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What a turnaround! Here comes home-field advantage: What a difference a week makes. The guys are getting whiplash from the Rangers' turnaround that saw them win six straight, storm into first place in the AL West and look like an energized team with a real identity. After they finish catching their breath from the turn of events, John welcomes in former Ranger manager Bobby Valentine, who guided the team from 1985-92. Bobby V regales the fellas with how ahead-of-the-curve Tom Grieve was as a GM, how John turned him from Bob to Bobby and which of the Rangers' great...

Texas Republicans said in the wake of this week’s Supreme Court ruling affirming automatic citizenship for anyone born in the United States should stop issuing birth certificates if the parents aren't citizens. In other news, as Dallas-Fort Worth prepares to host its second knockout-round match of this World Cup, last-minute asking prices for tickets on the secondary market have dropped significantly; Tormenta: Rampaging Run, a record-breaking dive coaster coming to Arlington's Six Flags Over Texas, will open Thursday, July 9th; and Dallas-based hospitality management company Local Favorite Restaurants acquired popular chain Cotton Patch Café.

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President Trump announced Tuesday that Dallas will host the Republican Party's first national midterm convention. In other news, Ross Tower is for sale. No asking price wasn't disclosed in the listing though the Dallas Central Appraisal District values the property at more than $99 million for tax purposes; Tormenta: Rampaging Run, a record-breaking dive coaster coming to Arlington's Six Flags Over Texas, will open to the public next Thursday, July 9th; and popular dessert shop MilkShake Factory is opening its second North Texas location this summer.

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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Mike Curtis discuss the arrival of Dusty May as the 11th coach in Mavs history. Mike notes that he comes with a reputation as a communicator, and he demonstrated those skills in his introductory news conference. Now, if he can communicate with Kyrie Irving, it's all good. Mike also tells us whom he expects the Mavs to try to sign as free agency kicks in. Kevin apologizes for writing that the Rangers are probably going nowhere at the trade deadline. Now that they're in first place after sweeping a four-game series in...

Dallas officials are furloughing most city employees for three days to address a more than $30 million budget shortfall. Several employees told The Dallas Morning News they were confused by the timing of the announcement. In other news, a divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. By a 6-3 vote, the court struck down Trump’s order; Avelo Airlines will initially offer nonstop flights from McKinney National Airport to five...

In February, genetic technology gave investigators a new lead for a 1984 Fort Worth cold case: a woman found strangled at a landfill. In other news, a 15-year-old died Saturday after entering Lake Jacksonville in East Texas to help a young child whose inflatable device had drifted into deeper water; a man with a machete was allegedly shot and killed by his neighbor in Fort Worth Sunday; and two local coffee cafes are offering free drinks and coffee every Monday this summer. Capital One Café is offering free handcrafted beverages every Monday through Sept. 7. North Texas-based Pax & Beneficia Coffee is a...

The chief of the Mabank Fire Department died after being struck while directing traffic Saturday night. In other news, to graduate high school, Texas students are mandated to take a personal financial literacy course, starting with the freshman class entering this fall; as the World Cup moves into its knockout stages, fans from several countries have experienced matches in some of the United States' top stadiums and wonder why Dallas wasn't considered for the Final; and could Kawhi Leonard become a Dallas Maverick?

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The restaurant carousel keeps spinning — we say goodbye to Sevy's and Mija BBQ while welcoming La Lupita and Walkers' to the D-FW scene. Then the World Cup takes over: international visitors have been flooding our social feeds, and for some reason, Bucc-ee's has become a must-stop pilgrimage for soccer fans from across the globe. And Sarah can't stop thinking about Freddy — the viral German superfan who's stolen hearts (and algorithms) everywhere he goes. Is he a genuine one-of-a-kind character, or the most brilliant marketing stunt the sport has ever seen?

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Around some lovely background music, perhaps to make the sound of another breakdown of the Rangers' offensive failings more relaxing, John and Evan toss around what could happen. Then we discuss how the loss of Jack Leiter exposes a weakness the Rangers wanted to keep hidden. Then, Rangers Hall of Famer and Fort Worth Christian head coach Rusty Greer joins the fellas to discuss the scrutiny of Grady Emerson, the best high school player in the nation. Greer coached Emerson this year and has been close to the draft process around him. Finally, John cracks open the archives to...

A DART bus partially entered a "construction excavation" after part of a roadway gave way on Harry Hines Boulevard early Thursday, sending 15 passengers to area hospitals. In other news, a booster club mother is suing Plano ISD in federal court after a battle with the district over who should pay for renovations to a stage in Jasper High School; the Texas State Board of Education voted early Thursday to give preliminary approval to an amended list of state social studies standards that draws even stronger connections between Islam and violence; and Tormenta Rampaging Run was supposed to open at...

Dallas College has chosen Matthews Development, a firm that has led several large projects in Dallas, to oversee its planned $500 million campus and mixed-use development downtown. In other news, financial behemoth JPMorgan Chase is laying off hundreds in Plano; the Canadian rock trio, Rush, postponed its Wednesday night concert at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth “due to unforeseen travel and border-related delays impacting our touring production"; and in place of the former New York Sub in University Park, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ nephew plans to open a coffee shop and music hangout called Rollin Joe’s across from the SM...

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Mike Curtis discuss the hiring of Michigan's Dusty May as the 11th head coach in Mavs history and what that means for the direction of the organization. Will they be contenders next year? Or does the hiring of a first-time NBA coach mean they're committed to a rebuild around Cooper Flagg? The Rangers haven't shown signs of playoff-caliber baseball for an extended period all season, though it's been better of late. Will Ray Davis commit to help at the deadline and a last gasp before potential work stoppage next season, or will...

Under federal law, producers of child exploitation material must pay a minimum of $3,000 in restitution to each of their victims. That would seem stricter than the restitution rules related to child sex trafficking, which also mandates compensation to victims but with no minimum amount. In reality, the problems that prevent child sex trafficking victims from receiving restitution also persist in child pornography cases. The News found recent local cases involving children 12 or younger. None of those pedophiles was forced to pay restitution, nor was it sought by prosecutors or required by judges. Read the stories in the “Abused and Ab...

For years, federal and state laws have mandated survivors of child sex crimes to be financially compensated by their abusers. But a yearlong Dallas Morning News investigation found THAT promise is rarely fulfilled — especially in North Texas, where restitution is often never pursued or ordered. The effects are lasting. Many survivors are left without the money they need for counseling, medical treatment, housing and other support as they try to recover from devastating abuse. Why does the system so often fail the very people it was designed to protect? And how can that be changed? Read the stories in ou...

The ground at Klyde Warren Park shook Sunday afternoon as hundreds of Argentinian fans jumped and chanted in anticipation of their national team's first North Texas game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If Lionel Messi scores a goal in his sixth straight World Cup match Monday, he’ll notch a historic footnote and break an all-time worldwide record. In other news, a standout steel-frame luxury residence is on the market for $15m in Frisco, and its views align with its name: Infinity; a cyber attack has exposed the personal information of more than 3 million Texans. Texas Parks and Wildlife sa...

John and Evan break down the Rangers' current issue of getting down early with no pulse thereafter and discuss Corey Seager's reliability. Then one of the best stories of the season, Jacob "High Leverage" Latz joins the guys to talk about his long road to becoming the best breakout story of the season. Latz discusses how his previous challenging experiences prepared him to go from jilted starter to star reliever. And he weighs in on what we should call him for a nickname. Then, in the Archives in Arlington, John leans into the multi-inning closer theme to tell the...

Summer is here, and the Eat Drink D-FW crew is feeling the urge to roam. This week, the team shares their favorite food cities to visit — and trust us, a few of these picks will catch you off guard. From hidden regional gems to the usual suspects with a twist, we're breaking down what makes a city worth the trip when great food is the whole point. Whether you're planning a summer getaway or just daydreaming at your desk, this one's packed with inspiration.

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Jake Lang, a conservative influencer who allegedly threatened to kill Karmelo Anthony, was banned from Texas on Thursday by the judge who presided over Anthony’s murder trial earlier this month. In other news, a 29-year-old construction worker died Thursday after a trench collapse trapped him under an apartment building in far northwest Dallas near Coppell; organ Stanley seeks to expand its presence in North Texas as the investment banking giant plans to occupy a new high-rise in Uptown Dallas; the deaths of 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic were not inevitable, state investigators said Thursday, finding the summer ca...

Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 98 degrees Thursday, but high humidity will bring the heat index, or “feels like” temperature, as high as 110. The advisory could be extended, though, as Friday’s heat index is forecast to reach 105. In other news, University Park residents are voicing concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety over an application by Northway Christian Church to house a private school next year because it would be too close to a nearby public school; a highly anticipated state psychiatric hospital is opening in Dallas is a 292-bed facility; Dirk Nowitzki did not see his former...

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss Corey Seager's latest stay on the injured list and what his unavailability overall means to his future with the Rangers. Evan laments his unwillingness to turn it up a notch when the situation calls for it. Does he fit the model the Rangers are trying to build? Mike Curtis joins the guys to provide insight as to what new Mavs president Masai Ujiri is doing. Why haven't the Mavs named a new head coach? Who's the most likely pick at nine? Do they consider themselves contenders going into next season? And...

Mark Gibson, CEO of JLL Capital Markets and former CEO of HFF, joins Intersections to discuss the journey from first-generation college student to building one of the most influential capital markets businesses in America.

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The monthslong ticketing maelstrom — defined by fans balking over high prices, a convoluted process and changing color-coded stadium seating maps — is juxtaposed this week alongside the unbridled pageantry and thrilling games playing out in 11 U.S. cities, including Arlington. In other news, experts agree Karmelo Anthony’s appeal of his murder conviction will likely be unsuccessful, despite various legal issues that may be raised in court surrounding the contentious trial; Yum! Brands, one of the world’s largest restaurant companies, sold Plano-based Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in two different deals; and drivers in Dallas-Fort Worth could face traffic gridlock and slow...

Brendan Sorsby will enter the NFL Supplemental Draft and begin his professional career rather than continue to fight for eligibility at Texas Tech this season. In other news, InTown Homes — a townhome builder with sites in Houston, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth — announced a new downtown property Monday; a Dubai-based developer’s first set of projects in North America will be higher-end homes in the nation’s fastest-growing city; and even though Scott Girling did not win the prestigious Best Chef: Texas honor at the recent James Beard awards in Chicago, he admitted that it seemed like a long shot anyway f...

Voters elected former Frisco ISD trustee Mark Hill as mayor on Saturday, backing a campaign that emphasized unity and inclusion in a city undergoing rapid growth and demographic change. In other news, a Texas parole supervisor has been fired after making an "inflammatory" comment about the Karmelo Anthony case on social media;  the US and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire in the Iran war, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market; and the Netherlands and Japan played to a t...

The World Cup is coming to North Texas, and we've got the ultimate insider's guide for visitors. The Eat Drink D-FW crew breaks down the restaurants, bars, and neighborhoods worth seeking out — from hidden gems to beloved staples. We also asked our listeners for their picks, and let's just say the results were... illuminating. (Yes, someone said Hard Rock Cafe. We discussed.)

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John and Evan once again try to pin down the identity of this Rangers club as it struggles to get over the .500 hump. Once again, another road trip causes issues. And Evan expresses concern about the rotation's sudden inability to pitch deep into games. What's the potential fallout from that? Then Rangers broadcaster and former outfielder David Murphy joins the two-timer club for a visit about Evan Carter, the mystery of the Rangers offense, hitting lefties and what trauma going back to St. Louis caused him. Finally, with the Sheraton Arlington being imploded, John digs deep into the Archives...

On Saturday, voters will elect a new mayor in Frisco for the first time in nine years. Candidate Rod Vilhauer said on a podcast in March that South Asian immigrants were “moving in and out of Frisco like rats” and called Islam a “terrorist group.” In other news, as the Dallas Wings seek answers about when they can move their game-day home to downtown Dallas, the WNBA team has made progress on a new practice facility; New zoning for more than 3,300 acres in South Dallas, a continuation of a wide-ranging community vision, got the green light from Dallas City Council...

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the Rangers' lineup and where it's headed. Kevin thinks signs are point up because of the All-Star-level play by Josh Jung and Zeke Duran. Evan is still puzzled. He doesn't know what to make of Corey Seager's slow start, though he thinks he still needs time. Kevin and Evan lament the judge's order that allows Brendan Sorsby to play for Texas Tech this fall even though he's bet on his teams many, many times. And the guys wonder if Dallas' small downtown — and small-minded thinking — is keeping it from getting anywhere with...

Jake Lang, a pardoned January 6th rioter, who has repeatedly tried to inflame racial tensions around the Karmelo Anthony case was arrested Tuesday and accused of making terroristic threats. In other news, high school students in Dallas ISD and across Texas posted gains on state standardized tests compared with last year; amid rising cost pressures, older Texans in or near retirement may start to receive smaller Social Security checks in less than seven years if Congress doesn’t act sooner; Universal Kids Resort is opening its doors to local residents ahead of its official July 1 launch, offering a behind-the-scenes lo...

Talmage Boston interviews Matthew Pinsker on his newest book Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln. Pinsker is the author of Lincoln's Sanctuary: Abraham Lincoln and the Soldiers' Home, and Brian Pohanka Chair of Civil War History at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

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Jurors found Karmelo Anthony, who fatally stabbed 17-year old Austin Metcalf last year at a Frisco track meet, guilty of murder Tuesday afternoon, sentencing him to 35 years in prison. In other news, after the Plano city council approved a $700 million public financing plan Monday night, the Dallas Stars’ anticipated move to the suburb is now in motion. The team confirmed they will still be known as the 'Dallas Stars.' Lance Rentzel, an electrifying Cowboys receiver that spent 9 years in the NFL, four of those in Dallas, died Sunday in Virginia. He was 82. And SMU’s Mustang Partners, the athl...

FC Dallas President Dan Hunt joins Intersections to talk about bringing the FIFA World Cup to North Texas this summer.

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Karmelo Anthony chose not to testify during his murder trial. Anthony’s attorneys rested Monday afternoon without calling their client to the witness stand, leaving jurors to decide whether he reasonably feared for his safety without hearing directly from him. In other news, three Dallas City Council members sued the city to halt a pivotal meeting this week on the future of City Hall, accusing its leaders of trying to “ram through this momentous decision” without adequate public notice or council review; the Dallas partnership behind a hotly debated $800 million mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Preston Road and Ro...

Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a statewide disaster declaration Friday authorizing the use of all available personnel and resources to fight what has been described as an infestation of the New World screwworm in South Texas. In other news, after a bruising week for downtown Dallas, Mayor Eric Johnson says the city cannot afford to cling to a half-century-old City Hall as he stepped up his push to free the site for redevelopment; White Rock Lake's boathouse has become the center of a growing dispute between residents who say the city has failed to enforce accountability and nonprofit leaders who...

BBQ is serious business in Texas — and the Eat Drink D-FW crew is taking it seriously. We dig into the best spots to find great barbecue across the Metroplex, break down how to order and eat it like a local, and make the case that "moist" is not a dirty word. We also shine a light on one of the most compelling stories in Texas food culture: the high school students across the state who've turned competitive BBQ into a full-blown sport. Pull up a chair. Grab some napkins.

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The guys break down the Rangers' hot week and the exciting brand of baseball they played. Evan wonders how the Rangers will handle playing time once Wyatt Langford returns from the IL. Then Rangers Hall of Famer Buddy Bell joins the program to discuss the circus that was the early 1980s for the organization and how he almost returned to the club, and the fellas both ponder the possibilities that might have had on the front office fracture that led to Nolan Ryan's departure. And in the archives, John goes back to research 200-hit seasons in club history, since...

The dueling accounts laid out by Collin County prosecutors and Anthony’s defense attorneys Thursday in the trial’s first hours offered sharply different perspectives jurors will be asked to weigh as the testimony unfolds. In other news, Jake Lang, a far-right influencer who has repeatedly tried to stoke racial strife in North Texas and nationwide, is blocked from attending the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony; Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson wants the city to leave City Hall and redevelop the land, calling the building's repair costs too high; and if you are planning to drive to World Cup games play...

Defense attorneys late in the day accused prosecutors of striking three Black jurors — the only Black candidates left in the jury pool — without proper cause. In other news, Dallas residents blamed city leaders Wednesday for the Stars and the Mavericks moving; Dallas business, nonprofit and government leaders say childcare has become a workforce issue, prompting a growing number of local efforts aimed at helping families find care while keeping parents connected to the labor force; Visit Dallas has organized the FIFA World Cup 26 Dallas Margarita Mile Cup, a competition pitting some of the city’s most popular restaurants and bars a...

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Brad Townsend discuss the Mavs pending move to the old Valley View site, and with the Stars' accompanying move to Plano, the prospects of an urban core without an NBA or NHL team for the first time in nearly a half-century. Brad lays out the process that led to it and how it's probably the best move for the Mavs, if not the city. Evan says the Rangers are finally playing a brand of offense that might work in a recent upswing and what they need most as the trade deadline approaches...

On this episode of Intersections, Rob Kaplan, the vice chairman of Goldman Sachs and former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, talks about the forces shaping America's economic future and the importance of local leadership.

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