The Dallas Morning News

Today's DMN Morning Debrief covers the intense heat in North Texas, legal proceedings in a murder case, shifting school choice impacts, and major developments regarding a potential new arena for the Dallas Stars. 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:

Pudge is here! On the eve of the 1996 playoff team reunion, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez joins the fellas to discuss walking out of a corn field at the Field of Dreams, another trip to Cooperstown, Johnny Oates' impact on his career and his memories from that first playoff run. John and Evan, meanwhile, break down the incredible dichotomy of what scoring first means to the Rangers ...

Today's DMN Morning Debrief covers a judge's removal from the Karmelo Anthony case, Gov. Greg Abbott's proposed H-1B visa ban impacting Dallas ISD staffing and controversial police misconduct disciplinary decisions. Plus, staffer Jessica Ma brings us a report on the state's school voucher program and how some public schools are also getting approved as vendors.

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss the Cowboys' signing of DeSoto's own Von Miller. Calvin tells us that Von plans to play 10 to 15 snaps a game, and Kevin says if he's going to get nine sacks again, it'll require a world-record success rate. Otherwise, Calvin says the defense under Christian Parker looks better than it did at this tim...

Today's DMN Morning Debrief covers the extreme heat warning for Dallas-Fort Worth, the return of seatback screens to certain American Airlines planes, the closing of a Fort Worth drive-in theater, and Curious Texas explores some local Bonnie and Clyde intrigue. Plus, staffer Joe Snell brings us a report on the recent string of heated confrontations at North Texas city council...