Decision expected on migrant transportation order, Dallas officer under investigation, retailers brace for worker shortage: Your Tuesday morning roundup

And: Dallas firefighter lied about COVID diagnosis  [Morning roundup]( [NEWS]( | [BUSINESS]( | [SPORTS]( | [HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS]( | [ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT]( | [FOOD]( | [STATE OF THE CITY]( | [THINGS TO DO]( | [OPINION]( | [GAMES AND PUZZLES]( 08/03/2021 By Ed Medeles Good morning! Here is a look at the top headlines as we start the day. 🌤️ Weather: Mostly sunny and warm. High of 91. 🔎 Prefer the online view? It's [her]( ADVERTISEMENT [Officer seen punching man in Deep Ellum brawl already under use-of-force investigation, records show]( [Retailers are bracing for a holiday worker shortage — and shoppers should be, too]( [Dallas firefighter lied about COVID-19 diagnosis, went to resort during paid time off, officials say]( [Dallas golf course operator buys six Arizona clubs from Phil Mickelson]( [Neighborhood group calls for more area testing after lead is found at former Shingle Mountain site]( [Online voter registration becomes permanent part of updating drivers’ license]( [Texas-sized vacancy: Senate holds hearing on UT, OU’s Big 12 departure]( [North Texas officials revisit COVID-19 safety measures as cases surge]( [Here are the I-635 construction closures that could impact commutes in Dallas and Mesquite]( [City moves to sell Bexar Street property, once seen as key to revitalizing area of South Dallas](  More than 70 athletes with Texas ties are representing Team USA in the 2020 Olympics. Here's what you need to know to keep up with the latest. 🏅 See the latest [medal count](. 🏆 Find out which [North Texans]( are competing. 📺 Here's when to [tune in](. 🗼 Follow the [DMN in Tokyo](. 📰 Get [the latest]( updates. The federal government is suing Texas over Gov. Greg Abbott's order on migrant transportation. The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a temporary and permanent restraining order against Abbott's order. File Photo by Eric Gay/The Associated Press IMMIGRATION [Judge expects decision as soon as Tuesday on Abbott’s order restricting migrant transportation]( A federal judge didn’t make a decision on whether to freeze restrictions on migrant transportation put in place by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, but Monday’s hearing did illustrate the combative relationship between a state government run by Republicans and a federal government now in the hands of Democrats. The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a temporary and permanent restraining order against Abbott’s order, arguing, in part, that it violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes that federal law generally takes precedence over state laws. A decision should be made by [Tuesday afternoon, said U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone in a courtroom full of attorneys for both sides and media.]( 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.](  [Free Newsletters]( | [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News, 1954 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75201, United States © Copyright 2021