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The Dallas Morning Food team discusses things that scare them in restaurants — from QR code-only menus to anxiety while ordering. The group also talks about the latest from Imelda's D-FW Sabores project and a recent item checked off of Sarah's bucket list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas lawmakers provided a behind-the-scenes look at efforts to scuttle in-person testimony from death row’s Robert Roberson, either at the Capitol or at the inmate’s prison. In the end lawmakers were told Roberson would not be permitted to testify in “any form of hearing” before a House committee examining the inmate’s case. In a brief filed with the Texas Supreme Court, Reps. Joe Moody, Democrat from El Paso, and Jeff Leach, Republican from Allen, detailed their battle with the attorney general’s office and unnamed executive branch officials to secure public testimony from Roberson; In other news, Plano has found another bat with rabies, the second in two months. It was discovered Thursday on the wall near the entrance of Campisi’s restaurant at 8100 Dallas Parkway, according to a news release from the city. There was no known contact with people or pets, but the bat was tested because it was found in an area with high public traffic; Carlos Glover Jr. was the hub in his family’s wheel. When he died May 27, one day after being shot in Far East Dallas, the family dynamic changed. His father sees his granddaughter less now. The rest of the family isn’t as quick to gather for a barbecue without Carlos Jr. drawing everyone in. This story is part of The Dallas Morning News’ homicide project focused on sharing the stories of all people killed in Dallas this year. You can read more of this story at DallasNews.com; And Billy Connel says he wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for his dog, Peyton. Connel served in the military for two decades, including in the first Gulf War, and sustained injuries to his nerves and muscles from chemical weapons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:23] the Cowboys’ latest debacle, a loss on the road to the 49ers. Evan says Trevon Diggs’ complaints about a reporter’s tweet immediately after the game only amplify the team’s misplaced priorities. Kevin says if Dak Prescott can’t run, as Jerry Jones advises, he’s not a good enough passer to justify that enormous contract. David says the Cowboys’ minus-turnover margin is a large part of their problem, which can’t be fixed at the deadline, but could be helped by the return of Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. [32:41] The guys also discuss Texas A&M’s rise to the top of the SEC in Mike Elko’s first year and what that portends for Texas when the two teams meet on Nov. 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Ken Paxton called for state Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Allen, to resign, saying he was making a criminal referral over the North Texas lawmaker’s recent communication with a judge involved in death row inmate Robert Roberson’s appeals; In other news, nearly 68,000 Texans and more than 800,000 people nationwide could be affected by a data breach at a Brownwood-based insurance servicer, according to filings with the Texas and Maine attorneys general offices. Landmark Admin announced the breach on Oct. 23, and notices have been sent to those affected; Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced this week that at least 200 Texas educators fraudulently earned teaching certifications through a cheating scheme run out of Houston. Five educators now face criminal charges after collectively profiting by more than $1 million through the cheating ring; And Dallas-based Smoothie King will blend up five drinks, dubbed “Ozempic Smoothies” that target people taking GLP-1 medications. They will be available at the 1,200 Smoothie Kings in the US on Oct. 29. The five drinks have names like Slim N Trim and The Activator, and they’re made with 20 grams of protein or more and zero grams of sugar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arlington nuns embroiled in a monthslong feud with the Fort Worth bishop have been dismissed from their Catholic order and religious life. That’s according to an announcement by the nuns’ Vatican-appointed leader. In a statement published Monday, Mother Marie of the Incarnation wrote the nuns are no longer members of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, to which they belonged. The nuns “have reverted to the lay state by their own actions.”; In other news, conflicting letters were released Monday by separate family members linked to the case of an East Texas man who was set to be executed earlier this month after he was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter. 57-year old Robert Roberson was sentenced to death in 2003 for reportedly shaking his daughter Nikki Curtis; a Texas man faces felony charges after allegedly punching a poll worker last week when he was told to remove a hat supporting former President Donald Trump. The man, identified as Jesse Lutzenberger, was released on bond Friday. It’s illegal to wear political clothing at the polls; According to the Urban Institute, Latinos will represent over 70% of the residential real estate purchasing power in the U.S. in the next 20 years. This means that 4.8 million new homeowners will come from the Latino community. Diana