Leaked Paxton texts, Tesla troubles, local pyramid schemers

Also, see how this North Texas restaurant went viral. [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. Hi North Texans! My name is Kellen Bulger, and I'm the person who made this newsletter. Be sure to check out [our discussion]( with Dallas-area union actors and their thoughts on the current writer's strike. Also, don't miss our coverage of [FC Dallas' big victory]( over Mexican side Necaxa in the Leagues Cup. Thanks for reading!   [Embattled AG Ken Paxton waves to a crowd at a Texas Republican convention in 2022, amidst a blue backdrop.]( Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gives a speech during a general meeting as part of the 2022 Republican Party of Texas State Convention. (Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer) Exclusive: Texts show lawmakers were ‘pissed off’ at Ken Paxton before impeachment]( Rep. Jeff Leach was “pissed off.” He had just found out that Ken Paxton wanted $3.3 million to [settle a lawsuit with a group of whistleblowers]( who’d accused him of corruption and retaliation. Leach, a Collin County Republican like Paxton, considered the Texas attorney general a friend — one he fiercely defended in the past. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Death rates for new Texas moms leap over last two decades]( Deaths among new mothers in Texas spiked at least 40% over the last two decades across all racial and ethnic [...] [Cowboys’ Payday Tour begins: Why Dallas has run out of excuses on path to Super Bowl glory]( Getting good, young players under contract is usually a good idea, but the Joneses should exercise caution [...] [Poker House closes after judge orders shut down for city code violation]( Poker House of Dallas closed in June, seven months after it was sued by the city for not having a valid [...] [In Fort Worth, a stunning new development elevates the humble Quonset hut]( Critic Mark Lamster sizes up architect Marlon Blackwell’s PS1200. [Dallas widow sues Tesla, believes autopilot led to crash that killed husband]( A Dallas woman has filed a lawsuit against electric-car manufacturer Tesla, saying she believes a driver was [...] [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 [Prosper DJ, wife ordered to pay $10.7 million for pyramid scheme targeting Black investors]( Prosper residents DJ ASAP, a.k.a. Marlon Moore, his wife LaShonda Moore received a final judgment and [...] [BNSF plans 900-acre logistics center in Gunter amidst citizen backlash]( Fort Worth-based BNSF Railway plans to build a 900-acre logistics center in Gunter within the next two years, [...] [Dallas property firm plans massive industrial complex on Central Texas ranch site]( Development firm Xebec Realty and its affiliate landowner SLR Property I LP plan to build a 3,300-acre [...] FOOD [Mexican restaurant in Lewisville goes viral after owner’s daughter makes a plea on TikTok]( Catrina Grill increased their sales by 60% to 70% in just one week after the video was posted. [The croissant craze booms in Dallas with viral spiral pastries and more]( Lafayette Bakery in New York City went viral for selling a round, spiral croissant. Now, several Dallas [...] [Society Bakery closed on Dallas’ Greenville Avenue; will relocate soon]( The new Society in East Dallas will serve afternoon tea. SPORTS [Breaking down a potential Shohei Ohtani trade, and how the Texas Rangers fit in]( Evan Grant is back with another helping of MLB knowledge ahead of the trade deadline. [Meet Brandon Aubrey, the local software engineer chasing his NFL dream with Cowboys]( Aubrey, a former pro soccer player, did not play football in high school or college. He is now competing to be [...] [Can you still yell at robot umpires? Future of baseball getting mixed reviews in minors]( Players, officials and fans of the Round Rock Express, the Rangers’ Triple-A farm club, shared their thoughts. [...]   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