While many current and former Gateway church members said they were outraged by the sexual abuse allegations that came to light recently, many also said they forgave Morris and that he had taken the proper steps to repent and redeem himself; Dallas billionaire Mark Cuban said his email, which has notoriously connected him to average people and entr…

The average date of the first 100-degree day is July 1; former tenants of East Dallas apartments struggle with the aftermath of storms and fire; Gateway Church founder Robert Morris accused of past abuse. Could he be charged?; What’s happening at Fair Park? President, board members resign days after CEO reinstated Learn more about your ad choices. …

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [00:40] analyze the end of the Mavs’ stunning season. David notes there’s no shame in losing to the Celtics, a different kind of champion. The guys discuss what the Mavs need to do this offseason and how much they need to and bemoan the criticism of Luka Doncic. [27:25] Evan looks up …

We've had a lot of visitors in town lately, from the NBA Finals to summer family visits, but where do you take them to eat? The Dallas Morning News food team shares their favorite spots to really show off the Dallas dining scene, from old-school favorites like Adair's and Mariano's to newer names like Whistle Britches and El Carlos Elegante. Learn …

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled Kerry Max Cook is innocent of the 1977 murder of Linda Jo Edwards; City Plan Commission rules out primary use for multiplexes in single-family neighborhoods; State Fair of Texas shooting victim sues companies involved in security, suspected gunman; ‘Juneteenth freed the people’: Opal Lee leads hundreds on f…

A Mesquite man is facing murder charges after a security footage showed a confrontation after a accident; Dallas could phase out trash pickup from alleys in the next two years; American Airlines adds new training, advisory group after Black men removed from flight; Galleria Dallas will be one of the first sites for Netflix House entertainment venue…

The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals ending the Mavs championship hopes; the FAA is suing a 34-year old San Antonio woman for a 2021 incident; Texas colleges and universities risk losing billions if they follow Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to not comply with the updated Title IX rules Learn more about …

The Denton County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that 14 men had been arrested in a “prostitution demand suppression operation,” which included the fire chief of Highland Village; 2 killed and 6 wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in Texas park; Gateway Church’s Robert Morris has been accused of sex abuse in the 1980s; and the Da…

allas real estate magnate Harlan Crow provided documents to a Senate committee showing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took several additional but undisclosed trips on Crow’s private plane, Democrats said Thursday; Dallas woman tells Congress she had to leave Texas for medically necessary abortion; Woman arrested by Fort Worth police allegedl…

Not everything is always bigger in Texas. These days, the dining scene is going tiny! The Dallas Morning News food team explores all things miniature, from doll-sized cocktails to one-bite snacky dishes, which can be called everything from amuse-bouches to canapes. No sharing allowed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…

The Mavs lost 106-99 last night in game three and now face a near statistical impossibility in the NBA Finals; DART expands new bus routes; City’s decision on high-speed rail from Dallas to Fort Worth on hold for now; Dallas City Council condemns Texas immigration law facing legality questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

A report said there's a 16% chance of an electrical grid emergency along with a 12% chance of rolling blackouts; a North Texas federal judge Tuesday threw out Biden administration guidance covering gender identity and sexual orientation; UT Dallas protesters in legal limbo, banned from campus, degrees withheld; want potatoes on your pizza? Do it fo…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore open [00:25] the discussion by noting that, in David’s time covering the Cowboys, he’s never seen fan angst at a higher level. Could frustration over playoff losses combined with an inactive offseason be exacerbated by the success of the Rangers, Stars and Mavs? Has the bar been raise…

Dallas committed to keeping Chief Eddie Garcia; Dallas students who misbehave may receive community service or tutoring; activist investor Elliott Investment Management acquired a major stake in Southwest Airlines, putting pressure on its leadership; and funding for improvements to Klyde Warren Park are moving forward. For more on today's stories a…

The Mavericks trail 0-2 in a series for the first time this postseason, after a 105-98 loss at Boston last night; Ellis, Navarro and Terrell counties were approved for federal disaster declaration following severe storms; Dallas paid out nearly $44,000 in unused vacation time to former city manager T.C. Broadnax after he left the city for the same …

The Dallas Mavericks lost 107-89 to the Boston Celtics in game one of the NBA Finals; a 44-year old man was shot and killed outside his home in East Oak Cliff on April 1st; five Alamo Drafthouses have closed; and Texas native and former Detroit Lion Brandon Pettigrew was arrested Sunday after breaking a store window in Deep Ellum. Learn more about …

We know Dallas loves steak, but these days steak is going simpler than tomahawk ribeyes and filet mignon. The Dallas Morning News food team explores the trend of steak frites in D-FW, with the arrival of new restaurant Medium Rare, which offers $30 plates with the rare option of getting seconds. Erin, Sarah, Claire and Imelda then talk about a new …

Dallas County residents affected by last week’s severe storms are now eligible to apply for federal disaster aid; four new mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus in Dallas County; Foxtrot coffeshop's owner expects to reopen at least two of the four locations in North Texas; and the Mavs and Celtics tip off tonight in game one of …

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss the big topics, [6:40] starting with the Mavs' first finals run in 13 years. Luka Doncic is the biggest star between the Mavs and Celtics, Kevin says, and Kyrie Irving might be the second-best. David contends that Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown may use that sentiment as motivati…

The new restrictions are triggered when average daily encounters at the border surpass 2,500; three people were recently arrested in connection with the April fatal shooting of a 45-year-old man in Lake Highlands; a severe thunderstorm over the Texas Panhandle on Sunday produced what could be the largest hail in the state’s history; the Dallas Mave…

Efforts to legalize casino gambling in Texas appear to be an even greater long shot in the Legislature next session; Greg Abbott has the votes for ‘school choice,’ but that doesn’t mean the fight is over; ‘Best bars in America’ includes hidden Dallas restaurant; GM’s Cruise autonomous vehicles relaunch in Dallas this week — with drivers Learn more …

A Carrollton man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to killing his infant son nearly three years ago; Pepper Square, a shopping center in Far North Dallas, is at the heart of a brewing zoning battle; More than 60 World War II veterans are embarking on a “Return to Normandy” voyage hosted by American Airlines to comme…

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic each scored 36 to power the Mavs to the NBA Finals; DFW International Airport is reopening a 200-foot wide runway that was undergoing some work ahead of the busy travel season; the son of Buc-ee’s co-founder accused of secretly recording people has been indicted; the Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating wh…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [4:45] the Stars and Mavs closing in on the finals in their respective sports. David notes that no NBA team has ever blown a 3-0 lead at any level of the playoffs, but Kevin says the absence of Dereck Lively II in the paint certainly has encouraged the Wolves’ Anthony Edwards …

May was a big month for new restaurants in D-FW, from celebrity chef Tiffany Derry's Italian spot in Farmers Branch with its unique wood-fired grill and smoky menu, to American restaurant Goodwin's on Greenville Avenue, to some cool, worth-the-drive restaurants in Waco. But if street food is more your thing, listen as reporter Imelda Garcia shares …

Gov. Greg Abbott was a big winner in Tuesday’s Republican Party runoff elections.; The family of a Black transgender woman who died in authorities’ care in 2022 is suing the city of Dallas and the officers and paramedics involved; Roughly half of Texas students read below grade level; Mattito’s on Oak Lawn Avenue is not closed forever, just looking…

Oncor reported more than 600,000 of its customers, including Dallas and Tarrant counties were without power; a Dallas teacher who joined his high school students in a walkout protesting gun violence will not return to campus; rising house prices, severe weather and growing inflation have caused home insurance rates in Texas and elsewhere to soar Le…

Two days after a tornado bulldozed through this small Texas town, residents sifted through piles of splintered plywood to salvage whatever they could; Officers found a fatally wounded woman and a baby inside of a vehicle in Old East Dallas early Monday; the Dallas Stars won game 3 of their playoff series against Edmonton; and the Dallas Mavericks w…

At least 11 people were killed in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas and many others were injured as an overnight storms spawned tornadoes; In the coming years, Texas can expect more blistering heat, extreme rainfall and devastating droughts, according to a new report by the state’s climatologist; American Airlines replaced its legal team representing it…

The Dallas school board approved a roughly $1.9 billion budget Thursday that cuts hundreds of central staff and campus-based positions; Housing costs price families out of neighborhood schools, straining Richardson ISD budget; BJ’s Wholesale Club is coming to Texas, land of Costco and Sam’s; Traveling NBA and NHL fans will add to the packed flights…

"Eatertainment" venues are popping up all over D-FW, and now Trinity Groves is revamping its restaurant park to include mini golf and pickleball. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses this restaurants-as-playgrounds trend and why Dallas is the best place for it. They also share the heartwarming story of a local restaurant saved by its fans be…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss [4:30] the conference finals run by the Mavs and Stars, the first time in Dallas history both have made it that far simultaneously. Kevin likes the Stars’ chances of advancing better than the Mavs’. David acknowledges the Mavs as underdogs but believes their defense and the pr…

American Airlines says ‘error’ was made in blaming Texas girl for being filmed in bathroom; Greg Abbott gives $2.3 million to GOP runoff candidates who back his ‘school choice’ plan; Texas says skip the sales tax on plants, grass, mulch, energy and water saving products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Dallas City Council to consider resolution condemning Texas’ new immigration law; Donald Trump returning to Dallas for campaign fundraiser; Photographer declines to pursue charges in assault case Dallas police tied to Rashee Rice; Planned Peppa Pig Theme Park in North Texas draws criticism over meats on menu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

Is Chili’s closing? No, and the Dallas company wishes you’d stop asking; D-FW ranks second in the nation in home sales, active listings as spring selling heats up; Family of man who died after fight at On the Border sues the Irving restaurant group; Top Dallas leaders Jon Fortune, Genesis Gavino to leave for Austin to work for former boss Learn mor…

In Dallas speech, Donald Trump tells NRA crowd gun rights are ‘under siege'; No body cam footage of Scottie Scheffler’s Louisville arrest, reports say; Texas has added 306,000 jobs since last April, new estimates show; Dallas police begin enforcing controversial prostitution ordinance 7 months after tweaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…

Crime reports on Dallas Area Rapid Transit trains, buses and at stops increased 18% for the second quarter of 2024 over the same time last year after the agency added 100 armed security officers to increase safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv The Dallas Morning News

"Influential TikTok food critic Keith Lee came to Dallas-Fort Worth in January, and the 10 restaurants he visited are still feeling the effects, good and bad. One restaurant owner has seen business explode, and he's poised for expansion. Others are still receiving negative feedback from Lee's followers. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses t…

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is asking the city’s top lawyer to determine whether former City Manager T.C. Broadnax should be receiving severance pay; DFW International Airport is eyeing 38 new restaurants, shops and services spread throughout its terminals as it begins construction this year on a sixth terminal and other improvements; Dallas’ new chi…

If you thought your umbrella and rainboots were getting extra use this spring, you’re probably right; Dallas officials and the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System forge ways to fill a $3 billion pension shortfall; the dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Texas universities has led to the firing of several hundred staff membe…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, [2:15] Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the twin second-round series of the Stars and Mavs: One team on the verge of making its conference finals after another dominating win; the other blowing a chance to do the same with an inexcusable loss. Not only was the Mavs’ free throw shooting horrendous, their super…

Regional transportation planners hope to advance a Dallas-to-Fort Worth bullet train, but the path to making the project a reality remains murky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv The Dallas Morning News

Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify two people who robbed a mail carrier in Addison earlier this month; the Dallas City Council is considering whether to divert a portion of its funding for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit to tackle the city’s pension crisis; Dallas is dog obsessed along with Austin and San Antonio; and, new from …

Dallas police Chief Eddie García on Thursday fired an officer accused of falsifying time cards, forging documents and committing theft over the course of three months; drones and autonomous vehicles may soon be delivering food and medicine to Arlington area residents; more details emerge on why Rashee Rice is suspected in a recent assault; and Amer…

The Dallas Morning News food team returns with their weekly podcast on all things restaurants, drinks and cooking in North Texas. Hosts Erin Booke, Sarah Blaskovich, Claire Ballor and Imelda Garcia sit down with new producer Billy Kidd and social media coordinator Carmina Tiscareño to talk Dairy Queen, Fritos vs. Cheetos, new kitchen gadgets and mo…

Harassment and safety concerns are distracting Jewish students at the University of Texas at Dallas, particularly on days when pro-Palestinian rallies are happening; a dangerous road that runs through downtown Dallas will get a second look from the city following a number of crashes; Dallas environmental officials are considering a new program that…

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [4:30] talk about the Mavs and Stars each advancing to the second round for the first time in 21 years. Kevin says Jake Oettinger will have to step up from his regular-season performance against Colorado in which he gave up an average of five goals a game. David tells us when the Mavs…

Police officials said Rice, a former Richland High School and SMU star, is accused in the case; a Dallas priest is accused of inappropriately touching two children; White Rock Medical Center has resumed accepting patients by ambulance after halting emergency medical services transports because of significant layoffs; the Dallas Stars lost 4-3 in OT…

Allen mall erects mass shooting memorial sculpture; a new professional sports team may be calling the Cotton Bowl home soon; White Rock Medical Center stopped receiving patients transported by emergency medical services this weekend after laying off nearly 35% of its staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Dallas voters overwhelmingly passed a $1.25 billion bond package Saturday, paving the way for upgrades to city streets, sidewalks, parks, storm drainage, libraries and other buildings and infrastructure over five years; The city’s 15 cultural facilities will receive $75.2 million, or a little over 6%, of the $1.25 billion bond package, which local …