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Trump praises trucks, tariffs and Paxton during Denton visit

The North Texas stop comes one month before the midterm elections.

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President Trump visited a manufacturing plant in Denton Thursday to tout his economic agenda, brag about tariffs and highlight how American manufacturing jobs boost local economies.Why it matters: With Election Day just one month away, the president is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="visiting Republican-majority states" data-vars-click-url="https://thehill.com/video-clips/6123945-watch-live-donald-trump-texas-manufacturing-economy-ken-paxton-senate-race/" data-vars-content-id="7f0ed53d-a616-43b0-a5db-10e6ae13dbff" data-vars-headline="Trump praises trucks, tariffs and Paxton during Denton visit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thehill.com/video-clips/6123945-watch-live-donald-trump-texas-manufacturing-economy-ken-paxton-senate-race/" target="_blank">visiting Republican-majority states</a> to appeal to voters.

A primer to the Dallas Wings' playoff run

The Wings completed the biggest turnaround in WNBA history.

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The Dallas Wings are in the playoffs for the first time since 2023.Why it matters: The Wings completed the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="biggest turnaround" data-vars-click-url="https://wings.wnba.com/news/wings-defeat-storm-in-final-regular-season-game" data-vars-content-id="1baaa368-cedb-4808-ba34-6e4849c4b2ec" data-vars-headline="A primer to the Dallas Wings&#x27; playoff run" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wings.wnba.com/news/wings-defeat-storm-in-final-regular-season-game" target="_blank">biggest turnaround</a> in WNBA history, going from 10-34 last year, tied for the worst in the league, to a franchise-best 27-17.

Meet the Mesquite twins having the World Cup experience of a lifetime

Carla and Alejandra Villarreal grew up watching soccer in Mexico. They're now among a small group of flag bearers for Dallas Stadium's matches.

Carla and Alejandra Villarreal are accustomed to the synchrony of life as twins — but this World Cup has been a whole new ballgame for the second-grade teacher and financial analyst from Mesquite.Why it matters: The Villarreal twins have served as flag bearers for every World Cup match at Dallas Stadium so far, standing next to the teams they grew up watching on TV.

Argentina's Lionel Messi makes history in Arlington

Messi blasted past the men's World Cup goal-scoring record Monday, scoring twice.

Lionel Messi needed only one goal at Dallas Stadium on Monday to become the lone top goal scorer in World Cup history.<ul><li>He blasted past the record, scoring twice — and vaulting Argentina past Austria 2-0.</li></ul>

The World Cup games and players to watch in Dallas

Lionel Messi and Harry Kane are coming to Dallas Stadium.

North Texas will host the World Cup defending champion Argentina and one of the biggest long shots, Jordan. Why it matters: Some of the best teams and players in soccer will be playing in Arlington over the next few weeks.

Bye Pepsi, hi Coke: How Dallas Stadium is changing for the World Cup

The Netherlands and Japan play Dallas Stadium's first match on June 14.

The Dallas Cowboys have been partial to Pepsi for decades, but Coca-Cola is temporarily taking over their stadium this summer because of the World Cup.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The FIFA effect" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/05/19/soccer-inspired-art-is-coming-to-north-texas-ahead-of-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="2a9096ec-936d-4a7c-a2bc-e23857d757a5" data-vars-headline="Bye Pepsi, hi Coke: How Dallas Stadium is changing for the World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/05/19/soccer-inspired-art-is-coming-to-north-texas-ahead-of-world-cup" target="_self">The FIFA effect</a> means venues across North America are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="covering their existing branding" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/fifa-world-cup-stadiums-lumen-att-6660a5abed0cca0c164be6f1c3d2d7ed" data-vars-content-id="2a9096ec-936d-4a7c-a2bc-e23857d757a5" data-vars-headline="Bye Pepsi, hi Coke: How Dallas Stadium is changing for the World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/fifa-world-cup-stadiums-lumen-att-6660a5abed0cca0c164be6f1c3d2d7ed" target="_blank">covering their existing branding</a> and accommodating external sponsors and products.

How fans will arrive at World Cup games in Dallas-Fort Worth

Arlington doesn't have a public transit system, which has complicated the planning process.

AT&amp;T Stadium is the place to be for soccer fans for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nine days" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/12/06/dallas-2026-world-cup-schedule" data-vars-content-id="2d34dc8a-50f3-413b-8d13-1067009e7eb1" data-vars-headline="How fans will arrive at World Cup games in Dallas-Fort Worth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/12/06/dallas-2026-world-cup-schedule" target="_self">nine days</a> this summer — and the place to avoid for everyone else.Why it matters: North Texas has the opportunity to present the best version of itself when soccer fans descend on the region for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nathan Eovaldi to pitch Texas Rangers opener in Philly

The Texas Rangers are starting the 2026 season on the road Thursday in Philadelphia, where they will reunite with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Adolis García" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/10/27/adolis-garca-texas-rangers-world-series" data-vars-content-id="64036667-200c-4bd4-9ffc-5b4f6674fb7d" data-vars-headline="Nathan Eovaldi to pitch Texas Rangers opener in Philly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/10/27/adolis-garca-texas-rangers-world-series" target="_self">Adolis García</a>.Why it matters: The long, not very cold winter is over.

Arlington prepares for its 1st Grand Prix

The IndyCar race will have 70 laps, covering around 191 miles.

Arlington&#x27;s entertainment district has turned into a temporary 2.73-mile street track for this weekend&#x27;s Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="inaugural IndyCar race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gparlington.com/" data-vars-content-id="8e37007a-e3a3-4da6-8f57-a918843ca42d" data-vars-headline="Arlington prepares for its 1st Grand Prix" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gparlington.com/" target="_blank">inaugural IndyCar race</a> shows there&#x27;s more to Arlington than football, baseball and Six Flags.

Perot Museum kicks off interactive soccer exhibition

Soccer meets STEM at the Perot Museum's new interactive exhibition.

The Perot Museum is kicking off <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/06/mansfield-frisco-fifa-world-cup-base-camps" data-vars-content-id="9ba7442d-7d64-4903-85f4-6ec57f1e7663" data-vars-headline="Perot Museum kicks off interactive soccer exhibition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/06/mansfield-frisco-fifa-world-cup-base-camps" target="_self">World Cup season</a> with a massive interactive soccer exhibition.Why it matters: With Dallas set to host <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup matches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/06/12/world-cup-dallas-att-stadium" data-vars-content-id="9ba7442d-7d64-4903-85f4-6ec57f1e7663" data-vars-headline="Perot Museum kicks off interactive soccer exhibition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/06/12/world-cup-dallas-att-stadium" target="_self">World Cup matches</a> this summer, the display highlights soccer&#x27;s cultural impact while giving families a STEM-focused way to connect with the game.

Dallas-area Olympians to follow this month

Figure skater Amber Glenn is among the Olympians from North Texas.

The U.S. is sending its largest-ever delegation — 232 athletes! — to the Winter Olympics this month, and several of them have ties to North Texas.State of play: The Milan Olympics will be the most spread-out Olympics in history, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per NBC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/us-athlete-roster-milan-cortina-olympics-rcna255954" data-vars-content-id="8cee81dc-dae7-43fe-bc21-0ebb6f5830a0" data-vars-headline="Dallas-area Olympians to follow this month" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/us-athlete-roster-milan-cortina-olympics-rcna255954" target="_blank">per NBC</a>. Hockey, figure skating and speedskating will take place in Milan.

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