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Jim Wright gets key endorsements in Texas railroad commission runoff ... and more news

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Texas’ top three Republican leaders are lining up behind Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright, giving the incumbent a major boost in an increasingly combative runoff for the agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry. In other news, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, both based in D-FW, each raised their bag fees by $10 last month; and Dallas' new 20-course tasting menu restaurant, Punk Noir, will open June 2. It will cost $295/person to experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas’ top three Republican leaders are lining up behind Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright, giving the incumbent a major boost in an increasingly combative runoff for the agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry. In other news, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, both based in D-FW, each raised their bag fees by $10 last month; and Dallas' new 20-course tasting menu restaurant, Punk Noir, will open June 2. It will cost $295/person to experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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