Sifuentes, a real estate agent with more than two decades of experience in North Texas and a member of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, said that for Latinos, buying a home is the epitome of fulfilling the American Dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cowboys lost 30-24 at San Francisco last night. No running game. No pass rush. No turnovers forced. Prescott turning the ball over every game. There’s so much to fix with the Cowboys at the moment, it’s hard to imagine they’ll be able to fix enough any time soon to turn things around. The Cowboys travel to Atlanta next Sunday to face the NFC South leading Falcons. In other news, the company behind voting machines used in Tarrant County has refuted an allegation that the company’s machines changed a man’s vote for president when the ballot was printed; Texans have combined to donate more than $65 million directly to the Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns, a windfall that helps pay for the deluge of ads and events focused on a handful of swing states far from Texas; And First Baptist Dallas gave congregants a first look Sunday at its plans for the rebuild of its historic sanctuary, which burned down in a four-alarm fire in July. Senior Pastor Robert Jeffress told The Dallas Morning News that the reconstructed sanctuary will be modeled after an old 1908 design of the building, which has been through four remodelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There hasn’t been a trace amount of rain in Dallas the entirety of October. The last recorded amount of rain in the area was Sept. 25 with a reported tenth of an inch of rain at DFW International Airport and a little over an inch at Dallas Love Field. The chance for the dry streak ending likely won’t be until at least the end of next week. A pattern change late next week is what will cause a high chance for measurable rain, though the uncertainty is high on that forecast right now. While the dry conditions remain, so does the elevated grass fire threat; In other news, the day after the State Fair of Texas ended, Attorney General Ken Paxton told an appeals court he would keep fighting a new policy banning most attendees from carrying guns; prosecutors secured the first conviction in Tarrant County under a new state law allowing defendants to be charged with murder in some fentanyl overdose deaths, the district attorney’s office announced Thursday. Kaeden Farish of Azle pleaded guilty to murder Tuesday and was sentenced to 19 years in prison; and being a college president is tough, but recruiting one can be tougher. In addition to finding candidates with the right academic credentials, universities need leaders that have political savvy to tackle complex social challenges and build consensus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News food team discusses a project nearly a year in the making from reporter Imelda Garcia: a quest to find authentic Mexican cuisine in North Texas. They also touch on Texas Monthly's top tacos list and the highly anticipated opening of Le PasSage in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas AG says Roberson had history of abuse, was not convicted on ‘shaken baby’ theory; In other news, a global tech company is moving its U.S. headquarters to Dallas-Fort Worth. Simply Learn, which provides training for digital skills, has relocated its U.S. hub from San Francisco to Plano near the Dallas North Tollway and 121; the Feb. 11, 2021 collision is frozen in the minds of North Texas as one of the deadliest crashes in state history, a 130-car pileup that killed six people and injured dozens. Vehicles slid on black ice after 36 consecutive hours of freezing temperatures; Good news: The pastrami sandwich sold at this year's Texas State Fair at a booth near the Cotton Bowl will be sold at the owners’ restaurant, Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking in Dallas, on Fridays and Saturdays only, for a limited time. It starts this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant [3:33] discuss the problems that have beset Dallas and San Francisco going into Sunday’s game and who can cry the most about injuries. Kevin agrees with Troy Aikman’s assessment of the Cowboys’ route-running skills, and Evan wonders what damage Jerry Jones’ pursuit of a buck does to the team. [29:53] Evan and Kevin talk about their perspective on Georgia’s romp over Texas — Kevin’s view from the pressbox; Evan’s from the stands — and what it means going forward. [52:20] Evan and Kevin also give their views of a Dodgers-Yankees World Series and the beauty of fall baseball. " Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New from The Dallas Morning News is an exclusive investigation into the 2021 Fort Worth pileup crash. The February 11th, 2021, Fort Worth tollway collision is frozen in the minds of North Texans as one of the deadliest crashes in state history, a 130 pileup that killed six people and injured dozens; In other news, At least a single ballot printed in White Settlement on Monday, the first day of early voting, did not accurately reflect a voter’s choice for president; Back to the Ballot is a personalized voter education course. Go to dallasnews.com/ballot ; a new public health initiative combatting drug overdoses in Arlington is targeting the city’s hospitality industry. Arlington’s Health Services will be providing two free