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The Texas Restaurant Association sounded the alarm as the state's restaurants experience their worst month in years. Dwindling disposable income, inflation, tariffs and an employment challenges are to blame, and the Dallas Morning News food team adds context to the state of the industry in D-FW heading into the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five people have pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists in connection with a July 4 attack outside an immigration detention center that left an Alvarado officer shot. In other news, the Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton after Abbott issued a proclamation declaring the group a foreign terrorist organization; two military fighter jets buzzed over North Texas earlier this week for unknown reasons — shaking some residents — before visiting Dallas Love Field and taking off again; and do you earn enough to live comfortably in the Metroplex? Not if you're making less than six figures, according to a report published Tuesday — even if you don't have children to support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Greg Abbott has asked North Texas district attorneys and Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate what Abbott called “Sharia tribunals masquerading as legal courts.” In a letter sent to the officials on Wednesday, Abbott pointed to the Islamic Tribunal, launched in Dallas in 2014. In other news, one person is dead and two others were wounded Wednesday afternoon after gunfire erupted at a Lake Highlands Walmart; a Curious Texas question from a reader asked: With the population increasing in North Texas, why are so many school districts closing schools? Experts point to declining enrollment and budget strains. Public schools are struggling to fill their seats as competition with other modes of schooling — charter, private and home schooling — escalates; nd NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal is bringing his electronic music festival back to Fort Worth for a third year. Shaq's Bass All-Stars Festival will return to Panther Island Pavilion on March 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss the Cowboys' win over the Raiders, their most dominant win on both sides of the ball this season. Joe cites the addition of Quinnen Williams as a key to the defense's transition from awful to at least average. Against the Eagles this week, Joe even expects the Cowboys to use all three DTs — Williams, Kenny Clark and Osa Odighizuwa — at the same time in a five-man front. Evan gives us an update on the Rangers, then he and Kevin analyze Georgia's battering of Texas between the hedges. They also discuss the CFP prospects for the Longhorns, Texas Tech, SMU and UNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge ruled Tuesday to temporarily block a new Texas law requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, marking the second time a court has found Senate Bill 10 to be unconstitutional. In other news, a federal panel on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction against Texas' revised congressional map. If the order stands, candidates would run for Congress in the 2026 mid-term elections under the previous boundaries;  the Dallas Stars submitted new court filings in their ongoing legal battle with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday evening, accusing the Mavericks of violating their own franchise agreement with the City of Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geoffrey Ling, a neurologist and retired U.S. Army colonel who now works with the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas, is this week's guest on Intersections podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Cross Examining History podcast, Talmage Boston interviews David Brooks, New York Times opinion columnist, and bestselling author about his book How to Know a Person. This is an independent podcast hosted by The Dallas Morning News opinion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaime Castro, a longtime officer who leads the Dallas Police Association, the city's largest and oldest police union, was placed on administrative leave Friday while the department conducts an internal affairs investigation. The exact nature of the investigation was unclear Monday. In other news, a ferocious scam is making a comeback, thanks to artificial intelligence and other modern-day techniques like caller ID and social media messaging. Texas ranks 11th in the nation in victimization with an average per person loss of $1400; Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch used the KPMG Plaza at Hall Arts in downtown Dallas on Monday as a stand-in for downtown Chicago. The production shut down Crockett Street in the Arts District between Ross Avenue and the Hall Arts Center's parking garage entrance from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accommodate crew; and Dallas Tex-Mex restaurant Muchacho, known for its queso, margaritas and fajitas, is slated to open in Lakewood next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A community meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at the West Dallas Multipurpose Center at 6 p.m. to gather feedback from residents on rezoning the area. Residents want to reduce heavy industrial uses, prevent displacement and protect the character of their neighborhoods, many of which are home to Latino