Kim Tolbert and Ray Washburne on Intersections Podcast

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, Dallas County voters will weigh a homelessness tax, Gina Hinojosa presses her case against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and we give some tips to find a cheap meal at the State Fair of Texas. Plus, Dallas says goodbye to the downtown Neiman Marcus. 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

The Dallas Morning News food team heads to the State Fair of Texas to try the foods you were most curious about. They found a few big hits, some surprises and a couple of misses — so you can skip the duds. Along the way, they share tips for getting the most out of your food coupons. Give this episode of our Eat Drink D-FW podcast a listen before you head to the Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas expands childcare fraud investigations after new state protocols, The Dallas Morning News examines online gambling addiction among young Texans and a parole board grants parole to former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger. Plus, a historical spot at Fair Park that got a big update just in time for 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

With the Rangers officially out of the playoffs, John and Evan discuss the disappointing end to a disappointing season and break down Chris Young's end-of-season presser where he ran through a long list of attributes the Rangers lacked. Then they tackle the big question: How do the Rangers address all that? Former Rangers catcher and current FOX analyst A.J. Pierzynski joins the guys to discuss the playoffs, the national perception of the Rangers season and A.J.'s 2013 season with the Rangers. Did he and Yu Darvish really have words? Why didn't he return for 2014? Finally, John and Evan review the most disappointing seasons in Rangers history. Evan's got a pretty spectacular runaway winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s DMN Morning Debrief, a North Texas Christian author and her husband face child abuse-related charges, downtown Dallas leaders push for more housing and retail, and a court narrows a lawsuit over Boeing’s 737 MAX. Plus, what are the Stars' chances of winning the Stanley Cup?  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 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