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Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, mourns loss of former assistant killed in Dallas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 10/1 12:46P Sophia Beausoleil

As family members of Jenean Chapman mourn the loss of their sister, 46, who police said was killed, the woman s former boss, a member of the Royal Family, is also sharing her...

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One person killed in Dallas crash on I35E

DFW Scanner 9/30 10:19A dfwscanner

On September 29, 2023, at 11:55 PM, Dallas Fire Rescue and Dallas County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a major accident northbound IH-35 at NB Spur-183 split. The...

Officer on administrative leave after apparent aggravated assault

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/30 7:50A CBS Texas Staff

WAXAHACHIE (CBSNewsTexas.com) - The Ellis County Sheriff's Office has placed a deputy on administrative leave while it investigates an apparent aggravated assault. The Navarro County Sheriff's Office...

Why is it so hard to evict a serial squatter? We asked an attorney who's done it.

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/28 5:00P Andrea Lucia

ROWLETT (CBSNewsTexas.com) The return of a woman nicknamed the "serial squatter" by eviction attorneys is raising questions about how difficult it can be to evict someone from...

Eye on Politics: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson becomes a Republican, prompts backlash and praise

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/28 4:01P Jack Fink

NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is facing calls to resign after he announced he's becoming a Republican. Some of Attorney General Ken Paxton's former...

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JUST IN: 2024 La Fiesta De Las Banderas To Provide $380,445 For 18 Area Beneficiaries

My Sweet Charity 10/2 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Kay Herring, Kim Quinn and Courtney Wiles (File photo) After chairing the 2023 Salvation Army Women s Auxiliary Dallas Fashion Show this past spring with all its working parts, Kim Quinn has shifted...

Meet the Fashion Designer Creating Cowboy Boots With a Little Help From AI

Texas Monthly 10/2 4:21A Tommie Ethington

Nevena Christi has been at the helm of Rocketbuster Boots in El Paso for nearly three decades. In that time, she s put just about anything you can think of on a pair of cowboy boots: song lyrics and...

Can Cohousing Work in Texas? These Houstonians Think So.

Texas Monthly 10/2 4:00A Sarah Angle

My family thinks I ve completely lost my marbles, says Lynn Morstead. Early next year, the retired ExxonMobil IT project manager and her husband will downsize from their 3,300-square-foot home in...

Our Mayrlife Medical Health Resort experience in Altaussee, Austria

Tanya Foster 10/1 11:00A Tanya Foster

Pete and I have just returned from a complete reset, detox and unbelievable wellness experience at Mayrlife Medical Health Resort in Altaussee, Austria. We learned so much in one short week! Whether...

Under Our Terms

Texas Monthly 9/30 9:05P TM Studio

In June 2022, a dozen crew members gathered alongside a rolling, green-gold meadow in North Texas, drip torches in hand. Their mission? Carefully burn a few hundred acres of The Nature Conservancy s...

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Academic Recognition Ceremony Celebrates Classroom Excellence

Jesuit Dallas 9/28 2:53A Katy Wilson

Over 100 current Jesuit Dallas students were honored in front of their peers, faculty, and staff at the 2023 Academic Recognition Ceremony in Hughes Hall on Thursday, Sept. 28, for exemplary...

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Enjoy Texas Wine Month with October Texas Wine Events!

Texas Wine Lover 9/30 1:15P Amie Nemec

There s one month a year that every Texas wine lover looks forward to. It s Texas Wine Month in October. The Texas Department of Agriculture designated October as the official month for Texas wine....

Sommelier Challenge: International Wine & Spirits Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 9/29 12:18A Jeff Cope

The Sommelier Challenge: International Wine & Spirits Competition took place in San Diego on September 22-22, 2023. Judges awarded Silver medals to wines that demonstrated above-average character for...

Crow Museum of Asian Art names Natalia di Pietrantonio, Ph.D., As New Curator

Crave DFW 9/26 10:10A Steven Doyle

After a national search, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas has named Natalia Di Pietrantonio, Ph.D. , as the Museum’s new curator. Di Pietrantonio joins the Crow...

Marianne Hilmy Owner Profile

Texas Wine Lover 9/26 12:51A Amie Nemec

Hilmy Cellars was established in 2012 on Highway 290, just east of Fredericksburg. Erik Hilmy was fascinated by wine and winemaking and even experimented with fermentation when he was in middle...

Raise a Glass to Achievement: Winery Certificates Made Easy

Texas Wine Lover 9/25 2:27P Guest

Each bottle tells a story of dedication, craftsmanship, and achievement in winemaking. To honor these milestones, wineries turn to certificates elegant tokens of recognition that celebrate excellence....

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The case for a minimal closet

Krystal Schlegel 10/1 7:39P krystal

Today is National Consignment day and The RealReal is asking us to bring fashion full circle by recirculating one in five items. This will help put fashion on track to achieving the goals from the...

BOMBER-STYLE JACKETS FOR FALL

The Middle Page 9/29 2:51A Cathy Williamson

BOMBER-STYLE JACKETS FOR FALL WITH SO HEATHER Happy Friday, friends! We got home last night from a speedy trip to Montana. We left on Tuesday, so we barely had enough time to do much of anything. We...

SAVINGS START NOW!

The Sister Studio 9/28 9:19P Jennifer Reed

Wahhhoooo, it s Friday AND I have a Living Proof Promo for us! And, per usual, I am sending this promo to my Newsletter family first! Also, in addition to the promo, this newsletter is PACKED with...

DARK FLORAL DRESS

The Middle Page 9/26 12:58A Cathy Williamson

Hi, Ladies! I hope you had a great weekend! We finally got to go to a new restaurant in town that I had been dying to try on Friday night. I highly recommend Mister Charles ! I felt like I was in New...

THIS IS SO GOOD!

The Sister Studio 9/23 9:38P Jennifer Reed

Morning, friends! I have a REALLY good Newsletter for us today and an INSANE promo on Paula s Choice ! I have been using several of their skincare products for months and months now and I couldn t...

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Rangers falter in season finale in 1-0 loss to Seattle, allowing Houston to win AL West

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/2 1:44A Associated Press

The Rangers are thrilled to be back in the postseason, but failed to win American League West title.

Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout as Patriots suffer worst loss under Belichick

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/1 2:07P Associated Press

The Dallas Cowboys beat the New England Patriots 38-3 on Sunday.

West Virginia topples TCU 24-21, ends Frogs' 10-game Big 12 regular-season win streak

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/1 3:30A Associated Press

West Virginia ended TCU's 10-game Big 12 regular-season winning streak with a 24-21 victory on Saturday night.

Rangers wrap up first playoff berth since 2016 with 6-1 win over Mariners

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/30 4:52P Associated Press

The Texas Rangers are back in the postseason for the first time since 2016.

Baylor stages remarkable comeback, ruins UCF Big 12 Conference debut, 36-35

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/30 1:34P Associated Press

Baylor erased a 35-7 third-quarter deficit, to beat Big 12 newcomer UCF 36-35 in the the Knights' first conference home game on Saturday afternoon.

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Dallas scores ARPA-H hub

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/26 9:23A Anna Butler

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has opted to plant its latest hub location in Dallas. ARPA-H is a federal entity, bearing a $2.5 billion budget, operates...

Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents

Spectrum Local News Health 9/23 2:48A Associated Press

The federal government doesn't require that states provide such care.

Dental support organization raises over $550 million to expand its network

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/20 8:02A Plamedie Ifasso

Smile Doctors is an orthodontic-focused dental support network with 400 affiliated practices.

Kendra Scott credits Steve Hicks, Mark Cuban for philanthropic inspiration

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/19 5:15P Sahar Chmais

Austin jewelry maven and philanthropist Kendra Scott gave a combined $1 million to create a relaxing place where young patients can play and receive therapy. She credits Steve...

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Pan Seared Salmon with Sage Brown Butter Sauce

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/1 11:00P Krista

Perfectly buttery and flaky, this pan seared salmon topped with brown butter sage sauce for a fun at-home fine-dining experience. With hints of honey and earthy nutmeg, this 30-minute dinner is also...

PFAS Shut Maine Farms Down. Now, Some Are Rebounding.

Civil Eats 10/1 10:00P Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

Until a few years ago, Songbird Farm in Unity, Maine, grew wheat, rye, oats, and corn, as well as an array of vegetables in three high tunnel greenhouses, and supported a community-supported...

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Love and Lemons 10/1 2:29A Jeanine Donofrio

Butternut squash mac and cheese! If you thought the Trader Joe s version was good, you ll LOVE this homemade one. I adapted the recipe from my traditional macaroni and cheese. Instead of making a roux...

What Is Colby Jack Cheese? Plus Ideal Substitutes & Tips!

Cooking Chew 9/29 1:25P Andi Reis

What is Colby Jack Cheese? It's a blend of Colby and Monterey Jack! To learn more about this cheese, this guide will provide all the information you need. The post What Is...

Substitute For Lemon Juice: 12 Best Substitutes

Cooking Chew 9/29 1:23P Andi Reis

Looking for a great substitute for lemon juice? We might have the list you're looking for—everything from lime juice, vinegar, citric acid, white wine, and more. The post...