Trio robs Oak Cliff restaurant, Dallas could host 2026 World Cup, Kroger testing all self-checkout store: Your Wednesday morning roundup

Plus, Garland High School drops Confederate mascot and adopts a new campus symbol.  [Morning roundup]( 01/27/2021 By Carla Solórzano Good morning! Here is a look at the top headlines as we start the day. 🌞 Weather: Breezy and chilly with a good deal of sunshine. High of 50. 🔎 Prefer the online view? It's [her]( ADVERTISEMENT [Dallas police looking for trio who robbed Oak Cliff restaurant, zip-tied customers and employees]( [Kroger is testing an all self-checkout store on Cedar Springs Road in Dallas]( [Dallas officer arrested on family-violence assault charge, department says]( [Dallas could be one of 16 cities to host the 2026 World Cup, FIFA says]( [California bank First Foundation to move holding company HQ to Dallas]( [Colonels no more: South Garland High School drops Confederate mascot, adopts new campus symbol]( [GameStop’s market value rockets past $10 billion, as Elon Musk joins in the fun]( [Is it safe to walk or ride a bike in Dallas? The city wants your feedback on its new mobility plan]( [Mountain lion mystery: Cause of man’s death still in dispute as Hood County officials close case]( [Should you be double-masking to protect against COVID-19?]( Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Dallasites are still dining out. And restaurant reservations have never been more important, because half as many seats are available. (Brandon Wade/Special Contributor) FOOD AND DRINK [You won’t believe it, but it’s almost impossible to get a reservation at some Dallas restaurants]( Last week, a friend asked for Dallas restaurant advice: Where should she go for date night on Saturday? All her favorite restaurants were booked. That seemed impossible. We’re in the throes of a pandemic, and Dallas County just ended its deadliest week so far. Public health officials across the country tell us not to dine inside restaurants or drink at bars, and government officials have limited dining rooms in the county to 50% occupancy. Bars that don’t serve food are still closed. Surely my friend could have her pick of excellent Dallas restaurants, even during prime time on Saturday night, right? [It isn’t so simple](. TEXT THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS Want to continue the conversation? Text us and get headlines like this sent directly to your phone. 📱 Get connected. [Sign up here.]( ❓ Got questions? [We've got answers.]( *The Roundup is free to receive. Standard text messaging and data rates may apply. 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 [the newsroom.](  STAY CONNECTED WITH US [Unsubscribe]( | [Free newsletters]( | [Dallasnews.com]( | [Subscriber login]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact us]( Copyright 2020 - [The Dallas Morning News, 1954 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75201, United States](