Yamil Berard

houston, texas, united states

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Member of the investigative team at The Dallas Morning News. Former reporter in Atlanta, Houston, Fort Worth, Los Angeles. Former President of the Society of Professional Journalists Fort Worth Pro Chapter.

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Southlake financial influencer, landlord under scrutiny by cities

Melvina Rushing and her daughter, Jovan Whitted, faced what they feared could have been a harrowing death. In the midst of late January’s ice storm, Rushing, 69, and Whitted, 42, were battling a persistent drip of foul-smelling water falling from the ceil... See more

dallasnews.com•Yamil Berard•Jul 21, 2026

Texas tribe aspires to create Las Vegas glitz at planned casino resort

As part of its plan to create Las Vegas glitz in a state with the nation's strictest antigambling laws, a Texas tribe is partnering with the same architectural firm that designed the iconic Foxwoods Casino Resort in Connecticut, which paved the way for th... See more

dallasnews.com•Yamil Berard•Jul 14, 2026

Paxton says new slot machines are illegal

The bitter fight over what constitutes a gambling device in Texas has grown yet another layer of complexity. A new generation of bell-ringing slot machines has been popping up across Texas since a trial judge in east Texas deemed them perfectly legal roug... See more

dallasnews.com•Yamil Berard•Jun 25, 2026

Texas tribe to open state's fourth tribal casino

Shovels broke ground and dirt flew on a 95-acre patch of land belonging to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas — a historic moment that commemorated the start of construction on the state’s fourth tribal casino. “It’s been a long way, baby,’’ Alabama-Cou... See more

dallasnews.com•Yamil Berard•Jun 19, 2026

Texas trailblazing higher education leader dies

Mary Evans Sias, a higher education leader who devoted her life to supporting future generations of minority leaders, especially women of color, died on May 6 in her home in Dallas. She was 75. Her death was announced by her daughter, Adrienne. Advertisem... See more

dallasnews.com•Yamil Berard•May 19, 2026

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Construction expert to identify serious health and safety concerns in apts

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Saving apartment complexes in severe disrepair- rehab experts, receivership

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What is online gambling addiction? Is there a legal recourse?

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National Casino pioneers on vision that led to successes since IGRA

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Business Administration, Journalism at University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated: 1989

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HARO Queries

How to avoid falling victim to securities fraud.

Business and Finance

Deadline: Jun 19th, 2026 1:00 AM ET

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The Dallas Morning News

•

9 responses

Construction expert to identify serious health and safety concerns in apts

Business and Finance

Deadline: Jun 8th, 2026 1:00 AM ET

•

The Dallas Morning News

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12 responses

Saving apartment complexes in severe disrepair- rehab experts, receivership

Business and Finance

Deadline: Jun 5th, 2026 1:00 AM ET

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Dallas Morning News

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4 responses

What is online gambling addiction? Is there a legal recourse?

Health and Pharma

Deadline: Jun 2nd, 2026 1:00 AM ET

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The Dallas Morning News

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12 responses

National Casino pioneers on vision that led to successes since IGRA

General

Deadline: Jan 31st, 2026 1:00 AM ET

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The Dallas Morning News

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1 responses