Dallas Daily — Monday, October 12, 2026: Kyrie Irving Returns as Mavericks Rout Rockets 132–115 in Macao
Dallas, TX — Kyrie Irving scored 17 in his return as the Mavericks beat the Rockets 132–115 in Macao, the Cowboys fell to 2–3 after a 24–16 loss to Tampa Bay that has Jerry Jones sounding the alarm on the defense, North Texas faces a week of weather whiplash with heat near 100 before Friday's cold front, and City of Dallas offices are closed today for Indigenous Peoples' Day as the State Fair enters its final week.
Irving and Flagg Shine as Mavs Beat Rockets in Macao
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg shared the court for the first time Sunday, and the Dallas Mavericks rolled past the Houston Rockets 132–115 in their NBA preseason game at the Venetian Arena in Macao. Irving scored 17 in his return to action, and the Mavs pulled away over the final two quarters to even their preseason slate. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka noted the second-year Flagg looks more confident. Dallas continues its preseason road trip Wednesday against New Orleans.
Cowboys Fall to 2–3 After 24–16 Loss to Buccaneers
The Dallas Cowboys dropped to 2–3 with Saturday's 24–16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, undone by a run defense that surrendered 165 yards to Bucky Irving. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he'll use the mini-bye for a full review of the roster and schemes, and owner Jerry Jones voiced alarm over the defense while publicly backing defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Quarterback Dak Prescott, meanwhile, addressed a remark made to him on his walk to the locker room after the loss.
Weather Whiplash: Near 100, Then Friday's Cold Front
Get ready for a week of weather whiplash, North Texas. High pressure keeps the Metroplex dry and unseasonably hot: highs in the upper 80s and low 90s with humidity making it feel like 96 degrees today and close to 100 by Tuesday. The first real chance for widespread showers and storms arrives Wednesday, with rain chances rising Thursday — and a strong cold front pushing through early Friday finally ushers in cooler fall weather. DFW International logged 224 delays and 11 cancellations today amid the nationwide travel disruptions.
City Offices Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day; Fair Enters Final Week
Most City of Dallas offices, libraries, recreation centers and municipal court are closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day — though garbage, recycling and brush collection continue on schedule and the animal shelter keeps normal hours. Texas state offices, including DPS driver's license centers, remain open. The State Fair of Texas, meanwhile, is in its final stretch through Sunday, October 18, with free student tickets now honored on weekends.
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