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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has turned the town of Eagle Pass into a bold experiment to determine how big a role states can play in immigration enforcement, and this city of 28,500 has mixed feelings about its position as ground zero in a national political fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least 10 North Texas school districts have closed due to illness in the last month, confusion with the Dallas City Council, and the University of North Texas at Dallas will receive $10 million for its new law enforcement training center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas will soon get a $5 billion children’s hospital as demand for pediatric care in North Texas balloons alongside the region’s growing population. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:09] a busy sports schedule, starting with the Chiefs and 49ers in the Super Bowl. The edge goes to ... tune in to find out! David analyzes [9:30] the Cowboys’ candidates at defensive coordinator and why it became clear Joe Whitt Jr. didn’t have a chance. [21:15] Evan parses the Rangers’ crowded outfield, Kevin laments [49:12] the Mavs’ possibilities at this week’s trade deadline and the guys dive into the World Cup decision for 2026. Did Dallas-Fort Worth miss because it doesn’t have mass transit? Was money involved? Does Jerry Jones care about a final if he gets more matches than anyone else? It’s all here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s agency has spent about $700,000 on outside attorneys to fight a lawsuit from former employees who have accused him of corruption and bribery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the World Cup lands in Texas in 2026, thousands of fans will not crowd into Cowboys Stadium, Jerry World or even technically, AT&T Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The frustration of missing out on the 2026 World Cup Final was quickly turned into an area of opportunity by prominent sports figures North Texas: the greatest sporting event in the world is coming to North Texas. Nine times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas City Council members received a staff briefing Wednesday on ways the city could increase the supply of affordable homes. Also, a new report from the ACLU of Texas is out and states that children of color and LGBTQ students could face discrimination in Texas schools as some dress codes draw upon outdated gender norms or prohibit hairstyles associated with race. And American Airlines is partnering with Qantas Airlines to fly passengers from DFW International to Brisbane, Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jury convicts former Slync CEO of defrauding investors out of $25 million; Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson rarely attends DFW Airport board meetings, records show; How cities across Texas changed their zoning to increase housing; Did Garland police violate their police chase rules when their chase caused innocent people to get injured?; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Supreme Court blocks AG Ken Paxton testimony in whistleblower case; Texas Supreme Court questions 2021 winter storm power prices that cost billions; Why you shouldn’t look at a solar eclipse without eye protection; Rangers’ Corey Seager undergoes surgery, expected to miss most of spring training Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss [6:03] the NFL conference title games and another bad playoff exit by Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. David compares his playoff record with Dak Prescott’s and says until that changes, neither quarterback will come close to the tier Patrick Mahomes has achieved. Even though both the Cowboys and Eagles flopped, the Eagles fired both coordinators while the Cowboys stood pat. Kevin wonders how Kellen Moore will help Jalen Hurts get back to what he does best. [37:40] Evan gives us the latest on the Rangers’ roster, and the guys discuss [51:47] Luka’s record-breaking 73-point game and what, exactly, is his potential? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atmos Energy asks judge to absolve it of responsibility for Fort Worth hotel explosion; American Airlines laying off 321 D-FW employees in customer support overhaul; Small planes are crashing almost once a month in Dallas-Fort Worth, killing flyers; Keith Lee’s first Dallas restaurant stops? Pizza and barbecue in East Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas County judge orders reduced jail bond for accused state fair shooter; Greyhound is closing its Dallas terminal, leaving low-income travelers in limbo; Should Biden federalize the Texas National Guard if Abbott continues border defiance?; Plano’s Amber Glenn bests Isabeau Levito for US figure skating title Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UT eliminates scholarship, program for undocumented students following Texas’ DEI ban; Republican state senator calls for Ken Paxton impeachment to be revisited; Another woman