The Dallas Morning News

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? 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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