Texas Republicans fight debt ceiling deal, AR pistol news, former pitcher sues Prosper ISD

Also, 3 D-FW restaurants that are beating the odds. [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [Representative Chip Roy of Austin speaks passionately into a microphone surrounded by other politicians. ]( Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, joins lawmakers from the House Freedom Caucus to voice their objections to the debt limit deal at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press) Texas Republicans among hardline conservatives out to kill bipartisan debt limit deal]( Hardline conservative Republicans vowed Tuesday to do everything possible to sink the bipartisan deal to raise the debt ceiling, with Austin Rep. Chip Roy promising a “reckoning” for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and at least one other colleague threatening to oust the new speaker. McCarthy and President Joe Biden announced their deal over the weekend, days before the government is projected to its borrowing authority, which would trigger an economy-devastating default. The compromise would[suspend the debt limit]( until Jan. 1, 2025, in exchange for some Republican demands, such as spending restraints and expanded work requirements for food stamps. [READ MORE]( Related: - [Texas Senate demands higher homestead exemptions on property taxes, Lt. Gov. Patrick says]( - [Texas Legislature eliminates DEI programs, fails to dismantle tenure in higher education]( - [Texas Legislature focused on culture issues, less on bread and butter, some lawmakers say](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [What we know about the reopening of the Allen Premium Outlets mall]( While some properties have opened sooner in the aftermath of tragedy, Allen Premium Outlets decided early on [...] [In the family: How 3 D-FW restaurants are passing the baton to the next generation]( Smokey Joe’s BBQ in Dallas, Chuy’s in Fort Worth, and Prince Lebanese in Arlington are all keeping the family [...] [Dallas juvenile board sues commissioners to stop request for records on minors’ care]( The Dallas County Juvenile Department has taken county commissioners to court in a fight for juvenile records [...] [Door-to-door solar panel salesman’s pitch filled with mistakes and a lie]( | Watchdog Door-to-door solar panel salesman from Infinity Solar USA violates 'No Soliciting' sign, lies about [...] [AR pistols must now be registered: Understanding the ATF rule on short-barreled rifles]( The new rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives took effect on Jan. 31. But the agency [...] [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   BUSINESS [Debt crunch threatens millions of square feet of Dallas-Fort Worth office space]( Millions of square feet of North Texas office and industrial buildings could wind up in distress as loans come [...] [Design firm plans to move Dallas studio into Uber’s mostly vacant Deep Ellum tower]( Design firm DLR Group is moving its Dallas office to the mostly-vacant Epic II tower on the east side of [...] [Wicked Bold chocolate’s big break into Walmart was a dream, then things really got hard]( How Flower Mound’s Deric Cahill landed his vegan chocolates into 14 North Texas Whole Foods Markets and then [...] CRIME [Woman told boyfriend to kill woman he used to ‘talk to,’ Dallas police say]( A couple was arrested and accused of shooting a woman to death in a South Dallas parking lot on May 20, [...] [Juvenile killed in Fort Worth shooting, police say]( A juvenile was killed in a shooting in Fort Worth Monday, according to police. [Suspect punched man to death in Red Bird home, Dallas police say in affidavit]( Corey Sneed, 40, allegedly punched a man repeatedly in the Red Bird area of Dallas, according to an [...] SPORTS [Prosper ISD faces legal action from former Rock Hill softball player]( Greg and Jamie Spence say coaches at Rock Hill High School in Prosper ISD did not provide Section 504 [...] [Dallas Stars offseason: 5 questions including free agents, young talent, draft picks]( Much of the Stars’ future could depend on the growth of Jake Oettinger, who took big steps this season. [Life with Luka Doncic? What 10 NBA draft prospects say about potentially joining Mavericks]( Dallas has the No. 10 overall pick in the upcoming draft and can use it to re-stock young talent around [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023