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SportsDay Insiders David Moore and Evan Grant discuss [2:30] Cowboys training camp after the first week. Checking in from Oxnard, Calif., David provides updates on the injury to defensive end Sam Williams, the contract negotiations for CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, plus other offseason developments. Evan Grant [21:20] checks in on the Rangers from St. Louis, where they are trying to gain ground on the Astros and Mariners in the AL West. With the trade deadline approaching at the time of taping, Evan speculates on how potential moves could bolster the Rangers’ chances this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A wave of dust is expected to sweep the skies this week along with the return of triple-digit temperatures. The Saharan dust is lingering around the Caribbean, near Cuba, and is steadily moving toward the Gulf of Mexico; Toyota replacing over 100,000 engines after recalling Tundra, Lexus LX; Crypto scams are becoming more common on social media. Here’s how you can protect yourself; Hattie B’s Hot Chicken will close its first Dallas restaurant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most of Dallas’ community pools may close due to budget cuts this year; Max Lucado, a well-known Christian author and pastor, will take on a new role as interim teaching pastor at Gateway Church starting this weekend, saying his commitment is to do this until the end of the year; some students across North Texas will have an easier time transferring college credits between four local schools that came together to make the process friction-free. Dallas College, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas Woman’s University and the University of North Texas at Dallas on Thursday announced the partnership and an online tool that connects the schools through a centralized portal; And Fiji Airways is making plans for a new nonstop flight out of DFW International Airport to the South Pacific nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Quinn College received a $20 million gift, the largest in the school’s 152-year history, officials announced Thursday; an upcoming hearing could decide whether a Dallas County jury’s award of nearly $4 million for the family of a motorist killed after hitting a 18-wheeler stopped on an interstate will be upheld; First Baptist Dallas gets approval to try and save walls of historic sanctuary; Texas has once again sent a strong contingent across the globe to compete in the Olympics, this time to Paris for the 2024 Games. To check out the Olympic athletes with Texas connections to watch, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Got questions about food and restaurants? The Dallas Morning News food team has launched Ask Eat Drink D-FW. The team answers questions on the pod about an Italian restaurant that closed and how to make a shortcut beef stroganoff. The team also discusses how local farmers could benefit from the recent news of Michelin moving into town, plus why Fort Worth is poised for Michelin recognition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas Area Rapid Transit service to downtown’s Central Business District has been restored following a Sunday morning accident that caused major damage to the electrical system that powers DART’s light rail; Public health authorities announced Wednesday a person in Dallas contracted West Nile virus, marking the city’s first human diagnosis this year; Decriminalizing marijuana among Dallas charter proposals to qualify for November election; More than 18,000 vehicles were stolen in Dallas in 2023, an all-time high that represents a dramatic surge from the year before and made motor vehicle theft Dallas’ most common crime in 2023, according to the Dallas Police Crimes Analytics Overview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A trial in a countersuit brought by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones against a mother and daughter who say he is the younger woman’s father came to a sudden resolution Tuesday afternoon;Fair Park has been under scrutiny since its nonprofit manager, Fair Park First, launched a forensic audit to determine whether the park’s operator, Oak View Group, used restricted donor funds for daily operations;Secret Service director steps down: ‘I take full responsibility for the security lapse’; Dallas scientist to receive $11M for research into deadly parasitic disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of the weekend’s delays and cancelations resulted from an outage involving Austin-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike that said the issue behind the outage, which affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, was not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue grounded hundreds of flights for major airlines like Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Fort Worth-based American Airlines; Convention delegates from Texas greet Biden news with sadness, questions about what’s next; Cowboys delay opening training camp news conference because of ongoing Jerry Jones trial; and Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal wants to sell one of his two homes in Dallas-Fort Worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily rain chances, below normal temperatures expected this week in Dallas-Fort Worth; Vice President Kamala Harris is the instant front-runner for Democrats; Texas Democrats thank Biden for his service, ponder way forward; Dallas firefighters injured after truck drives off elevated roadway; lands on DART tracks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas is the second to worst state in the country to be a woman with health issues, according to new findings from the Commonwealth Fund, a research foundation dedicated to improving health care; Dallas to combine departments, eliminate jobs to save more than $1 million; a multinational North Texas real estate developer has finalized plans for one of the largest mixed-use developments in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [00:52] how the Rangers and MLB pulled off the second All-Star Game in franchise history . Everything was aces, they said, except maybe major professional sports leagues could give the cowboy theme a rest when putting on a show locally. [14:23] Evan also tells us that, even though the Rangers are just five games out, Chris Young still has two weeks to decide if they’ll be buyers or sellers or stand pat. [24:53] Kevin tells us that Klay Thompson gives the Mavs a new look and an upgrade in shooting. But will the change in personnel affect chemistry on defense, the Mavs’ calling card this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michelin Guide is coming to Texas, and it's the biggest news to hit the local restaurant scene in ... maybe forever. The Dallas Morning News food team explains how Michelin works, what the inspectors look for, and which Dallas and Fort Worth restaurants are poised for Michelin recognition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AT&T now faces a legal fight after more than 100 million U.S. customers who used the company’s wireless services between March and October 2022 had their phone numbers stolen in the company’s second major data breach of 2024; Texas Democrats cited Cruz’s opposition to a 2013 comprehensive immigration proposal and another bipartisan plan negotiated between Democrats and U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma earlier this year; Fair Park operator failed to track concession, parking sales, according to 2022 city audit; and a family rescued a baby bird with a warm tortilla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is expected to take the stand at a federal trial next week in Texarkana when a jury hears his lawsuit against a woman who says she is his biological daughter; Dallas City Council member Jaynie Schultz won’t seek a third term, saying she wants to pursue other opportunities and travel more than she could as an elected official; Vendors at the popular Garibaldi Bazaar in East Dallas are concerned about their futures given apparent plans to replace the iconic market with a home improvement store; After years of hopeful anticipation, Texas finally has Michelin’s full attention. Starting this year, the French company will rate restaurants in five Texas cities and surrounding areas as part of its influential Michelin Guide. Michelin’s coveted stars are some of the highest recognitions a restaurant can achieve, and Michelin’s entry into Texas has the potential to significantly reshape the state’s culinary scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunny, warm and breezy today with a high of 102. Clear and breezy tonight with a low of 80. Sweltering heat will envelop Dallas for the next couple of days, but relief is in sight. A heat advisory is in place with the temperature expected to hit 100 degrees today and tomorrow. The heat index will be around 105 degrees. A summer cold front from the north is expected to reach North Texas early Thursday, dropping high temperatures into the upper 80s to low 90s for the remainder of the week and into the weekend. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely but should not be severe; Dallas’ Fifth Court of Appeals has overturned a 2021 jury decision against alleged McKinney FBI informant Jonathan Rute; a Dallas police officer was put on paid administrative leave amid allegations he wrote “aim better” on social media this weekend after an assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump; And, Marlene Tello Fabian grew up speaking Spanish at home and, at first, she struggled with English classes in Dallas ISD. Now she wants to be the teacher who helps kids like her. For more on today's stories and for the latest breaking news, visit dallasnews.com. And don't forget to check out The Dallas Morning News Rewards program for our virtual events. For more info on upcoming events, please visit rewards.dallasnews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miller was about 30 feet behind former President Donald Trump – standing in the front row of the bleachers – at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when he witnessed what is being investigated as an assassination attempt on the presumptive Republican presidential nominee; Both sides want to know how the gunman who shot Trump was able to get so close; The Rangers — in the midst of a fight for playoff relevance — finished the first half of the regular season with two of their best (if not, most important) wins this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North Texas transit officials on Thursday expressed a willingness to continue examining a proposed line that loops around downtown Dallas instead of through it; also in the aftermath of Beryl making landfall Monday as a Category 1 hurricane, the Houston Police Department sent out a call asking for volunteer officers from across the state to help the city as it recovered. And Fort Worth police said officers shot a person Thursday after he allegedly rammed a squad car and tried to carjack a bystander at gunpoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever thought about what your last meal would be? For some Dallasites, it would be shrimp cocktail from TJ's Seafood. For others, it's a double double cheeseburger, enchiladas with roasted chicken, or a favorite childhood carrot cake. The Dallas Morning News food team talks about foods that evoke special memories and bring us comfort during times of crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A megachurch in Frisco has removed a longtime pastor due to a “moral failure,” according to a Tuesday email the church sent congregants that was obtained by The Dallas Morning News; a company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk; and a proposed high-speed rail line may loop around downtown Dallas amid City Council opposition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some worry Texas A&M-Commerce will move away from its East Texas roots if it incorporates Dallas into the university’s name; Dallas family still struggling after teenager killed outside home in February shooting - This story is part of The Dallas Morning News’ homicide project focused on sharing the stories of all people killed in Dallas in 2024.; Kroger and Albertsons lists 26 D-FW grocery stores it plans to sell as part of merger; and new things to eat in Arlington at the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A jury is scheduled in less than two weeks to hear Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ lawsuit that a woman alleging he is her biological father and her mother breached a contract they entered more than 20 years ago; 2 bodies recovered at Lake Ray Hubbard after swimmers go missing on July 4, officials say; Stars launching trailblazing streaming app to replace Bally Sports with free broadcasts; Nearly 150 restaurants will participate in DFW Restaurant Week — a dinner for deal-seekers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas-Fort Worth area could have multiple rounds of wet weather as a line of storms over Oklahoma moves south and Hurricane Beryl barrels toward the Texas coast; two Texas Rangers made the AL All-Star team but a third may join them; Clint Murchison III, the eldest son of Dallas Cowboys founder Clint Murchison Jr., died Tuesday of prostate cancer at his home in Dallas; and many animal shelter leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth area said they have been dealing with overfilled animal shelters and a lack of adoptions for several years with no end in sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Fourth of July! The Dallas Morning News food team shares their favorite Independence Day food memories, from milkshakes to patriotic fruit displays, then dives into grilling tips from Dallas chefs. Brent Reaves of Smokey John's shares why he prefers to go with smoked salmon on the holiday, Dean Fearing has secrets for grilling corn and chicken, and Lydia Gonzales of the Latino Culinary Institute just wants people to stop overcooking their meat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advocates and lawmakers are applauding the move by local law enforcement to re-arrest a North Texas woman accused of attempting to drown two children in a Euless swimming pool; Texas Democrats welcomed a proposed rule Tuesday that would establish the first federal safety standards requiring workers to have access to shade, water and rest when operating in blistering heat; The George Allen Courts Building in downtown Dallas closed Tuesday morning “due to a significant water leak,”; Texans urged to monitor conditions on Gulf in light of Hurricane Beryl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saharan dust has made another trip across the Atlantic, and Texans are seeing the effects of it this week; Parking unregistered cars on Dallas streets could lead to fines under proposal; Cedar Fair CEO takes over Six Flags as merger closes, but no changes to passes are expected; John Sharp is retiring as chancellor of the Texas A&M University System in June 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Tarrant County grand jury last week declined to indict a 35-year-old woman on a murder charge in her boyfriend’s fatal fentanyl overdose; Dallas Mavericks agree to three-year deal with free agent F Naji Marshall; Dee’s Table is new at The Star in Frisco, but the menu is littered with old Dallas stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

City crews, contractors have collected three times as much bulk trash as usual, and plan to finish clean-up in about a month; Victims speak at Sen. Ted Cruz’s Dallas hearing on deepfake nudes, bill to address them; Court ruling suggests federal investigation of AG Ken Paxton remains active; Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations to reopen in D-FW this summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have an allergy to any kind of food, be it peanuts, shellfish or even specific meat proteins, dining out can often be a difficult journey. The Dallas Morning News food team talks to a reader who is helping his wife navigate a new allergy, then the team shares tips from chefs and restaurateurs on how to order and stay safe when going to a restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It will be sunny and hot again today with a high of 98. Clear skies and warm tonight with a low of 80. Heat Index values will be between 105 and 112. Not much change is expected in our forecast for the next several days. High temperatures will range from 100 to 103 through the weekend and much of next week; A judge in Collin County district court on Wednesday dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.; Dallas officials could ban horse-drawn carriages, making the city among the largest in the country to outlaw the equine-powered rides; officials of the private company operating Fair Park won’t pay the salaries of nonprofit employees tasked with raising funds for improvements after the nonprofit’s board suddenly reinstated its CEO; and how much do Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders make per game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Infant deaths in Texas increased in the year following the passage of a 2021 law restricting abortion access, a new study shows.; Dallas roads are getting more congested, according to a new traffic study; The Plano City Council voted Monday to ask the Dallas Area Rapid Transit board to allow Plano and the 12 other DART member cities to pay 25% less in tax revenue over time; While many major metros hit all-time highs in April, home prices in Dallas-Fort Worth are rising slower than the national average. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dealerships are using old-fashioned methods after a ransomware attack on CDK Global.;Police arrested 21-year-old Davonta Mathis Saturday in connection with two separate fatal shootings last wee; U.S. Rep. Colin Allred marked the two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade with a Monday news conference at a women’s health center that downsized after Texas banned abortions; U.S. Reps. Ronny Jackson of Amarillo and Wesley Hunt of Houston are facing scrutiny over whether spending campaign money at private clubs is appropriate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While many current and former Gateway church members said they were outraged by the sexual abuse allegations that came to light recently, many also said they forgave Morris and that he had taken the proper steps to repent and redeem himself; Dallas billionaire Mark Cuban said his email, which has notoriously connected him to average people and entrepreneurs for years, has become the latest victim of a cyberattack; Arlington police are looking for the driver of a pickup involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident Sunday; Texas A&M faces must-win Monday for title after College World Series loss to Tennessee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The average date of the first 100-degree day is July 1; former tenants of East Dallas apartments struggle with the aftermath of storms and fire; Gateway Church founder Robert Morris accused of past abuse. Could he be charged?; What’s happening at Fair Park? President, board members resign days after CEO reinstated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [00:40] analyze the end of the Mavs’ stunning season. David notes there’s no shame in losing to the Celtics, a different kind of champion. The guys discuss what the Mavs need to do this offseason and how much they need to and bemoan the criticism of Luka Doncic. [27:25] Evan looks up the numbers to tell us just how bad Adolis Garcia is going, and Kevin wonders if that’s at the heart of the Rangers’ offensive woes. [49:32] Bryson DeChambeau has made himself into the most popular player in golf just by having a personality, a stunner, but not as stunning as the passing of Willie Mays, the greatest player left from the golden age of baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've had a lot of visitors in town lately, from the NBA Finals to summer family visits, but where do you take them to eat? The Dallas Morning News food team shares their favorite spots to really show off the Dallas dining scene, from old-school favorites like Adair's and Mariano's to newer names like Whistle Britches and El Carlos Elegante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled Kerry Max Cook is innocent of the 1977 murder of Linda Jo Edwards; City Plan Commission rules out primary use for multiplexes in single-family neighborhoods; State Fair of Texas shooting victim sues companies involved in security, suspected gunman; ‘Juneteenth freed the people’: Opal Lee leads hundreds on freedom walk through Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Mesquite man is facing murder charges after a security footage showed a confrontation after a accident; Dallas could phase out trash pickup from alleys in the next two years; American Airlines adds new training, advisory group after Black men removed from flight; Galleria Dallas will be one of the first sites for Netflix House entertainment venue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals ending the Mavs championship hopes; the FAA is suing a 34-year old San Antonio woman for a 2021 incident; Texas colleges and universities risk losing billions if they follow Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to not comply with the updated Title IX rules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Denton County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that 14 men had been arrested in a “prostitution demand suppression operation,” which included the fire chief of Highland Village; 2 killed and 6 wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in Texas park; Gateway Church’s Robert Morris has been accused of sex abuse in the 1980s; and the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics square off in game 5 of the NBA Finals tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

allas real estate magnate Harlan Crow provided documents to a Senate committee showing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took several additional but undisclosed trips on Crow’s private plane, Democrats said Thursday; Dallas woman tells Congress she had to leave Texas for medically necessary abortion; Woman arrested by Fort Worth police allegedly stole vehicle with corpse in it; Luka Doncic admits he let Mavericks down in Game 3: ‘It wasn’t the smartest thing’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not everything is always bigger in Texas. These days, the dining scene is going tiny! The Dallas Morning News food team explores all things miniature, from doll-sized cocktails to one-bite snacky dishes, which can be called everything from amuse-bouches to canapes. No sharing allowed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mavs lost 106-99 last night in game three and now face a near statistical impossibility in the NBA Finals; DART expands new bus routes; City’s decision on high-speed rail from Dallas to Fort Worth on hold for now; Dallas City Council condemns Texas immigration law facing legality questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A report said there's a 16% chance of an electrical grid emergency along with a 12% chance of rolling blackouts; a North Texas federal judge Tuesday threw out Biden administration guidance covering gender identity and sexual orientation; UT Dallas protesters in legal limbo, banned from campus, degrees withheld; want potatoes on your pizza? Do it for Luka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore open [00:25] the discussion by noting that, in David’s time covering the Cowboys, he’s never seen fan angst at a higher level. Could frustration over playoff losses combined with an inactive offseason be exacerbated by the success of the Rangers, Stars and Mavs? Has the bar been raised across the board? [3:45] Kevin and David analyze why the Mavs have lost two games in a row for the first time in the playoffs and what they can do to at least avoid what David calls a “gentleman’s sweep” of five games and out. [23:32] Evan projects maybe just one Ranger on the All-Star team at Globe Life Field and says the next two weeks will determine if they’re buyers at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas committed to keeping Chief Eddie Garcia; Dallas students who misbehave may receive community service or tutoring; activist investor Elliott Investment Management acquired a major stake in Southwest Airlines, putting pressure on its leadership; and funding for improvements to Klyde Warren Park are moving forward. For more on today's stories and for the latest breaking news, visit dallasnews.com. And don't forget to check out The Dallas Morning News Rewards program for our virtual events. For more info on upcoming events, please visit rewards.dallasnews.com. Enjoy your day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mavericks trail 0-2 in a series for the first time this postseason, after a 105-98 loss at Boston last night; Ellis, Navarro and Terrell counties were approved for federal disaster declaration following severe storms; Dallas paid out nearly $44,000 in unused vacation time to former city manager T.C. Broadnax after he left the city for the same job in Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks lost 107-89 to the Boston Celtics in game one of the NBA Finals; a 44-year old man was shot and killed outside his home in East Oak Cliff on April 1st; five Alamo Drafthouses have closed; and Texas native and former Detroit Lion Brandon Pettigrew was arrested Sunday after breaking a store window in Deep Ellum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We know Dallas loves steak, but these days steak is going simpler than tomahawk ribeyes and filet mignon. The Dallas Morning News food team explores the trend of steak frites in D-FW, with the arrival of new restaurant Medium Rare, which offers $30 plates with the rare option of getting seconds. Erin, Sarah, Claire and Imelda then talk about a new make-your-own-gin bar and the return of fan-favorite bar Stoneleigh P. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas County residents affected by last week’s severe storms are now eligible to apply for federal disaster aid; four new mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus in Dallas County; Foxtrot coffeshop's owner expects to reopen at least two of the four locations in North Texas; and the Mavs and Celtics tip off tonight in game one of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss the big topics, [6:40] starting with the Mavs' first finals run in 13 years. Luka Doncic is the biggest star between the Mavs and Celtics, Kevin says, and Kyrie Irving might be the second-best. David contends that Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown may use that sentiment as motivation. [19:10] Evan takes a deep dive on why the Rangers can't hit and more bad news about Evan Carter. [30:49] Kevin and David debate the leadership skills of Micah Parsons and wonder what the Cowboys' salary cap will look like when Dak Prescott, Ceedee Lamb and Parsons are all signed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices