DMN Morning Debrief: Dallas furloughs close non-essential city services and construction worker shortage

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the chaotic ending of the Cowboys' visit to Rio and the poor decisions that resulted in a loss to the Ravens. Was Dak Prescott unduly influenced by his coach's warning? Did Brian Schottenheimer make a mistake electing to kick through the end zone after the tie? Are the Cowboys a smart team? Evan also tells us how Chris Young, Rangers president, challenged his team's "grit" and "toughness" in a season-ending exit presser. Lia Assimakopoulos joins the guys to talk about the Stars, who drop the puck Friday. And Kevin and Evan analyze the highs and lows of a crazy SEC season, especially as it regards Texas and Texas A&M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, Dallas ranks high in new migration data for younger adults, a look back on the NHL game that helped open Dallas to hockey, and the downtown Neiman Marcus prepares for its final day. Plus, why nearly a quarter of Texas students with disabilities who qualify for the voucher program have returned their funds. 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

Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert and businessman Ray Washburne talk about what it will take to build a stronger, more connected and more vibrant downtown Dallas. They discuss the future of downtown, the convention center, professional sports and the Downtown Dallas 2036 plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, Morgan Stanley makes its Dallas hub official, conservative groups reshape ad spending in the Texas Senate race, and former Mesquite apartment tenants win relocation money after unsafe living conditions. Plus, will the rivalry between Texas and Delaware hit a boiling point soon?  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, Dallas furloughs close non-essential city services Monday, Texas’ construction worker shortage, and 8-year-old Camp Mystic flood victim earns national ASPCA honor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big changes are underway for The Dallas Morning News food team: a brand-new studio and a new restaurant critic, Sarah Blaskovich. Eat Drink D-FW is back with the latest food news, from heartbreaking restaurant closures and budget-friendly dining to an app that helps you find the best bites at Cowboys games. You can also watch the new video version of Eat Drink D-FW on the Dallas News YouTube channel. Subscribe there to catch future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, The State Fair of Texas begins, Love Field ranks near the top for traveler satisfaction, staff writer Sarah Hepola reflects on dating after moving back to Dallas, and new city data shows grocery access is still uneven across Dallas. Plus, Sarah Blaskovich describes how she’ll shake up the News as the newsroom’s newest restaurant critic.  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, Southwest flight attendants weigh a push to replace their union, Costco targets another North Texas site, and red light therapy gains attention for skincare and pain treatment. Plus, the Rangers' playoff future.  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' win over a Washington team missing Jayden Daniels in the second half Sunday. Calvin says he saw progress in Christian Parker's defense, but they still can't stop the run. Is that Parker's fault, or is it personnel? Calvin shares his thoughts. Evan, who coined the moniker "Zombie Rangers" to describe a team that keeps coming back from the dead, tells us just how far he thinks they can go if they hold on to first in the West. And Kevin and Evan share their thoughts on college quarterbacks, bad losses by teams from Texas and CFP chances at this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, North Texas faces extreme heat and air alerts while political tensions rise with recall efforts in Dallas and a high-stakes tax election concerning a new arena in Plano. Plus, an update on a legal fight involving the custody and medical decision-making of a baby born through surrogacy.  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