Dallas could ask voters for $1B, NBA Draft, Uptown restaurant's dress code

Also, DART looks to beat extreme heat by opening up 7 new cooling centers. [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [The Dallas Morning News logo]( [The fight over Ken Paxton’s pay: The Texas AG’s office tried to defy comptroller]( Emails obtained by The Dallas Morning News showed the Texas attorney general's office attempted to circumvent [...] [Mavericks select Duke’s Dereck Lively II at No. 12 in NBA draft after trade with Thunder]( The Mavs sent the rights to Kentucky freshman Cason Wallace as the 10th pick and reserve forward Davis Bertans [...] [Uptown Dallas restaurant fires employee who kicked Black woman out for wearing shorts]( An employee of Baboush, a Mediterranean restaurant in Uptown Dallas, who was seen in a video kicking out a [...] [Magic select Dallas-area native Anthony Black with No. 6 overall pick in NBA draft]( Black led Duncanville to the 2022 UIL boys Class 6A basketball state championship after starting his high [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [DART looks to beat extreme heat by opening up 7 new cooling centers. Here’s where they are]( A total of 18 cooling centers, most of which already operate as regular transit centers, will be open seven [...] [Dallas man, 39, dies in police custody, per DPD]( The man died at the hospital on June 21 after being taken into custody for an interview at the Dallas Police [...]   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](.   [Possible listeria contamination leads to nationwide recall of frozen fruit products]( SunOpta, a Minnesota-based food company, on Wednesday announced a voluntary recall of its frozen fruit [...] [How state abortion laws changed after the Dobbs decision reversed Roe vs. Wade]( The national abortion access landscape has changed significantly since the Supreme Court reversed Roe vs. [...] [Shaq talks life in North Texas: why he’s here, what he’s launching, where he eats]( The sometimes Carrollton resident Shaquille O'Neal just announced a music festival for Fort Worth. His chain [...] [Podcast: What’s the real story behind Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?]( Our spiciest Eat Drink D-FW episode yet. [MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   POLITICS [A photo of the front of Dallas City Hall on a bright day.]( Dallas City Hall (Irwin Thompson/Staff Photographer) [Dallas could ask voters to approve IT upgrades as part of $1 billion bond package]( Dallas could use part of a proposed $1 billion bond package that it plans to ask voters to approve in 2024 [to upgrade the city’s information technology system]( in the wake of a ransomware attack last month. The latest scenario, presented Wednesday by city financial officials to the City Council on how to divvy up the money, proposes setting aside $25 million for IT-related projects. Council members suggested last month the May 3 ransomware attack was a reason to increase the city’s investment in technology outside of the annual budget. [READ MORE]( [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( [A close up of a giraffe calf with an adult behind her.]( Shaquille O'Neal performs as DJ Diesel after the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 11, 2023 in Sonoma, Calif.(Logan Riely / Getty Images) [Question 1 of 5]( [Which city does Shaquille O’Neal want to launch a music festival in?]( - [Dallas]( - [Fort Worth]( - [Arlington]( - [Frisco]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer.]( [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