Eddie Bernice Johnson to be honored today in Dallas

Also, Cowboys win the NFC East and Congressional leaders announce agreement on spending levels. [MORNING ROUNDUP]( [The Dallas Morning News logo](   Good morning, North Texas. I'm Maggie Doheny and I've curated this morning roundup with the help of Zaira Perez Viera. The Dallas Cowboys found their way on top of the NFC East mountain, winning the division for the first time since 2021. Make sure to secure your tickets if you want to see the [Cowboys face the Green Bay Packers]( in the playoffs at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Grab your umbrella on your way out the door today, and we'll see you in your inbox tonight.   [Cowboys-Commanders takeaways: Dallas rolls through Washington to claim NFC East crown]( Dallas also clinched the NFC’s No. 2 seed and will host Green Bay in the wild card round. [Funeral, prayer services scheduled for North Texas trailblazer Eddie Bernice Johnson]( The events to honor Eddie Bernice Johnson include a viewing, prayer, funeral and graveside service. [Congressional leaders announce agreement on spending levels, key step to averting shutdown]( U.S. Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year [...] [National reactions from Cowboys’ NFC East-clinching victory: ‘The way we wanted it’]( The Cowboys will enter the postseason with momentum in their favor after a beatdown of the Washington [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Stormy Monday will bring rain and wind to North Texas]( We’re beginning the week with shower and thunderstorm chances. A strong cold front will bring a gusty [...] [Murders are down nationwide. So why are they up in Dallas? | Opinion]( Dallas needs to better understand and reverse this deadly murder trend [The Luka and Kyrie Show: Mavericks’ duo combines for 69 in win over West-leading T-Wolves]( Doncic and Irving ‘set the tone’ and led Dallas to its first win over Minnesota in three tries this season. [Biden to attend Eddie Bernice Johnson wake Monday, his first trip to Dallas as president]( President Joe Biden lauded the long career of longtime Dallas congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. [Fort Worth officer shoots man in leg after reported robbery at vape shop, police say]( A Fort Worth officer was placed on a leave after he shot a robbery suspect in the leg Sunday, police said. [The Stars have survived injuries all year, but Miro Heiskanen’s feels different]( Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen will miss some time with an injury. Given Dallas' blue line issues, this [...]   [MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   NEWS [Johnson smiles in front of a U.S. House of Representatives logo and the American flag.]( Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson photographed at her office on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Dallas. Johnson, 89, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News) [President Joe Biden, many others expected to honor Eddie Bernice Johnson today in Dallas]( North Texans on Monday will begin celebrating the life of [former Dallas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson](, including a public viewing of her body at Fair Park’s Hall of State followed by a wake and prayer service at Concord Church attended by President Joe Biden. Johnson’s body will lie in state at the Hall of State from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a procession to Dallas’ Concord Church for the wake and prayer service from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. [READ MORE](   Were you paying attention to the top news in 2023? Take our 2023 Wrapped quiz to find out. By participating, you'll be entered for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card. [TAKE QUIZ NOW](   [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 2024