Coin flips, death threats, and oil money: Here’s what happened in episode 1 of ‘America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys’

Here are the key takeaways from the first episode of Netflix’s new docuseries chronicling Jerry Jones’ acquisition of the Dallas Cowboys. DALLAS — Glitz and glamour aren’t usually associated with football, but that’s what Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones envisioned when he bought the franchise in 1989. The first episode of Netflix’s new docuseries, America’s … Read more

Troy Aikman, Barry Switzer open up about tumultuous relationship in Netflix docuseries

Barry Switzer’s relaxed coaching style clashed with Troy Aikman’s expectations, leading to tensions that lingered despite the Cowboys’ 1995 Super Bowl win. DALLAS — Coming off back-to-back Super Bowl championships in 1994, expectations for the Dallas Cowboys couldn’t have been higher — both from fans and inside the locker room. Following a petty fallout between … Read more

Longhorns legends celebrate 20 years since 2005 National Championship in Waco

Mack Brown and Vince Young reunited in Waco to celebrate Texas’ 2005 national title, reflecting on the season that ended with a legendary Rose Bowl win. WACO, Texas — Former Texas coach Mack Brown and quarterback Vince Young reunited in Waco on Monday, Aug. 18 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Longhorns’ 2005 national … Read more

Houston-area school bus driver pulled over to perform field sobriety tests with students on board

The district said the driver passed two field sobriety tests and an alcohol test. The district said it’s awaiting the results of a drug test. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Cell phone videos and other images are sparking concern in the Anthony Middle School community after a Cy-Fair ISD bus driver was pulled over on the … Read more

Spurs confident in upcoming City Council vote that could dictate momentum and future of Project Marvel

One resolution calls for City Council to pause on approving the nonbinding term sheet for a new Spurs arena. The other item would lead to finalizing the agreement. SAN ANTONIO — With the San Antonio City Council on the verge of deciding the immediate direction of Project Marvel, the Spurs organization is keeping hopeful in … Read more

More Democratic House members join state Rep. Nicole Collier on chamber floor in protest

On Tuesday afternoon, several Democrats ripped up the permission slips they need to leave the chamber. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas House Democrats are staging a new kind of protest ahead of an expected vote on a proposed new congressional map on Wednesday. State Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) spent the night on the House floor … Read more