1:52 PM on Jun 15, 2020 CDTSMU is requiring student-athletes to sign a liability waiver before returning to campus for voluntary workouts.The document was developed by SMU’s Office of Legal Counsel and requires student-athletes to agree that they cannot hold the school liable for anything related to COVID-19. It waives the students’ right to litigation.The Dallas Morning News obtained a copy of the waiver from a student-athlete at SMU, who requested not to be identified. It is unclear if the document is legally binding.A significant number of student-athletes planned to return to campus...…1:52 PM on Jun 15, 2020 CDTSMU is requiring student-athletes to sign a liability waiver before returning to campus for voluntary workouts.The document was developed by SMU’s Office of Legal Counsel and requires student-athletes to agree that they cannot hold the school liable for anything related to COVID-19. It waives the students’ right to litigation.The Dallas Morning News obtained a copy of the waiver from a student-athlete at SMU, who requested not to be identified. It is unclear if the document is legally binding.A significant number of student-athletes planned to return to campus...WW…

2:44 PM on May 31, 2020 CDT — Updated at 8:30 PM on May 31, 2020 CDTMinutes after a curfew for downtown Dallas and surrounding neighborhoods went into effect at 7 p.m. Sunday, law enforcement began emptying the city center of protesters.Officers deployed tear gas as crowds scattered. Others fired pepper balls at a group congregated in a park. Police zip-tied the hands of people lying on the sidewalk as they took them into custody.“We’re not playing tonight,” an officer could be heard saying over a loudspeaker.City leaders imposed the curfew after protests and night in and around downtown...…2:44 PM on May 31, 2020 CDT — Updated at 8:30 PM on May 31, 2020 CDTMinutes after a curfew for downtown Dallas and surrounding neighborhoods went into effect at 7 p.m. Sunday, law enforcement began emptying the city center of protesters.Officers deployed tear gas as crowds scattered. Others fired pepper balls at a group congregated in a park. Police zip-tied the hands of people lying on the sidewalk as they took them into custody.“We’re not playing tonight,” an officer could be heard saying over a loudspeaker.City leaders imposed the curfew after protests and night in and around downtown...WW…

6:29 PM on May 29, 2020 CDT — Updated at 10:51 PM on May 29, 2020 CDTGet email alerts on breaking news stories as soon as they happen.By signing up you agree to our…6:29 PM on May 29, 2020 CDT — Updated at 10:51 PM on May 29, 2020 CDTGet email alerts on breaking news stories as soon as they happen.By signing up you agree to ourWW…

9:13 AM on May 31, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:59 PM on May 31, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6:10 p.m.: Revised throughout to include new details.Dallas faced its third straight day of demonstrations over police killings of black people, a day after nearly 90 people were arrested in Rallies continued simultaneously Sunday, including a gathering at the Dallas County jail to demand the release of protesters.Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster Sunday afternoon for all counties in Texas in response to ongoing protests. The declaration allows federal law enforcement to work as Texas peace officers,...…9:13 AM on May 31, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:59 PM on May 31, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6:10 p.m.: Revised throughout to include new details.Dallas faced its third straight day of demonstrations over police killings of black people, a day after nearly 90 people were arrested in Rallies continued simultaneously Sunday, including a gathering at the Dallas County jail to demand the release of protesters.Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster Sunday afternoon for all counties in Texas in response to ongoing protests. The declaration allows federal law enforcement to work as Texas peace officers,...WW…

5:30 PM on Jul 9, 2020 CDTSMU Athletics announced that four additional student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19. These results are from testing that occurred on Monday.The school welcomed back 79 student-athletes to campus, and tested everyone. In addition, it conducted 15 surveillance tests of student-athletes that had already been on campus. It is unclear if any of the athletes that tested positive came from the latter group.The school did not announce whether anyone was showing symptoms.One test was still pending as of Thursday evening, the school said.SMU has now announced...…5:30 PM on Jul 9, 2020 CDTSMU Athletics announced that four additional student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19. These results are from testing that occurred on Monday.The school welcomed back 79 student-athletes to campus, and tested everyone. In addition, it conducted 15 surveillance tests of student-athletes that had already been on campus. It is unclear if any of the athletes that tested positive came from the latter group.The school did not announce whether anyone was showing symptoms.One test was still pending as of Thursday evening, the school said.SMU has now announced...WW…

2:23 PM on May 1, 2020 CDT — Updated at 8:30 PM on May 1, 2020 CDTUpdated at 8:30 p.m.: Revised throughout to include additional details.North Texans cautiously emerged from their homes Friday, seeking a semblance of normalcy at restaurants, golf courses — even the gun range — as Texas allowed its first wave of businesses to reopen after they were shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus.In Dallas, shoppers and diners treaded carefully after more than a month under stay-at-home orders. Business owners and workers saw quiet days for their shops as many people stayed home. Some...…2:23 PM on May 1, 2020 CDT — Updated at 8:30 PM on May 1, 2020 CDTUpdated at 8:30 p.m.: Revised throughout to include additional details.North Texans cautiously emerged from their homes Friday, seeking a semblance of normalcy at restaurants, golf courses — even the gun range — as Texas allowed its first wave of businesses to reopen after they were shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus.In Dallas, shoppers and diners treaded carefully after more than a month under stay-at-home orders. Business owners and workers saw quiet days for their shops as many people stayed home. Some...WW…