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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Chris Brown honor at AT&T Stadium sparked political backlash
  • How a late Red Sox blast stunned Rangers fans in Arlington
  • Will Arlington's ballpark hot dog top Steve Gelbs' rankings?

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📰 News we're reading

• Chris Brown speaks up after lawmaker walks back public honor: 'How about y'all leave me ... alone' (latimes.com subscription) — A recent Chris Brown and Usher concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington drew extra attention after two Texas lawmakers publicly honored Brown onstage, then faced backlash and walked back the recognition. One representative apologized to constituents, while Brown pushed back on social media, asking critics to let him focus on fans who paid to see him perform in Arlington.
   

• Red Sox salvage finale in Texas thanks to Trevor Story's 3-run homer (statenews.net) — A late three-run homer lifted Boston over the Texas Rangers 4–3 in a tight game played Thursday night in Arlington, giving local fans a dramatic but disappointing finish. The loss snapped Texas' four-game winning streak and nudged the Rangers a game behind Houston in the American League West race, tightening the playoff push at Globe Life Field.
   

• SNY's Steve Gelbs relishing success of 'Let's be Frank' segment about MLB stadium hot dog reviews (newsday.com) — Mets broadcaster Steve Gelbs' "Let's Be Frank" hot-dog-review segment is wrapping up its season with one last road taste test in Arlington next week. After sampling dogs from Denver to Los Angeles, Arlington's ballpark will get its turn to be rated, giving local fans a fun chance to see how their stadium snack stacks up against the rest of the league.
   

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