Morning Roundup: Amendments approved for proposed Dallas budget, officials caught off guard by August flood

Also, Prosper ISD details the steps it took to protect kids after sex abuse allegations. [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [Judicial case backlog stokes Dallas County commissioner race between two attorneys]( Commissioner J.J. Koch and his opponent Andrew Sommerman spoke with The Dallas Morning News about their [...] [Dallas officials say city was caught off guard by August rain, hampering flood response]( A report detailing what the city got right and wrong in its handling of the natural disaster was presented to [...] [Homicide or suicide? Civil trial begins in case of inconclusive autopsy]( The family of Jonathan Crews filed a lawsuit against his girlfriend to get answers for his mysterious death. [Boy stabbed at Fort Worth high school during fight over girl, police say]( The injured student from Boswell High School was taken to a hospital, where he was deemed stable.   ADVERTISEMENT   [Prosper ISD details steps it took to protect kids after sex abuse allegations]( School officials deny superintendent asked family to stay silent. [Medicaid reform in Texas can help more than 400,000 children get coverage]( Easing bureaucratic barriers will help parents, but the Legislature needs to have a greater sense of urgency. [The $100,000 Nasher Prize is awarded, for the first time, to an African American woman]( Senga Nengudi is also the oldest person to receive the prize. She recently turned 79. [Beer, polka and schnitzel: 14 Oktoberfest food and drink celebrations in D-FW]( Check out these D-FW Oktoberfest celebrations [This Texas school district holds Guinness record for largest ever homecoming mum]( This Texas school district holds Guinness world record for largest Homecoming mum [What you need to know about the 2022 State Fair of Texas]( Here are the essentials to keep in mind as you head to Fair Park starting Sept. 30. [MORE NEWS]( POLITICS [I'm an image]( Members of the Dallas City Council listen to public comment during a briefing in June 2022. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) [Dallas officials approve more budget adjustments ahead of final vote]( The Dallas City Council [approved a series of amendments]( Wednesday for its latest proposed budget that shifted more money for housing, homelessness and fire department services, as well as other initiatives. The majority of the money came from $14 million that City Manager T.C. Broadnax suggested be set aside for future expenses related to the city’s police and fire, and employee pensions. After Wednesday, that fund was whittled down to less than $3 million due to amendments also made on Sept. 7.   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