Evening Roundup: Judge backs Michael Irvin request, food benefits disappear, update on Fairfield Lake State Park

Also, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hits the road to tout school voucher plan [EVENING ROUNDUP](dallasnews.com) dallasnews.com Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [A couple walks through a grocery store full of products.]( About 3.6 million Texans that received an extra, pandemic-related food benefit are affected by the loss of help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer) About half-million North Texans lose extra food benefits]( Starting today, about half a million North Texans are losing about $31 million each month in extra food benefits. [About 3.6 million Texans]( that received an extra, pandemic-related food benefit are affected by the loss of help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. For nearly three years, individuals got an extra boost of at least $95 a month. Households that use SNAP will see about a $212 drop in their monthly benefits, according to state data. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Judge rules in favor of Michael Irvin in request for expedited evidence in $100M lawsuit]( The ex-Cowboys wide receiver secured a significant win in his lawsuit against the hotel chain. [Fairfield Lake State Park developer considering plan to sell water to North Texas]( A Dallas developer purchasing Fairfield Lake State Park is considering a plan to sell water from the reservoir [...] [TikTok to impose 60-minute time limit for users younger than 18]( It’s a critical time for TikTok, owned by ByteDance Ltd., to demonstrate that it’s doing all it can to be a [...] [Erykah Badu honored with ‘key to Deep Ellum’ at her birthday concert]( Badu became the first recipient of the key amid her sold-out show at the Factory on Friday. [Corby Davidson, radio co-host of The Ticket’s Hardline, has rare benign tumor]( A UT Southwestern scientist explains the signs and symptoms of an acoustic neuroma. [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   POLITICS [Texas lawmakers zero-in on safety during first public education committee hearing]( Texas should explore requiring schools to have at least one armed person on each campus, a Republican lawmaker [...] [Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hits road to tout school voucher plan]( Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hopes renewed interest in parental rights will help his plan to push private school [...] [Author of Texas drag bill says video of him wearing dress was ‘a joke back in school’]( Rep. Nate Schatzline, a freshman Republican representing part of central and north Fort Worth, acknowledged he [...] BUSINESS [Mall owner backs out of plans for paid parking at D-FW shopping center]( In Texas, malls and shopping centers have acres and acres of free parking, but that’s not true everywhere. The [...] [Plano-based Reata soars on FDA approval for ultra-rare disease drug after 15 years]( The Skylarys drug is the first disease-specific treatment for adults with the neuromuscular disease [...] [Ross Perot Jr.’s Hillwood buys California NASCAR track for estimated $543.7 million]( The Perot family’s development company snapped up a NASCAR race track that is planned to be transformed into [...] OPINION [Another witness confirms trans teen’s complaint about Frisco ISD trustee]( Frisco ISD’s Marvin Lowe has a credibility problem. [Will a ‘reimagined’ Dallas Museum of Art truly embrace diversity?]( The DMA hopes an architectural competition will do just that. Critic Mark Lamster isn’t so sure. [Are these Rangers ... good? Early spring success has Texas filling fans with hope]( Spring training is a time for vibes, and the one that is emanating from this clubhouse is unlike any 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 2023