The Dallas Morning News

Texas becomes most populous state to ban transgender medical care for minors; Dallas ransomware recovery ‘more than 90% complete; Texas’ chief power grid regulator resigns amid major overhaul; Texas Rangers tie historic offensive marks.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin will prosecute the case against Paxton, a third-term Republican impeached for alleged bribery, abuse of office and other misdeeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topo Chico is kind of a thing. The sparkling water has had loyal followers for some time now, including The Dallas Morning News food team, so they had to taste Sabores, Topo’s new line of flavored sparkling waters (in cans!). Listen as the food team gets burbujeante with excitement and gives honest first impressions. The team also talks about Dallas brewery Four Corners and how it’s going indie ag...

Governor Abbott appoints interim attorney general after Ken Paxton impeachment;  Collin County GOP chair says Ken Paxton wasn’t impeached properly; Funding for Dallas convention center deck park may change with revenue bond adjustment;  State sues Fort Worth-area strip club that it calls a ‘haven for crime’   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feds say popular AR pistol must be registered; Plano set to add more pickleball courts; What we know about the reopening of the Allen Premium Outlets mall; Texas Legislature eliminates DEI programs, fails to dismantle tenure in higher education   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [4:58] the Stars’ humiliating 6-0 loss to Las Vegas and how much it colors a season that ended with a Western Conference finals run. [17:40] Going forward, Kevin wonders if Pete DeBoer needs to follow league trends and go with a tandem goalie instead of putting so much on Jake Oettinger. Evan crunches the numbers and comes up...

Taylor Hooker arrested in deadly Central Park shooting; Who will present the prosecution at Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial?; Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment points to tumultuous 2024 election; Texas Legislature wraps up one session, only to await overtime period; South Dallas real estate group tackles property ownership gap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Oath Keepers founder sentenced to 18 years for role in January 6th riot; Impeachment recommended for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton; Parents of teen fatally shot at Dallas 7-Eleven sue store; Koreatown in northwest Dallas gains statewide designation;  Fairfield Lake State Park land won’t be sold to Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“It tastes like summer.” If Blue Bell Creamery has a new flavor, the Dallas Morning News food team is willing to try it, especially if it also involves Dr Pepper. Listen as the team tastes the new Dr Pepper Float ice cream and shares some immediate nostalgic thoughts. The team then chats with celebrity chef and Food Network star Scott Conant, who’s in town this weekend cooking up some lobster roll...

A Dallas day care faces a lawsuit. Also, Allen Premium Outlets will reopen next Wednesday, the Dallas Stars' captain suspended, and e-scooters return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A House ethics panel announced an investigation into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s agency just hours after he called on the House speaker to resign. Also, a man critically injured in Allen shooting was released from the hospital; a bill heading to the governor's office will likely leave a voter fraud program; and the Valley View property owner revealed the first new project for the area. Lea...

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:05] the Stars’ chances of getting back in the Western Conference finals against Las Vegas. David says they’ve got to get their power play going, and Kevin says he wouldn’t be surprised if the series goes back to Vegas 2-2. [8:04] Evan outlines another collapse by the Rangers’ bullpen while Kevin pounds the table for Chris...

Dallas municipal court building closed as ransomware recovery continues; Add election workers to the list of people Dallas County didn’t pay on time; Allen Premium Outlets remains closed with no reopening date; Texas House passes bill to end diversity, equity and inclusion offices in higher education; Dallas artist Niki Dionne uses wool, whimsy to spotlight Black women Learn more about your ad cho...

Mother of 8-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody says hospital care was denied; Critics cry foul after they say ‘don’t say gay’ provision added to Texas education bill; Dallas commissioners, juvenile board in standoff over records related to minors’ care;  Stars’ postseason script flipped in stunning OT Game 2 loss vs. Golden Knights   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

A Dallas ransomware attack; Gun show in Allen canceled following outlet mall shooting; Dallas doctor at heart of fight over trans care will leave Texas; Severe storms expected late Friday afternoon in North Texas; cooler weather this weekend   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas Morning News food reporter Claire Ballor stepped in recently to help cover the deadly shooting in Allen. Listen as she shares stories and memories of families who suffered unimaginable loss that day, like the Cho family, who ate their last meal together at their favorite Plano diner. And if you know someone who is grieving or in need of some support, the food team also shares some ideas on...

Hundreds honor grade-school sisters killed at Allen outlets; Hundreds of Dallas County attorneys say they’ve not been paid in 6 weeks in payroll chaos; Dallas polling site turned away voters for hours on Election Day; Mavericks’ Mark Cuban doubles down on casino resorts despite failure in Texas Legislature;  Inside the secret NBA lottery drawing room, where the Mavericks survived an anxious night...

Texas AAPI groups call for community action, further investigation after Allen shooting; Injured in Allen shooting, Irvin Walker finds hope in prayer; Texas’ city, county regulations could be hampered by pro-business bill Senate advances; For the 78,000 people released from prisons in Texas every year, finding a job isn’t easy     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [3:20] discuss the Stars moving to the Western Conference finals against Las Vegas. David says everything rides on Jake Oettinger, while Kevin thinks the Stars need to ramp up their intensity level. [12:10] Evan analyzes the impact of Corey Seager’s return to the lineup, and the guys debate the biggest surprises of the Rangers’ sprin...

 911 recordings detail terror as Allen mall mass shooting unfolded; Why some Hispanic people become white supremacists; Electric vehicles in Texas face new tax as Governor Abbott signs law; Dallas Stars sticking with defensive pairings after troubling stats from Game 6 vs. Kraken; DFW Airport sets stage to restart work on sixth terminal with new airlines lease. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

1 person dead, 3 others also shot in Pleasant Grove;  North Texas Sonic employee dies after being shot by 12-year-old; Biden calls white supremacy ‘most dangerous terrorist threat’;  Willie Nelson ‘shook this country to its senses’ to help family farmers, rural Texas; Clock runs out on Title 42, straining immigration system Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Students across Texas walk out of class to protest gun violence; Ransomware full recovery could take months; Grand jury doesn’t indict Dallas officers, medic after transgender woman’s death; Poisonous worms that multiply when cut are back in Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is breakfast better sweet or savory? Where does Blue Bell stack up in the ice cream sphere? Should steak be fried? Should anything be fried? Our Food team, with a special appearance from Dallas Morning News managing editor Amy Hollyfield, share their most unpopular food opinions. They also compare their results from a “food disgust test” and their thoughts on moldy marmalade and bugs on fruit. Lea...

Prayer services, memorials and vigils continue for 8 killed at outlet mall; Texas plan to put chaplains in public schools is latest move to inject Christianity; New drag bill still puts venues, performers in danger, opponents tell House committee; Dallas to take over vacant Lake Highlands land to move forward affordable housing project.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the topics of the day, [8:54] starting with the Rangers’ resiliency when things (e.g., the bullpen) go wrong. Ezequiel Duran and Leody Taveras are two prime examples of what’s gone right. Evan says the Rangers have tinkered with Taveras’ stance, and the results are obvious. Kevin says Duran may have plugged two spots: left fi...