Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to hold a bill signing ceremony Monday afternoon in Denton for legislation approved recently by state lawmakers that aims to provide tax relief for property owners. In other news, people with spinal cord injuries are getting a new lease on life thanks to a tiny neck implant paired with physical therapy. In a study publ…

A woman who said she was sexually abused as a child by Gateway Church founder Robert Morris has sued him and the church, alleging she was defamed by statements categorizing the abuse as an “inappropriate relationship.” In other news, developer Ruel Hamilton, who was convicted in 2021 for paying two Dallas City Council members to advance his housing…

This episode is all about salad: chicken salad, kale salad, tuna salad and pasta salad - plus a side of Sancerre. The Dallas Morning News food team, along with help from listeners, friends and family, is doing what it can to help you stay cool (and keep cooking) this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

A constitutional ban on women pastors and a proposal to abolish a public policy agency accused of compromising with leftists narrowly failed on the last day of this year’s Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas. Close margins on both key votes demonstrated the staunchly conservative views of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, which counts…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [2:30] the brilliance of Jacob deGrom and how the Rangers’ pitching in general keeps them in the conversation in the AL West. Evan also gets to the heart of Marcus Semien’s rebound and tells us whether he thinks the Rangers need more hitting at the deadline or a high-leverage reliever. [24…

Evan breaks down the plan for Kumar Rocker and the re-emergence of Marcus Semien before the guys sit down with former Rangers pitcher Darren Oliver, who is now a special assistant in the front office. Darren discusses playing or working for the last five Rangers GMs, dating back to Tom Grieve, being traded for the first time and winding up smack in…

Cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms throughout the day in the Dallas Fort Worth area. The storms will be heavier in the afternoon and evening with a chance for some flash flooding and damaging winds. The high will be 79 but it will be humid today. The low will be 67. In other news, a federal judge has ruled that the city of McKinney must pa…

Patrick M. Walsh, former United States Navy four-star admiral and Blue Angel pilot, talks about servant leadership, military command and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 The Dallas Morning News

Protesters gathered in Dallas Monday to express solidarity and support for Los Angeles residents and undocumented immigrants who have been subject to stepped up activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in recent days. The event, which began at 7 p.m. at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge on the edge of downtown Dallas, started off pea…

Shades of hope and doubt swirled around Dallas City Hall last week when city officials unveiled a study that fortified the long-discussed high-speed rail project as a billion-dollar economic engine for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In other news, thousands of electric customers in North Texas were without power Sunday night as a round of severe storm…

Southern Baptists are set to return to Dallas June 8-11 for their annual meeting. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is expecting 18,000 to 20,000 visitors at this year’s convention. In other news, Texas colleges could soon pay their student athletes. With the NCAA expected to end its decades-old prohibition on universities paying players d…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Tim Cowlishaw to discuss [00:20] the buzz around Pete DeBoer’s future with the Stars. Did his comments about Jake Oettinger after pulling him in Game 5 rise to the level of dismissal after reports of grumbling from the players? Tim gives his take on that as well as the possibility of…

It's hot, but the Dallas Morning News food team can help with a list of easy summer recipes. Listeners, friends, family and colleagues have shared what they're eating and drinking as summer sets in. Get ready for summer inspiration - that shouldn't heat up your kitchen too much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Two Keller residents have pleaded guilty to federal charges for their role in a romance scam that defrauded elderly victims across the United States. The scheme involved convincing victims to send money under false pretenses and then transferring those funds abroad, primarily to Ghana. In other news, a Texas woman died after contracting a brain-eat…

Ep. 4: The one with Rusty Greer - Evan and John break down what went right for the Rangers against St. Louis and whether this signals the start of a trend. Fan favorite Rusty Greer joins the guys to discuss whether his all-out style of play left him with any post-career regrets, lessons learned from Will Clark and passed on, modern offense, his pas…

North Texas drivers will pay more to use toll roads beginning in July. The North Texas Tollway Authority will increase rates beginning July 1 by an average of 1 cent per mile for TollTag holders, from 21 to 22 cents. ZipCash customers without toll tags pay double the TollTag rate. In other news, clouds of Saharan dust, originating in North Africa, …

Chris Young, president of baseball operations for the Texas Rangers talks with cohosts Tom Leppert and Kyle Waldrep about baseball, leadership, character and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 The Dallas Morning News

