Morning Roundup: OnlyFans model arrested, rededication of segregation-era sign, protecting Dallas trees

Also, Gov. Abbott touts school choice agenda at Dallas private school. [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [OnlyFans model told police she wasn’t sure if fatal stabbing of boyfriend was justified]( Police said Courtney Clenney, 26, and 27-year-old Christian Obumseli had a “tempestuous” relationship rife [...] [Five reasons why you’re paying way less at the gas pump in Texas]( Average gas prices in Texas nearly hit $5 earlier this summer. Now they’ve tumbled back to $3.49. [What do North Texas teachers want for back-to-school? Here’s a look at their wishlists]( As prices for supplies increase, some educators fundraise to keep classes stocked [City of Dallas works to stay ahead of the emerald ash borer and protect its trees]( The pest was detected in Dallas in May and could kill hundreds of trees if left unchecked.   ADVERTISEMENT     [What’s with the ‘White Only’ fountain in a Dallas County building?]( The historical segregation sign in the Dallas County Records Building will be rededicated after years of [...] [10-year-old wounded in drive-by shooting, Dallas police say]( Officers were called about 1 p.m. Wednesday to C.F. Hawn Freeway near South Belt Line Road. [After voters rejected culture-war candidates, Richardson ISD unites behind new leader]( Richardson’s political heat wave has broken and a “no-drama district” is the long-term forecast, thanks to new [...] [Carbon credits would be good for Dallas — but maybe not the planet]( The city is considering selling carbon credits in the Great Trinity Forest. [Six Flags eyes new dining plan, seasonal events amid falling attendance]( The company saw its revenue decline this quarter, even though each visitor spent more money at its theme [...] [LISTEN: A chicken tender truck? Dallas ISD’s top chef talks fun new ways to feed kids]( Our weekly ‘Eat Drink D-FW’ podcast dishes on North Texas restaurant news, food and drink trends. [MORE NEWS](     EDUCATION [I'm an image]( Gov. Greg Abbott talked with parents and the administrators of a South Dallas private school on Thursday about parents' role in the education of their children. After the roundtable, he pushed his school choice agenda, a cornerstone of his reelection campaign. (Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer) [Gov. Abbott touts school choice agenda at Dallas private school]( Gov. Greg Abbott pushed his school choice agenda after a roundtable on parents’ role in education at a South Dallas private school on Thursday. Abbott [has made parental rights a cornerstone of his reelection campaign]( and has said he supports voucher-like efforts for families to use public funds toward private school. The state should not have the authority to keep children in public school systems where they’re not succeeding, he said after the roundtable at The King’s Academy. Conservatives appear to be laying the groundwork for a major push toward school vouchers or similar initiatives in the next legislative session. Texas American Federation of Teachers President Zeph Capo issued a statement after Abbott’s event criticizing the governor for appearing to lean into vouchers at a time when the state is struggling with teacher shortages and lags behind others in educator pay. The group represents more than 65,000 teachers and other educational professionals.   [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( [I'm an image]( [Former President Donald Trump pauses during the final remarks during Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.]( [Question 1 of 5]( Which estate did Trump confirm this week that the FBI searched? - [Le Chateau des Palmiers]( - [Mar-a-Lago]( - [Seven Springs]( - [Albemarle]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer. Complete the quiz and you’ll be entered to win $100.](   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