doses of naloxone to bars, hotels, motels and other businesses, a medication that can be administered to employees or customers experiencing an opioid overdose while medical help is on the way; And the State Fair of Texas welcomed nearly 2.4 million people during its 24-day run, increasing its attendance compared to last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Abby McCloskey talks with Glenn Hubbard, dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and former presidential advisor and chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, about the economic prospects of a Trump or Harris administration. Note: the discussion includes references to Hubbard's books which can be found here: https://a.co/d/6obwkaK https://a.co/d/irReWPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A high-profile committee hearing at the Texas Capitol proceeded Monday without its main attraction: Robert Roberson, a man on death row whose execution was delayed last week after a bipartisan group of lawmakers issued a subpoena compelling his testimony. In other news, Federal labor regulators said Monday that the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has agreed to pay $900,000 to resolve complaints that the school systemically discriminated against 6,100 Black applicants over a two-year period; Early voting for the Nov. 5 election began yesterday and ends Friday, Nov. 1. In Texas, all registered voters can cast a ballot in person during the early voting period. Dallas Morning News journalists visited most of the 70 early voting centers to check on the conditions of buildings and access to parking and mass transit. For resources to help you cast your ballot with confidence, subscribe to Back to the Ballot, a personalized voter education newsletter, and view The Dallas Morning News voter guide; And after weeks of wondering, Mavericks fans who need a streaming option to watch the team’s local broadcasts are getting their wish, albeit for a price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State leaders are bracing for a potential maelstrom at the Texas Capitol on Monday as death row inmate Robert Roberson is set to appear in person at a House committee — the first time a condemned prisoner has testified before state lawmakers; Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security strategy Operation Lone Star has cost over $10 billion; Early voting starts Oct. 21; SEC fines University of Texas after fans cause game interruption vs. Georgia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Texas Supreme Court ordered the state to allow Robert Roberson III to comply with a subpoena for this testimony. In other news, a former professor and administrator at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth pleaded guilty to a felony this week after being charged with making a false statement to FBI investigators. Matt Queen served as a professor and interim provost at Southwestern, the largest Baptist seminary in Texas; Dallas drivers planning to use eastbound Interstate 20 this weekend should expect delays as a section of the highway is closed for ongoing construction. The Texas Department of Transportation will close all lanes of eastbound I-20 between Cockrell Hill Road and S. Hampton Road from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday. The eastbound I-20 on-ramp from Cockrell Hill Road will also be closed. Drivers will be detoured and should anticipate slowdowns in the area. All lanes of Kirnwood Boulevard and Westmoreland Road will also close between the east and westbound I-20 frontage roads during that time; and if you’ve ever found driving in Texas a painful experience, you might have a good reason. Texas is the 10th worst state to drive in, according to a new report by MoneyGeek. The analysis ranked driving in all 50 states based on a combination of traffic, transportation costs, safety, road infrastructure and weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News food team deep dives on a new dumpling restaurant and discusses the artistry behind this and other foods steeped in tradition and skill. They also share recommendations for solo dining around Dallas in response to a listener question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re sharing “‘Giant Stories” from The Dallas Morning News’ sister company, Medium Giant, a creative marketing agency. In this episode, influencer Justin Adu, who formerly led social media efforts at Google, sits down with John Kiker, president of Medium Giant, to share: The impact of a people-first approach and how it can bring underrepresented stories to life Why having diverse voices across every storytelling platform is important The elements that make for an attention-grabbing, authentic brand story Why outside-the-box thinking and taking risks is worth it How agency collaboration — in and out of the office — is a game changer Subscribe to the show by searching for “Giant Stories” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas legislators held a daylong hearing Wednesday examining the evidence and hearing expert testimony in the case of Robert Roberson, the East Texas man who could become the first in the country to be put to death for the disputed “shaken baby syndrome” theory. In other news, the town of Fairview has created a Zoning Defense Fund for legal costs in anticipation of a lawsuit from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the town’s denial of a controversial proposed temple; a federal jury in Fort Worth awarded American Airlines $9.4 million on Tuesday in the airline’s suit against Skiplagged, a website that promotes bargain fares through “hidden city” ticketing, a practice that saves many fliers money but, American contends, costs airlines millions in uncaptured revenue; and Mark Cuban says he feels bad for Jerry Jones, after Jones’ meltdown in a radio interview earlier this week. The Cowboys owner took a defensive tone during his weekly radio hit with “Shan & RJ” on 105.3 The Fan, drumming up the buzz around his team after a 47-9 loss to Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's the link to the article about the stores and products impacted by the listeria outbreak. Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Colin Allred came out swinging in their Tuesday night debate, each portraying their opponent as too extreme to serve in the U.S. Senate; In other news, the Grand Prairie school board can’t terminate the superintendent after a Dallas County judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking an immediate decision on his future with the district. Superintendent Jorge L. Arredondo sued the trustees ahead of a scheduled Thursday meeting during which they were expected to discuss his employment; the listeria-launched recall of nearly 10 million pounds of meat and chicken products has reached the store brands of seven of the top 10 grocery-selling chains in the nation, a few other chains you probably know about and several name brands. BrucePac announced a recall of all ready-to-eat meat and poultry items made in that facility between June 19 and Oct. 8. That culminates to about 9,986,245 pounds of beef, pork, turkey — and, most of all, chicken; And are you ready to cast your ballot in the November fifth general election? The Dallas Morning News is introducing a new tool to help you vote with confidence, Back to the Ballot. Back to the Ballot is a personalized voter education course. Simply take a three question quiz, tell us about your interests, and we’ll send you stories directly to your inbox. The News polled thousands of voters who said they’d like more information about voting essentials, issues that will appear on the ballot, and how their vote impacts the community they live in. Back to the Ballot is our way of helping our community stay informed and confident as they head to the polls. Ready to get started? Take the quiz now at dallasnews.com/ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:15] the worst home loss in Jerry Jones’ tenure with the Cowboys. David tells us why Jerry isn’t firing Mike McCarthy yet but gives an idea of what it’ll take for him to make only the second midseason coaching change in his history. Kevin outlines the grades for the offensive line so far (Hint: not good). [23:03] Kevin and Evan discuss the upcoming game between No. 1 Texas and fifth-ranked Georgia in Austin and what makes the Longhorns the best team in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. District Judge Janis Jack is a semi-retired judge in Corpus Christi who has overseen a 13-year lawsuit by Texas foster kids against the state’s child-welfare system. On Friday, a panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ordered Jack removed from the case and reversed her most recent – and most punitive – order against state child welfare officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new hotline aimed at preventing opioid overdoses is launching in Dallas County for both individuals and health care providers, county officials announced Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the 2018 murder of Botham Jean, was denied parole Thursday, according to Jean’s family. The 36-year old Guyger was eligible for parole late last month — on what would have been Jean’s 33rd birthday — after serving half her sentence in a Gatesville prison; Architects Bryan Trubey, John Hutchings and Chad Scheckel of Overland Partners showed how much better the Cotton Bowl’s fan experience will be a year from now, when $140 million of renovations are complete; Nick Clark and Dawson Williams, a pair of East Dallas entrepreneurs, are keeping their next venture close to home. The pair, who live in East Dallas, have set their sights on opening a boutique country club on E. Northwest Highway in Lake Highlands; And the downtown Dallas Greyhound station property will soon be in new hands. Dallas real estate developer and businessman Ray Washburne closed a sale on the property at 205 S. Lamar St. on Thursday, he said in an exclusive interview with The Dallas Morning News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the Dallas Morning News food team discusses fall musts in North Texas. And — no surprise — the autumn bucket list revolves around food. The team also gives an update on the latest for the Michelin Guide's Texas edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An accountant’s report on Fair Park’s finances released Wednesday showed $5.7 million was misspent on projects that didn’t meet stipulations set by donors. Fair Park First, the nonprofit that manages the Dallas park, said Wednesday it was looking to recoup the money. In other news, the parents of Cindy Clemishire, the Oklahoma woman who accused Gateway Church founder Robert Morris of abuse, gave their first public statement on their daughter’s story in a letter to The Dallas Morning News. Clemishire told Christian blog The Wartburg Watch in June that Morris sexually abused her from the ages of 12 to 17; the Dallas County courthouse is likely to be without power to half of the building until at least Saturday. Jury trials and some hearings are ongoing in the Frank Crowley Courts Building near downtown. Power to the northside of the courthouse has been down since Monday, affecting lights, escalators and internet; And after strong opposition to adding “Dallas,” Texas A&M University-Commerce may have a new name after all – this time going back to its roots. President Mark Rudin announced Monday to students and alumni that he wants the A&M board of regents to change the school’s name to East Texas A&M University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Photos of weapons and menacing words zooming across social media prompted the arrests of dozens of Texas students this school year. In September alone, at least 40 students across the state were arrested in connection with making threats against schools, according to a review of news articles, law enforcement statements and district alerts; In other news, Dallas Love Field is relocating its rideshare pickup center after several unhappy fliers voiced concerns. By January 2025, or earlier, according to city documents, the area will be relocated adjacent to the current valet pavilion on the terminal’s southeast side; the 19-year-old Texas cadet who died at the U.S. Air Force Academy last month died from natural causes. That’s according to a newly released autopsy report. Avery Koonce of Taylor was a cadet fourth class — or freshman — when she died Sept. 4 after she was found unconscious in a dormitory at the academy in Colorado Springs; The Dallas Morning News is introducing a new tool to help you vote with confidence, Back to the Ballot. Back to the Ballot is a personalized voter education course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:18] the Cowboys’ win on the road over Pittsburgh even while missing most of their marquee players on defense. The problem against the Lions, Kevin says, is that Jared Goff will do more with a clean pocket than Justin Fields did. Dak Prescott was simply better than Fields. David also explains what Rico Dowdle had to do to become effective for the first time this year. [19:05] Kevin and Evan discuss the big college games of the week and the impact of Texas-OU. Take the points, Kevin says. [37:05] David describes the difference Klay Thompson makes for the Mavs as opposed to what his role had become for the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Abby McCloskey talks with Patrick Brown of the Ethics and Public Policy Center about what both candidates are promising regarding abortion and family policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The city of Dallas and partner agency Dallas Area Rapid Transit will dedicate $11.5 million to boosting pedestrian safety on some of the city’s most dangerous roadways; In other news, Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth ranked in the top 50 in a recent study to find the cost of living comfortably in America’s 50 most populous cities; a project intended to make two major thoroughfares in uptown Dallas more pedestrian-friendly has evoked loud opposition from community members skeptical about the traffic impact study done nearly a decade ago. The city is looking at changing about five miles of McKinney and Cole avenues from one-way to two-way streets, reversing a move the city made in 1973 to shepherd cars faster through the city; And Google signed a lease for a 1.1 million square foot warehouse in western Fort Worth — one of the largest leases signed in Texas this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re sharing episodes of the new podcast “Giant Stories” from The Dallas Morning News’ sister company, Medium Giant, a creative marketing agency. The show features compelling conversations with some of today’s most influential and relevant storytellers in business and media. In this debut episode, Kim Elenez, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish North Texas, sits down with John Kiker, president of Medium Giant, to share: Why authenticity is fundamental to a brand story that has staying power Her “bite, snack, meal” approach to storytelling How micro-moments and unthinkable realities can create extraordinary stories Her perspective for breaking through the clutter and noise Powerful takeaways from wishes granted Subscribe to the show by searching for “Medium Stories” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former members of Gateway Church accused the megachurch and its former leaders in a lawsuit filed Friday of failing to donate 15% of the church’s tithes to foreign missionary work. The proposed class-action lawsuit, filed in federal court in Sherman, alleges misrepresentation and fraud, breach of contract and conspiracy to breach contract, based on Gateway’s alleged failure to use tithes as the church said it would; Also, according to an affidavit, four men forced a woman into her home at gunpoint, beat her with a pistol, tied her up and robbed her Sept. 21; Dallas Fire and Rescue crews recovered the body of a 6-year-old boy Sunday who was swept away after he fell into a creek near Mountain Creek Lake Saturday afternoon. The child’s body was found around 2 p.m. near Mi Familia