Texas court blocks child abuse investigations into parents of transgender kids

Plus: Dallas prostitution ordinance, solar eclipse weather, industrial sewage in Garland creeks [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. Good evening, North Texas! Todd Davis and Carmina Tiscareño prepared today’s roundup of news. If you wanted to do some shopping this Sunday you may [want to check this list](. A few retailers and malls in North Texas will be closed for Easter Sunday. Thank you for your readership. Check your inbox this weekend for more stories.   [A photo of cars at night passing in both directions at Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas. ]( Looking South on Harry Hines Blvd at the intersection of Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas Sunday, December 6, 2020. (Brandon Wade/Special Contributor) [Dallas isn’t enforcing its controversial prostitution ordinance yet. Here’s what we know]( Dallas police officials said this week they’re still not enforcing the city’s “manifesting the purpose of engaging in prostitution” ordinance, [a controversial law that was at the center]( of a legal battle after a judge declared it was unconstitutional. The City Council approved slight modifications to the ordinance in October after it was struck down by a Dallas County appeals court judge. Officials said the changes were meant to allow police to resume enforcement. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Solar eclipse viewing conditions expected to be ‘cloudier than normal’ in North Texas]( The weather service said the current outlook is trending cloudier than what historical data show is typical [...] [Sen. John Cornyn tours Bonton Farms to talk justice system reforms with local nonprofits]( The $100 million in U.S. Department of Labor’s Reentry Employment Opportunities grants would become permanent [...] [State of Black Man march set for Saturday in Dallas]( The march aims to create a community of African American leaders who will advocate for solutions for their [...] [Dallas to serve unhoused people Saturday in effort to push responsible giving]( The first city-sanctioned street charity event will highlight direct giving to local nonprofits that serve [...] [Industrial sewage wastewater impacted 2 Garland-area creeks, TCEQ says]( City officials and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will analyze water samples. [READ MORE NEWS](     ADVERTISEMENT   CRIME AND COURTS [Texas court blocks child abuse investigations into parents of transgender kids]( Gov. Abbott is facing a temporary setback in his attempt to open investigations into the parents of [...] [Colleyville police say standoff has ended after asking residents to remain inside]( Colleyville police say a standoff with a man has ended after asking residents in the area to remain inside and [...] [Pro-Palestine protestors sue Dallas for hijab removal while in custody]( Three women arrested at a pro-Palestine protest in January at Dallas Love Field airport are suing the city, [...] [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( [.]( Dallas Morning News’ Rangers reporter Evan Grant (left) takes a bite of the Texas Taco as he and food writer Sarah Blaskovich filmed a taste video following the Texas Rangers menu unveiling for the 2024 season at Globe Life Field in Arlington, March 25, 2024. (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) [Question 5 of 5]( [Which of the following is a new concession item at Globe Life Field for the 2024 season?]( - [Chicken and Waffle Tacos]( - [Boomstick Burger]( - [Flamin' Hot Cheetos Pretzel]( - [Campfire Milkshake]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer.]( BUSINESS [Frisco-based video game developer Gearbox acquired for $460 million]( U.S. videogame publisher Take-Two is purchasing the studio from Sweden-based Embracer Group to fortify its [...] [Tom Thumb is about to open in Frisco, its first of three new stores this year]( Tom Thumb will open its third store in Frisco in April as H-E-B readies its second in the fast-growing [...] [First look: New townhomes at golf and resort community at The Colony are being presold]( A new village of townhomes and single-family homes at The Tribute Lakeside Golf and Resort community in The [...] SPORTS [After surviving Texas A&M wake-up call, Houston gets historic Sweet 16 challenge from Duke| Cowlishaw]( The Cougars and Blue Devils face off in the NCAA Tournament on Friday at American Airlines Center. [FuboTV streaming service offering Texas Rangers fans free trial to watch games]( As part of a new marketing partnership with the Rangers and several other clubs, FuboTV, which bills itself as [...] [FC Dallas looks to avoid its longest losing streak since 2018]( After winning the season’s opening game, FC Dallas has lost its last three games. The last time FC Dallas lost [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [The Dallas Morning News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X (formerly Twitter)]( [YouTube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 The Dallas Morning News • 1954 Commerce St. • Dallas, TX 75201