testifies former Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro sexually assaulted her; Texas had estimated 26,000 pregnancies from rape since total abortion ban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eat Drink D-FW podcast is taking a brief hiatus and saying goodbye to longtime producer Julie Fisk, who is moving on to a big, important job! Listen as the food team remembers their favorite funny Julie moments from the podcast and shares their restaurant recommendations for her. Bring your tissues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas City Council approves $55 million in bond money to pay off gas drilling company; Governor Abbott defiant as federal government again demands border access in Eagle Pass; To spotlight abortion restrictions, White House invites Kate Cox to State of the Union; Post Malone to perform at Globe Life Field for American Western Weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas police officer accused of ordering K-9 to attack unarmed Dallas man; Dallas to consider issuing $55M bond to settle dispute with gas drilling company; Rangers legend Adrián Beltré elected to Hall of Fame with historic vote; Viral TikTok food critic Keith Lee is coming to Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:40] Jerry Jones’ decision to stay with Mike McCarthy and his staff while the Eagles fired both coordinators. David says it reflects Jerry’s desire, at 81, to keep a coach who’s cultivated a productive relationship with his quarterback, Dak Prescott. [28:40] Evan tells us why Adrian Beltre should reap one of the best approval ratings ever with his Hall of Fame vote and what a third Ranger in the HOF means to the fan base. [45:33] And the guys analyze Luka Doncic’s triple-double record and why it doesn’t seem to help the Mavs win all that much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Supreme Court allows Border Patrol to resume cutting Texas razor wire at border; Dallas residents, officials want city-owned hospital sold if homeless housing plans remain; Texas school districts are facing another budget crisis, losing millions for special needs; Foster children placed in unlicensed care are dragging down Texas CPS, kids’ lawyers say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kansas man injured while in conference room during Fort Worth hotel explosion; Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ends 2024 presidential campaign; Dallas-area schools rank among Texas’ best, but advocacy group warns of declines; Storms could bring more than inch of rain to Dallas-Fort Worth this week, forecast shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas AG Ken Paxton says his agency will stop fighting whistleblower lawsuit; Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: ‘I came here to win a championship’; Naked suspect beat man to death with firewood at Fort Worth home, police say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you swarm Target for the latest limited edition Stanley cup release? Do you have straw charms or a sweater for your Adventure Quencher? The food team dives into the cult of the super-popular Stanley thermos. Then the team outlines their food and restaurant ins for 2024, from half-strength cocktails and more walk-in seating to more regional cooking and more earth-conscious eating. Nostalgia is also on the menu this year, including reinvented old favorites like quirky Dallas bars and Fort Worth Tex-Mex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New lawsuit filed in connection with Sandman hotel explosion in downtown Fort Worth; In blunt letter, AG Ken Paxton rejects demand to give feds access to section of Rio Grande; Texas’ migrant-deterring buoys can remain in Rio Grande after appeals court ruling; Dallas-Fort Worth was freezing or colder for 89 hours straight. Is that typical? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas could seek as much as $1.25 billion in bond money for infrastructure projects; Migrants drowned before Border Patrol contacted state, Justice Department acknowledges; Dallas pension shortfall solution from top financial official stirs controversy; Dallas ISD plans for school Wednesday after winter weather extended holiday weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [3:06] the most embarrassing playoff exit in Cowboys history and the ramifications for both Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott. David gives his odds on McCarthy’s return while noting that Jerry Jones has to make a decision on Dak, too. Evan and Kevin give their top candidates if Jerry decides to move on from McCarthy. [41:20] Evan makes Adrian Beltre’s Hall of Fame case and whether he can get in on the first ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ERCOT calls on Texas residents to conserve electricity use on Tuesday morning; North Texas surgeon, 2 children die in plane crash in Parker County, officials say; Trompo is back: Oak Cliff’s popular taqueria reopens after fundraiser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atmos Energy, Sandman, Northland