The federal judge overseeing the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL expressed frustration on Tuesday with the plaintiffs’ attorneys’ handling of the case. Before Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took the stand for a second day of testimony, U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez noted that the case’s premise was straightforward: it revolves around the frustration of …

Collin County Judge Chris Hill has taken back his March 24 order declaring all businesses essential, hours after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott strictly defined such services statewide in a strategy many counties and cities had already adopted to slow the virus spread. “I hereby rescind my Second Executive Order,” Hill said in a new order issued Tuesday. He could not be reached …

The global coronavirus pandemic brought nearly all professional, collegiate and high school sports to a screeching halt. With the pandemic affecting hundreds of thousands, dozens of professional athletes and organizations have stepped forward in an effort to provide aid. Here are some of the ways athletes and organizations are making contributions during the crisis: Local teams Dallas Cowboys Defensive end …

An incident in Midland earlier this month in which a man stabbed several members of an Asian-American family, apparently because of fears about the coronavirus, has been listed as a hate crime. The incident, which took place March 14 at a Sam’s Club and involved two children ages 2 and 6, was among a swell of hate crimes against Asian-Americans …

Police are seeking a man who is suspected of fatally bludgeoning a sleeping homeless man with a rock in a downtown parking garage. Lawrence Darnell Lamont is wanted in connection with the slaying of Mohammad Ahmad Mohammad, a homeless man fatally beaten as he slept in a downtown Dallas elevator on March 16, 2020.(Dallas Police Department) Lawrence Darnell Lamont is …

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: What is the new virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The name comes from the Latin word for crowns or halos, which coronaviruses resemble …

In many ways, philanthropy is the silent industry of Dallas. In the best of times, corporate and personal charity define the giving warmth of our community, and in the worst of times, it is an indispensable source of aid and comfort. We are pleased that charitable funding organizations are rising to the challenge to allow dozens of community-based services to …

Predictions about the course of COVID-19 over the coming weeks and months are flying around like bats out of hell. Their authors rely on fancy models that take years to master. In a letter to shareholders on Feb. 27, 2009 Warren Buffett wrote that “investors forget to examine the assumptions behind the symbols. Our advice: Beware of geeks bearing formulas.” …

The coronavirus has had ripple effects on the country, including Arlington. Dozens of events have been canceled, officials recommend limiting travel, group gatherings and educational institutions have suspended classes in wake of COVID-19. Here is information on how the new coronavirus has affected Arlington. City/county updates Arlington ordered residents to stay home, canceled all gatherings in the city and postponed …

Toilet paper, canned food, pantry staples, cleaning products — so many grocery items have been in short supply since the coronavirus crisis began. Everyone knows that part of the problem is consumer hoarding. What is less appreciated is that overpurchasing is going on at multiple levels in the supply chain of buyers and suppliers, beginning with the consumer, continuing with …

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: What is the new virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The name comes from the Latin word for crowns or halos, which coronaviruses resemble …