DMN Debrief: North Texas high school readiness rises, but college completion remains low

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, students are meeting the state benchmark for college, but enrollment is low, Dallas bumps animal services budget, Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert. Plus, a program in Red Oak is offering data center training. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief: Billions in Medicaid funding are restored to Texas hospitals, Cindy Clemishire takes her Gateway Church lawsuit to the state's Supreme Court, and Big Tex is ready to rise at Fair Park. Plus, tell us which State Fair foods are on your must-try list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Rangers approach the final 10 games of the season, John and Evan sit down in the newly redesigned Sports Day studio to sort through the all-hands-on-deck approach to pitching the Rangers have lately employed and the impact of Josh Jung's return to the lineup. Then Rangers Hall of Famer Ruben Sierra joins to talk about Roberto Clemente (and playing baseball with Roberto Clemente Jr.), what it was like to wear No. 21 as a Puerto Rican star, his rise to stardom in Texas (and his later happy reunion) and teaching hitting lessons. Also: His return to Salsa singing. And, hey, John, when are we getting a Ruben Sierra bobblehead? Finally, we tip our hats to the last time a Ranger won 20 games. Will there ever be another? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megaphone headline/description: Today’s DMN Morning Debrief covers the disbanding of the Trinidad Police Department, Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, and evolving artificial intelligence policies within North Texas school districts. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss the Cowboys' opening-night flop against the Giants and whether it was just first-game jitters or a sign of bigger problems. Is Christian Parker's message getting through to the defense? Are they still undermanned at middle linebacker? Is the offense overrated? Evan explains how the Rangers are still in the playoff hunt even though no one seems to be chasing anyone. Just moving like zombies. And Kevin describes the scene in Austin, where at least two people got signature wins and 100,000 people went home deliriously happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megaphone headline/description:Today’s DMN Morning Debrief covers North Texas facing extreme heat, Ted Cruz pursuing a college sports bill, a local halal BBQ joint gaining recognition, and residents protesting a massive data center project. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talmage Boston holds a live cross-examination style interview of Michael Cullinane, historian, award-winning author and Walton Chair of Theodore Roosevelt Studies at Dickinson State University, on his new book Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private equity investor, retired naval officer and explorer Victor Vescovo is this week's guest on Intersections Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This report covers a North Texas heat advisory, rising faculty departures from state universities due to political shifts, a fatal police chase, and a major Texas stock exchange migration. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s DMN Morning Debrief covers Dallas weather, North Texas companies building technology to spot rogue drones, Senator John Cornyn rebuking Republican nominee Bo French over comments about UT fans, and a Plano mosque carrying on through an anti-Islam rally. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices