Newcomer announces bid for Dallas County Sheriff race, what to watch as the 2023 political season simmers

Also, what we know about the Fort Worth shooting that killed 3 and wounded 8. [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [The Dallas Morning News logo]( [What to watch as Texas, U.S. politics simmer this summer]( Summers were once considered the offseason for politics. National and local campaigns used the period from May [...] [Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will not testify at his impeachment trial, attorney says]( The trial in the Texas Senate is scheduled to begin Sept. 5. [Businesses brace for attack on DEI after Supreme Court dismantles affirmative action]( While Thursday's Supreme Court decision on affirmative action doesn’t detail new rules for employers, [...] [Unsolicited COVID-19 test kits sent to residents prompt fraud concerns]( Unwanted at-home COVID-19 test kits mailed to your house is an indication your Medicare credentials may have [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [$138.5 million upgrade underway at UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Zale Lipshy Pavilion]( UT Southwestern Medical Center's Zale Lipshy Pavilion began renovations last week that aim to improve [...] [$20.5 million University Park home was Texas’ priciest new listing in June]( A $20.5 million University Park home was the priciest to hit the market in Texas in June. The property at 6920 [...]   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](.   [What we know about the Fort Worth shooting that killed 3, wounded 8]( Police said a total of 11 people were shot, including 10 adults and one juvenile. [For Rangers’ Mitch Garver, strong showing vs. Red Sox highlighted a blessing and a curse]( While Garver looked comfortable at the starting catcher spot Tuesday, a complicated scenario at DH remains. [Dip into Plano’s $285,000 annual grant fund to spruce up the neighborhood]( The first part of the beautification grant application is due July 8. [A Texas teenager went missing 8 years ago. He was just found alive]( Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV, who went missing at age 17 in 2015, was found alive in Houston. [MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   NEWS [Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) swings for a pitch.]( Rodney Thomas (left) speaks to a gun violence rally attendee at Dallas City Hall in summer 2022. Thomas is now running for Dallas County Sheriff.(Courtesy of Rodney Thomas) [Newcomer Rodney Thomas announces bid for Dallas County sheriff]( A political newcomer has entered the race for the top law enforcement job in the county. Rodney Thomas, an experienced security and law enforcement professional, announced his candidacy for Dallas County sheriff Tuesday morning, nearly [a week after former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez announced her run for a fifth term.]( The position is currently held by Sheriff Marian Brown, who was elected for a second term in 2020. Brown is the county’s first Black sheriff. [READ MORE]( [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