Dan Patrick to defy NRA, Amber Guyger trial update: Your Friday evening roundup

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he's "willing to take an arrow" and defy the National Rifle Association by pressing Texas to close one loophole in gun-purchaser background checks.  [Evening roundup]( 09/06/2019 By Nataly Keomoungkhoun Good Evening! Here is a look at the top headlines of the day. 🔎 Prefer the online view? It's [here.]( Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, shown at a June press conference, says he's "willing to take an arrow" and defy the National Rifle Association by pressing Texas to close one loophole in gun-purchaser background checks. (Austin American-Statesman / Jay Janner) POLITICS [Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he will defy NRA, take lead on gun background checks]( AUSTIN -- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he's "willing to take an arrow" and defy the National Rifle Association by pressing Texas to close one loophole in gun-purchaser background checks. On Friday, Patrick said it's "common sense" to tighten background-check laws because in many instances, stranger-to-stranger sales now are exempt from the requirement that buyers be vetted through a federal database of people not eligible to purchase firearms. Patrick wants to protect transfers among family members from triggering a check. He'd also continue to exempt friends, though he acknowledged that could be abused. Patrick, who presides over the Texas Senate, said he's willing to accede to the preferences of senators on whether to maintain that loophole -- and if so, exactly how. [But he said Texas must strongly discourage selling guns to strangers without a background check.]( Gromer Jeffers, Jr.: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's defiance of the National Rifle Association has provided cover for state and national Republicans [to make meaningful progress in fighting gun violence.]( ADVERTISEMENT CRIME AND COURTS [Hundreds of potential jurors in Amber Guyger murder trial stretch jury room to capacity]( The process of selecting a jury for the murder trial of fired Dallas police officer Amber Guyger began Friday with a rush of hundreds of prospective jurors, members of the media — and even a Dallas fire marshal. Potential jurors showed up Friday at the Frank Crowley Courts Building outside downtown Dallas exactly one year after the death of Botham Jean, the 26-year-old accountant Guyger fatally shot in his apartment. About 4,000 Dallas County residents were summoned, but the court expects only around 600 to show up because of usual low turnout. But more may have shown up than expected.   Don't show and tell: A Mansfield student faces a felony charge for [bringing gun to school to 'show a friend.'](   Child death: A second suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of 9-year-old Brandoniya Bennett, who was [killed Aug. 14 in her Old East Dallas townhome.](  SPORTS [Texas, Texas A&M face monumental showdowns that can shape a season]( Texas A&M and Texas face monumental games this weekend, games that put a blinding spotlight on a program. If the results won't define the season - Week 2 is too early for that - [it will certainly set a tone, affect perception and dramatically impact College Football Hopes.]( No. 12 Texas A&M is facing defending national champion Clemson in Death Valley, trying to record its third victory all-time against a team ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press rankings and avenge a two-point loss last season. No. 9 Texas is hosting No. 6 LSU in the biggest game in Austin since No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 2 and defending champion Texas in 2006. ESPN GameDay is visiting for the first time in 10 years, complete with Longhorns "minister of culture" Matthew McConaughey as the guest picker. Even coach Tom Herman knew enough to publicly acknowledge what everybody knows.  Jerry's food world: Ticketholders attending the Dallas Cowboys-New York Giants game Sunday afternoon will find [17 new concessions items inside AT&T Stadium.](   High school football: [Could W.T. White end its football playoff drought?]( There's reason for optimism, including the play of a young QB.  ADVERTISEMENT (Ben Torres / Special Contributor) PHOTO OF THE DAY The Trompo Burger Slider layers a beef patty with slices of pork trompo, salami, avocado and mozzarella on a black, brioche-style bun made with activated charcoal. After three years in a Singleton Avenue location where the main feature is literally a hole in the wall -- where money is exchanged for sublime Monterrey-style street tacos and quesadillas -- [Trompo is moving into a bright new spot in Bishop Arts.]( Trompo's famously limited selection of tacos and quesadillas will be expanded to include new dishes, brunch, wild game pop-ups and more. The regular menu will feature a weekly special taco and Trompo Burger Sliders, with a black brioche-style bun topped with a beef patty, slices of trompo pork, salami, mozzarella and avocado. EDITORS' PICKS - Summer drink demands: [The nationwide White Claw shortage is hitting Dallas bars and retail locations.]( - Hot corner: The Dallas North Tollway and U.S. 380 intersection [is the center of a new land rush.]( - Slow dancing with Mayer: Dallas fans were [the first to hear John Mayer's newest single, 'Carry Me Away,']( on Thursday night. FINALLY... [As a key figure in the JFK assassination, Jim Leavelle was one of the most famous police detectives of all time]( From Watchdog columnist Dave Lieber: "He killed him! On the television!" The speaker was my grandmother. The date was Nov. 24, 1963. Jack Ruby had just shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald on live TV. I arrived at Nana's house to find her in this fury. I was 6 years old. Watching the horrific TV replays with Nana there was no way, of course, that I would know that 30 years later I would meet the police detective in the light-colored Resistol who was handcuffed to Oswald at the time of the televised murder. But that's what happened. On the 30th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Southern Methodist University held a forum that included retired Dallas Police Detective Jim Leavelle and other eyewitnesses. Afterward, outside on the lawn, I introduced myself to Leavelle (pronounced luh-VELL) and told him how much I, as a lover of American history, appreciated hearing his eyewitness account. He gave me his business card. [It would come in handy.]( 👋 That's all for this afternoon! 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? Send your thoughts, questions, praise and corrections to [newsletter-feedback@dallasnews.com](mailto:newsletter-feedback@dallasnews.com?subject=). STAY CONNECTED WITH US [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Tumblr]( [Reddit]( [OTHER FREE NEWSLETTERS]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Dallasnews.com]() | [Subscriber login]() | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact]( You received this message because you signed up for this Dallas Morning News newsletter or it was forwarded to you. 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