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Judge overseeing NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ trial voices frustrations over the case

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 …

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Gun control group endorses MJ Hegar for Texas senator, blasts both Cornyn, West

AUSTIN — A national political action committee that backs more restrictive gun laws has endorsed Democratic Senate hopeful MJ Hegar, becoming the second gun-control group to do so since early last month. Brady PAC, the political arm of the nation’s oldest anti-gun violence advocacy group, announced on Tuesday it’s swung behind Hegar in this year’s Texas race for U.S. Senate …

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In Texas, only some eateries go dark as Gov. Abbott defers to local officials on coronavirus response

The nation’s top experts on infectious disease have issued a stern warning: No gatherings of more than 10 people. But under America’s patchwork system, that’s just a suggestion. Authority over public health sits largely at the state level. The White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention don’t mandate. They cajole — something the president has done with …

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2 men found shot to death in South Dallas, Old East Dallas, police say

Dallas police are investigating the unrelated fatal shootings of two men overnight. Police found a 40-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds lying on the sidewalk around 11:25 p.m. Thursday in the 2900 block of Peabody Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in South Dallas. The man, who was identified as Zachary Tores, was taken to an area hospital where he died …

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Flash flood watch issued for Dallas-Fort Worth through Wednesday evening

It’s going to be a few tomorrows before the sun comes out. Storms moved through Dallas-Fort Worth overnight Sunday and dumped a few inches of rain in some areas, and more rain could be on the way, according to KXAS-TV (NBC5) meteorologist Samantha Davies. “Between now and Friday morning, we have a lot of rain in that forecast,” Davies said. …

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Multiple rounds of rain and storms on the way

The temperature and humidity have been slowly increasing through the day, creating an opportunity for isolated showers and thunderstorm to develop during the late afternoon and evening hours. A few storms could become strong to severe. The main threats will be large hail and gusty winds. A line of more widespread thunderstorms will move in overnight, primarily between 2 am …

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Irving closes several parks and trails because of flooding

Irving residents hoping to hit the city’s parks and trails while gyms are closed during the coronavirus outbreak might be out of luck. Recent storms blowing through Dallas-Fort Worth have caused flooding along the Elm and West forks of the Trinity River, leading Irving to close several parks along the Campion Trail. Parks that have closed because of flooded sections …

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More rain and storms coming

Very heavy rain fell through much of last night. Twelve-hour rain totals as of 5 A.M. Monday topped two and a half inches in parts of Dallas and Tarrant Counties, causing some minor flooding. But during the day on Monday, DFW has remained between storm systems and has enjoyed a chance to dry out. An unsettled forecast continues this week. …

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Dallas County official orders new isolation requirements, more widespread testing

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins placed sweeping new restrictions on Texas’ second-largest county Monday in an effort to “stem the tide” of coronavirus. Mirroring an announcement made by Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Jenkins’ order means restaurants can only do takeout service, shutters movie theaters and gyms and bans all gatherings larger than 50. Additionally, if anyone in a home has …

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House sends fixed coronavirus relief bill to Senate after Texas’ Louie Gohmert backs off threat to stall it for a week

WASHINGTON — A lone Texas congressman, Rep. Louie Gohmert, threatened to freeze emergency legislation aimed at addressing the coronavirus pandemic, saying Monday that House leaders were trying to ram through changes without providing time for lawmakers to review them. The House approved the changes Monday night after Gohmert stood down, allowing the measure to move to the Senate. With the …

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