Evening roundup: Texas senators differ on gun bill, truancy examined in Uvalde hearings

Also, Turtle Creek apartment tower approved [EVENING ROUNDUP](dallasnews.com) dallasnews.com Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. The Dallas-Fort Worth economy has recovered from the pandemic much faster than many rival regions and has continued to grow the labor force. It's among a handful of metros that "could yet become more prominent drivers of national prosperity," according to a new Brookings Institution report. (Harwood International) [Dallas’ jobless rate is higher than the nation’s. Is that something to worry about?]( Business columnist Mitchell Schnurman writes: Dallas-Fort Worth has recovered from the pandemic recession faster than most large metros, and that bodes well for its economic prospects, according to a new Brookings Institution report that compares communities throughout the country. Two years after COVID-19 arrived, D-FW employment had grown 4.3%, ranking second in job growth among 53 metros with populations over 1 million, the report said. [D-FW also generated strong growth in job listings and home prices](, and Brookings gave a shout-out to D-FW, Atlanta, Raleigh, N.C., and the Utah area that includes Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   THE LATEST NEWS [Texas senators walk different paths as bipartisan federal gun bill enters home stretch]( After a 30-year legislative logjam on gun policy, Cornyn compromise nears Senate passage as Cruz demands vote [...] [Dallas murder suspect captured after police say he cut leg monitor while out on bond]( James Moore had been released on bond after prosecutors said they weren’t ready for trial. [At Uvalde hearings, Texas lawmakers zero-in on truancy reforms]( Signs of brewing trouble stain the academic history of the young man who would go on to kill 19 children and [...] [Supreme Court strikes down New York gun law in major ruling]( Supreme Court strikes New York gun law in major ruling [Jan. 6 committee hears testimony about Trump’s pressure on Justice Department]( The Jan. 6 committee will hear from former Justice Department officials who faced down a relentless pressure [...] [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   CRIME AND COURTS [Grand jury doesn’t indict Dallas developer Bill Hutchinson on sexual assault charge]( Hutchinson was arrested last year after a 17-year-old came forward with accusations. [Police: Dallas man assaulted pregnant fiancée while out on bond in wife’s fatal shooting]( Peter Nicholas faces charges of assault of a pregnant person and deadly conduct. [Man killed in shooting after fight at Dallas Dave & Buster’s, police say]( A man was shot and killed Wednesday night after a fight at a Dave & Buster’s, Dallas police said. BUSINESS [Home flipping activity in D-FW has more than doubled since last year, study finds]( Investors flipped a record 2,675 Dallas-Fort Worth single-family homes and condos in the first quarter, [...] [$750 million project with Four Seasons and condos gets thumbs up on Dallas’ Turtle Creek]( The planned tower will include what developers say will be a 5-star hotel plus 100 to 125 condominium homes. [North Texas golf business aims for new heights after its upswing during COVID]( There was a massive surge in golf during the pandemic. What’s next for the game?   [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( [I'm an image]( American Eagle planes are seen parked at DFW International Airport terminal B in March.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) [Question 1 of 5]( [Fort Worth-based American Airlines is dropping three small airports from its schedule. Which two states do these cities belong to?]( - [Arizona & Florida]( - [New York & Ohio]( - [Indiana & Oregon]( - [Nevada & Utah]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer. Complete the quiz and you’ll be entered to win $100.](   FOOD [LISTEN: Italian food, ‘Healthy Coke’ taste test, and a big burger fight]( Our weekly ‘Eat Drink D-FW’ podcast dishes on North Texas restaurant news, food and drink trends. [Today, every McDonald’s in Dallas-Fort Worth will donate 10% of sales to Uvalde victims]( The effort extends to more than 1,000 McDonald’s restaurants across Texas. [After health inspection found poop in pizzas, Fort Worth Domino’s is back open]( How do we know? I ordered a pizza.   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy) | [Account Login]( |[Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy| [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2022