Properties sued after hotel explosion in Fort Worth; Allen police receive ‘allegation’ against former Dallas Cowboys player Michael Irvin; Ransomware: Dallas says cyberattack targeted more people than previously disclosed; Man facing murder charge after Dallas ISD assistant’s remains identified, Mesquite PD says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s it like to be a barman who doesn’t drink alcohol anymore? Longtime Dallas bar consultant and master mixologist Alex Fletcher quit drinking two years ago, and he’s never looked back. In this special episode, he chats with Dallas Morning News columnist Sharon Grigsby and reporter Sarah Blaskovich about his experience, and even shares some advice for others interested in forging a similar path. The rest of the food team then talks about their own food and drink goals for 2024, from more Sunday dinners to less food waste to ... no goals at all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ERCOT issues weather watch ahead of ‘hazardous’ cold temperatures in North Texas next week; Carrollton drug dealer gets 15 years for fentanyl that led to teen overdoses, deaths; Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo announces modified route for Saturday’s All Western Parade; Protesters demand Dallas City Council approve resolution for cease-fire in Gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No evidence of terrorism or crime in Fort Worth hotel explosion, fire officials say; Friends, family honor Eddie Bernice Johnson at Dallas funeral as ‘uniter we needed’; Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson facing recall effort; Dallas strip clubs sue city, claim 2 a.m. curfew shouldn’t apply if sex work not featured Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [4:05] Dak Prescott’s first playoff game against the Packers, what he learned and how that translates to the first round of the playoffs. [19:50] Evan analyzes the impact a ruling on the Rangers’ TV deal could have on re-signing Jordan Montgomery. [37:46] Kevin wraps up the College Football Playoff and the message Michigan sent about what Texas should have done against Washington, if it could have. [48:40] And the guys try to connect the dots on Mark Cuban’s sale of the franchise in relation to his efforts outside basketball and what it could mean to the Mavs going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 people injured in explosion at downtown Fort Worth hotel; Eddie Bernice Johnson’s body arrives at Fair Park; Biden to be in Dallas for PM service; Delays pile on at DFW and Dallas Love Field as storms roll through North Texas on Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden to attend Eddie Bernice Johnson wake Monday, his first trip to Dallas as president; Dallas rolls through Washington to claim NFC East crown; Dallas in the running for the FIFA World Cup Final' Congressional leaders announce agreement on spending levels, key step to averting shutdown; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Case of girl who went missing from Mavs game has no Dallas convictions. Family wonders why; Justice Department sues Texas to thwart new hard-line immigration law; Eddie Bernice Johnson’s family intends to sue Baylor Scott & White, alleging negligence; More North Texans are convicted, sentenced for storming Capitol; Dallas’ most exciting new big box, luxury and specialty stores opening in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Support has poured in for the six people who died in a head-on crash in Johnson County last week as the investigation continues; Justice Department sues Texas to thwart new hard-line immigration law; Federal appeals panel says emergency care abortions not required by 1986 law in Texas; Rabbis told to remove ‘I’m a Jew and I’m proud’ signs after interaction with Kyrie Irving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas appeals judge’s order that blocks new short-term rental rules; Sands casino owners acquire Mark Cuban’s high-profile property near downtown Dallas; Funeral, prayer services scheduled for North Texas trailblazer Eddie Bernice Johnson; Justice Dept. asks Supreme Court to let feds keep cutting Texas razor wire at border; Texas Lottery turns blind eye to what are in effect online ticket sales, critics say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [7:40] the Cowboys’ controversial win over the Lions, which, coupled with another Eagles loss, gave them control of the division and a potential path to home playoff games. The Cowboys’ one caveat: lack of a running game. David says the too-cute attempt by the Lions to disguise an eligible receiver didn’t obscure the fact that the refs got it wrong again. [33:15] Kevin says the league risks its credibility with continual high-profile mistakes and needs to consider any and all remedies. Evan says the first priority should be making officials full-time instead of part-time employees. [45:50] Kevin breaks down what happened in the Sugar Bowl semifinal, and the guys analyze whether the Longhorns should feel good about heading into the SEC