Morning Roundup: Chief García to head North American organization, D-FW hospitals thrive as residents rack up debt

Also, the Dallas International Film Festival trumpets a diverse lineup this year. [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s negative turn reflects the credible challenge he faces, experts say]( Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick came out with an ad going negative against his November opponent in Texas, [...] [CVS counters Texas ‘tampon tax’ with 25% off of menstrual products]( The tax on menstrual products will be paid by CVS in 12 states. [Dallas-Fort Worth racks up medical debt, even as its hospitals thrive]( Of the nation’s 20 most populous counties, none has a higher concentration of medical debt than Tarrant [...] [Dallas International Film Festival trumpets a diverse lineup this year]( Dallas Film has announced its full lineup for the 16th film festival, which starts Oct. 14 at Alamo Drafthouse [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Mayan speakers in Dallas face challenges while getting support from fellow Guatemalans]( Exposed to discrimination and isolation, indigenous Guatemalans in Dallas rely on each other to work, build [...] [Historic Arlington Black community featured in documentary series]( Free first-episode screening of historic Arlington Black community documentary scheduled for Oct. 18 at UT [...] [American Airlines puts money into firm working on hydrogen fuel for planes]( It marks the Fort Worth-based airline’s second investment in hydrogen technology. [Bread Winners, the Dallas restaurant that says it ‘invented brunch,’ has new owner]( It’s the first ownership change since Bread Winners opened in Dallas 28 years ago. [Internet access is key for the success of southern Dallas communities]( We should secure long-term, private sector investment in our communications infrastructure [Ice cream shop Cow Tipping Creamery has closed in 2 North Texas cities]( The ice cream shop at The Star in Frisco remains open. [MORE NEWS]( NEWS [I'm an image]( Dallas Chief of Police Eddie Garcia at a public-safety committee meeting at Dallas City Hall on Sept. 12. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer) [Dallas police chief elected president of Major Cities Chiefs Association]( Dallas police Chief Eddie García was [elected president of the Major Cities Chiefs Association](, an organization of police executives from across the United States and Canada, he announced Monday to all department employees. The position, effective immediately, places Dallas’ top cop at the helm of an organization that brings together law enforcement leaders from many of the largest cities in North America to discuss ideas, strategies and research, and also advocate for public safety policies and funding from government officials.   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