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Denton and Cooke County residents recovering from overnight tornadoes
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 in a lawsuit; the Dallas Mavericks took a 3-0 series lead over Minnesota; and the Dallas Stars will play in Edmonton tonight.
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Dallas school trustees pass budget that cuts hundreds of staff positions ... and other news
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 over Memorial Day weekend
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Eat Drink D-FW: Why more restaurants are turning into playgrounds
"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 before diving into everything about avocados, from how to choose the meatiest ones to tasting a new avocado gelato.
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SportsDay Insider: Mavs, Stars make history, Rangers in reverse and the price of Dak Prescott
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 presence of Luka Doncic, the best player in the series, makes it a toss-up. [25:59] Evan tells us what the problem is with the Rangers’ lineup (Hint: absence of the regular third baseman) and whether he thinks they’ll ever slug again. [42:09] And Kevin and David look over Jared Goff’s new contract and what it means for the Cowboys’ negotiations with Dak Prescott.
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Plano ISD considers shutting down 4 schools ... and more news
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
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Dallas City Council to consider resolution condemning Texas’ new immigration law ... and more neews
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
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