Morning Roundup: Lt. Governor's top bills, Kyrie Irving hits the AAC court, MSU shooting

Also, Bojangles expected to open at least 4 fried-chicken shops in three North Texas cities. [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [What to know about Tarrant County’s new election-fraud unit]( The leaders who formed the unit said it would function as a centralized hotline for people to report any [...] [3 people fatally shot, 5 hurt at Michigan State University; gunman dead]( Michigan State University police had ordered students and staff to shelter in place Monday night [Kyrie Irving’s late surge can’t lift Luka Doncic, Mavericks to debut win vs. Timberwolves]( Irving scored 26 of his 36 points in the final period, igniting the Mavericks’ comeback after trailing by 26 [...] [Barney, the big, purple, North Texas-born dinosaur, is back from extinction]( Barney became a global phenomenon and landed the playful T. rex on the cover of “People” magazine’s most [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Oak Lawn restaurant Homewood is closing]( The neighborhood restaurant’s last day of service will be Feb. 19. [Plano Prom Closet provides free formal wear]( Girls from across Texas and beyond enjoy a free personalized shopping experience put on by Plano’s St. Andrew [...] Looking for more of the latest insights and top stories? We've got you covered. Become a member of The Dallas Morning News. [Join today](. [The best new building in Texas is a church in the Dallas suburbs]( Carrollton’s St. Sarkis Armenian Orthodox Church is a breathtaking memorial to victims of genocide. [Bojangles to open at least 4 fried-chicken shops in 3 North Texas cities. First: Euless]( Then, Frisco. [Starting farms, community gardens in Dallas shouldn’t be a headache]( Urban agriculture plan is a serious effort to remove regulatory barriers and other obstacles. [MORE NEWS](   POLITICS Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick presided over the Senate at the Capitol on the first day of the 88th legislative session on Jan. 10, 2023. Patrick announced his top 30 bills on Monday, taking aim at transgender rights and higher education. (Jay Janner/American-Statesman) [Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick focuses on property tax relief and power grid in top bills]( Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his top 30 bills for the legislative session Monday, keeping a focus on property tax relief, improving power grid reliability and teacher pay raises among his main items. Patrick’s [top priorities also included several red meat items](, such as bills that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs, make voter fraud a felony and attack transgender rights. The priority bills get low numbers to signify their importance to the Legislature’s upper chamber and to Patrick, who presides over the Senate and wields [nearly unmatched power]( in deciding which legislation makes it to the governor’s desk. [READ MORE](   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 2023