Largest 150 D-FW companies, Cowboys add USFL kicker, execs linked to $53M in PPP fraud

Dallas braces for limits to its control with new law [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [People in opposition to short term rentals stand wearing shirts that read “Homes not Hotels” during a city council meeting at Dallas City Hall on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.]( Dallas is not the first city to attempt to ban STRs, nor is it the first in Texas. (Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer) Dallas ban has Airbnb, short-term rental owners facing tough business decisions]( In May of 2016, at 69 years old, real estate agent Sharron Sadacca sold a dilapidated duplex in Old East Dallas to a Salvadoran man two decades her junior who spoke little English. The man had promised to fix it up, but when he couldn’t find any buyers, she assured him she could help him manage the property as an Airbnb. The two became unlikely business partners and even unlikelier friends. Seven years later, at 76, Sadacca and her partner have seen college interns, tattoo convention-goers, visiting relatives and all sorts of guests at the Airbnb. It’s kept her busy and provided her with a stream of income. But a few weeks ago, [the city passed a ban on most short-term rentals in Dallas.]( Now, Sadacca is confused. “I’m still seeking answers, because nothing is clear at this point,” Sadacca said. 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[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   CRIME AND COURTS [North Texas execs charged in $53 million PPP fraud scheme]( Fourteen people were federally charged in a fraud scheme involving the Paycheck Protection Program. [Man admits selling fentanyl-laced pills to 13-year-old Carrollton girl who overdosed]( In plea papers, federal authorities say Soliz beginning in August conspired to distribute quantities of [...] [‘Trauma doesn’t discriminate’: Sentencing of El Paso Walmart gunman reopens old wounds]( The mental health toll doesn’t just affect those closest to gun violence. It also ripples across communities [...] BUSINESS [D-FW’s 150 largest companies for 2023 — from black gold to out-of-state relocations]( This year’s ranking of North Texas’ largest public companies is an important gauge for corporate rivals, a [...] [Baylor Scott & White expands in Texas with joint ownership of 41 urgent care clinics]( Baylor’s partner in the venture, NextCare, will continue to manage the clinics [Almost 150 more homes will add to hundreds planned for tiny town along Lewisville Lake]( Dallas-based Corson Cramer Development acquired 79 acres of land in the town of Lakewood Village to develop [...] POLITICS [Dallas braces for impact of new state law that limits how cities govern themselves]( House Bill 2127 or the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act bans local municipalities from adopting or enforcing [...] [Conservative firebrand Chip Roy fights for his faction’s influence with slim GOP majority]( Upcoming fights will determine if he further expands his influence or is relegated to fringe status. [Texas renters would gain along with homeowners under Dallas Democrat’s tax relief plan]( Renters would gain, homeowners' breaks would last longer under Dallas Democratic Rep. John Bryant's tax relief [...] [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( [A close up of a giraffe calf with an adult behind her.]( Dallas officials are worried about a new state law, the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, expected to heavily restrict what cities and counties can regulate.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) [Question 3 of 5]( [When will the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act which limits how cities govern themselves take effect?]( - [September]( - [October]( - [November]( - [December]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer.](   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