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Beat writers Michael Gehlken and Calvin Watkins offer their takeaways [1:58] from the Cowboys’ narrow escape against the Houston Texans. The injuries are starting to pile up, with right tackle Terence Steele and nose tackle Johnathan Hankins out for the remainder of the regular season. Which area has been weakened the most by injuries: offensive line, the secondary or the run defense? Our guys dis...

Civil rights group sues Dallas for ban that ‘criminalizes poverty’; U.S. lawmakers propose TikTok ban; Jerry Jones puts heat on Dak Prescott; Crews survey storm damage in North Texas; Texas AG Ken Paxton sought data on transgender Texans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Severe storm had at least 5 tornadoes; Testimony ends in murder trial of ex-Fort Worth cop Aaron Dean; Judge says Texas Seven prison escapee’s death sentence should be tossed; Texas Department of Public Safety renews enhanced vehicle inspections along Mexican border Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With SportsDay Insider host Kevin Sherrington out, Evan Grant and David Moore actually get to talk to one another for a change. [00:48] David says of the Cowboys’ most recent escape from a trap game: Don’t focus on how close the game was with the Texans, focus on what happened at the end. He opines on T.Y. Hilton’s arrival and the impact on the OBJ drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Former cop Aaron Dean tells jurors at murder trial; COVID-19 variant XBB is picking up speed in North Texas, but experts say not to panic; Texas suspends men’s basketball coach Chris Beard after arrest on assault charge; Court wins allow Dallas doctor to treat dozens of new transgender youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Casket left outside Fort Worth mayor’s home; Fort Worth man gets 4-year sentence; Dallas takes step forward in prohibiting Airbnbs; BMW Dallas Marathon runners celebrate their victories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5; FedEx driver said he hit Athena Strand with truck, strangled her; WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap; Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions in the U.S. passes House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special excerpt, listen as food editor Erin Booke chats with writers Sarah Blaskovich, Claire Ballor and Nick Rallo about the best soups at D-FW restaurants, and how we cook them at home. They also discuss why it’s so hard to get a restaurant reservation right now, and then chef and TV personality Vivian Howard talks about her Viv’s Fridges concept and what a “flavor hero” is. Learn more a...

Beat writers Calvin Watkins and Michael Gehlken kick off this episode reviewing the Cowboys’ improved offense since QB Dak Prescott’s return. The Cowboys appear to be building in advance of the playoffs, as opposed to last season when the offense fizzled out. And reinforcements are on the way, beyond the potential addition of free agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The guys discuss OBJ’s visit with...

Dallas County's first pediatric flu death of 2022; Community gathers to mourn Athena Strand; Texas moves toward revoking largest teacher prep program’s accreditation; Prosecutors rest their case at ex-Fort Worth Officer Aaron Dean’s murder trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Abbott appoints Secretary of State; Missing Fort Worth teen ‘with heart of gold’ identified as hit-and-run victim; One of Dallas-Fort Worth’s most congested highways will get a major overhaul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss [00:14] Odell Beckham Jr.'s courtside visit to the Mavs-Suns game and the chances he signs with the Cowboys. David says if he signs with anyone, it'll be the Cowboys, but at what price? And how much could he play this year? [11:44] Evan says the Rangers weren't rolling the dice with Jacob deGrom, because he's great when healt...