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Our food team settles a spirited debate over the best queso, checks in on John Tesar’s latest venture and gets Imelda García’s take on the closure of a beloved Oak Cliff restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s debrief, weather for this weekend in D-FW, traffic to avoid near downtown Dallas, a Dallas hospital reported the most retained object errors and where to cast your ballot during early voting in North Texas through Oct. 30, and on Election Day Nov. 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

oday’s morning debrief covers a sunny North Texas forecast, D-F-W Airport’s Terminal A expansion, a court order in Atmos Energy litigation over an Oak Cliff gas explosion and a rezoning proposal in Joppa that could limit future industrial development. Plus, concerns about the Cowboys ahead of Sunday’s game. 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, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss the Cowboys' two-game losing streak and what it'll take to pull them out of the muck. Kevin notes that five of their next six opponents have losing records, including the Eagles, who will be without Jalen Hurts in Monday's game. Caution: Calvin's take is not for the faint of heart. The guys also parse the Mavs' playoff potential and the future of Kyrie Irving. Can Arch Manning rebound and put Texas back on track? Kevin and Evan talk about the Longhorns' CFP chances as well as Sebastian Walcott, the Rangers' next big hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s morning debrief covers a sunny North Texas forecast, Dallas ISD reviews hundreds of library books, the Perot Museum plans a major outdoor expansion and Henderson Avenue lands new retail tenants. Plus, a Dallas Morning News series looks at extreme surgical errors and why they keep happening. 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

Today’s morning debrief covers warming North Texas weather, Fort Worth police investigate after a dead infant was found near a dumpster, the State Fair of Texas closes its anniversary season with more than 2 million visitors, and a new Dallas Loop bridge opens near Victory Park. Plus, The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board talks to U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico. 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

Today’s morning debrief covers windy North Texas weather, a college football poll shakeup hits Texas teams, Dallas protesters urge voters to act as early voting begins, and Dallas Stars fans weigh in on a possible move to Plano. Plus, all the information you need before cast your ballot in the midterm elections.  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

Is fine dining getting too expensive? The Dallas Morning News food team shares tips for enjoying Michelin-starred meals on a budget and a first look at a stylish new steakhouse — complete with an indoor pool? Plus, a favorite burger spot has closed, but we have plenty of delicious alternatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s morning debrief covers windy North Texas weather, Troy Aikman prepares for free agency after this football season, Dallas fine-dining restaurant Punk Noir closes after a short run, and a Tarrant County family wins a $21.6 million judgment over construction defects. Plus, how to find big bites on a small budget on the last weekend of 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

Today’s morning debrief covers North Texas weather, Social Security recipients are getting a 2027 cost-of-living increase, a Dallas museum is broadening the story of the American West, and federal regulators add civil fraud allegations to the collapse of Tricolor. Plus, what should the Cowboys have looked into before the season kicked off? . 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, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss the further decline of the Cowboys' defense and what it says that they're bringing in an old pal to help out Christian Parker. Evan says they should have done it sooner. Kevin says no team with Super Bowl intentions needs a defensive coordinator to grow into the job. Joe says not to expect any big improvements anytime soon. Kevin and Evan look back at Texas-OU as well as Mike Elko's outburst after another loss by Texas A&M, then give their takes on the SEC, Big 12 and ACC races. And Evan breaks down a future for Sebastian Walcott and how that fits with the Rangers'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Debrief covers North Texas weather, election preparations, an investigation, a new Tex-Mex restaurant for Knox Street, a high school musical cancellation and the latest on the Texas governor’s race. Plus, why hundreds of people got loud at a Dallas park this past weekend. 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

Today’s morning debrief covers North Texas weather, election preparations,Texas Republicans navigate the 2026 midterms with President Donald Trump closely involved, the NFC East’s struggles keep the Cowboys in the race and a Dallas Fed analysis finds artificial intelligence is slowing some hiring. Plus, the Fort Worth Zoo got a new addition to their feline residents. 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

Intersections podcast: This week’s podcast guest is Bob Rowling, chairman and CEO of TRT Holdings, a private investment company. Rowling discusses his transition from the oil and gas business to the hotel industry through the Omni Hotel, the expansion of his projects in a competitive hospitality sector and his journey with his faith.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s morning debrief covers North Texas weather, election preparations, how artificial intelligence data centers are putting new pressure on Texas’ power supply, a Dallas family center marks ten years of helping Bachman Lake families, and Senate contenders James Talarico and Ken Paxton find common ground in the Cowboys. Plus, a Dallas man who fathered multiple children and then went to extremes to deny his paternity. 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