texas Women’s Foundation and the Gender Equity Policy Institute speak about how women are disproportionately b...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Police report: Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick, allegedly assaulted woman in 2017
The former Fox News personality told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing, the report said.
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Timeline: How the case unfolded after Dallas officer Amber Guyger killed Botham Jean
The death of Botham Jean has sparked outrage and questions over what happened the night the 26-year-old was killed in his apartment by a Dal...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
McKinney to allow golf carts on public roads
McKinney City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday allowing golf carts on roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less within city...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
AG Ken Paxton sues Dallas over decriminalizing marijuana
Ken Paxton's legal action follows similar suits against other cities like Austin and Denton, which have passed similar voter-supported manda...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Hamas leader issued by ICC
The Israeli government has repeatedly denied the charges, saying the conduct of its war with Hamas — designated a terrorist organization by...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
PayPal outage hit thousands worldwide Thursday morning
The company experienced a system issue that affected multiple products including account withdrawals, peer-to-peer payment service Venmo, on...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
How to observe the 61st anniversary of JFK’s assassination in Dallas
In the decades since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the slaying of Dallas police Officer J.D. Tippit, the city has grapp...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Dallas Zoo’s playful 14-year-old giant anteater Tullah euthanized after health decline
Tullah, a 14-year-old female giant anteater at the Dallas Zoo, was euthanized after a decline in health.
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Chilly morning, mild afternoon
Chilly, but sunny pattern ahead of a weekend warm-up
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Dallas case illustrates how this high-tech tool can help solve crimes against sex workers
Police believe at least four sex workers killed in the Dallas area over the past 12 months. In each case, however, an arrest has been made,...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
‘Nothing left’: Man fatally shot after collision in Dallas planned to start over
Elian Murrugarra, 23, was fatally shot on Jan. 27 in the 1200 block of North Stemmons Freeway. He died in the hospital two days later.
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
Triple shooting in southeast Oak Cliff leaves 1 dead, 2 hurt, Dallas police say
Dallas police are looking for the suspect involved in a southeast Oak Cliff shooting Wednesday evening in which one person was killed and tw...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024
2 found dead, 1 hurt in Wise County home during welfare check by sheriff’s deputies
The Wise County Sheriff’s office and Texas Rangers are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found along with a third inj...
The Dallas Morning News
November 21, 2024