Park. Searchers located the boy the day after they pulled the body of his 26-year-old father, identified as Fernando Carlos, from the water; the Dallas Cowboys scored with 20 second to play to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 last night; And are you ready to cast your ballot in the November fifth general election? The Dallas Morning News is introducing a new tool to help you vote with confidence, Back to the Ballot. Back to the Ballot is a personalized voter education course. Simply take a three question quiz, tell us about your interests, and we’ll send you stories directly to your inbox. The News polled thousands of voters who said they’d like more information about voting essentials, issues that will appear on the ballot, and how their vote impacts the community they live in. Back to the Ballot is our way of helping our community stay informed and confident as they head to the polls. Ready to get started? Take the quiz now at dallasnews.com/ballot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 law. The lawsuit said TikTok collects, stores and processes minors’ personal identifying information when they interact with the platform; Texas school finances are stretched. Coppell is the latest district across the state to close a school because of a tight budget; and, JumpShot Inc., a basketball-themed entertainment company, is putting its corporate headquarters in Dallas before opening the first location of the Topgolf-inspired concept in the city next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the Rangers’ exit presser and what might be asked of Marcus Semien next season if Chris Young can’t afford to add some big bats. Kevin wonders how long Bruce Bochy, going into the last year of his contract, might want to put up with another season like this one. [45:05] The guys also talk Texas and Georgia football and the big game coming up Oct. 19 in Austin, with a little love tossed to SMU for its win over Florida State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 in Dallas – while most must wait until Dec. 1. The federal college financial aid form typically opens Oct. 1; around four dozen current and former Dallas elected officials and local leaders called on voters Wednesday to reject three proposed city charter changes they say would endanger the city and how it serves residents for years to come; and, in a move surely designed to flood any Nickelodeon-loving millennial with nostalgia, the kids TV network has partnered with restaurants around the country to create real-life versions of the SpongeBob SquarePants Krabby Patty to mark the show’s 25th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Texas. In Dallas, police statistics show there have been more than 6,600 intimate partner crimes in 2024. Nine were fatal; Armyworms — named for their tendency to march in troops — have hatched in throngs this fall across North and Central Texas, where they are wreaking havoc. Gardening groups on Facebook are rife with photos of the caterpillars and once-green lawns turned brown. Lawn care companies say they are receiving far more calls than usual, and agricultural organizations have published alerts; and, what makes a taco a great taco? Is it the tortilla? Is it the meat? Is it the salsa? Is it some mysterious secret ingredient? Surely, you have tried more than one taco in your life. Some have been good, some have not. We asked four North Texas Hispanic restaurateurs to help solve the riddle. These restaurateurs primarily deal in tacos, focusing in on what makes the dish a delicacy worth coming back for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 from enforcing vote-harvesting restrictions and investigating potential violations. A federal judge ruled Friday that a section of the 2021 law aimed at preventing election fraud in Texas violated the First Amendment by placing “an invalid restriction on speech” and the 14th Amendment’s due process clause by being “unconstitutionally vague.”; a 6-month-old baby taken from her Rockwall home Monday morning was found hours later with her biological parents in Missouri; And how ready are you for the polls? The Texas general election is November fifth. The Dallas Morning News Voter Guide can help you prepare to cast your ballot. Check out the guide today at dallasnews.com/voterguide to compare candidates, get recommendations, and build your own ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 worked to build a roller coaster in the front yard of their Grapevine home. But after a complaint from a neighbor, they were forced to dismantle it; and how ready are you for the polls? The Texas general election is November fifth. The Dallas Morning News Voter Guide can help you prepare to cast your ballot. Check out the guide today at dallasnews.com/voterguide to compare candidates, get recommendations, and build your own ballot. Visit dallasnews.com/voter guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to cover its costs; In other news, when the Texas Railroad Commission was created in 1891, regulating trains was part of its mission. The state agency’s duties have changed but the name has not, which can be confusing, particularly for voters who choose the three commissioners who create many of the rules governing Texas’ fossil fuel industry; And Southwest Airlines economy fare passengers may have to sacrifice some precious legroom to make way for new premium