From Simone Biles to Sha’Carri Richardson, Texans owned Paris Olympics

Plus: 911 calls from Uvalde massacre released, Cowboys face Rams, Dallas dancers fired [WEEKEND ROUNDUP]( Howdy, North Texas! Dallas’ latest proposed budget includes its largest property tax rate reduction in modern history after months of talks to cut city department budgets and overcome a projected $38 million deficit. [Click here to find the budget details](. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. More news will be delivered to your inbox tomorrow morning. — Todd Davis, Senior Audience Journalist   [‘Please, I don’t want to die’ student says in Uvalde shooting 911 call]( Videos, 911 calls from May 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary released. Teacher pleads ‘hurry’ and shooter’s [...] [Dallas Black Dance Theatre fired its entire company of dancers, according to union]( The news comes months after dancers organized to negotiate with the company’s management. [Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to sue over temple, mayor said]( The mayor’s office received notice of the impending suit one day after the town council voted to deny the [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Wilmer-Hutchins High School safe, clear after ‘unknown item’ found in southeast Oak Cliff]( Dallas police cleared the building about 3 p.m., a Dallas ISD spokesperson said. [Richardson Alamo Drafthouse reopens as other D-FW locations prepare for return]( The other four area theaters will reopen by the end of the month. [3 things to watch in Cowboys’ preseason opener vs. Rams: Trey Lance time and more]( The Cowboys and Rams are acquainted from joint practice. Now it’s time to see them in action.   ADVERTISEMENT   [Texas middle school bans all-black clothing for better mental health among students]( New dress code aims to create a positive environment and combat student depression, school officials say [A look at where a house once stood with only steps remaining.]( [How DART was formed and funded]( More than 40 years ago, Dallas-area voters said yes to the transit authority’s plan for the region. [MORE NEWS](   SPORTS [Track star Sha'carri Richardson celebrates, with arms and mouth open after her relay success.]( Sha'Carri Richardson of the United States celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the women's 4 x 100 meters relay final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Friday. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) [‘Pure gold’: From Simone Biles to Sha’Carri Richardson, Texans owned Paris Olympics]( Columnist Kevin Sherrington writes: A few blocks northeast from where Hailey Van Lith staked a claim for TCU on an Olympic medal stand, an engraving high upon the Hotel de Vendome reminds of Texas’ first foray into France, when a local restaurateur rented out a couple floors to the legation of a new republic. The embassy didn’t last long, but the inscription remains a mecca for Texans abroad. Considering the impact the Lone Star State has made in Paris over the last two weeks, maybe it’s time to take out another lease. [Texas claims more medals in these Olympics]( than Japan, more than Italy, more than Canada and Spain and Belgium combined. [READ MORE]( Related: - [Stephen Curry’s late barrage seals Olympic men’s basketball title as US beats France]( - [Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist after court ruling]( - [USWNT wins fifth gold medal, claims victory over Brazil in Paris Olympic final]( - [Jasmine Moore almost skipped triple jump, but overcame doubts to win Olympic medal]( - [Longhorn standout Ryan Crouser makes history with third-straight Olympic shot put gold](   ADVERTISEMENT   [The Dallas Morning News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X (formerly Twitter)]( [YouTube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 The Dallas Morning News • 1954 Commerce St. • Dallas, TX 75201