Cowboys draft analysis, fatal police-involved shooting, 'Love and Death' recaps

Also, how the controversies from Netflix series 'Cheer' about Navarro College unfolded. [EVENING ROUNDUP](dallasnews.com) dallasnews.com Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [Mazi Smith holds a ball over his head in celebration surrounded by his fellow football players, all wearing blue and yellow uniforms.]( Mazi Smith #58 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after recovering a fumble during the third quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona.(Norm Hall / Getty Images) 2023 NFL draft grades: Our experts grade the Cowboys’ selection of Michigan DT Mazi Smith]( The Cowboys bolstered their run defense with their first-round pick in the NFL draft. Dallas selected defensive tackle Mazi Smith of Michigan with the 26th pick on Thursday night. He’s the first defensive tackle selected by Dallas in the first round since Russell Maryland at No. 1 overall in 1991. SportsDay columnists and beat writers [grade the Cowboys’ first-round pick of Smith](. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [A look at how the Netflix series ‘Cheer’ and its many controversies unfolded]( "Cheer," the Netflix documentary series that chronicled the elite cheerleading team at Texas' Navarro College, [...] [How much is too much? North Texas office construction is surging, but demand is down]( With almost 6 million square feet under construction Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the country’s top office [...] [Senior caught in the middle as TxDOT faces criticism for lack of empathy]( Watchdog Dave Lieber asks if TxDOT has compassion for widow Dora Overton of Forest Hill who refuses to be [...] [Suspect fatally shot by Dallas police after officer, dog injured in Pleasant Grove gunfire]( The officer and police dog who were shot suffered injuries that weren’t life-threatening, according to police. [...] [Texas teachers who retired in last 19 years may get first cost of living increase – ever | Opinion]( Retired teachers in Texas, most of whom have never received any increase in monthly checks, would receive a [...] [READ MORE NEWS]( Looking for more of the latest insights and top stories? We've got you covered. Become a member of The Dallas Morning News. [Join today](.   ADVERTISEMENT   SPORTS [Patriots draft pick Christian Gonzalez reps Colombian, North Texas roots at NFL draft]( A product of The Colony, Gonzalez was selected 17th overall in the 2023 NFL draft. [Stars forward Joe Pavelski remains game-time decision for Game 6 vs. Wild]( Pavelski returned to practice this week for the first time since sustaining a blow to the head in Game 1. [The best prospects still available for the Dallas Cowboys entering Day 2 of the NFL draft]( Options include Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer, TCU G Steve Avila and Texas RB Roschon Johnson. ARTS [American Indian Arts Festival will feature traditional and contemporary art]( The two-day festival will include Native music, dance, food and cultural presentations. [‘Love & Death’ recaps: How HBO Max tackles the Candy Montgomery story in episodes 1-3]( The first three episodes provide director Lesli Linka Glatter’s to tell her version of a Wylie woman who [...] [‘One Ranger’ director has fond memories of taking Chuck Norris roundhouse kicks]( Jesse V. Johnson, who began his entertainment career as a ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ stuntman, will be walking the [...] [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt — a goopy mass of floating seaweed stretching 5,000 miles — could hit Texas beaches this summer.(James Nielsen / The Associated Press) [Question 3 of 5]( [How long is the giant blob of seaweed that could be drifting towards Texas?]( - [1,000 miles]( - [3,000 miles]( - [4,000 miles]( - [5,000 miles]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer.]( BUSINESS [D-FW commercial building starts sank in the first quarter]( Developers began more than $3 billion in commercial building and multifamily projects in North Texas in the [...] [Southwest Airlines unveils another jet dedicated to a U.S. state]( Southwest Airlines unveiled a new tribute aircraft in celebration of the fourth anniversary of the carrier’s [...] [Lakeside project in Prosper will bring restaurants, retail and office]( The mixed-use development is planned on Preston Road, just north of Shops at Preston Trail.   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy) | [Account Login]( |[Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy| [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023