Michigan's Dusty May to become next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks ... and more news

For years, federal and state laws have mandated survivors of child sex crimes to be financially compensated by their abusers. But a yearlong Dallas Morning News investigation found THAT promise is rarely fulfilled — especially in North Texas, where restitution is often never pursued or ordered. The effects are lasting. Many survivors are left without the money they need for counseling, medical treatment, housing and other support as they try to recover from devastating abuse. Why does the system so often fail the very people it was designed to protect? And how can that be changed? Read the stories in our investigative series: “Abused and Abandoned” at dallasnews.com. In today's headlines: Former Michigan head coach Dusty May has agreed to become the next coach in Dallas; interest in succeeding Eric Johnson as mayor already has produced a long list of potential contenders, even though the election remains more than a year away; Six Flags Over Texas is delaying the launch of its highly anticipated dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run; Frisco King starring Samuel L. Jackson as a hitman who aims to start a new life in Frisco is looking for a few extras. For more info and to apply go to: mycastingfile.com

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