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Dallas’ top police and fire officials say their departments’ high overtime costs likely will only decrease when they have more staff; also, two longtime staff members at Cross Timbers Church in Argyle are leaving weeks after two pastors at the Denton County church resigned. Cross Timbers elders told congregants that Brian and Jamie Hackney, who helped found the church in 2000 and have served on staff for more than 20 years, were leaving; in other news, R. Gerald Turner, SMU’s longest-serving president, will step down from his role at the end of this school year after 30 years; and check out the Chicken and French Toast at Breakfast Brothers and the Nashville Style Chicken Sandwich Combo from HCK Hot Chicken. This Saturday Pepsi is encouraging diners to bring their favorite companion for a buy one, get one free offer covering $100,000 worth of meals at more than 30 restaurants in 15 U.S. cities. The offer is valid on select dishes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices