Jason Garrett out as Cowboys coach, 1-year-old killed in shooting: Your Monday morning roundup

Jason Garrett is out after 9 1/2 seasons as the head coach.  [Morning roundup]( 01/06/2020 By Mallorie Sullivan and Narda Pérez Good morning! Here is a look at the top headlines as we start the day. 🌞 Weather: Mostly sunny. High of 62. 🔎 Prefer the online view? It's [her]( ADVERTISEMENT [Cowboys announce Jason Garrett is officially out as head coach]( Garrett won three NFC East division titles during his tenure, but it was his failure to reach a Super Bowl that ultimately decided his fate. [1-year-old’s death shocks South Dallas neighborhood]( Police haven’t released details about what led to the shooting at a home near William Blair Jr. Park. [North Texas Methodists speak of ‘hope’ for church after proposal to split over gay marriage]( But some still feel rejection. ‘They don’t accept us.’ [Coppell ISD student dies after contracting the flu]( Superintendent Brad Hunt noted that Dallas County health officials had not yet confirmed the 10-year-old’s cause of death. [19-year-old missing since December found dead, Arlington police say]( Evan Lacey’s family reported him missing Dec. 19; his death is being treated as a homicide, chief says. [By working with Silicon Valley clients, recruiting firm Will Reed wants to help Dallas land more tech hubs]( The recruiting firm places candidates in sales jobs for high-growth startups. [Attorneys agree to drop contempt charge against Dallas County DA John Creuzot, court filing indicates]( On the eve of Amber Guyger’s murder trial, Creuzot explained why he thought she was correctly charged with murder for fatally shooting Botham Jean. [Iran ends commitment to 2015 nuclear deal after U.S. airstrike kills general]( The announcement represents the clearest nuclear proliferation threat yet made by Iran since President Donald Trump withdrew from the accord in May 2018. [Cowboys players reflect on Jason Garrett’s tenure: ‘He believed in his players with his entire heart’]( Dallas players past and present react to the news of the Garrett era coming to an end. [8-year-old grazed by bullet at Lake Highlands apartments, Dallas police say]( The shooter is still at large, police said. Martha Doss recorded a video of opening speakers at a rally to reelect President Donald Trump in Bossier City, La., on Nov. 14, 2019. Doss, a rising social media star in conservative circles, was sent by the National Republican Hispanic Assembly to create social media content. (Ryan Michalesko / Staff Photographer) NEWS [Born in Mexico, this new American is voting for Donald Trump]( Martha Doss isn’t afraid to be viewed as an anomaly. She is a Mexican-born naturalized American who will vote in her first presidential election in 2020 – and she’s a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump. “He promised that he would bring our jobs back and build our economy and he has fulfilled every single one of the promises,” she said. [While Latinos across the country abandon the Republican Party, Martha reflects the complexities of Texas’ electorate ahead of the 2020 election.]( Observers are watching to see if Texas’ growing Latino population can help Democrats flip the state from red to blue. Martha has other plans. 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? Send your thoughts, questions, praise and corrections to [newsletters@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](