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Friday brought another twist in the case of former Moore Middle School football coach Caleb Elliott. This time, the U.S. Attorney’s Office released a federal indictment related to allegations that Elliott secretly recorded young boys who were undressed in the school’s locker room. “This is a big development in the case because any time the federal government takes over the prosecution of a criminal case, for the most part, it is going to make the prosecution and the seriousness of the amount of time the accused person is facing much higher. And in this case, that’s absolutely the case,” said Mike Howard, a criminal defense attorney who isn’t associated with the case. “I think it doesn’t shortcut what we have to do, which is proving our case,” said Paul Herz. Herz represents one dozen families of the alleged victims in one of multiple civil cases recently filed against Elliott and Celina ISD. He said the new federal case bolsters his, which is testing a new state law allowing people to sue school districts for an employee’s sexual misconduct. “So to see criminal investigations and now an indictment into the same acts that we’ve alleged to be criminal, because we have to allege that they’re criminal, certainly helps our point,” he said. Collin County Nov 7 Former football coach arrested again; Attorney says allegations now expand to basketball players Collin County Nov 7 Celina educator arrested again, charged with sexual performance of a child Collin County Nov 6 Celina ISD under investigation by TEA after recent arrests Lawsuits Oct 29 Celina ISD potentially facing more lawsuits in Caleb Elliott case Howard said state prosecutors could now step aside and let the federal case play out. Despite three previous charges in Collin County, he said the federal case carries a potential for prison time that far exceeds what Elliott already faced. “Even though it’s the same facts, the same investigation, just because it’s been brought in federal court, the punishment potentially is much more severe,” said Howard.

Family and friends are mourning a 71-year-old woman killed while walking her dog. Barbara Wood was struck by a vehicle in front of her apartment complex in Sachse last month.It happened near Amberlin at The Station, a 55+ active adult community, where Wood had lived since the complex opened three years ago. “Kind, would do anything for anybody,” said friend and neighbor Carole Clark. “That’s why it’s shaken the community so bad because it was such a senseless act.” Wood was a mother of three and a grandmother. She was walking her dog the morning of Thursday, October 23, when, in a crosswalk over The Station Boulevard, Sachse police say Eood was struck by a vehicle around 7 a.m. and died at a hospital. The sudden loss has stunned friends, like Clark, who was just with Wood the night before her death. “We have a party here every Wednesday night. It’s party city. She sat with us at our table, and we didn’t know we weren’t going to get to see her again,” said Clark, choking up. Police released images of the dark-colored vehicle that they say struck Wood and kept going. “How can they live with themselves?” asked Clark. But justice isn’t their only objective.From speeding cars to drivers ignoring lights at the crosswalk where Wood was killed, the tragedy has many in the area asking for more safety measures along The Station Boulevard. “I truthfully don’t cross this unless it’s Saturday and Sunday and there’s no cars early in the morning,” said Clark. Since the tragedy, neighbors say police have added cameras and a radar feedback sign near the crosswalk. Neighbors will celebrate Wood’s like on Saturday, then attend a Sachse City Council meeting on Monday to ask for a more permanent fix. “Her family — they need closure and we need justification for Barbara,” said Clark.Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Sachse police.

