Evening Roundup: Community honors MLK at Dallas parade, live Cowboys updates, Neiman Marcus hires former exec

Plus: Christian Patriot Mobile gift to Grapevine police sparks backlash [EVENING ROUNDUP](dallasnews.com) dallasnews.com Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [People hold up letters that spell out the word ''dream'' on a parade float sponsored by Cornerstone Baptist Church.]( People with Cornerstone Baptist Church wave to attendees during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Dallas, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. (Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer) Community gathers to honor civil rights leader at Dallas’ first MLK parade in 3 years]( Arms raised in a perpetual cheer, Stephanie Joiner waved and shouted as cheerleaders and marching bands treaded down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to honor the slain civil rights leader. Joiner grew up attending Dallas’ MLK parade, once dancing in it as a member of South Oak Cliff High School’s pep club. But this year was particularly meaningful. [The parade returned Monday after a two-year absence]( due to the pandemic, and Joiner was jubilant. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP COWBOYS STORIES [Cowboys vs. Bucs live updates: Dallas activates Johnathan Hankins, elevates Xavier Rhodes]( The latest news in advance of Monday night’s wild-card matchup. [Cowboys embrace playoff history, but their responsibility lies on defeating Buccaneers]( It’s important to filter what applies to this group of Cowboys and what doesn’t. [10 under-the-radar things to watch for in Cowboys’ wild card matchup vs. Buccaneers]( Brett Maher’s preparation and Dallas’ playoff issues on the road are aspects to notice going into the Monday [...] [Expert predictions for Cowboys-Buccaneers: Can Dallas end its losing streak vs. Tom Brady?]( The Cowboys will look to grab their first road playoff win since the 1992 season. [The Cowboys’ postseason drought should end (by statistical probability)]( According to the law of averages, the Cowboys’ Super Bowl futility should be over soon. Right? [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   POLITICS [Gift from conservative Christian Patriot Mobile to Grapevine police sparks backlash]( Patriot Mobile, which describes itself as “America’s only Christian conservative wireless provider," tried to [...] [Will Texas Gov. Greg Abbott develop signature achievement during third term?]( Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday will deliver inaugural addresses. [DPS opens applications for more medical cannabis dispensaries in Texas]( The Department of Public Safety said they would not make a final decision on licensing more dispensaries until [...]   [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( Nick Tague takes his first bite of Portillo’s Italian Beef at the new Portillo’s on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.. (Liesbeth Powers) [Question 2 of 5]( [Chicago-based restaurant Portillo's is opening its first Texas location in which town?]( - [Frisco]( - [The Colony]( - [Dallas]( - [Lewisville]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer.](   OPINION [Honor MLK with federal voting rights protections]( Voting rights protections remain on Congress’ list of unfinished business. [Could U.S. app help control border chaos?]( Without an appointment, asylum seekers will be expelled [‘Canceling’ Islamic history is a disservice to Muslim students]( A teacher was fired from Hamline University after showing a depiction of the Prophet Muhammad; this was not [...] BUSINESS [Where does Southwest Airlines stand in getting refunds and bags to travelers?]( The Dallas-based airline has more than 3,000 people working on getting reimbursements out to customers [...] [Neiman Marcus hires private club exec from London’s Soho House]( Ryan Ross, president of Neiman Marcus Brand since August, is building his team after joining the Dallas [...] [Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan describes the moment he knew a reset was necessary]( ‘We were willing to do anything, including stopping the operation, to ensure that we stayed safe,’ the [...]   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