DMN Morning Debrief: SMU's win over Cal showed Mustangs' depth at running back, for now and years to come

Today’s DMN Morning Debrief covers Troy Aikman’s TV future, United Airlines’ Dallas-raised CEO lays out his Texas growth plan and a United Methodist bishop removes Highland Park church leaders amid a fight over the congregation’s future.  Plus, restaurant critic Sarah Blaskovich quizzes local chefs to find out what foods scare them.  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 Dolores Huerta’s death at 96, a Grand Prairie student’s lawsuit over a canceled school musical and higher airfares at D-FW Airport and Love Field. Plus, a recent rarity when all major Dallas sports teams played games on the same night. 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, the city is seeking repayment for costs tied to a Republican midterm event, D-FW is recognized as the hottest real estate market for the third straight year, and AT&T customers are closer to settlement checks after data breaches. Plus, a look at the key issues in the race for Texas governor. 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 and Evan Grant discuss the Cowboys' 38-21 win over the Eagles and what it means for their prospects in the NFC East, where the Giants loom as their primary opposition at 4-2-1. Can Dak Prescott's dominance in the East carry them to the division title? Will Brian Schottenheimer's nearly-too-late focus on running the ball correct the offense's struggles? Can the defense get out of its own way? Kevin and Evan also regale the audience with tales of their trip to and from Austin, where they watched the Longhorns' wild win over Ole Miss, their second over a Top 10 team this year. And Mike Curtis joins the guys to tell us what the Mavs' roller-coaster start portends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, Trump and Vance to visit Texas for U.S. Senate race rallies, North Texas honors Van Zandt County Deputy Adam Sherifi, and a 600 million dollar Knox-Henderson proposal could bring two towers to the Katy Trail. Plus, a new self-driving vehicle hits the streets of Dallas. 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

From SMU’s dominant football performance and Richardson ISD’s new financial literacy initiative to a unique horror-themed coffee shop, discover the latest news updates from across the Dallas area. Plus, voters are weighing on the Paxton-Talarico U.S. Senate race.  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

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