Oct 21, 2026 · 7 min · 7 segments
Today’s morning debrief covers a sunny North Texas forecast, Dallas ISD reviews hundreds of library books, the Perot Museum plans a major outdoor expansion and Henderson Avenue lands new retail…
Azul SordoHostNorth Texas will stay mostly sunny and warm today, with a high in the low 80s, according to our news partner NBC5.
The dry pattern continues through the weekend, with highs in the mid-80s by Friday and Saturday, and no rain expected until early next week.
Early voting is underway for the November 3rd election.
From U.S. Senate and Texas governor to local contests, the Dallas Morning News voter guide helps you make sense of your ballot.
Compare candidates, see our recommendations, and build your own ballot at dallasnews.com slash voter guide.
In today's headlines, Dallas ISD has pulled hundreds of school library books for review after Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick warned districts to remove what he called vulgar titles.
The district told campuses in September to box up books from a list Patrick referenced and send them to a district service center, where officials said the titles will be reviewed under board policy.
During the review, students may lose access to books, including well-known works such as Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Gary Paulson's Hatchet, and titles by Rick Riordan.
Texas lawmakers already passed Senate Bill 13, which gives school boards final authority over library materials and bars profane or indecent content.
Free speech advocates say pressure from state officials is causing districts to remove books preemptively, while Dallas ISD says the review is part of its standard annual audit process.
Meanwhile, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is planning a $185 million expansion that would turn a four-acre parking lot into an outdoor science center.
The project is privately funded, and the museum has raised $135 million so far, with $50 million still needed.
The expansion is expected to open at the end of 2028 and would add hands-on science features such as a wildfire simulation, a thunder and lightning pavilion, water features, shade, and a terrace with fossilized plants and animals.
The Dallas Morning News editorial board says the project could give children more ways to explore science while better connecting the museum to nearby public spaces, including Clyde Warren Park and the Yall Street Financial District.
Turning to retail, Henderson Avenue is adding a new slate of stores as part of a mixed-use development with shopping, restaurants, and office space.
The project runs about a quarter mile between Glencoe Street and McMillan Avenue, east of Highway 75 and near Greenville Avenue.
Many of the new retail tenants are expected to open in spring 2027.
Activewear is a major focus, with Beyond Yoga planning its first Dallas store, alongside Vuori and Lululemon.
Developers say the project will include nine buildings connected by landscaped walkways and public spaces, with the collection eventually growing to about a dozen buildings.
North Texas will stay mostly sunny and warm today, with a high in the low 80s, according to our news partner NBC5.
The dry pattern continues through the weekend, with highs in the mid-80s by Friday and Saturday, and no rain expected until early next week.
Early voting is underway for the November 3rd election.
From U.S. Senate and Texas governor to local contests, the Dallas Morning News voter guide helps you make sense of your ballot.
Compare candidates, see our recommendations, and build your own ballot at dallasnews.com slash voter guide.
In today's headlines, Dallas ISD has pulled hundreds of school library books for review after Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick warned districts to remove what he called vulgar titles.
The district told campuses in September to box up books from a list Patrick referenced and send them to a district service center, where officials said the titles will be reviewed under board policy.
During the review, students may lose access to books, including well-known works such as Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Gary Paulson's Hatchet, and titles by Rick Riordan.
Texas lawmakers already passed Senate Bill 13, which gives school boards final authority over library materials and bars profane or indecent content.
Free speech advocates say pressure from state officials is causing districts to remove books preemptively, while Dallas ISD says the review is part of its standard annual audit process.
Meanwhile, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is planning a $185 million expansion that would turn a four-acre parking lot into an outdoor science center.
The project is privately funded, and the museum has raised $135 million so far, with $50 million still needed.
The expansion is expected to open at the end of 2028 and would add hands-on science features such as a wildfire simulation, a thunder and lightning pavilion, water features, shade, and a terrace with fossilized plants and animals.
The Dallas Morning News editorial board says the project could give children more ways to explore science while better connecting the museum to nearby public spaces, including Clyde Warren Park and the Yall Street Financial District.
Turning to retail, Henderson Avenue is adding a new slate of stores as part of a mixed-use development with shopping, restaurants, and office space.
The project runs about a quarter mile between Glencoe Street and McMillan Avenue, east of Highway 75 and near Greenville Avenue.
Many of the new retail tenants are expected to open in spring 2027.
Activewear is a major focus, with Beyond Yoga planning its first Dallas store, alongside Vuori and Lululemon.
Developers say the project will include nine buildings connected by landscaped walkways and public spaces, with the collection eventually growing to about a dozen buildings.
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