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a bye week and are sitting at a losing record (.389) past the season’s halfway mark. This will be their first game since the death of teammate Marshawn Kneeland, but head coach Brian Schottenheimer emphasized that they are not moving on, but moving forward. “We understand our best way to honor Marshawn on the field is how we play,” Schottenheimer said. “That’s something we get to control, and I think the guys are excited about that. Some good news… the Cowboys acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson before the trade deadline. In total, the Cowboys have played 24 times on the road after a bye and own a 15-9 record in those games. They have the most road wins after the bye week in the NFL since 1990. When is the Cowboys vs. Raiders game? The Cowboys (3-5-1) and Raiders (2-7) will play at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. How do you watch the Cowboys vs. the Raiders on TV? The game is being broadcast on ABC/ESPN. How do you stream the Cowboys vs. the Raiders on TV? The game will be streamed on YoutubeTV, Fubo, the ESPN app and Hulu+. How do you listen to the Cowboys vs. Raiders on the radio? The game is carried locally in English on 105.3 FM The Fan. The Spanish broadcast can be heard on 107.5 La Grande. On SiriusXM satellite radio, the home call (Cowboys) can be heard on channel 226 and the away call (Raiders) on channel 225. What will the weather be for the Cowboys vs. Raiders game? Allegiant Stadium is fully-enclosed, meaning outside weather will not affect the game. As of Friday, the forecast calls for partly cloudy weather and a slight chance of rain with temperatures in the 50s to 60s. Who is calling the Cowboys vs. Raiders game? ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast team consists of Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge. Buck calls the game, while Aikman provides color commentary. Salters and Rutledge are the sideline reporters. On the radio, Brad Sham handles play-by-play for 105.3 The Fan, with Babe Laufenberg as the analyst and Kristi Scales as the sideline reporter. On 107.5 La Grande, Victor Villalba does the play-by-play call with Luis Perez as the analyst. Who is the favorite in the Cowboys vs. Raiders game? According to the sportsbook DraftKings, the Las Vegas Raiders are the underdog. Betting lines show the Raiders at +3.5 points with a moneyline of around +160 and the total points over/under set at 50.5. The Cowboys are the favorite, coming in at -3.5 on the spread and a moneyline of approximately -192. The Raiders lead the series 7-6 and won their last matchup against the Cowboys — the most recent game was a 36-33 Raiders overtime in Dallas on Nov. 25, 2021. That Cowboys loss snapped a 3-game series win streak spanning from 2009 to 2017. Their first matchup was a Cowboys loss away on Dec. 14, 1974. What else is going on in the NFC East this week? The Commanders (3-7) will play the Dolphins (3-7) at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday in Madrid, Spain. The Giants (2-8) will play the Packers (5-3-1) at noon on Sunday in New Jersey. The Eagles (7-2) will play the Lions at 7:20 p.m. on Sunday in Philadelphia. See the rest of the Week 11 action here.

Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned livestreaming platform Friday, ending a blackout for customers that dragged on for over two weeks. “As part of the new deal, Disney’s full suite of networks and stations — including ESPN and ABC — have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers,” The Walt Disney Co. said in a statement. YouTube TV also confirmed the return of Disney content on its platform, noting that subscribers should see channels back “over the course of the day.” It apologized for the disruption and thanked customers for their “patience as we negotiated on their behalf.” Disney content went dark on YouTube TV the night of Oct. 30 after the two sides failed to reach a new licensing deal. In the days that followed, YouTube TV subscribers were left without Disney channels on the platform — notably disrupting coverage of top college football matchups and professional sports games, as well as news and entertainment programming. Beyond ESPN and ABC, other Disney-owned content removed from YouTube TV during the impasse included channels like NatGeo, FX, Freeform, SEC Network, ACC Network and more. Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said Friday that they were “pleased that our networks have been restored in time for fans to enjoy the many great programming options this weekend, including college football.” sports Nov 13 NBCUniversal launching new NBC Sports Network next week ACADEMY AWARDS Nov 13 Academy nudges voters to actually watch all the Oscar contenders this year When talks broke down last month, YouTube TV said Disney was proposing costly terms that would lead to higher prices for and fewer choices for its subscribers. It accused Disney of using the blackout as a negotiating tactic — claiming the maneuver also benefited Disney’s own streaming products like Hulu + Live TV and Fubo. Disney, meanwhile, said that YouTube TV had refused to pay fair rates for its channels. The California entertainment giant also accused Google of “using its market dominance to eliminate competition.” And executives blasted the platform for pulling content “prior to the midnight expiration” of their deal in late October. Both sides also publicly sparred over negotiations and content available leading up to Nov. 4 elections across the U.S. By the time Disney’s channels returned to YouTube