Biden administration extends COVID public health emergency declaration through early 2023; Dallas police officer killed in late-night crash remembered by community; Man dies week after northwest Dallas shooting, police say; Plano man found guilty of killing sister, her boyfriend over inheritance money

In this special excerpt, Dallas Morning News political reporter Gromer Jeffers joins the food team this week to chat about the big midterm election on Nov. 8 and why food is so important on the campaign trail. What restaurants does Beto like? What does Abbott order? At which Dallas restaurants can you often find local elected officials? Gromer knows. Listen to the full episode and follow the show by searching for “Eat Drink D-FW” in your favorite podcast player.

Beat reporters Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken discuss the Cowboys' big victory against the Rams in Los Angeles. Jerry Jones was as happy as we’ve ever seen him after the win, and quarterback Dak Prescott explains the Cowboys’ growing confidence. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence talks about how multiple players are contributing on defense. Plus, kicker Brett Maher. After being cut during his first stint with the Cowboys, Maher has made 13 of 14 field-goal attempts this season.

Dallas police officer killed in crash with wrong-way driver; Road rage is on the rise in Dallas, nationwide but lack of data makes it hard to measure; Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million for Sandy Hook lies; Father of Plano man accused of killing sister, her boyfriend says they fought over money

Doctor accused of tampering with IV bags in Dallas indicted on multiple federal charges; Dallas driver faces murder charge after hitting, killing 8-year-old riding scooter; CVS counters Texas ‘tampon tax’ with 25% off menstrual products; Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke edges Gov. Greg Abbott in fundraising – again

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:35] the Cowboys' big win over the Rams and what beating the defending Super Bowl champs means going forward against the Eagles. David says this is the most balanced offense the Cowboys have demonstrated since Dak Prescott's rookie season. Kevin says they need to maintain it once Dak gets back, which probably won't be this week.

Uvalde school superintendent announces retirement; Dallas police chief elected president of Major Cities Chiefs Association; D-FW builders slash starts as high mortgage rates chase off buyers; New high school football video game to bring TXHSFB experience to life

4 killed in Fort Worth shooting police say was attempted robbery over drugs; Opal Lee’s bid for Nobel Peace Prize falls short; Belarus, Russia, Ukraine activists win; Uvalde school district suspends its entire police department, superintendent to retire; In Texas, VP Kamala Harris urges voters to push back on ‘immoral’ abortion ban

Dallas man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for trafficking hundreds of women; After Uvalde CISD hires former trooper, lawmaker and parents call for DPS chief to resign; Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana; Gunman kills 35 in attack starting at Thai child care center; Federal judge hands Texas a win in lawsuit over protections for gay, transgender workers

In this special excerpt, listen as our team tries and ranks the top 10 Big Tex Choice Award finalists at the State Fair of Texas for 2022. Seven journalists let loose with some hot (and maybe kinda shady) opinions on everything from the horchata milkshake to a brisket biscuit and fried charcuterie. Listen to the full episode and follow the show by searching for “Eat Drink D-FW” in your favorite podcast player. You’ll find links at dallasnews.com/listen.