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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces eight charges in connection with a multivehicle hit-and-run crash last month; Dallas strip clubs’ lawsuit seeking exemption from curfew should be dismissed; Antisemitic bullying at Dallas high school alleged in federal civil rights complaint; Conservation, indigenous groups sue Texas Parks and Wildlife to block SpaceX land swap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal grand jury indicted a former Houston entrepreneur who now resides in Dallas on six counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and using funds for unauthorized purchases, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Predictions about traffic backups caused by the approximately half-million visitors to the region for the solar eclipse did not prove true Monday; Irving U.S.Republican Representative Beth Van Duyne is urging New York police officers to seek employment in North Texas; and an eclipse baby was born in Dallas yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Headed to downtown Dallas during the solar eclipse? You could see highway exit closures; Suspect in Oak Cliff fatal shooting was in relationship with youth minister’s ex-wife; Real estate investors still hot on D-FW, plan to buy more in 2024; Election vendor hits Texas counties with unexpected surcharge for software Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lawyer representing Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said Thursday the NFL player told police he was driving one of the cars involved in Saturday’s multivehicle hit-and-run collision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said he met with Dallas police Wednesday and takes “full responsibility” for his part in a multivehicle hit-and-run collision over the weekend, according to a statement sent to The Dallas Morning News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas officials urge folks to stay off city roads if possible on Monday, April 8; a poultry facility in Farwell reported a positive test for bird flu and temporarily ceased operations; a Dallas couple injured this weekend in a hit-and-run collision that police believe may involve NFL wide receiver Rashee Rice is considering their legal options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:06] another debilitating injury for Rangers third baseman Josh Jung, who’s probably out for two months, and the repercussions for the lineup. Evan also tells us about the future of Jose Leclerc at closer and the uptick on the bases otherwise. David discusses [17:09] the possibility of a reunion with Zeke Elliott (Hint: not so much), and Kevin gives us his favorite pick for the Cowboys at RB. [33:45] The guys give Caitlin Clark props as the greatest female player ever and one of the greatest shooters, male or female. There’s also discussion of Rashee Rice’s legal entanglements, SMU’s new basketball coach and the improbable rise of the Mavs, just in time for the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice issued his first statement through a legal representative Monday about the six-vehicle collision in Dallas this weekend that police believe may have involved him; the average price at the pump for a gallon of regular in Dallas is $3.27, up from $3.07 a month ago and $3.17 a year ago; SMU men’s basketball has named Andy Enfield as its new head coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas police are searching for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice after a sports car connected to Rice was involved in a multivehicle crash Saturday evening; AT&T reported Saturday that personal data from millions of current and former account holders has leaked onto the dark web; former NASA astronaut José Hernández is coming to the AT&T Discovery District in Dallas for the April 8 total solar eclipse; two days after residents reported seeing murky water in a Garland creek, water clarity has nearly been returned to its “natural state,” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A teenager faces several charges, including intoxication manslaughter and assault, in connection with a crash that killed six people last year in Johnson County; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, one of the largest Protestant seminaries in the United States, is being sued by its former president; Could a 'devil comet' be visible in D-FW skies? And finding a CosMCs is getting a little bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order Wednesday aimed at an increase in antisemitism at Texas’ colleges and universities.The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved an almost two-year, nearly $34 million contract with a concrete company to install sidewalks and curb ramps along DART bus routes around the city to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Texas Rangers are proceeding cautiously with their newest starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and prosecutors agreed to dismiss almost 9-year-old criminal charges Tuesday if the Republican state official completes community supervision and pays about $270,000 in restitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samples taken from White Rock Lake showed elevated levels of E. coli after 1.5 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into water from Plano, according to a memorandum from the city of Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas officials restored water recreation activities on White Rock Lake Sunday after suspending them due to 1.5 million gallons of raw sewage spilling into White Rock Creek from Plano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [6:13] Wyatt Langford’s impact on the Rangers’ thinking this spring. They’ll slug even more than they did last year, which might make up for not signing Jordan Montgomery. They also analyze exactly what role new signee Michael Lorenzen will fill this season. [35:45] Kevin and Evan predict Caitlin Clark will win the NCAAs on the women’s side and Kevin is too chicken to guess outside the chalk on the men’s side. [49:51] In the potpourri segment, they also talk about the pluses and minuses of the local owners, the Cowboys’ free agent losses and the problems it makes for their draft, as well as how, of all things, Mavs guard Kyrie Irving has been about as good as anyone could have hoped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The son of a woman who died inside her home during the historic Texas Panhandle wildfires last month filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday against the utility companies who say their facilities may have played a role in igniting the blaze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden was in Dallas Wednesday for two private fundraising events; Jerry Jones puts another $100 million into Frisco’s Comstock Resources; Man sentenced to 20 years for defrauding USDA of $2.6M; and three boys dubbed the “little rascals” by the FBI are in custody after reportedly robbing a Houston bank last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday gave Texas permission, for now, to enforce a new law allowing state and local police to arrest undocumented immigrants; SCOTUS denied a petition to review the case filed last month by the Association of Club Executives of Dallas; President Biden will be in Dallas for a pair of private campaign receptions Wednesday; Dallas voters still don’t have a final list of projects bond money could cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mechanical failure at a Plano water station spilled more than 1.5 million gallons of untreated waste into White Rock Creek before it was repaired Saturday; a Dallas fentanyl trafficker was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison; U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito extended an order blocking Senate Bill 4; and a burglary suspect died after exchanging gunfire with Frisco officers Saturday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least 13 people have died since 2022 under the care of a woman who was allegedly operating four different homes as part of an unlicensed care facility, authorities wrote in a search warrant affidavit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, D-FW grew by the size of a large suburb last year, adding over 152,000 new residents; Wal-Mart clarifies its self checkout policies; and the Texas Medical Board will consider issuing guidance to clarify legal exceptions to the state’s abortion bans after months of requests by pregnant women, doctors and even the state Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas police oversight members end meeting in ‘chaos, confusion’ after few answers given. Visit dallasnews.com for more on today's stories and updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas police officials handed down written reprimands Tuesday to four officers seen on video mocking a disabled veteran who urinated on himself after he was denied the restroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:02] the free agent market with the Cowboys as well as the Rangers. Kevin says if the Cowboys end up replacing two offensive linemen, the OL will be the biggest point of concern on the team this fall. [25:40] Evan tells us about his conversation with Scott Boras and his appeal to Ray Davis to pay for a starting pitcher like, say, Jordan Montgomery. The guys also discuss the sensation caused by Wyatt Langford, making the biggest splash at Rangers’ spring training since Pete Incaviglia hit a ball through a fence in Florida. [55:35] And Kevin and David try to make sense of where the Mavs are and what Kidd must do with the uncertainty of what a new owner may or may not do. Bonus: What’s Mark Cuban’s legacy as owner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Transportation Safety Board published Monday an in-depth look into the moments before, during and after the 2022 Dallas air show crash that killed six people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To battle shortages and support future teachers, the University of Texas at Arlington received $1.25 million in federal funds to help students pursuing degrees in special education; the Addison Airport Toll Tunnel will be closed to traffic nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through April 5; and the income needed to afford a typical home in the Dallas area is estimated to be $121,398 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A daily rainfall record not seen in 70 years was broken Thursday in Dallas-Fort Worth as rounds of rain and thunderstorms moved across the area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of the more unlikely design stories of the past decade, Dallas has become a national model of urban park building; residents of Floral Farms want an area rezoned to prevent future environmental injustices; 111 Plano Denbury employees will lose their jobs in May; and more than 40 races across Texas are going to a primary runoff election on May 28th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With nearly 59% of votes, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred defeated state Sen. Roland Gutierrez in the race to face Ted Cruz in November. Also, Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown and her predecessor appeared to be headed for a runoff election after none of the crowded field of Democratic candidates for Dallas County sheriff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the topics of the day, [7:20] starting with a question of whether the Rangers screwed up by trading Cole Ragans, now projected as one of the game’s best starters, for Aroldis Chapman. Does a World Series title mitigate that? Do the Rangers learn a lesson as a result? [31:40] David tells us that it looks like Tyron Smith will not be back at left tackle for the Cowboys. Does that mean the Cowboys automatically go with a left tackle with their first pick? [47:55] The Mavs have gone from a seven-game winning streak to a face-first flop. If they don’t make the playoffs, Kevin asks, will Jason Kidd pay for the miss? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An energy company based in Minnesota is facing blame for the largest wildfire in Texas history and has been sued by a Texas Panhandle resident, court documents showed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is expected to easily win Tuesday’s Texas primary, putting him a significant step closer to sealing the GOP nomination for president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The largest in state history at over 1 million acres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a $2.5 million settlement in the civil rights lawsuit against four Dallas officers accused in Tony Timpa’s death in police custody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [4:26] what Rangers pitchers are working on these days and why the club has had so much trouble developing pitchers. Evan says it’s up to Ray Davis to pay up for Jordan Montgomery, because the rest of the club is all in. Could the Cubs’ signing of another Scott Boras client, Cody Bellinger, signal a possibility for the Rangers and Montgomery? [27:41] The guys also talk about the NFL scouting combine, [34:20] the Mavs’ tough road stretch and the issue of the week: court-storming. Kevin says it’s time to draw a line with fans, while Evan suggests a remedy from his Georgia youth: chicken wire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas City Council voted Tuesday to appoint Deputy City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as the temporary successor to City Manager T.C. Broadnax when he resigns in June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump plan to visit Texas border cities Thursday in a sign of how the 2024 rivals view illegal immigration as a key issue in the presidential race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The area north of downtown Dallas that includes Uptown, Victory Park and Turtle Creek is seeing an unprecedented building boom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas City Council meets Tuesday to figure out how to fill outgoing City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s position; What is FirstNet?; a man suing Atmos Energy after an explosion at his home in January has died; and get ready for Blue Bonnets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax is resigning as the city’s top administrative official amid pressure by the City Council, elected officials said Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A civil court judge granted an injunction Tuesday to temporarily halt the construction of an industrial warehouse near a residential area in Southern Dallas; by Dallas police officers fired 19 rounds at a student who brought a gun to a local school; Donnie Nelson's lawsuit against the Dallas Mavericks is scheduled to go to trial December 10th; more details on the KC Chiefs parade shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:57] the Rangers’ mild winter, which leaves them short on pitching as spring training ramps up. Kevin makes a case for a trade. [22:32] The guys analyze the responsibilities of an organization to build upon a world title. David predicts the futures of Tony Pollard and Tyron Smith, and he and Kevin banter on the merits of free agent running backs. (Hint: Not so much). [43:00] Kevin and David give the NBA an idea for replacing its much-criticized All-Star Game and talk about how far the Mavs might be able to go once the season picks up again Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three officers fired at a 16-year-old student who reportedly brought a gun inside a Mesquite school Monday morning, police say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The group that released hidden-camera footage Thursday showing Texas college employees discussing DEI has a history of using the tactic to expose employees who seem to be breaking laws regarding critical race theory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson confirmed Thursday that he filed for divorce from his wife Nakita Johnson last year in a case sealed from the public by a Dallas judge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved a $1.25 billion bond election for May 4th expected to pay for city infrastructure projects for five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas Fire-Rescue plans to roll out a pilot program this summer that could benefit hundreds of patients with emergency bleeding from serious injuries across the city each year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [5:04] the Super Bowl and what makes it the world’s biggest TV phenomenon. Is it halftime? Taylor Swift? The commercials? Football? David promises never to pick against Patrick Mahomes again. Also swears that, Rex Ryan’s protests aside, Mike Zimmer really is the Cowboys’ new defensive coordinator. [28:19] Evan welcomes pitchers and catchers to Surprise while Kevin makes his case for paying Adolis. Hint: This is why Kevin isn’t in management. [38:46] Kevin and David give their takes on the Mavs’ new owner, Patrick Dumont, who showed up Monday to see his expensive new bauble nearly lose to the woeful Wizards. Mark Cuban’s days are over. What was he thinking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly a month after an explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel injured nearly two dozen people, cleanup has finally begun at the site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices