Dallas, TX
Letters to the Editor — House District 2, Dallas GOP chair, news, judges, traffic signs
Getting votes isn’t stealing
I don’t live in Texas House District 2, so I didn’t vote in Tuesday’s special election. But I noticed Brent Money’s statement after his defeat. It is troubling on many levels. He said HD-2 is a conservative district, “deserves” a certain kind of representative, and that Jill Dutton “turned out over 1,000 Democrats to steal this seat.”
Turning out people to vote in a general election is not stealing it. Democrats get to vote? What an outrage! A district deserves a representative who earns the votes of its residents — Republican, Democrat, independent, whatever. Mr. Money didn’t.
His statement is troubling because Money makes clear that he will not listen to, or represent, anyone with whom he disagrees. He has decided that HD-2 deserves a certain kind of representative, and nobody who disagrees with him counts.
Our state government is now saddled with people who refuse to listen to others or compromise. And we are suffering because of that. I don’t know much about Jill Dutton, but if she is willing to listen to and try to represent all her constituents, not just those who always agree with her, she will be a step in the right direction. Certainly, a better choice than Mr. Money.
Dan Callahan, Dallas/Lakewood
Keep Dallas GOP leader
I‘ve been a Dallas resident since 1963 and have seen local Republican Party chairs come and go. However, I have never seen one as knowledgeable, focused, effective and competent as the current chairwoman, Jennifer Stoddard-Hadju.
In the short time she has served as chairwoman, the Dallas County Republican Party’s finances have been repaired, exciting candidates and precinct chairs recruited, ballot security initiatives launched (including trained GOP poll watchers in every precinct) and the party office was rebuilt with a mix of dedicated professionals and volunteers.
There is an excitement at the party level that we have not seen in years, maybe decades. Stoddard-Hadju may be the best chairwoman we have had since the 1980s.
Her opponent for chairperson is a good American and a former member of Congress, but he does not have the organizational or financial skills to do what Stoddard-Hadju has already accomplished. We must have a competent chairwoman as this election will be the most decisive election of our time. We must have a competent bridge-builder at the helm to keep this great momentum going.
I urge all Republicans to support Stoddard-Hadju for reelection as GOP chair.
Steve J. Cotton, Dallas
Just the news, please
Re: “Just the facts, y’all,” by Ken Kelley, Tuesday letters.
In his letter, Kelley expresses unhappiness with the erosion of unbiased reporting in the media and the subsequent loss of public trust. Yeah, me too!
That the news media has taken a turn to the left is obvious; radio, television and print (including The Dallas Morning News) are all skewing to the left. This is reflected in what stories are selected and how they are written, what photos are selected and even what letters are selected for print.
Advocacy belongs on the opinion page. While I enjoy seeing differing views, the news should be presented straight with no coloring.
J. Franklin Marr, Denton
Judges must be impartial
Four most important characteristics of a judge (trial court or appellate) are: impartiality, experience, judicial temperament and integrity.
I’d like to focus on impartiality. According to Merriam-Webster, it means “not partial or biased: treating or affecting all equally.” Simply, litigants’ rights should be adjudicated on the basis of the facts and law applicable to their unique circumstances, without distortion by the judge’s preconceived personal beliefs.
A litigant over the Second Amendment cannot expect a fair hearing and decision from a candidate for judge whose campaign literature states, “I support the Second Amendment and the industries that support and champion 2A rights.”
Such flaunting of partiality in a judicial campaign solicitation insults and mocks justice. Equally offensive is a judge appointment expressly to overrule a particular decision, e.g, abortion. Unfit for judicial office.
Gordon Appleman, Fort Worth
Keep signs, focus elsewhere
Re: “Quirky traffic signs could be driven out,” Tuesday Metro & Business story.
“Drive to arrive.” I like the quirky and pointed traffic signs that get your attention. The Federal Highway Administration should concentrate on more useful things like securing the southern border.
Don Skaggs, Garland
Be proud, Sherman High
The cast and all who were involved in the Sherman High School production of Oklahoma can be proud of their work. Audiences both in the auditorium and watching it live-streamed were well entertained. Even some on Broadway watched this well-done production.
A broader issue is that those who tried to stop this musical production because of transgender phobia managed to get it national attention and a broader audience. Many who might not have attended a high school play were drawn by the controversy. There is a lesson there somewhere.
Well done to all those involved. You made Sherman proud.
Phyllis Vaughn, Sherman
Mavs need muscle
When will Mark Cuban and Mavericks management learn that the Mavericks will never win a championship without a big muscle man to protect the paint. I have been a Dallas Mavericks fan since I moved to Dallas in 1972. I record every game, (can’t afford the high price of tickets and parking), and my wife and I never miss a game. I’m a fan of Cuban and all the Maverick players.
Since Tyson Chandler, the Mavericks have never had a rim protector. Dereck Lively is doing a good job but he doesn’t have the muscle to compete with other big men. The closest we have now is Grant Williams — he defends well and does not back down to any player. We have two defenders, Williams and Josh Green, and that’s just not enough.
No muscle man, no championship.
Wallace Murrell, Rowlett
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Dallas, TX
At least 4 injured after vehicle drives into Dallas crowd, driver arrested
At least four people were injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd of people in Dallas on Thursday evening.
Dallas police responded to an “Assist Officer call with an Ambulance” at approximately 7 p.m. in the 300 block of West Davis Street.
Authorities learned that a vehicle drove into a crowd, injuring multiple people. At least four have been taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police said no one was in critical condition.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene, police said. Authorities are still working to determine if this driver could have been drunk or if this could have been a medical episode.
