State Fair season is here. Are you ready? 🎡

Plus: Cowboys v. Giants review, luxury fashion house open in D-FW, and more. [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [The Dallas Morning News logo](   Happy Friday, D-FW! The countdown is over. Today, the 2024 State Fair of Texas kicks off. 🎡 From pig races to coupon prices to the best foods to eat, there is a lot to keep track of. Our Anna Butler is here with [your guide to State Fair dates, concerts, food and more.]( As always, we’ll be back in your inbox this evening with the latest news of the day. – Shannon Worley, Audience Journalist SPORTS [A Cowboys running back scores a touchdown while wearing a white uniform. A Giant linebacker is pictured in a blue uniform attempting to tackle.]( Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) scored a first quarter touchdown on a screen pass as New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) attempts the tackle at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 26, 2024.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) [Five takeaways from Cowboys-Giants: It wasn’t pretty, but Dallas gets important victory]( It was ugly but sometimes that’s how you must win. The Cowboys [ended a two-game losing streak with a 20-15 victory]( over the Giants on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium. Quarterback Dak Prescott had a strong game and when it counted the running game responded to the challenge of closing out the contest, something coach Mike McCarthy has been seeking this season. [READ MORE](   [Texas Supreme Court denies AG Ken Paxton’s request to block State Fair of Texas’ gun ban]( The ruling means fair attendees over the 24-day annual celebration will have to leave their firearms at home [...] [Former Ellis County youth pastor gets 50 years for sexually assaulting children]( When the congregation learned of the first victim, other victims began coming forward, authorities said. [Dallas park director on flawed Fair Park contract: ‘Never again’]( Dallas Park and Recreation Director John Jenkins’ memo comes amid growing pressure to fix Fair Park’s [...] [Embodying baseball’s grittiness, the Oakland Athletics went out in style vs. Texas Rangers]( The community of Oakland gathered at the Coliseum on Thursday to celebrate its connection and history with the [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Luxury fashion house opens first Texas store at Dallas’ NorthPark Center]( Givenchy launched a stand-alone store that covers more than 5,600 square feet at NorthPark Center, the brand’s [...] [Ex-medical assistant at North Texas pediatric clinic facing child indecency charges]( A former medical assistant at a North Texas pediatric clinic was arrested earlier this month and faces charges [...] [Addison plan cuts WaterTower Theatre funds, but could give arts groups more opportunities]( The city of Addison is adopting a new plan that will shift funding and programming away from WaterTower. It [...]   [Elections Resources]( - Take the [Back to the Ballot quiz]( to prepare for the polls - Guide: [How to vote in Texas]( - Deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. [Here's what to know about registration](. - Listen: '[Beyond Talking Points](', a podcast series taking you inside the campaign briefing room   [Dallas doctors sentenced to prison in $45 million health fraud with fake pain injections]( A federal judge sentenced 51-year-old twin brothers Deno Barroga and Desi Barroga to federal prison. [Mark Cuban on Klay Thompson joining the Mavs: ‘He’s got a lot to prove’]( Cuban also addressed the challenge of luring away Thompson from the Lakers. [Vacant DISD facility in east Oak Cliff damaged in fire, Dallas-Fire Rescue says]( A vacant Dallas ISD facility in east Oak Cliff caught fire Thursday afternoon.   [MORE NEWS](   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