Dallas, TX
Letters to the Editor — Sharon Grigsby, maternal deaths, No Labels, school closings
Grigsby set the standard
Re: “Writer is leaving The News — Pulitzer Prize winner will start new chapter after decades covering the community,” Tuesday Metro & Business story.
Newspapers have a long history of colorful columnists who often became the story. Mike Royko, a brilliant writer, was also known for his frequent visits to the Billy Goat Tavern in Chicago. Jimmy Breslin from New York published a letter from the “Son of Sam” and ran for City Council president. Both made up characters to illustrate the ills of the cities where they lived and worked.
Sharon Grigsby chose a different path. Her goal was always to make Dallas a better place to live without making herself the center of the story. Her columns were based on in-depth research without the entertaining theatrics that made many columnists famous.
Her columns weren’t about her. They were about us. I did not always agree with her take on some issues, but I always knew reading her columns was well worth my time.
Sharon and her colleague Cheryl Hall set a standard for journalism that is not often duplicated today. Their work should be required reading for young journalists.
David Margulies, Lewisville
Grave disservice to women
Re: “‘Deaths will be in vain’ — Texas committee’s plan to skip 2 years of data raises concerns,” Saturday news story.
I am beyond appalled and incredulous at the decision to not investigate pregnancy-related deaths in 2022 and 2023. While you, Patrick Ramsey, may not want to “live in the past,” I’m sure the families of those women who died, some as a result of the Texas abortion ban, will be living in the past for the rest of their lives.
What other types of death did you decide to exclude from your investigations for 2022 and 2023?
Your failure to perform your job is a grave disservice to the women who have died and their families. It also denies all the people of Texas critical information on which to make political decisions and therefore is an obstruction of our civil rights.
Donnia Harrington, Rockwall
Politics intrudes on health
In this story, Patrick Ramsey is quoted as saying, “We cannot live in the past looking at maternal deaths.” What? Have I suddenly awoken to find myself in a different universe? One where we do not use past knowledge to guide us to better solutions regarding our laws?
The more I look at that quote, the angrier I become, because it appears to represent the intrusion — one more time — of politics into what should be impartial research into improving the lives of Texas residents. Please, for the love of God, let’s get these political sycophants out our health affairs.
Dan Siculan, Royse City
No Labels was on right track
Re: “More Than the Usual Dirty Politics — Democrats’ aggressive undermining of No Labels movement was voter suppression, pure and simple,” Dec. 5 editorial.
This piece answered a lot of questions about what happened to this quickly disappearing movement. I was intrigued by the concept and looking at the last several election cycles, I believed the timing was perfect for such an undertaking.
The Democrats lost in 2024 for the same reason they lost in 2016. A huge majority of the voters couldn’t picture its candidate in the driver’s seat.
So why was the election so close? An equally large number of voters couldn’t hold their nose long enough to pull the lever to allow a dishonest egocentric to represent us to the rest of the world.
In a nation of more than 334 million people, we all know there are many patriotic citizens with the intellect and heart to lead us forward as the beacon of freedom the rest of the world wants to see.
We have four years to find a few. Maybe a No Labels-type organization can start early and help the cause for the rest of us.
Ken Kelley, Pottsboro
Ignorance is expensive
Re: “District votes to close 5 schools — Lewisville elementary campuses will shutter as enrollment falls,” Wednesday news story.
As retired Texas teachers, it is disappointing to see the continued lack of funding and support for public schools in Texas. The recent school closing announcements in district after district is confirming the lack of commitment to quality education in our state.
According to raiseyourhandtexas.org, Texas ranks 42nd in the nation per student spending. It is shortsighted not to prepare future generations in Texas and have competitive education attainment. If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
Alan and Karen Beck, Plano
Hold DSO applause
I’d like to ask your music critic Scott Cantrell to keep pounding on the Dallas Symphony Orchestra to put into practice his easy suggestion for stopping the inappropriate clapping.
I tell myself to be patient with those who are uneducated about protocol and at least coming to the concert, but why doesn’t it dawn on them after the first faux pas that two-thirds of the audience is not clapping?
Why do they not realize that the conductor is not turning to the audience? Since they don’t, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra needs to try to educate them.
Dolores R. Rogers, Dallas
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The search for the next general manager or president of basketball operations of the Dallas Mavericks has begun. They terminated Nico Harrison in November, which was about nine months too late, and gave any available candidates clear notice that they were open for business.
The plan was always to wait until after the season to start the search. While names popped up as the season reached an end, they didn’t begin turning over the staff until the Monday after the season ended. However, Dallas Mavericks fans are not going to like how the team is going about the search.
Patrick Dumont Leading Search for General Manager
NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that the Mavericks are not hiring a search firm in their hunt for a new lead executive. Instead, team governor Patrick Dumont is “acting as his own point person.”
This is an… interesting decision, to say the least. Dumont is not a basketball person whatsoever, and most organizations usually hire a search firm. The Chicago Bulls hired one as they look for their replacement for Arturas Karnisovas. Just because a firm is hired doesn’t mean a team will listen, though.
The Mavericks hired a firm in their last search for a GM. They let Donnie Nelson go in 2021 after a long tenure with the Mavs. Instead of listening to the firm, though, Mark Cuban ignored it to hire Nico Harrison, who had no previous NBA front office experience. Harrison had been an executive with Nike, which gave him connections with players like Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and plenty of others.
For a while, that seemed to be working out okay. While he still had some questionable transactions, such as trading for Christian Wood and letting Jalen Brunson walk in free agency, they were still able to make a run to the NBA Finals in 2024. Then, he blew it all up, trading away Luka Doncic for an older and injured Anthony Davis, and the team hasn’t been the same since.
It’s imperative that the Mavericks get this hire correct. The interim Co-GM setup with Matt Riccardi and Michael Finley has performed admirably, but the 2026 NBA Draft is important for the Mavs to get right. It’s their best chance to pair Cooper Flagg with another young star, as they don’t own their first-round pick again until 2031 after this.
Hiring the right GM could help bring in more draft capital by bringing in bad contracts or flipping veterans into picks.
Dumont was able to convince Rick Welts, a Hall of Famer, to come out of retirement to be the CEO and lead the charge for a new arena. Maybe Dumont pulls another rabbit out of his hat for the GM.
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For a moment, it looked like FC Dallas was on its way to another statement win at home tonight.
Petar Musa scored two first half goals, to extend his Golden Boot leading tally to nine goals. But after Dallas grabbed control, the Galaxy found a way back before halftime with goals from Lucas Sanabria and Joseph Paintsil.
The second half brought more chances and more frustration for Dallas, which finished the night with 13 shots to LA’s nine. In the end, the point stretched Dallas’ unbeaten run to five games, though just like last week, it felt like another match where Dallas left points on the table.
Key Moments
7’ – GOAL! After a poor pass back by a LA defender, Petar Musa was free to go one-on-one with the LA goalkeeper. After a touch to get ahead of a defender, Musa slotted home his eighth goal of the season from outside the penalty box.
21’ – Offside! Joaquin Valiente sent a floating ball over the Galaxy defense, where Musa was able to get behind the defense and make an easy play for what appeared to be his second goal of the night. The play was called offside despite a fairly lengthy review period.
38’ – GOAL! This one counts! Musa gets his second of the night off a great ball from Chris Cappis. Logan Farrington picked off the ball in the midfield. He then played Cappis wide to the left of the penalty area. Cappis immediately played a ball back across the goal for Musa to slide in and finish for his ninth of the season.
43’ – Goal LA. Lucas Sanabria got the ball near the top of the penalty area. He took a couple of touches to get outside the penalty box before firing a shot that beat Michael Collodi at the near post.
45+4’ – Goal LA. Gabriel Pec got the ball near the top of the penalty area. He pulled the ball back a bit, which caught a pair of Dallas defenders. This allowed Joseph Painstil to get free behind the Dallas defense as Pec played him through inside the penalty area. Pec immediately smashed home a shot above Collodi to tie the game.
75’ – Another offside goal. This time on a corner kick for Dallas, after a scrum in the penalty box, Kaick hammered home what looked to be the go-ahead goal. But after a few seconds the flag was raised due to a deflection on Osaze Urhoghide, who was in an offside position.
Instant Reaction
Yeah, this is another disappointing result for this team. In a real way, it felt like the first half against Houston from last month. Dallas grabbed the lead, looked in control, but some defensive miscues opened the game up for the visitors to climb back.
With a double-game week coming up, this will certainly be another game where Dallas will wonder ‘what if’ more than anything else…especially when you factor in the two goals called off for offside.
About the Subs
Eric Quill went to his bench for the first time in the 66th minute, as he brought on Santiago Moreno for Logan Farrington. Quill went to his bench again 81st minute with Ran Binyamin and Nolan Norris coming on for Sebastien Ibeagha and Deedson. The final sub came during stoppage time with Herman Johansson and Joaquin Valiente coming off for Sam Sarver and rookie Nick Simmonds, who made his MLS debut.
Man of the Match
No question about it tonight, it has to be Musa.
Where does this fit into the season
As of this writing, the draw puts Dallas into a three-way tie for 5th place with Real Salt Lake and Seattle. Both are in action right now and look firmly in control of their games. I’d expect Dallas to be in 7th place by the end of the night.
What’s next for FC Dallas
Dallas wraps up a three-game homestand next Wednesday night as they host Minnesota United.
Dallas, TX
Akheem Mesidor selected by Cowboys by Blogging The Boys in SB Nation’s community mock draft
Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami
Pass rush has been an issue since the Micah Parsons trade. The Rashan Gary trade helped, but Dallas still needs an injection of talent. Akheem Mesidor fits here because his body size allows for some versatility inside and out, something DC Christian Parker utilizes. Mesidor is also a high-motor player with a deep bag of pass rush moves.
His last season at Miami was full of disruption in the offensive backfield and he shows an all-around game, not just a bend-around-the-edge pass rusher. Yes, he’s a little older than you’d like in a rookie (25), but his motor, pass rush toolbox, and ability to play the run matches up with a need and makes him a quality pick at number 20.
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