According to police, there is no indication that the crash was terrorism related.
The investigation is ongoing.
This story will be updated as we learn more.
Dallas, TX
FOX’s Kasper Schmeichel compares England to Dallas Cowboys, so who are their other sports analogs?
Scottish World Cup fans reportedly drink Boston dry
Dana Perino announces that Scottish World Cup fans have caused an unprecedented beer shortage in Boston, emptying bars and liquor stores. Jesse Watters playfully observes that Europeans visiting America seem to “love it,” despite negative media portrayals, while Greg Gutfeld adds a satirical comment about “liberal mayors” and local resource management, contrasting Boston’s beer woes with LA’s water and Chicago’s Bears.
FOX Soccer analyst Kasper Schmeichel came prepared for this year’s World Cup on American soil.
The former Danish goalkeeper may not be from around these parts, but that didn’t stop him from dropping an eerily accurate comparison between two overconfident but long-suffering sports programs.
With England and Croatia warming up inside AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, Schmeichel decided he would roast two fanbases with one stone, comparing the Cowboys to the Three Lions with a hilarious one-liner.
Funny, but also painfully true if you’re a supporter of either team.
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I made a comparison last week between the English national team and Notre Dame, but Schmeichel got me thinking, who are the sports analogs to England from the four major North American leagues (NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA)?
Today, I will be doing exactly that, including giving a slightly better NFL comp than the Cowboys (shocking, I know).
Without further ado, let’s piss off our neighbors from across the pond.
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NFL – Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears helmets are displayed before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev., on Sept. 28, 2025. (Kiyoshi Mio/Imagn Images)
While the Dallas Cowboys are a fine comparison for the English national soccer team, I think I can do one better.
Schmeichel mentioned that England “won it once and have never stopped talking about it,” and although the second part of that statement applies to both, the Cowboys are five-time Super Bowl champions, having won it most recently in January 1996, a good three decades after England.
If you really want a team that more accurately mirrors the hard luck of the English, it would have to be the Chicago Bears.
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They have one Super Bowl win to their name, which came 40 years ago, and really don’t have much else to show for it.
Also, having lived in the DFW area for the better part of a decade, I can confidently say Cowboys fans are a little too arrogant and cocky to be compared to the English.
Sure, England will say things like “it’s coming home,” but they are far more self-deprecating and aware of their faults, even nihilistic in some cases.
The Bears hang onto their history because they know things will inevitably go bad for them on the biggest stage.
Speaking of which…
NHL – Toronto Maple Leafs
Spencer Carbery, assistant coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, looks on from the bench during the third period against the Washington Capitals at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ont., on April 14, 2022. (Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)
The Toronto Maple Leafs actually line up with England more closely than either fanbase would like to admit.
While the Leafs have a litany of Stanley Cups to their name, their most recent win was back in 1967, less than a full year after England won their first and only World Cup.
As far as expectations go, both constantly go into their respective tournaments with the weight of the world on their shoulders, only to come crashing down in the most horrific ways imaginable.
For the Leafs, it comes in the form of blowing big leads in the playoffs, while English fans and players alike can’t even hear the words “penalty kicks” without having a mental breakdown.
England and Toronto are both long-suffering cities, but their fans keep showing up expecting a different outcome.
Insanity? No, just sports fandom.
NBA – New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks celebrates a three-point basket with Karl-Anthony Towns during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on June 5, 2026. (Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
This one would have been an even better comparison if the New York Knicks hadn’t gone and won the whole damn thing this year, but these two sports teams are still eerily similar.
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Think of the Knicks’ 2026 NBA Championship run as a window into what it would look like if England captured a World Cup (on American soil, no less).
Before this year, the Knicks famously had not won a Larry O’Brien trophy in over 50 years, yet they were still considered one of the “blue bloods” of the NBA.
Decades of heartache didn’t change that; it only made their fans more insufferable, but their triumph earlier this month in the NBA Finals exorcised all those demons.
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A win in the World Cup Finals would probably do the same for England fans, as you could probably feel that sigh of relief from the other side of the Atlantic.
MLB – New York Mets
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto reacts after scoring a run on an RBI double by infielder Bo Bichette against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on April 2, 2026. (Robert Edwards/Imagn Images)
Hello again, New York.
The Big Apple certainly has its fair share of winners, but it also has plenty of franchises that are aching to make a trip back down the Canyon of Heroes, none more so than the Mets.
Year after year, the Mets are near the top of MLB in terms of spending, with little to show for their efforts.
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They won a World Series back in 1986 and have been chasing that high ever since.
The common thread between England and the Mets (along with all the other teams on this list) is expectations relative to results, and it seems like the Mets are sort of a Schrödinger’s baseball franchise in that regard, expected to both compete for a World Series with their high-priced talent and flame out in spectacular fashion all the same.
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England always has flashy players heading into World Cup play, but the results haven’t been there, and they’ve often been sent home in brutal fashion, offering a great parallel to the Mets’ clockwork-like midsummer swoons and late-season meltdowns.
Dallas, TX
Dallas Police Seize Glock Switch in Deep Ellum
Guerrocastillo was taken into custody without incident and charged with Prohibited Weapon, a third-degree felony; Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, a class A misdemeanor; Possession of Marijuana under two ounces, a class B misdemeanor; and Public Intoxication, a class C misdemeanor.
“Foot patrols are a foundational part of policing, and our Deep Ellum Task Force officers are making great arrests and providing increased security by walking a beat,” said Deputy Chief Devon Palk, who is commander of the Central Patrol Group. “Having our officers on foot, on horseback, and in our new Polaris utility vehicle puts officers exactly where we need them during peak hours in the area.”
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