The Latest Breaking News from Dallas

DALLAS — Marion Barber, a punishing staple in the Dallas Cowboys backfield for six seasons, was found dead Wednesday at his Frisco home.

DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott wants state officials to randomly inspect schools to test safety protocols after a gunman burst into an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and killed 19 children and two teachers.

DALLAS — Nick Saban’s announcement at the annual SEC meetings that “I have no problem with Jimbo” didn’t resolve much Tuesday since it was the Alabama coach who initiated the fight two weeks ago, saying Texas A&M bought its entire recruiting class and that the Crimson Tide had not bought…

DALLAS — Of all the magical numbers the Mavericks produced in a six-week playoff run including team and individual records for 3-point shots made and attempted, the one that stands out for me in considering Dallas’ future is this:

Flight bound for Tokyo forced to make a U-turn

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke is set to mount a fresh attack on Gov. Greg Abbott by accusing the Republican incumbent of failing to protect the state’s children during a town hall in Dallas on Wednesday.

Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals, has died in a car crash in Dallas

Flight bound for Tokyo forced to make a U-turn

DALLAS — Luka Doncic wore an outlandish pair of Mavericks shorts, a rainbow-lined hat and a pair of sunglasses hooked to his T-Shirt as he spent part of Friday at the team practice facility, wrapping up his fourth NBA season.

NEW YORK — The Jalen Brunson sweepstakes started with more confidence from the Mavericks.

DALLAS — It all ended in San Francisco Thursday night, but let’s not pretend there is an underlying sadness or failure on the part of the Mavericks this season. Let’s recognize for a moment what they were battling out west.