THE BOARD- 12:40pm

• Super PAC spending increasing for both Paxton and Talarico in tight Texas Senate race, which is benefiting more?

  

• Dallas police spokesperson publishes new book on communication skills, building trust

  

• 10-year-old hurt in alleged drive-by shooting at Dallas apartment, police say

  

• Ex-NBA star J.R. Smith arrested on family violence charge in North Texas