A look back at the decade and a glimpse of 2020: Your Tuesday evening roundup

 [Evening roundup]( 12/31/2019 By Ashley M. Slayton Good Evening! In this special edition of the Evening Roundup, we're looking back at the people and the events that shaped Texas during the past year and taking a peek at what 2020 has in store for Texans. Here is a look at the top headlines of the year. 🔎 Prefer the online view? It's [here.]( Armed with an AR-15-style rifle, Brian Isaack Clyde attacked the Earle Cabell Federal Building in downtown Dallas on June 17. (Tom Fox/ Staff Photographer) YEAR IN REVIEW [The stories that defined 2019]( The videotaped beating of Muhlaysia Booker, followed by her slaying weeks later. A man with an assault weapon opening fire on a downtown Dallas courthouse. A number of Dallas-area crimes this year grabbed the attention of North Texans, as well as people around the world. [Here’s a look at some of the year’s high-profile cases, along with updates on where they stand.]( Sports: There were tales of courage and redemption in Texas sports this year. Check our our top stories of the year in [high school sports]( and [football](. Business: Towers, mansions, plans and redos - like the Energizer Bunny, Dallas’ real estate market never seems to run out of juice. [Take a look at which deals set the stage for another strong year.]( Food news: Fried chicken, oysters and matcha drinks reigned supreme on the Dallas food scene this year. These were [the 10 biggest restaurant and bar openings of the year](. ADVERTISEMENT  DECADE IN REVIEW [These are 8 of the most memorable Dallas-Fort Worth weather events of the 2010s]( When it comes to weather, North Texas gets it all — deadly tornadoes, 100-degree heat, house-rattling thunderstorms, lengthy droughts and sometimes even snow — and [the past decade is a perfect example of that](.  Also: Here’s a look at big moments in visual arts as we celebrate [the highs, lows and uh-ohs of the departing decade]( in Dallas culture.   EYES ON 2020 [5 things to look for in Texas politics in 2020]( The new year is shaping up to be a huge political one in Texas. A presidential election and a battle for domination in the Texas House make the new year [one of the most important in recent history](.  Business trends: [All eyes are on health care]( entering the presidential election and an aging worker demographic poses [concerns for the state’s labor force](. Our business team breaks down the most significant business issues confronting North Texas companies and the local, state and national economies.   What's on the menu? Consider this your cheat sheet of high-profile spots you won't want to miss. These are [the most exciting restaurants and bars opening in Dallas]( in 2020.  ADVERTISEMENT Kate Mello, 4, is lifted skyward by her father Kevin Mello as the sun sets on the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's annual Memorial Day concert at Flag Pole Hill on Monday, May 27, 2019, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/Staff Photographer) PHOTOS OF THE YEAR The Dallas Morning News is privileged to have on its team some of the best visual journalists in the business. This team covers events that impact North Texas with curiosity, grace and courage. [Take a look back at some of the most memorable images from the past year.]( HIGHLIGHTS - Here are [10 things to ponder about the Cowboys]( as we roll into 2020. - [Five days that stood out]( in a rocky year as the Dallas Catholic Diocese sought to rebuild trust - We ended the year by celebrating those who have worked tirelessly for years to make Texas great. [Take a look at our Texan of the Year finalists and winner.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES... [Is 1999 relevant today? See some relics and remnants we highlighted 20 years ago]( On Dec. 31, 1999, The Dallas Morning News created a commemorative edition including a time capsule and a Y2K checklist to ring in the new millennium for Dallas. [Wondering what survived and made it to 2020? Take a look.]( 👋 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 [Unsubscribe]( | [Free newsletters]( | [Dallasnews.com]( | [Subscriber login]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact us]( Copyright 2019 - [The Dallas Morning News, 1954 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75201, United States](