Texas teacher shortage, LeBron to Dallas rumblings, Pence enters race

Also, how Texas is going California on its housing policy. [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [A Texas State Flag hangs on top of a whiteboard in front of a classroom. ]( Texas schools are facing a teacher shortage. (Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer) The future of Texas’ largest teacher preparation program in limbo after court ruling]( The future of an embattled teacher preparation company – [which enrolls more educator candidates than any other program in Texas]( – will remain in limbo after a Travis County judge threw a curveball in the state’s plans. Texas Teachers of Tomorrow – also known as A+ Texas Teachers – is under scrutiny after failing to prove to state education officials that they had corrected long-standing operational problems. The Texas Education Agency recommended last year revoking the company’s accreditation, citing its failure to meet the conditions of an improvement plan. If their accreditation is yanked, the company would not be able to produce certified teachers. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [LeBron James to the Mavericks seems pretty far-fetched, but ... what if?]( If anybody can keep Kyrie Irving in check, it’s LeBron James. [Texas may condemn Fairfield Lake State Park land to save it, as park closes once again]( Now that Fairfield Lake State Park is closed to the public, Texas officials are discussing condemning the land [...] [Rangers place Jacob deGrom on 60-day IL, make room for Spencer Howard]( DeGrom has been out since April 29 with elbow inflammation and recently spent time on paternity leave. [Texas is going California on its housing policy | Opinion]( ADUs in backyards and other initiatives to boost construction failed to pass in the Legislature [Mike Pence files paperwork for 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Trump]( The former vice president made his candidacy official Monday with the Federal Election Commission. [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 [Dallas might settle DART dispute by forgoing $21 million in sales tax refund]( Assistant City Manager Robert Perez says Dallas agreed to have its initial $111 million cut to $90 million as [...] [Two Texas lawmakers to launch campaigns to replace Colin Allred in Congress | Jeffers]( Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers of Rowlett and Rep. Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch, both Democrats, were elected [...] [Texas Legislature didn’t pass border bills during session. Will new session be different?]( The Texas Senate and House — already at an impasse over property tax relief — are choosing to address Gov. [...] CRIME AND COURTS [Attorneys say criminal justice in Dallas is in ‘paralysis’ due to upgrade woes]( Changes to Dallas County’s criminal case management system have lawyers struggling to do their jobs, they say [‘Shoot to kill’: Duo accused of plot to kill migrants, CBP officers at Texas-Mexico border]( A pair of militia members who vowed to go “hunting” for migrants crossing the Texas-Mexico border was indicted [...] [Plano police to buy 50 license plate readers. See plan for controversial cameras]( Law enforcement say the cameras are effective, despite privacy concerns. SPORTS [Jerry Jones: Cowboys signing DeAndre Hopkins unlikely, Ezekiel Elliott door not closed]( The Cowboys have expressed confidence in the wide receivers they have in house. [2023 NBA draft is primed to be best and biggest in Dallas high school basketball history]( This year’s draft pool includes eight prospects who attended Dallas-area high schools. [Bruce Bochy is turning the Texas Rangers into winners by staying true to himself]( The manager currently owns 2,041 wins and has the Rangers on a mind-boggling start to the 2023 season.   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