Evening Roundup: SPCA of Texas president resigns, Denton's pot battle, local man linked to Austin street takeover

Also, teen jailed after bomb threat hoax AirDropped to American Airlines passengers [EVENING ROUNDUP](dallasnews.com) dallasnews.com Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [SPCA donor Stacey Kivowitz said she was deeply troubled for some time about Karen Froehlich’s decision-making.]( Former SPCA of Texas president and CEO Karen Froehlich (left) with SPCA vet Shawn Ashley work together in January..(SPCA of Texas) //linkst.dallasnews.com/click/30632040.223677/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGFsbGFzbmV3cy5jb20vbmV3cy9jcmltZS8yMDIzLzAyLzIxL21vcmUtZmVuY2luZy1saWdodHMtY2FtZXJhcy1kYWxsYXMtem9vLXNoYXJlcy1pbml0aWFsLXNlY3VyaXR5LXBsYW4tdG8tY2l0eS1vZmZpY2lhbHMvP3NhaWx0aHJ1X2lkPTYyNjgxNjg4YzM3YThiN2ExMTgwZjk1OA/62681688c37a8b7a1180f958Bcec26af7[SPCA president steps down amid nonprofit’s troubling decisions on Dallas animal welfare]( Columnist Sharon Grigsby writes: SPCA of Texas president and CEO Karen Froehlich, who in recent weeks has been at the center of controversial decisions to pull out of animal welfare efforts in Dallas, stepped down Wednesday. “I thank Karen for her contributions,” Hiren Patel, board chair of the organization, said in a prepared statement. “We respect Karen’s decision and thank her for her seven years of service.” [Froehlich came under increasing pressure]( after I reported last month that she notified the Dallas Police Department in September the SPCA would no longer be able to perform the forensics work vital to DPD’s animal cruelty unit. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Teen jailed after bomb threat hoax AirDropped to American Airlines passengers in El Paso]( A high school student faces criminal charges after sending a bomb threat through AirDrop to other passengers [...] [Dallas’ 75-year, tax-free lease deal to developers kills needed revenue: critics]( Since last year, Dallas has approved the creation of 11 new apartment complexes through a state law that [...] [Texas lawmakers of rival parties seal deal on diaper-tax break via social media]( In nocturnal tweets late Tuesday, Austin Democratic Rep. Donna Howard and Frisco GOP Rep. Jared Patterson [...] [Tug-of-war between Denton voters and city officials continues over pot ordinance]( Even though an ordinance to decriminalize low-level marijuana offenses was overwhelmingly approved in the [...] [How a Dallas man took his pain, became transformative glassmaker in San Miguel de Allende]( Charlie Hall, a native from Dallas, was born with Moebius syndrome, a rare congenital condition that left him [...] [READ MORE NEWS](   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](.   ADVERTISEMENT   CRIME [Why does justice take longer in Dallas County?]( Those accused of a crime in Dallas County can wait longer for their case to be resolved as they remain in [...] [Arlington man faces charges after Austin street takeover]( Jerry Antonio Gore, 22, was arrested on counts of evading arrest, obstructing a highway, theft of a firearm [...] [27-year-old arrested in fatal shooting in South Dallas, police say]( Police found the gunshot victim just after 8 a.m. Tuesday. FOOD [When iconic Dallas restaurant Steak and Ale returns, Grand Prairie will be first in Texas]( “Everybody loves a comeback story,” says the chairman and CEO — a Dallasite. [Eat like BTS: Gopchang restaurant chain brings Korean barbecue specialty to Carrollton]( Gopchang Story opens its first Texas location serving grilled beef intestines. [10 of Dallas’ most famous restaurant chains]( Dallas-Fort Worth is a hotbed for replicable restaurants. REAL ESTATE [Hundreds of rental homes are underway next to Frisco’s new PGA headquarters]( Dallas-based developer and investor Stillwater Capital said Wednesday it has started construction of 215 [...] [Dallas County invests millions more in affordable housing projects]( Dallas County has approved funding for total of at least 1,516 affordable housing units with its federal [...] [Apartments on the way near Frisco’s farmers market]( More than 300 rental units are planned near Frisco Fresh Market.   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