Jury of senators holds Paxton's fate, mum has people talking, Drake's first-class gift

Also, vending machines could help Narcan demand [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. Hey, North Texas! It's Todd Davis with this evening's newsletter featuring the top stories of the day. A Drake fan said they traveled to Dallas from Japan to see the rapper at American Airlines Center last night. Drake’s response? [A first-class ticket back](. “I’ve never been to Japan. You came to me, though. So, that’s love,” Drake said. More news is coming to your inbox Sunday morning. Have a great evening!   [Texas senators Mayes Middleton, Kevin Sparks, Lois Kolkhorst, Bob Hall and Pete Flores chat on the Senate floor.. ]( In an American courtroom, evidence is the key factor to how a jury deliberates. Rarely are juror decisions made under political pressure. (Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer) Senators deciding Ken Paxton’s fate could take politics to jury room]( Ken Paxton’s fate is in the hands of a jury of his political peers. Unlike an American criminal trial, where 12 jurors are selected from a pool to listen to arguments and render verdicts, Paxton’s impeachment features 30 state senators as jurors. Potentially burdened by political entanglements and biases, the senators will decide whether the suspended attorney general is convicted on some or all of the charges against him. [If he’s convicted on just one of the articles, he’ll be removed from office](. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Former Timberview High teacher sues district, alleges student created unsafe workplace]( The former Timberview High teacher said in a lawsuit that a student involved in a 2021 shooting at the school [...] [The demand for Narcan is relentless. Vending machines could help]( Em Gray, 37, founded the N.I.C.E. (Naloxone in Case of Emergency) Project, a nonprofit devoted to making the [...] [Dallas’ police oversight monitor who pushed for reform is leaving job after 3 years]( Dallas’ top police watchdog is leaving her job after three years overseeing complaints into the nation’s ninth [...] [Romney says Cruz too smart to buy Trump’s election lies, but cynically fueled them anyway]( Romney's comments in new book paint fellow Republicans as fearful of confronting Trump. [‘Here in Texas, bigger is better’: 10-foot homecoming mum goes viral at Texas high school]( A West Texas high school class constructed two large mums that are roughly 10 feet tall. Made out of layers of [...] [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 [Family of woman killed in suspected North Texas road-rage shooting offering $10K reward]( Paola Núñez Linares, 37, was shot and killed during a road rage altercation in July. Her family hopes someone [...] [Juvenile sentenced to 20 years for killing 6-year-old cousin at River Oaks home]( Tarrant County District Judge Alex Kim handed down the sentence to the boy, whose name was not shared because [...] [Do Texas prison lockdowns limit inmates’ food, water? Families, officials disagree]( Family members say they are worried about rising tensions and increased dangers in Texas’ 78 prisons during a [...] BUSINESS [Target to open one of its biggest stores next month in Prosper]( Target is about to open in the Gates of Prosper — a major retail development by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry [...] [Happy 50th birthday to Irving’s Las Colinas development]( Irving's Las Colinas development is celebrating its 50th anniversary. [Texas adds 16,700 jobs in August, marking a slowdown in growth]( While the number of jobs being added to Texas' tally continues to run, its speed is starting to cool. SPORTS [Cowboys’ Tyler Smith doubtful vs. Jets; Brandin Cooks, Zack Martin questionable]( The Dallas Cowboys listed left guard Tyler Smith, right guard Zack Martin and wide receiver Brandin Cooks on [...] [Rangers’ Corey Seager has a legitimate AL MVP case, but can he overcome history?]( Can you make a case for the Texas Rangers' Corey Seager as the AL’s Most Valuable Player? The problem isn’t [...] [Week 4 high school football media picks: 30 games across the Dallas area]( It’s the fourth week of the high school football season and we have more Dalals-area football games to keep an [...]   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