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Number affected in Dallas ransomware attack expected to grow; Ronny Jackson threatened to ‘beat’ state trooper after being handcuffed at rodeo; Lewisville Lake swimming beach closed indefinitely after recent drownings; Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki punctuates basketball journey on top of Hall of Fame mountain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Dallas ISD can’t staff every elementary campus with armed security by September 1st; Why the ERCOT grid has held up despite record-breaking summer temperatures; Texas says shallow river makes buoys legal, amid GOP calls to defund Homeland Security; Study finds Plano tops nation for cost of living increase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teen struck, killed by car near Frisco school on first day of class; Dallas County reports first West Nile virus death of 2023; Extent of Dallas ransomware attack surprised some council members; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas was warned about anti-migrant border buoys months before DOJ stepped in; Dallas ransomware: More than 26,000 people impacted by attack, city tells state officials; Mesquite elementary school teacher resigns over ‘alarming, racist’ social media posts; SMU on ACC’s short list of candidates if conference looks to expand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Abbott signs law banning trans athletes from college sports amid Denton protest; Yaqub Talib sentenced to 37 years in fatal shooting of Lancaster youth football coach; Officers fatally shoot man suspected in homicide in central Oak Cliff; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas judge gives abortion exemption to women with complicated pregnancies; 12 horses, 24 dogs found dead on Collin County property, sheriff’s office says; AT&T’s shrinking workforce by the numbers; Texas Rangers looked mortal for two months, now back to playing their best baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appears in court on felony securities fraud charges; Armed personnel must be on every Texas campus, leaving some schools scrambling to adjust; Max Scherzer shows what he brings to Rangers, playoff race with grind-it-out win in debut; 12-year-old hit by truck while riding bike on sidewalk dies, Southlake police say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Girl dinner? Grimace shake? Barbiecore? This has been the summer of viral food trends, and The Dallas Morning News food team weighs in on which ones they love or hate. Or both. Then the team tackles the latest Dallas restaurant news, from a new Knox Street spendy spot with throwback vibes to a “glammy grammy” bagel shop in East Dallas and a Mexican restaurant in Lewisville that sells tortillas by the kilo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas AG Paxton wants whistleblower statements tossed from impeachment evidence; Identity of woman in alleged Paxton affair revealed; Fired Southlake cop smiled for swastika photo accidentally texted to citizen; Excessive heat warning continues as Dallas weather remains hot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [2:45] discuss the Rangers’ wild deadline activity, and Evan ranks it among the most significant in his 25 years covering the team. If all goes right, Kevin says, the last three months of the season will dictate who got the best Met: the Rangers with Max Scherzer, or the Astros with Justin Verlander. Kevin and Evan also discuss the lineup. Corey Seager’s imminent return and a surging Mitch Garver should help. David and Kevin [34:15] discuss whether Zeke Elliott really has a future with the Cowboys, and why Jerry Jones keeps pretending he does. David says he expects Zack Martin’s holdout to continue despite the mounting fines. He also says this might be the most well-balanced Cowboys team that has gone to camp in a couple of decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Also, the Rangers made a move for Pirates catcher Austin Hedges in final hour of MLB trade window; Trump charged by Justice Department for efforts to overturn 2020 election loss; Homebuyers from outside the U.S. now flocking to Texas just as much as California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants impeachment articles dismissed; How legal North Texas guns end up illegally trafficked to Mexico; The Ticket announces new midday lineup; Cowboys RB Ronald Jones suspended 2 games for performance-enhancing substances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More heat on the way for DFW; a cold case homicide victim had been identified 44 years later; and the Texas Rangers add more pitchers to the roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Mavericks helped Dorian Finney-Smith secure father’s parole after 29 years in prison; H-E-B and inflation shake up the Dallas-Fort Worth grocery market; · Dallas median ban: City should be allowed to enforce it, federal judge recommends; Abbott allies in Congress don’t just defend his border barricade, they want Texas repaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two tax crimes after a deal with federal prosecutors unraveled during a court hearing following the judge’s concerns over the agreement. Also, deaths among new Texas mothers spiked 40% in the last two decades and more news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:25] the start of Cowboys training camp. David outlines priorities of who should get new deals after Trevon Diggs and Zack Martin. Kevin wonders how high CeeDee Lamb wants to go. And Evan asks if Jerry Jones said anything crazy in his opening remarks. Meanwhile, the Rangers’ struggles in Houston suddenly puts their first-place hold in the West in jeopardy. [22:50] Evan and Kevin discuss whether Chris Young should go all in on Shohei Ohtani, or if he should spend his assets on multiple needs, namely the bullpen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas police officer shoots and wounds man after chase near Love Field; Texas AG Ken Paxton demands details of impeachment charges against him; Southlake school trustees pass policies targeting bathrooms, pronouns; Cowboys sign CB Trevon Diggs to five-year, $97 million contract extension Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Impeachment lawyers oppose Texas AG Ken Paxton’s request; Popular Uptown cocktail bar institutes new dress code, raising customer concerns; Woman was on road trip when Dallas police say she was killed by man accused in 3 slayings; Anti-LGBTQ YouTubers trolled a progressive Plano church. It was firebombed weeks later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The front doors of a Plano church were damaged in a firebomb attack early Sunday. Also, human remains found Saturday night in north Oak Cliff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suspect in Como mass shooting said he ‘didn’t intend to shoot’ strangers in crowd; Cornyn defends Texas’ use of razor wire to deter migrants from crossing Rio Grande; Dallas changing plans to ban gas-powered lawn equipment amid new state law; Here’s how much profit Dallas-Fort Worth home sellers are making Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justice Department officials said Wednesday that they are assessing the legality of Texas’ use of razor wire along the Southwest border, as Mexico’s president blasted the state’s treatment of migrants. Also, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas’ razor wire, buoys at border violate international law; Texas AG Ken Paxton reports post-impeachment $1.7M personal ‘fundraising record’; Autopsy shows Allen mall gunman was shot 3 times, tested negative for drugs and alcohol; American Airlines flight attendants will vote on strike authorization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hottest weather of the summer so far; Gag order issued ahead of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeachment trial; Hawks are terrorizing a Texas neighborhood, with mail delivery suspended due to attacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Excessive heat warning until Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk’s X Corp. sues Dallas County entities; Marriott has 270-plus short-term rentals in D-FW. Here’s where it stands on Dallas ban; Texas Rangers release 2024 regular season schedule, featuring another opening day at home; House poised to OK psychedelics for military trauma, thanks to Crenshaw-AOC partnership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ERCOT says it is prepared to meet record-breaking demand amid heatwave; Excessive Heat Warning in effect for North Texas through Thursday; Dallas police chief fires officer arrested on DWI charge; State opens investigation into neglect allegations at Dallas County Juvenile Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas slips again in CNBC ranking of top states for business; Fort Worth PD release some body camera footage in killing of 2 men at block party; Lawsuit alleges ex-Dallas officer used excessive force on a man handcuffed to hospital bed; Clarence Thomas’ connection with Cowboys’ Jerry Jones reportedly got him a Super Bowl ring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas mayor Eric Johnson says he won’t challenge his nearly $33,000 property tax bill; Dallas resident wins $1 million off lottery ticket bought at unique Texas location; Lieutenant Governor and the House Speaker strike deal on property taxes; Medical City’s parent company discloses data breach involving 11 million patients; State Senator Roland Gutierrez announces he will challenge Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mayor Johnson files protest to lower estimated $33K property tax bill; Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor’s effort to curb border crossings; Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $650 million ahead of Monday’s drawing; Arlington man sentenced in death of 2-year-old boy caused by blunt force trauma to head; 5 facing charges after Fort Worth street takeover, police chase in stolen cars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North Texas execs charged in $53 million PPP fraud scheme; Dallas braces for impact of new state law that limits how cities govern themselves; Baylor Scott & White expands in Texas with joint ownership of 41 urgent care clinics; These 36 surprising dishes will compete for State Fair of Texas food awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week is all about the drama. The Dallas Morning News food team talks about an ice cream shop feud in Oak Cliff, the latest on the city of Dallas’ Street Seats initiative, why The Bear is the best show on TV right now, and what Eat Drink D-FW listeners really think about “sheet meat.” You’ll also hear the food team’s favorite summer food memories, from fresh tomatoes to “fruit pizza” to ... hot soup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teenager identified as 3rd person killed in shooting after Fort Worth festival; Victims’ loved ones confront El Paso Walmart gunman who killed 23 people; Dallas Police Women’s Association aims to change department culture; 3 D-FW barbecue spots are best in Texas, says The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV was 17 years old when he went missing in Houston in March 201 has been found alive. Also, Senator Ted Cruz is pushing to rename the street in front of the Cuban embassy and a docuseries about Dallas Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones is heading to Netfilix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Greg Abbott can ban local COVID-19 mask mandates, Texas Supreme Court rules; Driver, baby who was in passenger’s lap die after high-speed crash in Old East Dallas; Dallas man sentenced to life for trafficking meth out of west Oak Cliff car dealership; Fireworks industry finds stable ground after pandemic, demand expected to stay sky-high Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions; The heat wave blamed for 13 deaths in Texas so far spreads eastward; Dallas to give Housing Forward $3 million to help get apartments for homeless people Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPAGHETT! Bo Time! Sheet meat? The Dallas Morning News food team discusses everything from the hottest summer cocktail hacks to the cult of Bojangles chicken and biscuits. Then it’s time to get into some geeky food science with the approval of cell-cultivated chicken for sale at some restaurants. Is this the future of food? Does it taste good? Does it mean we can now make meat out of anything? This could get weird, y’all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas to pay $4M for cyberattack detection system; What we know about the body-cam footage of the Allen mall mass shooting; What Ken Paxton’s impeachment crisis shares in common with Texas’ only removal; Airline travel delays pick up early and expected to grow worse as holiday weekend nears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Kevin Sherrington away accepting a fancy sportswriting award, Evan Grant and David Moore are left to fumble through [3:50] while worrying over the Rangers’ sudden lack of production in key situations. And while we’re at it, there are maybe a half-dozen Rangers under All-Star Game consideration. Is a huge All-Star delegation what this team needs as it readies for a second-half challenge? [34:21] David has a hot take on the Mavs’ magic of draft day — basically that it shouldn’t have been allowed to happen. And, as always, we ponder: Should the Mavs bring Kyrie back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor calls Texas Legislature in for second special session on property taxes; Widow of Dallas mail carrier wants answers after husband collapsed working in Texas heat; Texas may reach temperatures hotter than 99% of the world as dangerous heat wave persists; As Bojangles fried chicken opens in Texas, CEO says 20 stores are in D-FW’s future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feds to vet more Dallas violent crimes with police, focus on possible re-offenders; DART awarded $103 million federal grant to replace oldest buses in its fleet; Freeing up Dallas police: Parking enforcement switch was city’s early attempt; Texas reports first local malaria infection in 30 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles on Highway 75 in Plano dies; Temperatures in Dallas reach triple digits for first time in 2023 ahead of hot, humid week; City of Fort Worth website hacked, but officials haven’t seen ‘sensitive information’ leak; Texas abortion bans are among the nation’s most strict Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hispanics are now the largest demographic group in Texas; Man who tampered with ankle monitor days before Dallas murder trial arrested in Oklahoma; DART looks to beat extreme heat by opening up 7 new cooling centers; Community of about 10,000 homes takes shape near Fort Worth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News food team has always been hot for Cheetos, particularly the spicy kind. Listen as the team crunches on the groundbreaking chip flavor (”it burns gooood”) and chats about Flamin’ Hot, the new movie about the man who reportedly invented the concept and is now known as the “godfather of Hispanic marketing.” June is also Pride Month, and reporter Imelda Garcia talks to LGBTQ chefs and the challenges they face running restaurants in Texas right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate continues debate on impeachment rules for Texas attorney general; Storms expected in Dallas-Fort Worth area Wednesday afternoon, early Thursday; USPS carrier dies of possible heat-related illness while working Dallas route; Bojangles expands to Texas; Euless restaurant opens June 27th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Senate debating rules for Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial; Hunter Biden charged with failing to pay federal income tax and illegally having a weapon; VP Kamala Harris heads to Dallas to woo donors and talk abortion rights in Roe’s hometown; Dallas mayor lays out priorities for final term Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:15] the Rangers’ recent swoon and what they did to pull themselves out. Evan credits the hitting coaches for individualistic approaches, while David lauds Bruce Bochy’s leadership. Kevin says Chris Young needs to put his heel on the throat of the rest of the AL West by making deals to shore up the pitching. [23:55] Kevin and David analyze the lack of direction that has left the Mavs at a crossroads this offseason. They also discuss what the Mavs might do if they keep the 10th pick. [39:12] And the guys talk about Norm Hitzges’ pending retirement and the sports media landscape in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney fees, senator stipends among costs for Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial; Uvalde students, dispatcher honored as ‘9-1-1 heroes’ in Grapevine award ceremony; Already facing a nursing shortage, UNT is racing to open new program in a year; Highland Park ISD buys $1.8 million home for new superintendent to live in rent-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 dead, dozens hurt in Texas Panhandle town tornado; Supreme Court upholds law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families; Texas bans transgender athletes in college sports; Developer ‘prepared for battle’ after Texas board OKs eminent domain for Fairfield Lake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Abbott signs DEI bill into law; High-dollar lawyers aim to prove Texas in ‘substantial compliance’ to serve foster kids; Texas AG Ken Paxton’s family trust, finances targeted by impeachment subpoenas; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major supplier of fentanyl-laced pills in Carrollton overdoses pleads guilty; Texas grid braces for record demand amid a summer ‘weather watch’; Authorities issue Amber Alert for missing 14-year-old girl in Collin County; Ikea plans a third store in North Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices