The top local stories this morning from KERA News: Funeral services were held yesterday for the teenager killed by an off-duty Farmers Branch police officer.
One man told KERA’s Stella Chavez 16-year-old Jose Cruz was trying to build a better life.
Other stories this morning:
- The SMU men’s team peaked at number eight this season, but the Mustangs have to sit out March Madness thanks to a post-season ban from the NCAA. Columnist Michael Powell dug into the case for the New York Times.
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