Evening Roundup: Thunderstorm watch issued, barbecue family court battle, Chris Beard case dropped

Also, Sen. Ted Cruz shows recreation of aviation near-miss [EVENING ROUNDUP](dallasnews.com) dallasnews.com Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [The news conference featuring U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton, DEA Dallas Special Agent in Charge Eduardo Chávez and Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo, comes 10 days after a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court revealed two people were accused of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.]( U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton (center) addresses a news conference with DEA Dallas Special Agent in Charge Eduardo Chávez (left) and Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) Authorities arrest man in Carrollton case suspected to be ‘main source’ of fentanyl supply]( Federal authorities and Carrollton police arrested a man they accuse of being the “main source of supply” of fentanyl in connection with the deaths and hospitalizations of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD students, officials said in a news conference Wednesday. U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton said authorities on Tuesday arrested Jason Xavier Villanueva, 22, in connection with the case. [Villanueva is a former R.L. Turner High School student](, according to a federal complaint. He made his first appearance in federal court on Wednesday afternoon. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Lawyers for foster children using money awarded in Texas lawsuit to lobby lawmakers]( Lawyers for more than 10,000 children in Texas’ much-criticized system of long-term foster care have used part [...] [Severe thunderstorm watch issued for North Texas counties until 10 p.m.]( Warm temperatures in the high 70s today could bring severe weather tonight. But not everyone in North Texas [...] [Watch: Ted Cruz shows simulation of how close two planes came to colliding in Austin]( A Senate committee hearing in Washington showed lawmakers exactly how close Southwest Airlines and FedEx jets [...] [Texas lawmaker wants to use eminent domain to save Fairfield Lake State Park]( Texas Rep. Angelia Orr filed a bill that would give Texas Parks and Wildlife the power to acquire Fairfield [...] 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](. [North Texas HIV clinics face near $20M hit due to new PrEP reimbursement policy]( Three clinics in the Dallas area said they’ve lost close to $20 million after the pharmaceutical giant changed [...] [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   CRIME AND COURTS [Texas AG Paxton says costs and ‘liberal’ judges led agency to settle with whistleblowers]( The $3.3 million settlement still needs final approval by state lawmakers. Paxton, a third-term Republican, [...] [Hutchins Barbeque owner sues dad and brother over name of new North Texas restaurant]( Restaurateurs in McKinney and Frisco say a new Hutchins is not affiliated — even though they’re family. [Mesquite ISD teacher arrested on child pornography charge]( The school district said it placed John Waters, who was also a football coach, on leave after being notified [...] SPORTS [D-FW is the center of XFL’s universe: Why The Rock, Bob Stoops and more extol its future]( The league’s headquarters are at the former Rangers ballpark and every XFL team will practice in D-FW for the [...] [Texas prosecutor drops domestic violence case against ex-Longhorns HC Chris Beard]( Beard was fired on Jan. 5 when Texas officials told Beard’s attorney he was “unfit” to lead the program. [No longer a question of if Texas A&M will face Texas in SEC play, but how often?]( How often the Aggies and Longhorns could face off depends on if the Southeastern Conference decides to set an [...] BUSINESS [Construction of Uptown office tower slated to begin in October, cost $68.7 million]( The rush to build new high-rises north of downtown Dallas continues along McKinney Avenue. [Chip and Joanna Gaines may be exploring the sale of a stake in Magnolia]( Bloomberg quoted sources saying the Fixer Upper stars are considering a joint venture or partial sale of their [...] [Muslim group says Southwest Airlines fired worker who wanted time off for prayer meeting]( A Muslim advocacy group has filed a complaint against Southwest Airlines with the government’s discrimination [...]   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