COVID-related death toll nears 1M, Texas' migrant buses inspire Arizona, Cowboys open with Bucs: Your Thursday evening roundup

Also, Dallas ISD trustee Garcia concedes in close election  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENING ROUNDUP [The Dallas Morning News]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision.  By Todd Davis  Fara Ajani, associate manager in medicine services, pulls an oxygen cylinder down a hallway in the COVID-19 unit at Parkland Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) [North Texas doctors reel with disbelief as U.S. nears 1 million COVID-related deaths]( As the U.S. nears the milestone of 1 million COVID-related deaths, North Texas doctors and health officials are reeling with shock and disbelief as they never expected this grim outcome when the pandemic began more than two years ago. The four largest North Texas counties – Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton – alone account for nearly 15,000 of those deaths. Since March 2020, North Texas has experienced five coronavirus waves, each one overwhelming local hospitals and forcing people to say goodbye to their loved ones over video calls. Dr. Joseph Chang, Parkland’s chief medical officer, has watched several terrifying diseases pass through the area in his tenure, including swine flu, HIV and ebola. [None, he said, compare to the terror caused by COVID-19](. [Read More](  ADVERTISEMENT  THE LATEST NEWS [Treatments for trans youth at Dallas hospital can restart under temporary court order]( The restraining order blocks Children’s Medical Center’s decision to halt certain treatments to new... [Inspired by Texas, Arizona now busing migrants to DC but less fanfare, more help]( Copycat move lacks Abbott’s taunts, and refugee groups got heads-up that Texas doesn’t provide. [Construction firm sues after Dallas denies contract to build Hi-Line Connector trail]( Dustin Gadberry threatened a lawsuit in April after being passed over despite a bid $775,000 less... [Congressional Republicans willing to punt abortion policy questions to states]( Democrats say the end of Roe v. Wade would pave the way for broader attacks on gay marriage,... [Dallas ISD trustee Garcia concedes in close school board election]( Challenger Camile White will take over Pleasant Grove-area seat as the district looks for new...  ADVERTISEMENT   CRIME AND COURTS [Shooting that hurt 3 at northwest Dallas hair salon not a hate crime, chief says]( Three female employees of Korean descent were left hospitalized after a man opened fire, police say. [2 arrested in connection to deadly shooting at southeast Oak Cliff outdoor concert]( The shooting killed one and injured 16 others. [Detainees under Abbott’s Operation Lone Star in Texas lack proper legal access]( A Honduran deportee’s case shows problems with distance, language, and access to legal counsel... BUSINESS [If your shirt tag says ‘Made in the USA’ it may be a Finley from Dallas]( Dallas-based Finley Shirts is one of a small group of designers and brands responsible for the 3%... [Dallas developer plans second big warehouse in southern Dallas County]( Willmer industrial project will total almost 1.4 million square feet. [Frozen Mexican food maker Ruiz Foods will put a co-headquarters with 125 jobs in Frisco]( The California-based company makes brands like El Monterey and Tornados that are sold in grocery... SPORTS [UNT grad Sebastian Munoz blazes to AT&T Byron Nelson lead with 12-under opening round]( The score earned him the TPC Craig Ranch course record and tied the Nelson tournament record. [Even after abysmal showing in Phoenix, don’t count Mavs out of pushing Suns to seven games]( Dallas has overcome adversity on too many occasions this season to stop now. [Cowboys 2022 schedule release: Dallas to host Tom Brady, Buccaneers to kick off season]( NFL Network will broadcast the league’s full reveal at 7 p.m. Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Free Newsletters]( | [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2022 Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News, 1954 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75201, United States