The Dallas Morning News

Texas students will soon learn about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, the parable of the Prodigal Son and other Bible stories in their elementary classrooms. State Board of Education members on Friday narrowly approved 8-7 the state-crafted instructional materials infused with Christianity. By Talia Richman #TexasEducation #BoardOfEducation

The magical land of Oz is soon coming to North Texas. Costumes from the film Wicked, which premiered today, will be on display at the Arlington Museum of Art from Jan. 15 to April 27. By Uwa Ede-Osifo #Wicked #ArlingtonMuseumOfArt

The Container Store Group Inc.’s deal for $40 million from Beyond Inc. is in trouble in yet another challenge for the North Texas retailer. The Coppell-based company does not expect the conditions for closing the agreement will be satisfied — or that the transactions in the deal will be consummated under the terms of the deal with Beyond, according to a filing on Thursday. By Brian Womack #ContainerStoreGroup #CoppellTexas

Delta and United have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning back a significant share of travelers on a tight budget. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday. Some travel-industry experts think Spirit’s troubles indicate that travelers on a budget will be left with fewer choices and higher prices. By The Associated Press #Airlines #LowFareCarriers #SpiritAirlines

The Center for Transforming Lives is preparing to start a new chapter in its efforts to support single mothers and their children through the upcoming launch of a new facility in Fort Worth. The organization, which has served the community for over 115 years, has a proven track record of addressing the complex challenges faced by families living in poverty, its supporters and officials say. By Maria Salette Ontiveros #CenterofTransformingLives #FortWorth #TexasPoverty

Thanksgiving is still a few days away, but the holiday season is already underway with lots of Yuletide-themed events around North Texas. We know the hustle and bustle this time of year can be a bit overwhelming, so we’re making it easy with weekly can’t-miss picks. Kicking off the series this week are holiday events to get you primed for the season. By Therese Powell #DFWHolidayEvents #HolidaysInDallas

A Michigan meatpacking company has recalled nearly 84 tons of ground beef from restaurants after 15 people got sick by potential E. coli contamination. By Tribune News Services #MeatRecall #MeatpackingCompany

The Public Safety Commission has unanimously approved Freeman Martin to lead the Texas Department of Public Safety, tapping a top lieutenant of outgoing Director Steve McCraw. Here’s what to know about the incoming head of the state law enforcement agency. By Nolan McCaskill #TexasDPS #LawEnforcement

The long-promised community greenspace in Fair Park, the centerpiece of the city’s vision to make amends to Black families in South Dallas and its neighboring communities, is expected to break ground after the next State Fair in fall 2025. By Aria Jones #DFWBusiness #Dallas

Many of the high schoolers Christina Etri helps are the first in their families to go to college. They often struggle navigating financial aid terms and applications. They want to go to college but, oftentimes, don’t know whether it’ll be possible due to costs. Not only are tuition and fees expensive, but they don’t know how they’ll also afford housing, transportation and books.