Dallas cyber attack culprit, Crow pays tuition for Thomas, golf course rankings

Also, what cities were targeted by ransomware attacks? [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [Dallas City Hall is pictured on a sunny day.]( The Dallas City Hall on Wednesday, April 3, 2023 in Dallas Tx. (Irwin Thompson / Staff Photographer) A group called Royal is behind the ransomware attack on Dallas, city says]( A [ransomware attack on the city of Dallas]( that has “significantly impacted” police and compromised other city services was initiated by a prolific group called Royal, officials said Thursday. The city’s Information and Technology Services department “isolated the issue and is gradually restoring service prioritizing public safety and resident-facing departments,” the city said in an afternoon news release. City Manager T.C. Broadnax said in a statement earlier in the day that he is optimistic that the risk is contained. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Dallas’ Harlan Crow paid private school tuition for Clarence Thomas relative]( It’s the latest in a series of ProPublica stories examining the Supreme Court justice and issues of [...] [Whispering Pines once again leads The Dallas Morning News’ Texas Golf course rankings]( The course takes the No. 1 spot in our rankings for the third year in a row and for the 14th time in the last [...] [How younger Mexican-American generations in Dallas are reclaiming Cinco de Mayo]( Second and third-generation Hispanics have embraced the Cinco de Mayo celebration as their own, despite its [...] [2 Fort Worth fentanyl traffickers sentenced to more than a decade each in federal prison]( Court documents say Steven Keys, 28, and Rico Marion, 26, dealt fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills out [...] [Thursday’s possible severe storms in Dallas area bring potential of hail, strong wind]( The National Weather Service forecast severe storms with heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible hail in the [...] [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   SPORTS [The home of modern golf? PGA Frisco’s opportunity to shine has arrived]( North Texas made international news when the PGA of America committed to moving its headquarters from Palm [...] [Mavericks’ Luka Doncic to pay for funerals of Serbian elementary school shooting victims]( Doncic’s charitable foundation to help children and connections to Serbia run deep. [Domino effect of Jacob deGrom’s injury has Rangers GM Chris Young itching to make moves?]( Losing a starter always affects a bullpen ... and the Texas bullpen is already shaky, at best. [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( The houses of a dwindling number of longtime residents sit in one of the hottest real estate plays in North Texas.. (Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) [Question 5 of 5]( [How much has the cost of a home in the Gilbert-Emory neighborhood increased in the last 10 years?]( - [$60,000]( - [$40,000]( - [$30,000]( - [$11,000]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer.]( POLITICS [Cornyn and Cruz unfazed that Dallas mogul Harlan Crow paid tuition for Clarence Thomas kin]( Should Justice Clarence Thomas have disclosed that Dallas real estate mogul Harlan Crow paid the private [...] [Nearly 67,000 Dallas County voters cast ballots so far ahead of May 6 election]( Dallas County projects voter turnout could reach 10% after the polls close Saturday, which would be slightly [...] [Contenders emerging to replace Dallas Democrat Colin Allred in Congress]( State Rep. Julie Johnson and Dallas trauma surgeon Brian Williams are likely candidates. Others are expected [...] BUSINESS [What other U.S. cities besides Dallas have been hit by ransomware attacks?]( Dallas city services continued on Thursday to be hindered by this week’s ransomware attack. Since May 2022, [...] [South Dallas broker plans neighborhood real estate hub with coffee shop, restaurant]( Scottie Smith II discovered South Dallas by accident about seven years ago after taking a wrong turn on [...] [$670,000 for a mattress? It’s on sale at Swedish brand Hästens’ new Dallas store]( “People spend $50,000 for a car, why not for a bed -- where you spend a third of your life?” asks Bradley [...]   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