TV, Google’s streamer said it had “reached an agreement with Disney that preserves the value of our service for our subscribers and future flexibility in our offers.” Disney executives maintained that the deal reflected the company’s “continued commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment and evolving with how audiences choose to watch.” The two-week blackout is among a growing list of licensing disputes seen in the streaming world today, particularly as competition grows overs hosting live content. And consumers often pay the price when company negotiations break down. The showdown between Disney and YouTube was not their first. YouTube TV subscribers lost access to all Disney content after 2021 contract talks broke down, but that disruption lasted less than two days. And YouTube TV has removed other content from its platform after expired agreements. Spanish-language broadcaster Univision has been unavailable on YouTube TV since Sept. 30, for example. Parent company TelevisaUnivision decried Google’s move, saying it would strip “millions of Hispanic viewers of the Spanish-language news, sports, and entertainment they rely on every day,” and called on the platform to reverse course. YouTube TV’s base subscription plan costs $82.99 per month — which, beyond Disney content, currently includes live TV offerings from networks like NBC, CBS, Fox, PBS and more. The platform previously said it would give subscribers a $20 credit its dispute with Disney lasted “an extended period of time” — which it reportedly allowed…

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was scrapping U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and a broad swath of other commodities — a dramatic move that comes amid mounting pressure on his administration to better combat high consumer prices. Trump has built his second term around imposing steep levies on goods imported into the U.S. in hopes of encouraging domestic production and lifting the U.S. economy. His abrupt retreat from his signature tariff policy on so many staples key to the American diet is significant, and it comes after voters in off-year elections this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, resulting in big wins for Democrats in Virginia, New Jersey and other key races around the country. “We just did a little bit of a rollback on some foods like coffee,” Trump said aboard Air Force One as he flew to Florida hours after the tariff announcement was made. Pressed on his tariffs helping to increase consumer prices, Trump acknowledged, “I say they may, in some cases” have that effect. “But to a large extent they’ve been borne by other countries,” the president added. Meanwhile, inflation — despite Trump’s pronouncements that it has vanished since he took office in January — remains elevated, further increasing pressure on U.S. consumers. The Trump administration has insisted that its tariffs had helped fill government coffers and weren’t a major factor in higher prices at grocery stores around the country. But Democrats were quick to paint Friday’s move as an acknowledgement that Trump’s policies were hurting American pocketbooks. “President Trump is finally admitting what we always knew: his tariffs are raising prices for the American people,” Virginia Democratic Rep. Don Beyer said in a statement. “After getting drubbed in recent elections because of voters’ fury that Trump has broken his promises to fix inflation, the White House is trying to cast this tariff retreat as a ‘pivot to affordability.'” Grocery bill worries Trump slapped tariffs on most countries around the globe in April. He and his administration still say that tariffs don’t increase consumer prices, despite economic evidence to the contrary. Record-high beef prices have been a particular concern, and Trump had said he intended to take action to try and lower them. Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, a major beef exporter, had been a factor. Trump administration Nov 12 Could Americans get a $2,000 tariff dividend check? What to know about Trump's proposal Christmas Nov 12 Tariffs could be coming for your Christmas tree Food & Drink Nov 11 Italian pasta prices set to rise, or disappear from shelves, due to tariffs Record-high beef prices have been a particular concern, and Trump had said he intended to take action to try and lower them. Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, a major beef exporter, had been a factor. Trump signed an executive order that also removes tariffs on tea, fruit juice, cocoa, spices, bananas, oranges, tomatoes and certain fertilizers. Some of the products covered aren’t produced in the United States, meaning that tariffs meant to spur domestic production had little effect. But reducing the tariffs will still likely mean lower prices for U.S. consumers. The Food Industry Association, which represents retailers, producers and a variety of related industry firms and services, applauded Trump’s move to provide “swift tariff relief,” noting that import U.S. taxes “are an important factor” in a “complex mix” of supply chain issues. “President Trump’s proclamation to reduce tariffs on a substantial volume of food imports is a critical step ensuring continued adequate supply at prices consumers can afford,” the association said in a statement. In explaining the tariff reductions, the White House said Friday that some of the original levies Trump relished imposing on nearly every country on earth months ago were actually no longer necessary given the trade agreements he’d since hammered out with key U.S. trading partners.…