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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 bot...

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/adch...

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 appro...

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 podcas...

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...

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...

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/ad...

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] Eva...

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 podcastchoice...

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...

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 podcastcho...

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 se...

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. Lea...