DMN Morning Debrief: Dallas ISD pulls library books for review after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick threatens crackdown

Our food team settles a spirited debate over the best queso, checks in on John Tesar’s latest venture and gets Imelda García’s take on the closure of a beloved Oak Cliff restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s debrief, weather for this weekend in D-FW, traffic to avoid near downtown Dallas, a Dallas hospital reported the most retained object errors and where to cast your ballot during early voting in North Texas through Oct. 30, and on Election Day Nov. 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

oday’s morning debrief covers a sunny North Texas forecast, D-F-W Airport’s Terminal A expansion, a court order in Atmos Energy litigation over an Oak Cliff gas explosion and a rezoning proposal in Joppa that could limit future industrial development. Plus, concerns about the Cowboys ahead of Sunday’s game. 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' two-game losing streak and what it'll take to pull them out of the muck. Kevin notes that five of their next six opponents have losing records, including the Eagles, who will be without Jalen Hurts in Monday's game. Caution: Calvin's take is not for the faint of heart. The guys also parse the Mavs' playoff potential and the future of Kyrie Irving. Can Arch Manning rebound and put Texas back on track? Kevin and Evan talk about the Longhorns' CFP chances as well as Sebastian Walcott, the Rangers' next big hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s morning debrief covers a sunny North Texas forecast, Dallas ISD reviews hundreds of library books, the Perot Museum plans a major outdoor expansion and Henderson Avenue lands new retail tenants. Plus, a Dallas Morning News series looks at extreme surgical errors and why they keep happening. 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 morning debrief covers warming North Texas weather, Fort Worth police investigate after a dead infant was found near a dumpster, the State Fair of Texas closes its anniversary season with more than 2 million visitors, and a new Dallas Loop bridge opens near Victory Park. Plus, The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board talks to U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico. 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 morning debrief covers windy North Texas weather, a college football poll shakeup hits Texas teams, Dallas protesters urge voters to act as early voting begins, and Dallas Stars fans weigh in on a possible move to Plano. Plus, all the information you need before cast your ballot in the midterm elections.  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

Is fine dining getting too expensive? The Dallas Morning News food team shares tips for enjoying Michelin-starred meals on a budget and a first look at a stylish new steakhouse — complete with an indoor pool? Plus, a favorite burger spot has closed, but we have plenty of delicious alternatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s morning debrief covers windy North Texas weather, Troy Aikman prepares for free agency after this football season, Dallas fine-dining restaurant Punk Noir closes after a short run, and a Tarrant County family wins a $21.6 million judgment over construction defects. Plus, how to find big bites on a small budget on the last weekend of The State Fair of Texas.  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 morning debrief covers North Texas weather, Social Security recipients are getting a 2027 cost-of-living increase, a Dallas museum is broadening the story of the American West, and federal regulators add civil fraud allegations to the collapse of Tricolor. Plus, what should the Cowboys have looked into before the season kicked off? . 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