Storm clouds are making their way back into the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon, primarily for the western edge of the region as the cluster of storms moves in from that direction. The system will continue moving eastward, bringing the greatest risk of severe storms to the metro area in the early morning h…

State law would prohibit various protesting activities on public university campuses under a bill the Texas Legislature approved Sunday. The bill would limit where and when students and university staff can protest on campus, prohibit the use of bullhorns in many instances and bar protesters from wearing masks. In other news, construction has begun…

A Dallas police officer who has been on paid leave for more than three years was demoted for force used during 2020 social justice protests, The Dallas Morning News learned Thursday. Sr. Cpl. Ryan Mabry was demoted to a civilian employee status by Chief Daniel Comeaux last week for his actions during downtown Dallas demonstrations after a Minneapol…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [00:30] the Stars’ 3-1 deficit in the Western Conference finals, leaving them on the brink of elimination again. Would Pete DeBoer pay the price for the first team to make three straight conference titles without advancing? Kevin and Evan discuss the possibilities and what DeBoer has to de…

Need tips as grilling season sets in? We've got you covered with advice from a local chef. Think of it as grilling 101. The Dallas Morning News food team also discusses classic burger spots in Dallas-Fort Worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 The Dallas Morning News

Southwest Airlines is staying at Dallas Love Field through at least 2040. On Wednesday, the City Council cleared the way for a 12-year extension for the Dallas-based carrier, which ensures it will continue to dominate the airport. Southwest will continue to use 18 of the airport’s 20 gates, with the last two operated by Atlanta-based Delta. In othe…

Evan and John break down a 1-5 road trip and what the addition of Alejandro Osuna might mean in both the short- and long-term. Jake Burger joins the guys to explain the role his minor league assignment played, if there is divine intervention involved in his turnaround and exactly how as a pro player he ended up playing in a college league during th…

A proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution that would have denied bail to alleged repeat offenders of certain violent crimes failed in the House. The amendment on Tuesday fell just three votes shy of the 100-vote super majority needed to pass proposed amendments to the constitution. In other news, Grapevine police and Texas Game Wardens have ar…

Co-hosts Tom Leppert and Kyle Waldrep interview former Dallas police chief David Brown about crime, challenges in policing, and his darkest moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 The Dallas Morning News

Senate Bill 6’s so-called “kill switch” provision, which would give the Electric Reliability Council of Texas the power to shut off power to large consumers during power grid emergencies, has faced the most attention in a substantial legislative proposal designed to address issues facing the ERCOT power grid. The bill passed 117-24. In other news, …

A bill requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments in public schools passed the Texas House on Sunday. The 82-46 vote sends the proposal back to the Senate before it goes to Gov. Greg Abbott. In other news, Texas is on the verge of banning the use of nondisclosure agreements to silence sexual abuse survivors after a key House vote Sunday. …

Plainclothes federal agents detained several people this week at the immigration court in downtown Dallas, continuing a pattern seen at courts across the country. In other news, across the food industry in Dallas-Fort Worth, business owners describe a sense of uncertainty and concern not felt since the pandemic. Some food businesses, both large and…

Does it feel like wine is getting more expensive? You're not wrong. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses reality of wine prices. The team also sampled 2025's "drink of summer": jalapeño sauvignon blanc (otherwise known as the spicy sauvy b). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

After sunny, pleasant weather in the middle of the week, rain chances are returning to North Texas Thursday afternoon. Storms are also likely to develop in the afternoon along the Red River, moving south across the region during the late afternoon and evening. These storms have a 50% chance of developing in the Dallas area, bringing hail and damagi…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Lia Assimakopoulos and Brad Townsend to discuss [9:00] a busy time in Dallas sports. Besides describing the Wings’ debut, Kevin asks Lia if the Stars have reached a tipping point with their third consecutive conference finals. What if they don’t beat the Oilers and make the Stanley C…

Episode 2: The one with Mark Teixeira - John & Evan break down the Rangers' exceptional starting pitching and defensive performance to begin the year. Mark Teixeira joins the guys to talk about his eventful five years with the Rangers, blowing Evan off for an interview on the day he was traded to the Braves and he takes our first Better Get To Know…

The Texas measles outbreak has grown by only four cases since last week, marking another period of progress as health officials work to slow the spread of the virus. State health officials announced Tuesday that 722 cases have been confirmed since the outbreak first erupted in late January — an increase of four since Friday’s update, when only one …

The city of Dallas is considering taking out a $1 billion loan to move forward with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center project. Staff will brief the City Council Wednesday on the updates to the convention center plan. Also, after sitting through more than two months of auditions, training and performances, American Idol fans were minutes aw…

North Texas residents shouldn’t put their umbrellas away just yet. After rain both Saturday and Sunday, more precipitation is in store for today. There’s a potential for some isolated early morning showers, before more severe storm chances return in the afternoon and evening. The showers are most likely to be severe for the Dallas-Fort Worth metro …

Health care workers in Texas would have whistleblower protections for reporting legal, regulatory and ethical violations under a bill the Senate passed Thursday. The lawmakers voted 21-10 to send the proposal to the House. In other news, police are seeking the public’s help to find a 76-year-old woman who was taken from an assisted living facility …

You heard it here first. There's a new place to play croquet in North Texas that has some serious food and beverage clout backing it up. The Tango Frogs are also back on Dallas' Greenville Avenue, and we have some fresh ideas for easy appetizers to bring to any function (but namely graduation parties at the moment). Learn more about your ad choices…

Dallas school officials are striking DEI goals from district language, according to online records. A document regulating employment practices was amended May 2 to remove a section on recruitment and retention through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. In other news, Gateway Church founder Robert Morris asked his former church for million…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by staff writers Myah Taylor and Lia Assimakopoulos to talk [32:30] about the Stars’ second round series against the Jets and [15:20] Friday’s debut of the Wings and their new star, Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft. Evan tells us about the impact of Bret Boone as the Ran…

In the first edition of the SportsDay Rangers podcast, John and Evan [2:05] break down Bret Boone's first week on the job as hitting coach, [13:03] chat with Michael Young about the serendipitous, random meeting that led to Boone's arrival in Texas and how Evan's wedding paved the way for Michael to rejoin the organization. [36:45] Also, the guys r…

It will be easier than ever for parents to opt their children out of public school vaccine requirements under a bill given initial passage in the Texas House late Tuesday. In other news, School leaders and advocates worry that the Texas Senate is dragging its feet to deliver on promises to provide the largest infusion of state dollars into public e…

With less than a 2 percent chance of landing the first overall pick in Monday evening’s NBA draft lottery, the ping pong ball popped up for the Mavericks, securing the top pick in the upcoming NBA draft. With that top pick, it gives Dallas the ability to land Duke’s Cooper Flagg, the consensus top selection. In other news, Dallas’ Office of Equity …

Get ready for a warmup, sunny and warm today with a high of 86. Clear skies tonight with a low of 64. Texas summer is knocking on the door this week, hitting North Texans with the potential for our first 100-degree day of the year. In other news, Dallas used their home-ice advantage to their favor Sunday, securing a 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.…

The Texas House gave initial approval to a bill Thursday that would ban citizens of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from owning properties in Texas, moving the state one step closer to creating barriers for property ownership to people from countries deemed hostile. On a largely partisan vote of 85-60, the House approved the bill, making it the…

What should you know about the new Gas Monkey Icehouse in North Texas? Well, other than details about the menu, owner Richard Rawlings is expected to film episodes for his YouTube show at the new spot. Plus, get details on an upcoming mezcal and tequila expo and a new restaurant going into Denton Square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…

Texas school trustees would have to vote on requiring prayer time at campuses under a bill debated Wednesday. Public schools would have to provide a daily period for prayer and reading of religious texts outside of instruction time. In other news, a new leader is coming to the University of Texas at Dallas — Prabhas Moghe, of Rutgers University. Mo…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Tim Cowlishaw discuss [8:20] the Stars’ Game 7 win over Colorado and what it means going into the second round against the Jets. Tim reminds us that momentum is hit-and-miss in hockey, especially if your goalie is only occasionally great, as is the case with Jake Oettinger. [26:10] Evan explains …

On Tuesday, Abundance Energy, sonnen and Energywell announced a collaboration meant to bring the behind-the-meter, battery-enabled technology to the Lone Star State. A virtual power plant is a network of decentralized energy sources working together to generate, store and manage electricity. In other news, a political action committee accused of br…

A storm system will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms to the area today. Some storms could produce damaging winds and large hail. A Flood Watch is in effect for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth until 1 a.m. Wednesday with the possibility of 1 to 3 inches of rainfall. In other news, Dallas City Council and school board elections…