Cowboys fall to Broncos, possible Dallas ISD name changes, Jason Lowe murder trial: Your Monday morning roundup

September 18,  2017 By Dallas Morning News Staff Good morning. Here is a look at the top headlines as we start the day. ⛅ Weather: [Partly cloudy and hot.]( Low: 74 degrees. High: 94 degrees. 🔎 Prefer the online view? [It's here.]( Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) leaves Cowboys defenders Nolan Carroll (24), DeMarcus Lawrence (90) and Jaylon Smith (54) in his wake as he heads upfield during the Broncos' 42-17 win Sunday in Denver. (Vernon Bryant/Staff Photographer) sports Dallas Cowboys fall to the Denver Broncos in 42-17 loss The Broncos handed the Cowboys their first loss of the season -- and their worst loss in the brief careers of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott -- in a 42-17 blowout Sunday in Denver. SportsDay's Jon Machota [broke down his thoughts]( from Sunday’s game, and just how things fell apart. On the bright side, contributor Bob Sturm takes a look at why this Cowboys’ loss could be humbling, and [why that’s a good thing]( for the future of the team. And: Here are the [best moments]( from Tony Romo's second broadcast, including his $10,000 loss. Also: What [two NFL records]( did QB Dak Prescott set during the Cowboys-Broncos game? SPECIAL OFFER For a limited time, newsletter readers can enjoy unlimited digital access to DallasNews.com for only $2.99 a week. [Sign up today]( and stay informed about the latest news that's important to you. The gym floor at Thomas Jefferson High School (Robert Wilonsky/Staff Writer) education Houston, Franklin and Jefferson are among Dallas ISD campuses that 'require further research' for possible name changes Dallas ISD is researching the histories of Ben Franklin, Sam Houston, Thomas Jefferson and 17 other historical figures, looking into whether their connections with slavery or the Confederacy should [prompt reconsideration of their names]( on DISD campuses. Last Thursday, DISD administration recommended changing the names of four schools honoring Confederate generals: Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Albert Sidney Johnston and William L. Cabell elementary schools. During that discussion, it was mentioned that there is a much broader list of at least 21 names that bear further investigation, if trustees were compelled to do so. And: A former Mesquite ISD teacher's aide who lied about having cancer [was indicted Wednesday]( by a Dallas County grand jury on a count of federal theft of property, police records say. From Saturday: One person was [arrested at Lee Park]( as a group rallied behind Confederate monuments. Jason Lowe is accused of killing his girlfriend, Jessie Bardwell. (Jae S. Lee/Staff Photographer) courts What you need to know from the Jason Lowe murder trial Collin County prosecutors will continue to present evidence Monday against a Richardson man accused of killing his girlfriend. Jason Lowe, 28, is charged with murder in the death of Jessie Bardwell. Her decomposed body was found in rural Farmersville on May 19, 2016. If convicted, Lowe faces up to life in prison. He is also eligible for parole. After three days of testimony, [here are some highlights.]( Previously: Richardson man [goes on trial,]( accused of killing his girlfriend and dumping her body in Farmersville. And: The murder of eight in Plano shows [family violence can extend beyond](an abusive relationship. Advertisement Cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs during the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala on Saturday at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. (Ashley Landis/Staff Photographer) Photo of the Morning Yo-Yo Ma, the most famous cellist since Pablo Casals, [was doubtless a big draw]( for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's 2017 Gala Saturday night. He delivered the goods, all right, in the Dvorák Cello Concerto, but the real stars of the evening were the DSO itself, and music director Jaap van Zweden. crime roundup - North Dallas: A baby was discovered Saturday afternoon in [a restroom at a 7-Eleven store](. Police said the child was in good condition, but did not release additional details. - Stolen: A Tarrant County court official has [been indicted on felony theft charges]( after she was accused of generating false receipts, stealing more than $20,000. - Downtown Dallas: A homeless man with a pocket knife [reportedly slashed two women]( Sunday afternoon, police said. - Far East Dallas: A wounded man was [found early Sunday]( after police responded to a shooting in the area. - Shooting: A 20-year-old man is [accused of shooting a woman]( after he was involved in a car crash with her early Sunday in South Dallas, police say. - Charged: A man accused of killing a 24-year-old woman whose body was found dismembered and burned near Lake Grapevine last year [has been charged]( with possession of child pornography. Dr. Willie Johnson (left) talks to assistant principal Marsha Potts and geography teacher Sean Cote as he makes instructional rounds earlier this month at South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas. (Nathan Hunsinger/Staff Photographer) Finally... Principal Willie Johnson knows South Oak Cliff High School. The longtime educator -- who has worked in the Dallas ISD for 26 years -- spent nearly a decade at school as a special education teacher and coach from 1991 to 2001. Maybe that’s why Johnson -- [South Oak Cliff’s fifth principal over the past five years]( -- isn’t intimidated by his new charge. Far from it. “This is full circle for me,” he said. “When I was approached for this position, I jumped at it.” Advertisement 👋 That's all for this morning! For up-to-the-minute news and analysis, check out [DallasNews.com](. 💖 Share the love! If you like this newsletter, please forward this email to a friend and [check out our other newsletters here](. 📧 Do you have feedback? 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