next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frisco has tweaked its workers’ compensation policy to satisfy recently implemented state law for first responders who endure work-related injuries; Giraffe at Dallas Zoo euthanized after dislocating jaw in ‘unexpected fall’; and the Dallas Cowboys hold the keys to the NFC East title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss their top 10 sports stories for 2023 in this special holiday episode. Where do these storylines rank — Texas’ run to the CFP, Mark Cuban selling a majority ownership of the Mavericks and the Rangers winning the World Series? And what about the Cowboys? [0:40] Kevin kicks it off by detailing his Nos. 10-6 stories and [9:32] Evan offers his disagreements. [18:28] The crew then trades spots and Evan provides his Nos. 5-2 while Kevin counters. [41:12] Kevin and Evan both agree on No. 1, a development in the running for sports story of the decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If Texas enforces its new sweeping immigration law, President Joe Biden’s administration will sue the state; a Dallas County grand jury has indicted a clerk for a justice of the peace on misdemeanor charges of forgery; and what flavor of conservative will win the Republican nomination to replace longtime Rep. Michael Burgess . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six people, including two children, were killed and three others were injured in a crash Tuesday; Several priority bills signed into law in Texas this year are on pause due to lawsuits; and Cowboys LB Rashaan Evans released after Frisco arrest for marijuana possession Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By the start of 2024, Texans will be able to apply for a ballot by mail to begin the process of casting their vote in the primary election for local, state and national offices; Texas touted record-setting job growth this year, painting a picture of economic resiliency and prosperity; and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conditions were mostly nice this year for travelers flying ahead of and on Christmas; 1 dead, 1 remains in ‘critical condition’ after Fort Worth apartment fire; the Dallas Cowboys look to bounce back from this weekend's loss on the road, and Luka Doncic scored 50 in a win over Phoenix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uvalde school shooting evidence won’t go before grand jury this year; Trail connecting White Rock Lake, Great Trinity Forest opens, connecting divided Dallas; Dallas-area flu and COVID cases swell ahead of holiday gatherings; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you remember all of the barbecue feuds, crazy martinis, and celebrity food news of 2023? The Dallas Morning News food team recaps the food and restaurant stories that made the biggest waves this year. The team also debates the Oreo cookie controversy before trying some … nontraditional candy canes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas AG Ken Paxton must testify in whistleblower case, judge rules; Texas sends 120 migrants from El Paso to Chicago on Tuesday afternoon flight; USPS faces $15,625 fine after heat-related death of Dallas mail carrier Eugene Gates Jr.; Texans are clocking more work hours than people in any other state, study shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El Paso County, immigration rights groups sue Texas over controversial immigration law; Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state’s ballot under insurrection clause; Border Patrol must stop cutting Texas razor wire, appeals court says; Southwest Airlines pilots reach contract deal with the Dallas-based carrier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [4:10] the Cowboys’ brutal loss in Buffalo and what it says about their chances in the postseason. Kevin says their admitted poor reaction to personal fouls suggests a lack of mental toughness. David says there’s nothing to suggest they will be better on the road from here on out, because all four losses have come on the road. Unless they end up playing the Eagles in Philly, that is. [26:59] Kevin and Evan debate the pitching moves the Rangers continue to make and whether they’ll have enough before the cavalry arrives at the trade deadline. The guys also try to make sense of TV strife and the impact it’ll have on viewers as well as the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas will begin arresting migrants under law signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Monday; Dallas jury awards woman $450K in revenge porn suit after she rejects marriage proposal; Small airplane lands on median of Kaufman County highway; no injuries reported; Tollway expansion north could start in the spring, pending NTTA vote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas abortion ruling in Kate Cox case adds to confusion for women and doctors; Driver fatally shot on freeway near downtown Dallas, police say; Cowboys clinch playoff spot thanks to early Sunday results around the NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices