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Tropical Depression Two has formed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, putting Texas and the western Gulf Coast in the forecast for potential impacts this week. In other news, The Mexican iceberg lettuce linked to an outbreak of cases of explosive diarrhea was distributed in Texas for more than two weeks; Texas hemp consumers will soon face new limits on which THC products they can legally buy. Beginning July 31, products containing cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and THCP will be banned in Texas; and 16-year old Chess grandmaster Andy Woodward of McKinney traveled to St. Louis to defend his U.S. Junior Chess Championship title against nine of the nation's strongest players under the age of 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the All-Star break, John and Evan spend more time on Jacob Latz's All-Star performance than Jacob Latz spent in his six-pitch effort to strike out Luis Arraez in Philadelphia. Then the guys touch on the Rangers' move to the BZZR app for a direct-to-consumer streaming option. And Evan muses on how much it pays (no pun intended) for him, as a borderline Boomer, to just keep shelling out for cable while trying to grasp the hard and chaotic transition to streaming that can leave consumers scrambling and frustrated. Then, it's time for our favorite cycle: The Bengie Molina, 2010 edition. The former Rangers catcher joins the guys to talk about that magical night 16 years ago in Boston, on how being considered so slow was a motivating factor for him and on the legacy of both the Molina brothers as catchers and Puerto Rican catchers, in general. Finally, John keeps peddling his cycle on The Archives in Arlington when he visits some of the more notable cycles in club history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have killed two people and forced hundreds of rescues in areas still reeling from devastating floods a year ago. In other news, the World Cup is over and so is its grass. The natural grass will be removed from AT&T Stadium; more than two dozen curious farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, energy industry employees and more convened in northeast Texas recently to learn about agrivoltaics; will Texas High School football coaches have to worry about some of their players signing NIL deals? And the Dallas Wings' home game against the New York Liberty, originally slated for last night, was postponed to Monday. The game was postponed due to mechanical issues with the Liberty's charter flight. All tickets purchased for Thursday's game will be honored for Monday's 7 p.m. tipoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Kevin on World Cup coverage, Shawn McFarland joins Evan for a Rangers roundtable. And, boy, do we get to a lot. Has this team wasted chances in the first half? How many games will the Rangers be able to count on from Corey Seager after the break? And could they pull a fast one - consider trading Seager AND still contending for a playoff spot this season? Oh, and we even get into a little draft talk before the most important question of all. Will the Rangers make the playoffs, yes or no? Oh, and we try to come up with our fondest memories from dear departed "Dallas Stadium." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 It's expected FIFA will award the 2031 Women's World Cup to the US in November or December, ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. In other news, since last June, a bill signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott making daylight saving time permanent has been in line to go into effect should the federal government enable states to do so; Karmelo Anthony's defense attorneys struck a handshake deal intended to protect their client from his past. The “gentleman's agreement” detailed in Howard's affidavit, meant the jury would see the case through a narrow lens; and a Prosper man won a pair of tickets to Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As thousands of supporters packed Dallas Stadium on Tuesday for the World Cup semifinal between Spain and France, visitors praised the tournament's organization, the food and the hospitality. In other news, as cyclosporiasis cases continue to increase nationwide, a source of the outbreak has still not yet been identified; a Frisco man was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in prison for attacking a security guard with a machete inside the Islamic Center of Frisco last year; exas-based Legacy Casting put out a casting call for extras to pose as store customers in a commercial filming in Frisco this week. The pay is $250. Interested applicants can apply through mycastingfile.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talmage Boston interviews Peter Onuf and Frank Cogliano on their newest book Thomas Jefferson Survives. They are leading Jeffersonian scholars and between the two of them have written 15 books on Jefferson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haley Popp, who owns Hive Bakery, ignited an outcry for refusing to celebrate July 4. In other news,former DISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa on Monday launched his campaign for Dallas mayor, becoming the first major candidate in the 2027 race; Ben Abbott is one of several prominent figures weighing a run for mayor in the November 2027 election to replace Mayor Eric Johnson, who will leave office because of term limits; Blake Poston, founder of Cover2 Capital, said his company hopes to begin construction on The Savannah, a high-rise at McKinney Avenue and North Central Expressway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prices for the cheapest tickets to Tuesday's World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium dropped by 60% but the cheapest ticket on the secondary market still costs more than $1,600 to watch France against Spain. In other news, for a few weeks this summer, Frisco and Mansfield became home away from home for Sweden's and Czechia's World Cup teams with local officials saying the international attention will have lasting benefits; leading Texas Republicans took to social media after the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, celebrating the native South Carolinian as a great conservative leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Evan salute Jacob Latz making the AL All-Star team and continue to struggle to define the 2026 Rangers. But at least this time, they get some help for their problem. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young stops by the show to discuss the state of the team at the season's midpoint, the club's needs at the deadlines and whether the Rangers will have resources to add talent. Young also discusses his own frustrations with the first-half performance. And, as Evan puts it, it's time for this Rangers team to go. Finally, with Latz making the All-Star team, the guys revisit the most unlikely Rangers All-Stars ever. So, it's time to talk Jeff Zimmerman and Roger Pavlik. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas County has recorded more heat-related illness compared to the same time last year. In other news, a man who lost his wife and infant son in a recent natural gas explosion in Oak Cliff has sued Atmos Energy; Jeremy Theron Smith pleaded guilty to a single count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that was classified as a hate crime. According to the record, Smith conceded that his motive for the crime was his bias against Asian Americans; and a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a community college and advocacy groups cannot reopen a lawsuit that ended the Texas Dream Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Cuban has taken his increasingly public dispute with Dallas Mavericks majority owner Patrick Dumont to court, accusing his business partner of shutting him out of the team's plans for a new arena and other lucrative development opportunities. In other news, two faculty groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block the Texas Tech University System from implementing its policies on how professors can discuss race, gender and sexual orientation in the classroom; Dallas' transportation and public works department has major gaps in how it oversees contracts, payments and other spending nearly two years after the city merged the agencies; and two Dallas-Fort Worth barbecue joints have closed during a summer of soaring beef prices. Farmers Branch restaurant Crossbuck BBQ is shuttered permanently, and Plano's Yearby's Barbecue and Waterice is relocating to Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Day Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the Rangers' position with three weeks until the All-Star break and what the organization will have to see to make improvements. Kevin says missing out this year would be especially egregious given the performance of Jacob Latz, who's made himself into an All-Star closer, along with bounce-back years from Josh Jung, Zeke Duran, Joc Pederson and Jake Burger. Evan says if they don't make it, it falls into the laps of Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter, who have mostly been unavailable. Kevin tells us what he thinks of May's influence on the Mavs' roster construction, and the guys wonder why the USMNT has never quite realized the bright future everyone's been talking about for 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several North Texas counties, including Dallas County, have reported or are investigating cases of cyclosporiasis, a diarrhea-inducing intestinal illness. In other news, former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had stage 1 CTE when he died by suicide in November, according to an announcement from the Concussion and CTE Foundation on Tuesday; Texas' school voucher-like program promised students with disabilities up to $30,000 to pay for private schooling; and White Castle, the fast-food company known for its square-shaped sliders, is planning its second Texas restaurant in Fort Worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the World Cup, the Lockhart Smokehouse staff thought they were well prepared for the surge in barbecue-craving customers. In other news, the Texas Education Agency is rolling out a new program that offers third graders who are struggling academically a way to get extra help; when does your child head back to school? Find specific dates here. and Frisco King, the latest show from Fort Worth-raised Taylor Sheridan, is looking for extras for shoots in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. For more specifics, check here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 1,800 pounds of illegal fireworks were confiscated on the Fourth of July as Dallas police worked alongside the Dallas Fire-Rescue's arson division to stop the sale and use of illegal fireworks. In other news, a Dallas mother has been found guilty of murder by a Collin County jury months after police said she left her 15-month-old in a vehicle on a day when temperatures topped 90 degrees; It will cost more than $2,300 for an upper-deck seat to see Portugal's all-time great, Cristiano Ronaldo, against Spain's 18-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal. Hardly any tickets remain for less than $2,600; and U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Flo Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Puerto Rican talents from the period made the biggest impression. Finally, presidential historian John takes us down a walk through the Rangers, July 4 and the Declaration of Independence. A mashup only he could pull off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Toronto, though, is it sustainable? Evan tells us what needs to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 leisure destinations starting later this year; and Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz will pivot their focus to free agency with Denver's Bruce Brown, LA Clipper John Collins, Detroit's Javonte Green, Chicago's Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons as possible targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 also offering free drinks every Monday at its Deep Ellum location.  According to Pax & Beneficia's Instagram page, everything, including drinks and food, are free all day to guests as a way to show gratitude to all of their supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Buc-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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 search for others like Greer who played every game of their MLB careers as a Ranger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington on Friday but is delayed on an unclear timeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 SMU campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the Rangers stumble into oblivion?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Abandoned" series now at dallasnews.com/abusedandabandoned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 our investigative series: “Abused and Abandoned” at dallasnews.com. In today's headlines: Former Michigan head coach Dusty May has agreed to become the next coach in Dallas; interest in succeeding Eric Johnson as mayor already has produced a long list of potential contenders, even though the election remains more than a year away; Six Flags Over Texas is delaying the launch of its highly anticipated dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run; Frisco King starring Samuel L. Jackson as a hitman who aims to start a new life in Frisco is looking for a few extras. For more info and to apply go to: mycastingfile.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 said Saturday that a vendor that handles the sale of state hunting and fishing licenses was the victim of a data breach; and Henderson Avenue in Dallas has become Dallas' country-western corridor. Beyond retail stores, a new bar and restaurant called Stay Darlin' is the latest spot for cowboys and cowgirls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 story of Jim "The Emu" Kern and his amazing 1979 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 camp failed to meet emergency planning requirements, train its staff or evacuate quickly despite multiple chances to prevent the tragedy; and today is Juneteenth, commemorating the day news of the abolition of slavery finally reached Texas. It will be honored across the country with many events and celebrations today. Check here for an event near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 teammate Jalen Brunson becoming an NBA Finals MVP; and Dallas musician, Christopher Holt will be hitting the road this summer with Tom Petty's right-hand man Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the guys applaud the Red Raiders for coming to the conclusion that starting Brendan Sorsby, a player who's made thousands of bets on football, some on his own team, was a non-starter after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 downs today as fans head to AT&T Stadium for the FIFA World Cup match between Croatia and England. The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. and fans are encouraged to arrive early, plan their routes and buy parking passes in advance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 for his 26-seat Italian restaurant. It's a tiny pasta shop in an old house in Denton, 40 miles north of downtown Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 thrilling 2-2 tie. Dutch coach Ronald Koeman has a distant link to North Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to find stories of visiting team hotels and the fellas share some of their own Ranger road hotel tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 on Wednesday night; and Clark and Dan Hunt said their dad, Lamar, could not have fully fathomed what's happening over the next four weeks with D-FW the epicenter of the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 pro sports teams and business in general.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 look; and with the World Cup kicking off today in Mexico and the first game in Dallas on Sunday, there's more to it than what happens on the field. From crowds to logistics, we're covering what North Texans actually need to know. Visit dallasnews.com/worldcup to learn more about fan events, matches and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices