Ex-Jesuit clergy 'credibly accused,' O'Rourke's war chest, king's ransom for Strait tickets: Your Friday evening roundup

December 07,  2018 By Wayne Carter Good evening! Here is a look at the top headlines of the day. 🔎 Prefer the online view? It's [here](. Eleven men who previously worked at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas were included on a list released Friday of clergy members who had been “credibly accused” of sexual abuse of a minor. (File) crime Eleven former Dallas Jesuit clergy on list of those 'credibly accused' of sexual abuse Eleven men who had previously worked at a Dallas high school [were included on a list released Friday]( of clergy members who had been “credibly accused” of sexual abuse of a minor. None of the 42 priests and religious brothers on the list -- published online by the central and southern province of the religious order of Jesuits -- currently serves in the public ministry, according to a statement released by the province. Many served in the 1960s, 1970s or 1980s. Of those who worked in Dallas, eight are now dead. And many of those on the list had already been accused publicly. “These allegations involve heinous acts committed many years ago,” said Michael Earsing, the school’s president, in a written statement. “I personally know of no credible reports of sexual misconduct with a minor occurring here in more than 20 years.” The list’s release comes as the Catholic Church worldwide continues to deal with its sex-abuse crisis. Also: [A Dallas swindler who lived the high life]( while cheating immigrants out of millions gets 79 years in prison. And: [Drops of blood lead Dallas police to arrest man]( in his father's slaying at Oak Cliff apartment. politics How much of the record $80 million Beto O'Rourke raised to beat Ted Cruz is left for another run? Rep. Beto O'Rourke ended up raising an astonishing $80 million in his failed bid to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, putting an exclamation point on the El Paso Democrat's record-setting Senate fundraising haul. The final tally, released late Thursday, is sure to intensify speculation that O'Rourke could mount a campaign in 2020 against Republican President Donald Trump. Much of the attention on O'Rourke has focused on a frenetic campaign style that helped him come within three points of toppling Cruz — the best a Democrat has done statewide in Texas in years — and a social-media-friendly charisma that captivated liberals all over the U.S. [But there's no overlooking the El Pasoan's herculean ability to muster up campaign cash.]( He said, he said: President Donald Trump on Friday [called Rex Tillerson "dumb as a rock"]( in response to his former secretary of state's critical assessment. No more snubs: [Ted Cruz repays John Cornyn's endorsement]( as Texas Democrats gain traction. Entertainment King's ransom: George Strait fans furious over exorbitant ticket prices for 2019 Fort Worth show When George Strait announced a 2019 concert date at Fort Worth's new Dickie's Arena last month, tickets were said to cost $19.82 to $250 each. The news sounded too good to be true, and [according to many fans trying to buy tickets Friday morning, it was.]( Locals expressed their frustrations with Ticketmaster on social media, lamenting both ticket purchasing wait times and prices. Tickets were slated to go on sale at 10 a.m., and when many logged in prior to then, they were "in a line" of thousands. Those who made it to the front of the queue were then greeted with exorbitant prices, most from "verified ticket resellers." Some in the sections closest to the stage are up to $990-plus per seat. Local talent: North Texas' Post Malone, Kacey Musgraves, and Leon Bridges [were among the Grammy nominees announced Friday.]( Watch this: The movie version of Fort Worth author Julie Murphy's best-selling novel "Dumplin," starring Jennifer Aniston, [is now on Netflix.]( (Ryan Michalesko/Staff Photographer) Photo of the Day Samantha Barber receives communion from her husband Terrence Barber during a worship service at Airport Freeway Church of Christ in Euless. Since she was first diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Barber’s goal has been to beat the disease. She's discovered stories of ALS patients who have lived long lives and tried to mimic their treatments and follow their supplement regimens, too.  Most ALS patients live two to five years after the disease is diagnosed, according to the ALS Association. Barber’s family, however, isn’t focused on the prognosis. [They want to do whatever is possible to fight it.]( editors' picks - Fatality: [A former NFL star](was killed in limo crash near Texas halfway house he founded. - Ag commissioner Sid Miller: [End the ban on hemp]( to help Texas farmers. - House in order: [New Ebby Halliday CEO]( plans to build on the brand with more agents and tech. - Opinion: [Bush's funeral reminds us of the values]( bestowed on our country by the greatest generation. - Courts: [Swim coach gets probation]( for role in 13-year-old's drowning at Southlake aquatics center - Editorial: [A new medical school in Fort Worth]( could change health care for North Texas and beyond. - Eagles at Cowboys: Will Dallas all but wrap up the NFC East, or will Philly make it a race? [Our expert predictions.]( Finally... One dad made the difference in the $520 million PGA deal coming to Frisco. Here’s his story From Metro columnist Sharon Grigsby: Frisco lawyer David Ovard wasn’t in front of the cameras Tuesday when city officials made the huge announcement that the PGA of America was relocating to this North Texas suburb. He was content to stand at the back of the room alongside his two teenage sons. But this $520 million project wouldn’t have happened without Ovard. For more than five years, he pushed, pushed and pushed some more to make this deal a reality. Undeterred by the many who thought his quest was far-fetched -- or too difficult to pull off -- Ovard persevered for the sake of his community, especially for its young people. “I really felt like if I let this get away that I was letting everybody down,” he told me Wednesday. “I felt the need to stick with it.” [Read the full column.]( [Subscribe to our Real Estate newsletter]( 👋 That's all for this evening! For up-to-the-minute news and analysis, check out [DallasNews.com](. Share the love! 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