Reality TV Star

Dallas lawyer Rachel Lindsay snags lead role in The Bachelorette

Dallas gets itself a Bachelorette.

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In what's described as a "historic" announcement, Rachel Lindsay, a 31-year-old attorney from Dallas, has been cast as the lead for Season 13 of The Bachelorette.

According to US Weekly, the announcement was made on the February 13 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. The casting fulfills a commitment by the network to add diversity. Lindsey is African-American, making her the first person of color in the leading role for either The Bachelorette or The Bachelor.

A statement from ABC VP Robert Mills said, "This coveted role is always reserved for a fan favorite from the previous season, and Rachel is no exception and has been the fans' choice since she exited the limo. She is an accomplished, confident, and beautiful woman who knows what she wants in life. We all look forward to joining her on the joyous journey as she looks for that one special man."

Lindsay appears on the current season of The Bachelor, as one of the remaining contestants vying for the affections of bachelor Nick Viall. The fact that she's been announced as the lead of The Bachelorette would seem to not bode well for her prospects with Viall. Spoiler!

Lindsay made a brief appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to confirm the news. When Kimmel pointed out the spoiler, Lindsay said that casting for the new season needed to get underway.

"We're a couple weeks out from filming, we're ready to get this started," she said. "I'm ready to find love, find a husband."

Lindsay's a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in kinesiology and sports management, and obtained her law degree from Marquette University. She's currently an associate with Cooper & Scully in Texas.

The Bachelor airs on Mondays at 7 pm. Season 13 starring Lindsay will launch on May 22.

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Eric Sandler contributed to this story.

Media News

Dallas Morning News is acquired by media company Hearst

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Dallas' daily newspaper The Dallas Morning News has been acquired by New York-based Hearst, where it will join a portfolio of 28 daily and 50 weekly newspapers.

According to a release, the announcement was made on July 10 by Steven R. Swartz, president and CEO of Hearst, and Grant Moise, CEO of DallasNews Corporation and publisher of The Dallas Morning News.

Hearst's portfolio includes ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime, and ESPN; 35 television stations; newspapers across the U.S., including the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, and Times Union (Albany); digital services businesses; and more than 200 magazine editions around the world.

The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, is expected to close during the third or early fourth quarter. It will also include Medium Giant, DallasNews’ marketing agency.

Upon closing, The Dallas Morning News will join Hearst Newspapers, the operating group responsible for Hearst’s newspapers, local digital marketing services businesses and directories, which publishes 28 dailies and 50 weeklies across the United States.

The acquisition of the DMN will give Hearst nearly a complete set of Texas newspapers: In addition to the Houston Chronicle, it also owns the Austin American Statesman and the San Antonio Express News, as well as smaller Texas newspapers such as the Plainview Herald, the Midland Reporter Telegram, the Laredo Morning Times, and the Beaumont Enterprise. The only one missing is the Fort Worth Star Telegram, which is owned by McClatchy.

Jeff Johnson, president of Hearst Newspapers, stated, “Hearst Newspapers is committed to supporting The Dallas Morning News’ continued success through smart investments in their digital strategy, compelling journalism and expanded audience reach. This move aligns squarely with our strategy of backing trusted, high-impact local media brands in growth markets. We’re looking forward to working with the teams at The News and Medium Giant.”

Robert W. Decherd, DallasNews Corporation’s former board chairman, president and chief executive officer during a career spanning 50 years, and current owner of a majority of the voting power of DallasNews Corporation stock, said, “The News’ 140-year commitment to distinguished journalism has been extraordinarily important to the evolution of Dallas as one of America’s greatest cities. We have generations of News employees to thank for this. I’m confident that the path forward with Hearst Newspapers assures The News’ ability to continue informing and strengthening North Texas for many years to come.”

DallasNews shareholders will receive $14 in cash for each share of common stock - a premium of 219% based on the closing price of DallasNews’ common stock of $4.39 per share on July 9, 2025. The deal is valued at $79 million, according to the DMN. Upon closing of the transaction, DallasNews Corporation will become a private company and its shares will no longer trade on Nasdaq.

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