The Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Morning News
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The Dallas Morning News

Hear the Dallas Morning News’ award-winning coverage in audio form. Our short news summaries are available Monday-Friday.

  1. 13H AGO

    Hundreds march Sunday for queer, trans rights in Dallas ... and more news

    Hundreds of people rallied in the heart of Dallas’ historically LGBTQ neighborhood Sunday afternoon to raise their voice against federal and state actions that affect LGBTQ rights and freedom. In other news, hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are staying vigilant following a social media report about a potential terror threat against health care facilities; Bill Mercer, a sports broadcaster credited with inspiring a generation of local sportscasters and college students, has died, family members confirmed to The Dallas Morning News on Sunday. He was 99; and a parking reform plan will move to the Dallas City Council for approval after months of debate — but it stops short of broadly eliminating all off-street parking minimums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    6 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Las Vegas Sands asks Irving leaders to drop casino element amid pushback ... and more news

    After a marathon public meeting earlier in the week, Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino giant behind a proposed “destination resort” near the former Texas Stadium site, asked Irving City Council members on Thursday afternoon to strip the casino gambling portion from the proposed zoning amendment. In other news, a 400-acre campground facility in Collin County will close this summer after nearly 20 years of providing recreation and outdoor education to North Texans; Tesla is recalling roughly all Cybertrucks in the United States to fix an exterior panel that could detach while driving, the latest in a series of call-backs for the pickup. The recall covers just over 46,000 vehicles built from November 2023 through Feb. 27 of this year; reaction from folks combing through the release of tens of thousands of pages about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination was that it resembled past document dumps. Much of the information contained in the pages was already public and there was no obvious smoking gun. nd Erykah Badu’s fans won’t have to wait until the next lifetime for new music. In a recent Billboard interview, the Dallas-born R&B legend shared that she is working on a new studio album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Eat Drink D-FW: Remember this each time you drink a frozen margarita

    The Dallas Morning News food team discusses a new supper club and a Chinese street food spot in Plano, along with a new steakhouse in Dallas' Design District, before learning about the history of the frozen margarita and its relationship to North Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    22 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Texas THC retailers should close as proposed ban looms, Lt. Gov. Patrick warns ... and more news

    Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned sellers of gummies, vapes, drinks and other retail products containing synthetic THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana – should shut their doors “voluntarily” or the state would be doing it for them. Hours later, the Texas Senate approved its bill creating a total ban on the products in a 24-7 vote, sending it to the House. In other news, a Texas House of Representatives committee moved forward a bill Wednesday that would stop non-disclosure agreements from being used to silence sexual abuse survivors; the second Joe V’s Smart Shop in North Texas is expected to open its doors soon. The price-conscious grocery store, part of H-E-B, is set to welcome customers on Wednesday, the 26th; And in less than six decades, hunters have contributed more than five billion dollars for conservation in the state, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. One of the ways Texas is raising money for conservation is through exotic hunts. The Dallas Morning News shadowed a hunt in Texas Hill Country for two exotic breeds of antelope to learn about conservation and how hunting, especially on state land, can support wildlife research and habitat management across Texas. Read more at dallas news dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    6 min

  5. 5D AGO

    SportsDay Insider: Rangers' rotation, Mavs' predicament and do the Cowboys really have a Micah problem?

    SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:20] the dust-up between former Cowboy DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons and the questions arising from it. Do Micah's social media ventures and questionable leadership really make him a problem for the Cowboys, or will they work around it? [31:43] The guys also argue over whether Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter deserve to start the season in the rotation (Kevin says no; Evan and David, yes), and [47:55] whether Anthony Davis should return this season to the Mavs' lost cause (Kevin is a no; David, yes; and Evan on the fence). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  6. 5D AGO

    Texas measles outbreak grows to more than 300 cases across 3 states ... and more news

    The measles outbreak that began in West Texas has now grown to more than 300 cases across three states. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported Tuesday morning that Texas now has 279 confirmed measles cases from the outbreak. In other news, The Nasdaq on Tuesday unveiled a new regional headquarters that would be located in Dallas, becoming the latest elite financial institution tapping into a “Texas Miracle” of pro-business sentiment and strong regional growth; and cell phone bans that launched in some North Texas schools in recent years may be expanded statewide. Texas House members on Tuesday debated whether to prohibit students from having their phones out during class time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    5 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Temps are rising: Here are some of Dallas’ hottest neighborhoods ... and more news

    Some of the hottest neighborhoods in Dallas are located in downtown, Oak Cliff, northwest and West Dallas. These areas can get about 12 degrees hotter than other parts of the city during the summer, according to Dallas’ latest urban heat island effect study. In other news, the federal government has until March 18 to pay Catholic Charities Fort Worth millions in grant funds that have been withheld since January; a 5-year-old boy reported missing in Grand Prairie over the weekend has been found dead, police officials confirmed Monday. Santiago Aburto Gonzalez was reported missing after he was seen Sunday evening leaving his home at the Ashton Park apartment complex; and a Dallas city official is set to get time with Saks Global as the date for the closure of the downtown Neiman Marcus nears. Dallas city manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert is slated to have a conversation with the department store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    6 min

  8. MAR 17

    Fire at West Dallas recycling plant sends plume of thick, black smoke into DFW air ... and more news

    A massive blaze broke out at a recycling plant in West Dallas Sunday afternoon, sending a plume of black smoke into the air that was visible for miles. Dallas Fire-Rescue’s HazMat team was called to the scene, however they confirmed that “no hazardous materials were involved in the fire.” In other news, on Saturday Gateway Church held its first weekend service since its founder and former senior pastor Robert Morris was indicted Wednesday; a man was in police custody after a hit-and-run collision involving pedestrians Saturday evening in Garland that left one teenager dead and another with serious injuries; and several Texas teams are headed to the NCAA and NIT postseason tournaments this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7 min
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Hear the Dallas Morning News’ award-winning coverage in audio form. Our short news summaries are available Monday-Friday.

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  • Creator
    The Dallas Morning News
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    780
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