and Black communities. In other news, the Federal Aviation Administration lifted all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports. Airlines resumed their regular flight schedules this morning; a judge rejected for now a bid by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to bar Tylenol-maker Kenvue Inc. from marketing its over-the-counter pain medication as being safe for pregnant women within the state; and Post Malone has been announced as the musical act that will perform at halftime of the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas' best-known barbecue voice, Daniel Vaughn, joins the Dallas Morning News food team to speak about his new special, "The State of BBQ," where he's eating in North Texas right now, and some of the captivating pitmaster stories he's encountered. Vaughn also sticks around to talk about the Michelin Awards as the team shares listener feedback about the 2025 results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Matthew McConaughey run for Texas governor in 2026? The Uvalde-born actor has publicly mused about a gubernatorial campaign in the past, but rumors around him entering the race have reached a new fever pitch as signage reading “McConaughey for Governor” was recently spotted in Austin. In other news, Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons, a university spokesperson confirmed to The Dallas Morning News Thursday. Rhoades also stepped down as chair of the College Football Playoff selection committee. He began his leave Wednesday, a day after the weekly CFP rankings were released; in a major breakthrough, the Dallas Police and Fire Pension Board voted Thursday to accept the terms reflected in the city's Sept. 26 offer and move toward a resolution between the two sides; and a Dallas architecture firm is headed into enemy territory. HKS, a global architecture firm, was picked Thursday to design the new stadium for the NFL's Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schottenheimer said a Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund has been established by Kneeland's family and management team to support Catalina and the baby. Cowboys players plan on wearing a helmet decal to honor the passing of Kneeland. Players and coaches will also wear special T-shirts for the next two games, Monday night at Las Vegas and Nov. 23 against the Eagles, showing support for Kneeland. The Cowboys will have a moment of silence and a video tribute for Kneeland at their next home game against the Eagles. In other news, the longest shutdown in U.S. history is over, a welcome sign for North Texas's two biggest airlines, looking to recover from a turbulent week of air travel. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, two of the major domestic carriers in the country, are reeling from the Federal Aviation Administration's order to cut flights to alleviate stress on the airspace system; Nasdaq announced its intention to launch a dual listing venue based in Texas at the eighth Annual Permian Basin BBQ Cook-Off Wednesday in Midland. The announcement came at the end of a landmark year for capital markets in Texas; and Dallas voters will now cast their votes for City Council in November instead of May, ending the trend of back-to-back elections in odd years. The Dallas City Council voted unanimously to approve the election date changes amid applause in the council chambers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [00:14] the firing of Nico Harrison, the Mavs' general manager, and the motivations of the Adelson family in doing so now. Are they just trying to curry favor in a market where they want to build a casino? Or did they recognize the error of Nico's ways? Calvin gives us [20:02] perspective on the death of Marshawn Kneeland and its impact on the Cowboys. And Kevin and Evan [38:57] look at the five Texas teams still in the running for the College Football Playoffs and whether Texas can still say that after Saturday's game in Athens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nico Harrison's will forever be remembered for one of the worst trades ever. His dismissal puts an end to the “Fire Nico” chants pulsating through local arenas, but as Kevin Sherrington writes, the Mavs' long nightmare is far from over. In other news, documents filed in the weeks since Robert Roberson was granted his third stay of execution show the state is pushing back on an evidentiary hearing that could lead to the new trial his attorneys have been chasing just shy of a decade; starting Dec. 10, vaping will be prohibited in public and enclosed spaces, including bars, workplaces, parks and other areas designated as no-smoking zones in the city of Dallas; and the Dallas Design District will welcome a new addition next month with Puerto Cocina & Bar, a restaurant offering dishes inspired by the cuisine of Baja California. The project focused on one of Mexico's most innovative culinary regions is the brainchild of restaurateurs Mauricio Gallegos and Gerardo Barrera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas real estate and restaurant entrepreneur on the future of the energy market, Highland Park Village and opportunities for downtown Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The principal of David W. Carter High School announced his departure Sunday for another job, after parents, alumni and teachers spent weeks pushing for his removal. Community members put forth several allegations against Principal Troy Tyson, spanning insufficient support for female athletes, lack of parent engagement and improper conduct. In other news, EPIC City, the planned Muslim-centric neighborhood spanning Collin and Hunt counties, has a new name. Representatives for developer Community Capital Partners told The Dallas Morning News Monday that the planned project is now called The Meadow; Who is Sidney Powell, the Dallas attorney pardoned by Trump?; and Dallas' AllGood Cafe, a friendly hangout for artists craving comfort food in Deep Ellum, was in jeopardy of closure. In a swift decision to save AllGood, a Dallas couple will “revive and freshen up” the 25-year-old venue. Robin Gill and her partner Dallas musician John Pedigo wouldn't have dreamed of owning AllGood even a month ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Greg Abbott officially launched his reelection campaign Sunday with a promise to provide Texans significant property tax relief, including the ability for voters to abolish property taxes that fund public schools. In other news, a group of moderate Democrats has a tentative deal to reopen the government if Republicans promise to hold a vote on expiring health care subsidies by December, a potential breakthrough as lawmakers seek to end the shutdown; and Many questions remain about what triggered the crisis that sent Marshawn Kneeland, armed with a gun, fleeing from police after he crashed into another vehicle on the Dallas North Tollway. His family members are trying to piece together what happened, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New concepts are flying in North Texas, from eatertainment with Padel House and Le Petit Chef, to growing local businesses, like a new something from the folks behind Smoky Rose in East Dallas. Here's the latest on what restaurants are now open or opening soon in D-FW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rangers' new manager joins John and Evan to discuss how he's attacking the job, what makes him tick and what matters most to him. John and Evan get the warm fuzzies over the World Series, then launch into the offseason issues for the Rangers, starting with payroll. And finally, John cracks open the archive vault to consider Ranger managerial searches of the past, which could be a podcast all its own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died on Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 24. In other news, the Federal Aviation Administration is planning on reducing flights at DFW International Airport, Dallas Love Field and a swath of other major U.S. airports in an unprecedented move as the ongoing government shutdown wreaks havoc on the aviation sector; a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a previously blocked law designed to ban public drag performances can now go into effect. A panel of judges on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a 2023 ruling from a Houston federal judge that had blocked enforcement of the law indefinitely; and a joint committee of Dallas City Council members voted unanimously Thursday to shelve a proposal that would have reimbursed the city for allowing police officers to help enforce federal immigration laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Talmage Boston interviews Bryan Burrough about his new book The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. In other news, almost a month after a theft caused the historic Freedman's Cemetery in Dallas to implement a curfew, Dallas police have arrested a man accused of taking eight bronze plaques from the cemetery. Fifty-one year old Troy Springer was arrested on Oct. 23 after investigators accused him of stealing the cemetery markers; almost 3 million Texans cast ballots in Tuesday's constitutional amendment election, which would be the most votes cast in an odd-number year election in recent history; and Quinnen Williams, a talented defensive tackle that the Cowboys acquired in a trade with the New York Jets this week, is happy to be in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Evan and Joe Hoyt break down [1:08] the Cowboys “fiasco,” and another Jerry Jones circus that included more word salad from the owner. After all of the chatter about the mystery trade, Joe suggests the deal for Logan Wilson of Cincinnati was a good move. [22:45] The guys spend a few minutes breaking down the bad optics of departures of long-time Rangers fixtures such as Mike Maddux and Tony Beasley. And then, the wearer of many hats, Lia Assimakopoulos joins [30:58] to try to make sense of the Mavs' diabolical plan to imprison the Stars before switching over to the significance of SMU's win over Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers have been deputized as federal immigration officers under two agreements the agency entered into with Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month. The agreements between DPS and ICE, known as a 287(g) contract, empowers some troopers with the state's largest law enforcement agency to arrest individuals they believe are in the country without proper legal status. in other news,  to help make up for the loss of federal SNAP benefits, the Dallas County Commissioners Court on Tuesday voted unanimously to grant $1 million to the North Texas Food Bank's food distribution efforts during the shutdown; Dallas-based developer Harwood International sold four office towers and took a $100 million loan in recent months, while the firm continues to battle with construction delays and additional foreclosures; nd the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to their second trade on NFL trade deadline day. The Cowboys are acquiring defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the Jets in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick and defensive tackle Mazi Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker talks about how she leads in local politics, challenges with public transportation, her approach to public safety and the Fort Worth ISD takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Dallas City Council committees will hold a joint meeting Thursday to discuss a proposal that would authorize city police officers to help enforce federal immigration laws. The city's public safety and government efficiency committees are scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. In other news, a North Texas high school marching band will be on the road this Thanksgiving, heading instead to New York City for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  The Blue Raider Band, from L.D. Bell High School in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, will perform during the annual showcase event, which draws millions of viewers; the NHL announced on Monday that the Dallas Stars will host another outdoor game on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027, at AT&T Stadium as part of the league's Stadium Series; and if you are looking for a ride on Election Day, Dallas Area Rapid Transit and Trinity Metro have North Texans covered, and it's free. DART will offer free rides to polling locations within the service area today. DART buses, trains, Silver Line, GoLink, the Dallas Streetcar, Paratransit Services and the TRE between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station will all be available to riders free of charge. Riders will need to show a valid voter registration card to ride for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preparing to run for a historic fourth term, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has fortified his campaign staff, trained a legion of volunteers and amassed close to $100 million in his war chest, a figure that will grow substantially between now and the November 2026 general election. In other news, two Dallas City Council members are hosting a listening session Monday to gather input from residents on the future of City Hall. The meeting comes when the Dallas City Council is debating whether to renovate or demolish City Hall;  the government shutdown has placed food assistance for some 42 million Americans in peril. In Texas, 3.5 million people rely on SNAP. Two federal judges have told the Trump administration that it must partially or fully fund the food benefits, but it is not clear if the president will comply; and as SMU's south goalpost rested somewhere between University Park and downtown Dallas, the SMU fan base, players and coaching staff relished the extra hour to sleep off a long evening of reverse Boulevarding and partying all across North Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strange? Defeating? Disappointing? The Dallas Morning News food team has a lot of thoughts, a lot of questions and a few hot takes on the results of the 2025 Texas Michelin Guide. The teams get into the Dallas-Fort Worth's two 1-star Michelin restaurants, Bib Gourmand recipients, Recommended restaurants and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four companies are laying off more than 400 workers in Dallas-Fort Worth, putting further strain on Texas' slowing job market as national layoffs also pick up speed. Security firm Job1USA is cutting about 117 employees at six locations in Texas, including 81 in Dallas-Fort Worth. In other news, a second lawsuit has been brought against Celina ISD, accusing school officials of being more concerned about its storied football program than the welfare of students; a pharmaceutical company has initiated a voluntary recall of more than half a million bottles of its blood pressure medication distributed in the U.S., after finding that the bottles contained higher than acceptable levels of a carcinogen; nd a month after a weekslong hearing on the motion to dismiss or to convert Merit Street Media's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Scott Everett converted the case to a Chapter 7 from the bench Tuesday afternoon, saying, “there is no hope for rehabilitation.” He called the case an anomaly and said it came to him in “liquidation mode.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Stars filed a counterclaim late Tuesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, seeking to “restore normal operations at the American Airlines Center and prevent the Mavericks' attempted hostile takeover.” In other news, the future of the region's rapid transit system could take significant hits when city leaders in Plano, Highland Park and Farmers Branch consider ballot measures to withdraw from Dallas Area Rapid Transit; a grocer with a devoted fan base is finally readying a spot in a growing North Texas city. Trader Joe's is planning to open a store in the city of Frisco, according to the company. The small-format grocer did not disclose a location and timeline for the store; The 2025 Michelin Guide Texas included 140 restaurants, only adding 30 to 2024's picks and removing none. Over the past year, the French company anonymously visited, then rated restaurants in five Texas cities and surrounding areas for the influential Michelin Guide. Dallas now has 2 restaurants with one Michelin star, double what it had last year. After being open for less than two months, Mamani received the 1-star distinction. Tatsu Dallas kept its star. Dallas added a new Recommended restaurant as well, Sushi Kozy. No new restaurants in Fort Worth were added to the Michelin Guide. Now that the awards have been bestowed, what's next for restaurants that were recognized? What about those that weren't included? You can read more at DallasNews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [00:50] the Cowboys' loss to the Broncos, which Evan says doesn't qualify as a disaster because it wasn't a surprise. Here's a surprise: If Jerry Jones waves the white flag and trades his most marketable asset, George Pickens. [25:59] The guys give their take. Texas A&M picked up another road win against a ranked team with an impressive performance against LSU, getting the Tigers' coach fired in the process. [56:05] Can the Aggies win their first national title in nearly 90 years? Shawn McFarland joins the group to discuss that and other college football as well as an 18-inning thriller in Game 3. The question: Is Shohei Ohtani better than Babe Ruth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A yearlong breakdown in the Mavericks and Stars' relationship came to a head Tuesday morning, when Dallas' NBA franchise filed suit against the city's NHL team. The News also reported Tuesday that the Stars are eyeing a $1 billion arena at the Shops at Willow Bend Mall site, a move that could see the hockey franchise leave downtown Dallas for the first time in its history, two people with knowledge of the team's efforts told The Dallas Morning News. The 107-acre mall property on W. Park Boulevard has emerged as the favorite to land the NHL franchise after discussions with cities including Frisco, The Colony, Arlington and Fort Worth if the team leaves the American Airlines Center after its lease expires in 2031. In other news, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the makers of Tylenol, accusing the companies of failing to warn consumers about risks of taking the drug while pregnant; and Woodrow Wilson High School Principal Chandra Hooper-Barnett will not return to the school, according to a Tuesday letter from Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde to families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Doll, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark, on models for managing investments, the Federal Reserve's independence and the give and take between entitlements and inflation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday issued a ground delay for flights departing to DFW International Airport due to staffing issues. Flights bound for DFW had an average delay of 18 minutes. A spokesman for DFW Airport said, “The FAA implements air traffic management programs based on its capacity for safe operations. As always, we encourage travelers to check their flight status with their airline.” In other news, kids today already use or have access to artificial intelligence tools. That's according to Pat Yongpradit, chief academic officer for Code.org, a nonprofit promoting computer science education. What matters, he says, is teaching children how to use AI properly and he is worried schools are falling behind in this regard; the economic impact of automobile and personal loans is larger in Texas than any other state, according to new data; nd the University Interscholastic League isn't ready to add any new sports, and Monday it signaled that it is content for now with the 14 sports that it sanctions. During the UIL's legislative council meeting, the state's governing body for public school athletics denied, rejected or took no action on proposals to add pickleball, boys volleyball, lacrosse and ice hockey as UIL-sanctioned sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the year since Tatsu Dallas became the first — and currently only — North Texas restaurant to receive a star, Michelin has loomed like a shadow in the background of daily life for Tatsu and Hiroko, who oversees front-of-house operations for the restaurant. The pressure to perform at the highest level is ever-present. In other news, the search for a stolen pickup carrying stoves and refrigerators led Dallas police last week to arrest four people who are accused of stealing several vehicles and dismantling them for parts; the Dallas Mavericks claimed their first victory of the season in a 139-129 rout of the Raptors on Sunday. Rookie Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with a career-high 22 points along with four rebounds, four assists and a block; and if you thought pickleball was the hottest social sport in Dallas right now, it's time to learn about padel. Texans will likely pronounce the sport's name like paddle, though some in other parts of the country say it as puh-DELL. Whatever you choose to call it, Dallas' first facility dedicated to the fast-growing racket sport Padel is set to open in the Design District in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before El Califa de Leon abruptly exited its Dallas area pop-up, The Dallas Morning News food team used the backdrop of Michelin-starred tacos to discuss what they expected to see ahead of the Texas Michelin Guide announcement on Oct. 28, 2025. Dallas chef Dean Fearing also dropped by to discuss why he missed the 2024 Michelin awards ceremony, how he helped create the iconic Mansion on Turtle Creek tortilla soup recipe and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Texas Education Agency will remove Fort Worth ISD's elected school board and its superintendent, instituting the second-largest state takeover in Texas history. Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced the move Thursday. In other news, when Dallas County's adult probation director cut a $32,800 check to a contractor in May, he said it was to replace checks issued two years earlier the consultant forgot to cash; former NBA player and coach Damon Jones was among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia. Jones, who played collegiately at the University of Houston, was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly provided inside information about NBA games to co-defendants who used it to place sports bets; and a Preston Hollow mansion known for grandiose holiday decorations that attract droves of visitors has once more become the subject of both awe and ire. After neighbors complained, the city's code compliance department issued the home notices for light glare and noise violations, which were found to be resolved in later inspections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fair officials acknowledged the decline in a release on Sunday. More detailed numbers Wednesday revealed this year's fair attendance is the lowest over the past eight years. The drop has implications for the city of Dallas as well as the State Fair. A fair spokesperson said that several factors likely contributed to the drop in attendance. In other news, millions of Texans could lose food benefits at the end of this month if the government shutdown continues. In a letter to states this month, the U.S. Agriculture Department warned the federal government will have insufficient funds to pay for the Supplemental Food Assistance and Nutrition Program, known as SNAP, if the shutdown continues past next Monday; the Dallas City Council agreed Wednesday to pay Dallas County for jail services after a monthlong delay and approved an $8.7 million annual contract for housing and processing people arrested by Dallas police. The decision follows weeks of debate over performance measures and city concerns about delays in the jail intake process; and Big Tex needs a new pair of boots. The Big Tex Boot Design Contest, presented by Lucchese Bootmaker, opened Wednesday morning. To enter, draw, paint or illustrate the design on the sheets provided on the State Fair Design My Boots page and submit it with the entry form. Contest entries are due by Jan. 31, and the winning design will be announced March 2, next year.  All entries must be original works of art with no copyrighted material and include the Lucchese brand logo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt [00:15] ride the Cowboys rollercoaster for another week, wondering if Sunday's defense against Washington can last. Will it be good enough to take advantage of what looks like Dak Prescott's finest season? And will that make them a playoff team? [20:00] Mike Curtis joins Kevin and Evan to give a preview of the Mavs' opener Wednesday against San Antonio. Cooper Flagg has made an early impression, but will he, Anthony Davis and the defense be enough to hold things together until Kyrie Irving returns? [36:43] Kevin and Evan take a look at the teams in Texas with a best shot at the CFP and close with their predictions for the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Texas identifies more than 2,700 “potential noncitizens” registered to vote; Owners of world's only Michelin-starred taco shop call off pop-up in Dallas area; Travis Kelce, activist investor blitz Six Flags with ownership stake, calls for shakeup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the archives: Host Talmage Boston interviews Malcolm Gladwell, author of seven New York Times bestsellers, about his book Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering. (Recorded December 2024 in Dallas.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clark Hunt, chairman and CEO of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs and FC Dallas, on the growth of the NFL and sports in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - The Cowboys look like a contender with the offense at full speed, firing on all cylinders; Wildfire risk grows as North Texas starts workweek dry and breezy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clark Hunt, chairman and CEO of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs and FC Dallas, on the growth of the NFL and sports in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Former Texas House First Lady Julie Straus found safe after going missing late Thursday; See new renderings of the $300M, 20,000-seat amphitheater under construction in McKinney; Dallas mayor wants to explore partnership with ICE after police chief declined Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Move over, PSL - the Dallas Morning News food team is ready to usher in a new era of fall flavors. And don't worry: the team isn't short on suggestions. Also, get the latest news on openings across North Texas, including details on a pop-up for the world's only Michelin-starred taqueria, a new restaurant serving Chinese food through a Puerto Rican lens and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices