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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 3h

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him over his description of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax staged by crisis actors.

Alex Jones loses Supreme Court appeal of $1.4 billion verdict in Sandy Hook shooting

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him over his...

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 4h

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies at 51

The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday, according to a statement from the family.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 5h

Nationally prominent Texas plaintiff’s trial lawyer Mikal Watts, who has successfully sued some of the biggest companies in the world for wrongful death and personal injuries, is taking on his first defense client: Camp Mystic and its owners.

Texas trial lawyer: ‘No jury in America will hold Camp Mystic responsible’

A lawyer is asking tough questions after "flood of biblical proportions" led to an unimaginable tragedy.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 6h

Prosper voters will cast ballots Nov. 4 on a proposed $192.3 million bond package that includes funding for roads, a new police headquarters, library, the town’s downtown and more.

What’s on the ballot in Prosper’s $192 million bond election this November?

Prosper voters will cast ballots Nov. 4 on a proposed $192.3 million bond package that includes funding for roads, a new police headquarters, library, the...

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 7h

Rowdy Dallas bar Bottled Blonde, closed since spring 2025, got a new pair of Daisy Dukes. This nightclub on Good Latimer Expressway in the Deep Ellum area is now Palomino Ranch, a honky-tonk with throwback country music.

Bye to Bottled Blonde in Dallas, howdy to Palomino Ranch — another nightclub

The new Deep Ellum-adjacent nightclub opened just in time for the Texas-OU game.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 8h

In November, voters in Collin County will decide on creating and funding an emergency services district to provide fire and ambulance service in areas outside of city limits as population growth strains public safety resources in the county’s growing municipalities.

What to know about Collin County’s November election on emergency services

In November, voters in Collin County will decide on creating and funding an emergency services district to provide fire and ambulance service in areas outside...

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 9h

Speculation is mounting at Dallas City Hall that Mayor Eric Johnson may soon resign to seek another political office.

Is Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson considering resigning from office? Speculation is swirling

Eric Johnson's future as mayor of Dallas has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 9h

Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut is bringing his talents to the State Fair of Texas.

Joey Chestnut is coming to the State Fair of Texas

Competitive eater Joey Chestnut will be the halftime entertainment at the State Fair Clásico, a soccer match between Dallas Trinity FC and Club América...

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 10h

A Grapevine youth basketball coach was sentenced to prison in what authorities described as an extensive child pornography operation.

Grapevine basketball coach sentenced to 40 years in prison for producing child pornography

Michael Bo Peacock coerced dozens of children to provide sexually explicit photographs and videos of themselves, authorities say.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 10h

One constitutional amendment on the ballot in this year’s November election would create a new state-funded institute for dementia prevention and research.

What is Prop 14, the constitutional amendment that would establish a Texas dementia institute

Voters are being asked to approve $3 billion to fund a dementia research institute in Texas.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 11h

While fall is usually a rainy season for Dallas-Fort Worth, the region has barely seen any precipitation this year.

That could be changing this weekend.

North Texas’ long dry spell may be coming to an end. See when

Before the showers, it’s expected to be more of the same in North Texas. High temperatures should continue to hover near 90 degrees.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 12h

The Editorial Board writes:

For many city dwellers, Carrie Bradshaw's apartment was the epitome of making it. But for Dallas residents, the dream of an apartment all to yourself is ever more out of reach.

Opinion | Need a roommate in Dallas? You’re not alone

For city dwellers, Carrie Bradshaw's apartment from "Sex and the City" is the epitome of making it. But for Dallas residents, the dream of an apartment all to...

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 13h

A taqueria in Carrollton received the honor of being included on review platform Yelp’s national Top 100 Taco Spots list.

This is the only taqueria in Dallas-Fort Worth on Yelp’s Top 100 Taco Spots list

Taquería & Tamalería Nuevo León in Carrollton is the local favorite of taco lovers, according to this ranking from Yelp.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 14h

Texans will vote in November on a constitutional amendment banning certain taxes on stock exchanges.

Amendment to ban securities taxes draws TXSE, Nasdaq support; opponents cite inequality

This November, Texans will vote on a constitutional amendment banning certain taxes on stock exchanges. Proposition 6 was signed by Governor Greg Abbott...

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 15h

Two people were taken to a hospital, where one later died, following a multivehicle crash on LBJ TEXpress Sunday, police said.

The major freeway accident was reported in the 3900 block of westbound LBJ TEXpress at about 10 p.m. Sunday, according to Dallas police.

Person killed, another injured in multivehicle crash on Dallas tollway, police say

Multiple vehicles and motorcycles were involved in the crash, police said.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 16h

Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday accused the developers aligned with the Muslim-centric EPIC City project of violating federal and state securities laws.

Paxton alleges EPIC City developers violated securities laws

Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday accused the developers aligned with the Islamic faith-based EPIC City project of violating federal and state securities...

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 16h

A Southlake mother’s indictment last month in a high-profile sex trafficking case has stunned this wealthy enclave. News that she worked as a substitute teacher at a local elementary school outraged and confounded many. Yet few seem eager to discuss the case publicly.

A Southlake mother is accused of sex trafficking, shocking a wealthy and gilded suburb

Jennifer Powers, a mother and substitute teacher in Southlake, is accused of trafficking women to her boss' New York City "sex dungeon."

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 17h

H-E-B is closing in on opening yet another store in North Texas.

H-E-B set to open its next store in Dallas-Fort Worth this month

H-E-B is nearing yet another store opening in North Texas. The grocer plans to open a store in Rockwall on Oct. 29. The new site will be located at 1600 E...

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 18h

Today's the day! Our journalists will be working from The Hub today through Thursday and we want you to join us.

Come learn about what we do, share your ideas and thoughts on our coverage and snag some free food and merch.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 19h

Texas voters on Election Day will consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would broaden the circumstances in which judges can deny bail to criminal defendants awaiting trial on serious felony charges.

A major change to the Texas bail process is on the ballot this fall. Here’s what to know

Texas voters will consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would broaden the circumstances in which judges can deny bail to criminal defendants...

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 20h

This December, Art Basel Miami Beach – one of the premier art fairs in the U.S. – will feature a Dallas gallery.

Erin Cluley Gallery, based in the Design District, is the only Dallas gallery and one of two Texas-based galleries selected among 284 exhibitors from cities around the world.

Dallas’ Erin Cluley Gallery joins this year’s Art Basel Miami

This year, Dallas' Erin Cluley Gallery will present local artist Nic Nicosia's series of photographs "Real Pictures" at the Art Basel Miami Beach.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 1d

Earlier this year, Gov. Greg Abbott called on state lawmakers to make a “Texas-sized” investment in water.

Legislators responded by proposing a constitutional amendment that would direct up to $1 billion of sales tax revenue a year to the recently established Texas Water Fund.

Voters will decide whether to dedicate up to $1 billion annually to Texas Water Fund

Texans will vote whether to approve up to $1 billion of sales tax revenue being added to the Texas Water Fund for infrastructure projects.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 1d

Cheering crowds greeted buses of prisoners in the West Bank, while families and friends of the hostages gathered in a square in Tel Aviv, Israel, and cried out with joy and relief as news arrived that the captives were free.

Living hostages, Palestinian prisoners released as part of ceasefire deal in Gaza

Cheering crowds greeted buses of prisoners in the West Bank, while families and friends of the hostages gathered in a square in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 1d

While federal workers across the country have been furloughed or required to work without pay as a government shutdown approaches its third week, members of Congress are entitled to continue collecting their salaries.

Do Texans in Congress get paid during a government shutdown?

While federal workers across the country have been furloughed or required to work without pay as a government shutdown approaches its third week, members of...

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 1d

Texas voters on Nov. 4 will get to decide whether the state should create an $850 million funding source for the Texas State Technical College.

What to know about the proposal to create new funding for Texas State Technical College

If approved, the constitutional amendment would expedite TSTC's ability to build new campuses and buy equipment, benefiting Texas’ workforce development.

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