seating sections on many of the carrier’s planes. The company unveiled plans Thursday for new boarding and seating configuration arrangements to accommodate assigned seating in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 are repelled by essential oils such as peppermint, citronella or vinegar; the city of Allen clamped down on smoke shops, issuing new regulations within the city. The new ordinance, passed 7-0 at the Tuesday city council meeting, limits locations and outlines rules regarding minors and criminal activity on the premises; and so much for keeping the lovely Garden Cafe in Dallas a secret. TikToker Stephanie Camillee, who runs an account called Your Dallas Guide shared a video that’s been viewed nearly 200,000 times about Old East Dallas gem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to bring firearms onto the fairgrounds is still in effect starting Friday, when the annual event begins in South Dallas’ Fair Park; In other news, Dallas-based Invitation Homes has agreed to pay a proposed $48 million settlement after the company was accused of “unlawful actions against customers.” That’s according to a Federal Trade Commission announcement Tuesday; many Dallas council members were concerned Monday when they learned tiny homes or sanctioned parking lots — places where people experiencing homelessness can stay temporarily— could add five months to the time providers spend rehoming people; and Dallas Trinity FC new head coach Pauline MacDonald is finally with the team after having visa issues. MacDonald will coach her first game today when Trinity visits Brooklyn FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 coach at midseason for only the second time in his tenure. [29:41] The guys also talk about the LIV Golf experience at Maridoe and the big college football games on tap, and Kevin asks Evan why the heck the Rangers don’t just go ahead and let Wyatt Langford play center field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 cybersecurity issue. The company said in a social media post when MoneyGram detected the issue it immediately launched an investigation and proactively went offline to protect its systems; after awarding $200,000 to Alamo Drafthouse, Richardson leaders say they were blindsided; And are you ready to cast your ballot in the November fifth general election? The Dallas Morning News is introducing a new tool to help you vote with confidence, Back to the Ballot. Here's a link: https://www.dallasnews.com/back-to-the-ballot/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 the latest area church to announce the removal of its lead pastor. Pastor Steven J. Lawson also resigned from his Dallas-based nonprofit, which brought in over $1 million in annual revenue over the past few years. And the Jerry and Stephen Jones’ fingerprints are all over the Cowboys’ latest defeat. Ownership’s refusal to address a clear need at running back in free agency or the draft, upgrade the run defense and their willingness to have CeeDee Lamb miss the offseason program and training camp all came home to roost in this 28-25 loss to Baltimore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 State Fair of Texas policy restricting who can bring guns to the 24-day event. The ban will go into effect when the fair kicks off next week; Texas Teachers of Tomorrow — the largest educator preparation program in the state — must prove it has fixed longstanding problems or risk losing approval to operate in Texas. An agreement approved Thursday by the State Board for Educator Certification is the latest move in a multi-year saga that has unfolded while Texas schools struggled to recruit enough qualified teachers; and First Baptist Church has selected the Beck Group, one of Dallas’ best known design and construction companies, to lead the rebuilding of the church’s historic sanctuary after a four-alarm fire destroyed it in July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 the bishop of the Fort Worth Catholic diocese and a group of secluded Arlington nuns is again escalating. Calling the nuns “scandalous,” Bishop Michael Olson warned members of his diocese that supporting the nuns — either by participating in communion or providing financial assistance — would amount to “scandalous disobedience and disunity.”; the man suspected in the attack of a woman in downtown Dallas last week is in jail and facing an aggravated assault charge, police said Wednesday. A video obtained by The Dallas Morning News shows a man walking up behind the woman and striking her with an object Thursday afternoon in the 1300 block of Elm Street, near North Field Street. Dallas police later released images of the man and sought the public’s help to identify him. 36 year old Antonio Banks was booked into the Dallas County jail on Monday afternoon on an unrelated charge, according to online jail records. His bail was set at $150,000 for the assault charge and he also faces a criminal trespass charge; and restaurants in Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood near downtown, specifically those on Commerce Street, say they have been affected by the ongoing public works being done by the city of Dallas and Oncor. The work being done on Commerce Street has left restaurants without direct access to their facilities and left customers with the notion that the businesses are closed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices