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Hear the Dallas Morning News’ award-winning coverage in audio form. Our short news summaries are available Monday-Friday.

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In closing arguments, attorneys spar over motive in violent Prairieland ICE protest ... and more news

March 12, 2026 • 5 mins
The arguments capped the two-week trial stemming from the July 4 protest last year in which an Alvarado police officer was shot and wounded. Jury deliberations will begin Thursday.  In other news, customers of Invitation Homes, a Dallas-based single-family home landlord, could get a piece of a $47.2 million settlement the Federal Trade Commission announced on Wednesday; a development in southern Dallas is a finalist for a competiti...
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SportsDay Insider: Rangers at the midpoint of spring training

March 11, 2026 • 39 mins
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant team up from Surprise for an all-Rangers, all-the-time podcast. [3:45] Who's the star of camp this spring? What's going on with Josh Jung? What does the back end of the rotation look like? If the Rangers get off to a bad start, will Chris Young conduct a fire sale? And how's the new ABS challenge system working out so far? All this and more in a spring training special. Learn mo...
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Former Mavs star Luka Doncic says he ended his engagement, will ‘fight’ for his daughters ... and more news

March 11, 2026 • 6 mins
Former Mavericks star Luka Doncic is no longer with his longtime fiancée, AnnaMaria Goltesh, and is seeking custody of their two daughters. In other news, several North Texas evangelical leaders are publicly vouching for Sen. John Cornyn’s morality and conservative credentials as the longtime incumbent faces a fierce Republican runoff with Attorney General Ken Paxton; North Texas families are navigating spring break travel plans b...
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Southwest Airlines relaunches longest nonstop flight from Dallas Love Field ... and more news

March 10, 2026 • 5 mins
Goodbye Dallas, hello Emerald City. Southwest Airlines is once again offering nonstop flights from Love Field Airport, where it is the dominant carrier, to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. In other news, as early as last May, AT&T’s exit from downtown Dallas appeared likely as CEO John Stankey questioned the “effective/sustained governance” of Dallas; in a year of firsts for Cooper Flagg, growing frustration led to another for...
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Lancaster ends Austin Westlake’s 40-game win streak to claim first-ever state championship ... and more news

March 9, 2026 • 5 mins
More than 2.3 million voted in the Democratic primary, the party’s highest turnout since at least 2000. It also marked the first time since 2008 that Democratic participation exceeded Republican turnout. In other news, Lancaster beat previously unbeaten Austin Westlake to win the UIL Class 6A Division II state championship; No. 4 Texas beat three-time defending champion and third-ranked South Carolina 78-61 on Sunday to win its fir...
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Eat Drink D-FW: Dr. Pepper sausages and our fave local salads

March 6, 2026 • 27 mins
Our food team is growing! In this episode, we introduce the newest member of the DMN crew before diving headfirst into the glorious chaos of a Weird Sausage Taste Test — dubbed the "Fizzy Glizzy" — where nothing is off-limits and palatability is not guaranteed. We also have the scoop on a Giant Hot Dog Challenge making waves in the D-FW dining scene (think: meat sweats, bragging rights, and a very big bun). And because we believe i...
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 28: The one with Mark DeRosa

March 6, 2026 • 47 mins
Just as Team USA is about to start its quest for the World Baseball Classic title, manager Mark DeRosa, a Ranger in 2005-06, joins John and Evan to discuss his team's chances, his fervor for putting together the roster and even the possibility of Wyatt Langford joining the roster at some point in the tournament. But first, John and Evan run through the various injuries impacting the Rangers in spring training and mull the pitching ...
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Dallas County’s switch to precincts confused voters. Were election workers prepared?

March 6, 2026 • 5 mins
The local Republican Party’s decision to revert Dallas County to precinct-based voting caused hundreds of voters to go to the wrong polling sites on Tuesday – but it also triggered a cascade of problems within county operations that further derailed voters. In other news, parents in Coppell ISD are demanding answers after ammunition was found on three separate occasions on a middle school campus; Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed t...
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Park Cities ministers oppose possible DART service cuts ... and more news

March 5, 2026 • 6 mins
Interfaith leaders in the Park Cities are urging residents to fight proposed service reductions by Dallas Area Rapid Transit, saying the cuts could leave workers, low-income worshippers and people with disabilities without reliable access to jobs, services and churches. In other news, President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded an end to the Republican Senate race in Texas, promising to soon endorse either incumbent Sen. John Corn...
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SportsDay Insider: Cowboys draft talk and Rangers at mid-spring

March 4, 2026 • 56 mins
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt talk [00:12] about Joe’s mock draft 2.0 and what it portends for the Cowboys with the 12th pick. Joe tells us what he learned at the combine and how that affected his picks since his first mock draft. Should Jerry Jones trade up? Down? Whatever he does, they need two impact players on Day 1. [35:15] Evan tells us where the Rangers are at the mid-point of spring training....
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Talarico beats Crockett; Cornyn, Paxton move to runoff in heated Texas Senate race ... and more news

March 4, 2026 • 6 mins
Starting the day off cloudy with a morning shower possible. A thunderstorm will roll into the area this afternoon with the possibility of flooding downpours, high winds and hail. There is also a possibility of an isolated tornado. The high will be 81. Those conditions will stick around into the evening with heavy rain, thunderstorm activity and damaging wind gusts possible. The overnight low will be 65. Sen. John Cornyn was leading...
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Cross Examining History with Jeffrey Rosen

March 3, 2026 • 55 mins
In this episode of the Cross Examining History podcast, Talmage Boston interviews Jeffrey Rosen, outgoing President and CEO of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, on his new book The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Former Dallas County court reporter sues judge for alleged sexual harassment ... and more news

March 3, 2026 • 7 mins
A former Dallas County court reporter who alleges she was repeatedly sexually harassed by a judge is suing him and the county. In other news, more than 200 residents packed Dallas’ City Council chambers to defend their cause: bulldoze or buff City Hall; the Texas Rangers law enforcement organization are bringing back a figure from the past, one who disappeared under a shroud of controversy nearly six years ago; and more than a deca...
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Anti-war protesters gather in Dallas Sunday to condemn U.S., Israeli attacks on Iran ... and more news

March 2, 2026 • 5 mins
The weekend attack on Iran by U.S. and Israeli forces triggered worldwide protests, including in Dallas where over 100 people gathered downtown Sunday to denounce the military action. In other news, a Dallas woman who usually uses her social media accounts to feature videos of the different dogs she walks, is now using her platform to help others also stranded in Qatar following the weekend attack on Iran; three people are dead and...
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Eat Drink D-FW: Hot takes and hot openings

February 28, 2026 • 19 mins
The D-FW restaurant scene never sleeps — and neither do we. This week, we're breaking down a wave of new openings you'll want to add to your list immediately. Then, we're wading into a restaurant practice that has diners firmly divided: some swear by it, others can't stand it. Where do you fall? Tune in and decide for yourself. Plus, all the latest food and drink news from our team at dallasnews.com/food. Learn more about your ad c...
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 27: The one with Bengie Gil

February 27, 2026 • 46 mins
After a breakdown of the first week of exhibitions, Team Mexico's manager for the WBC and former Ranger Benji Gil joins the guys to talk about his club, which includes Rangers outfielder Alejandro Osuna and Robert Garcia. Benji was also Osuna's manager in winter ball and raves about him. Plus, what Osuna can learn from two weeks around Randy Arozarena, Jarren Duran and Alek Thomas. Benji discusses the potential magnitude of Team Me...
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‘Mad mom’ targets Greg Abbott in uphill bid for Texas governor ... and more news

February 27, 2026 • 6 mins
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is trying to do what no Texas Democrat has done since 1990: win the governor’s office. And she’s doing it as an angry mom. In other news, rapper Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas U.S. Senate race saying, 'Please vote for my sister'; police unions urge focus on new UNT Dallas academy; and three Dallas City Council members are pushing for the city to consider moving the Dallas Wings into the American...
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Finding defense for Cowboys and a make-or-break year for a Ranger

February 26, 2026 • 50 mins
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt analyze the Cowboys' signing of Javonte Williams and what's next for George Pickens. Joe also tells us how many new defensive starters he thinks Christian Parker needs. (Hint: It's a lot). How many can they get in the draft? Should they trade up or down? The guys discuss it all. Evan tells us that Josh Jung is off to a nice start in camp, and he needs it. This is a pivot...
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A six pound hot dog? Yes, it’s in Hurst ... and more news

February 26, 2026 • 5 mins
The City Council voted Wednesday to pay the money to settle a 2025 condemnation lawsuit to acquire land near the old Dallas Morning News campus from a company owned by developer Ray Washburne. In other news, the Texas Workforce Commission is launching a new Child Care Business Support initiative to uplift child care providers as a key part of the state’s workforce infrastructure; a new trial is underway for nine people charged in a...
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Waymo robotaxis are now available to ride in Dallas ... and more news

February 25, 2026 • 5 mins
Waymo is now ridable in Dallas. The robotaxi rideshare service launched to certain riders in Dallas. The company says certain riders who have already downloaded the app will be invited to start taking rides today. In other news, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines resumed flights to parts of Mexico on Tuesday, following two days of cancellations in connection with civil unrest sparked by the killing of a powerful cartel leader...
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