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Former anesthesiologist found guilty of tampering with IV bags sentenced to prison

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/20 6:08A Sophia Beausoleil and Frank Hein

A former Dallas anesthesiologist found guilty earlier this year of tampering with IV bags has been sentenced to 190 years behind bars. Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz was accused of injecting heart-stopping drugs...

Blown-over 18-wheelers close two major highways in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/18 9:00A Steven Rosenbaum

DENTON Severe storms on Monday morning closed two major highways in North Texas. The southbound lanes of I-35 are shut down at Milam Road in Denton after two 18-wheeler trucks were blown over. The...

Civil trial for Amber Guyger set to begin Monday for her role in Botham Jean's death

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/17 11:52P NBCDFW Staff

The civil trial for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger who was convicted of shooting and killing Botham Jean in his own apartment begins on Monday morning. It’s been...

Texas lawmakers file a slew of new bills proposing education funding changes, school choice

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/16 11:00P Jack Fink

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath tells CBS News Texas he opposes changing a model of how schools are funded in the state. The European Union Ambassador to the...

Holiday happenenings and family fun events across North Texas in 2024

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/14 9:49A Laura Harris and NBCDFW Staff

Thanksgiving marks the traditional kickoff of the holiday season but many North Texas cities start their Christmas and holiday events in November. We’ve compiled a list of all the events where you can...

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Life Lately and November Outfit Round-Up

Tanya Foster 11/20 12:00A Tanya Foster

How is it that Thanksgiving is only a week away?? This fall has truly flown by. Today I want to get caught up and share some of my favorite looks this season in my November outfit round-up. Currently...

2024 Gift Guides for Him

Brighton the Day 11/19 5:50A Brighton

If you ve ever shopped for a man, you know how challenging it can be. I tried to keep this in mind when putting together my gift guides for him. I don t know about you, but trying to find anything my...

The Longhorn’s Long Journey to Becoming a Texas Icon

Texas Monthly 11/18 4:25A John Phillip Santos

As we bounce along an overgrown truck path in the dense brush country of South Texas s historic San Vicente Ranch, the Longhorns we seek elude us beneath the midday sun. Jos Che Guerra, a rancher and...

The Texanist: Which Is Better—Guadalupe Mountains National Park or Big Bend?

Texas Monthly 11/18 4:00A David Courtney

Q: A friend and I like to visit national parks around the country. He says the best one in Texas is Guadalupe Mountains National Park. I think it s Big Bend National Park. Can you settle this...

This Texas Family Makes the Go-To Bows for Hunters, Archers—and Disney

Texas Monthly 11/18 3:30A Paul L. Underwood

To fully appreciate the art and ingenuity of Bob Lee Bows, you ll need to go back, oh, about 70,000 years, to the Paleolithic era, when humans began using some form of the bow and arrow. Until the...

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12 Essential Chinese Restaurants in DFW

Eater Dallas 11/19 1:44A Courtney E. Smith

BJ Fish Soup in Plano. | B2J Fish Soup Where to get dim sum, hotpot, skewers, clay pot rice, and hearty soups The Metroplex’s Chinese food scene is a colorful fireworks display of flavors from...

Merrill Grove Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 11/19 12:06A Jeff Cope

This month’s featured winemaker profile is Merrill Grove of Red Road Vineyard & Winery located in Naples, Texas. The East Texas winery has been making award-winning wines for many years and was one of...

Celebrate Drinksgiving at Fish City Grill and Half Shells Nov. 29-30

Crave DFW 11/18 6:47A craveDFW

Fish City Grill and Half Shells , renowned for their top-notch seafood and vibrant atmosphere, are adding some extra joy to Thanksgiving with an extended happy hour special. While the holidays are a...

Cantina Laredo Addison Hosts Cantera Negra Tequila Dinner on Nov. 23

Crave DFW 11/18 5:55A craveDFW

On Saturday, November 23, 2024, Cantina Laredo in Addison will host an exclusive four-course Tequila Dinner, showcasing the bold and vibrant flavors of modern Mexico City cuisine. The evening will...

BeeMaRosa Vineyard & Winery

Texas Wine Lover 11/13 11:14P Jeff Cope

BeeMaRosa Vineyard & Winery is located in Belton, Texas, and is conveniently looked right off I-35. The winery opened on March 1, 2023. I visited the winery and met tasting...

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THE PERFECT TRENCH COAT AND GIFTS FOR THE ENTERTAINER

The Middle Page 11/20 3:53A Cathy Williamson

THE PERFECT TRENCH COAT AND GIFTS FOR THE ENTERTAINER TRENCH COAT // SWEATER // JEANS ( less expensive ) // SCARF // BOOTS ( similar ) // BAG Hi ladies! I hope you all are doing well as we gear up for...

DON’T MISS THIS!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 11/18 5:16A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Monday you guys! I surprised Kyle this weekend with celebrating his birthday in New Orleans with some of our friends, and we had the BEST time. I hope everyone s week is off to a good...

THE BEST HOSTESS GIFTS

The Middle Page 11/8 3:21A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST HOSTESS GIFTS Hi! I m so sorry that I have been a little MIA. We were in Ojai Valley, California (to visit our daughter and littles) for five days, then came home just in time to head to the...

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Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/18 11:13P Associated Press

Joe Mixon did his thing, and C.J. Stroud didn’t have to do much to extend the misery of the Dallas Cowboys.

Celestine leads 6 players in double figures for No. 12 Baylor in 104-41 win over Tarleton State

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/17 11:49P Associated Press

Baylor hasn't trailed in its three games since a 38-point loss in a season-opening top-10 matchup at Gonzaga.

Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game on Netflix

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/17 11:38P Associated Press

The Christmas Day matchup will be held in her hometown of Houston.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama misses Saturday game vs. Mavericks, listed as day to day with knee injury

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/17 1:03A Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama wasn’t in the lineup for Saturday night’s game at Dallas because of a right knee contusion.

Bela Karolyi, coach of Olympic champion gymnasts who was criticized after Nassar scandal, dies at...

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/17 12:45A Associated Press

USA Gymnastics said Karolyi died Friday. No cause of death was given.

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$20M refinancing loan secured to turn hotel into assisted living community

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/20 12:51A Aayush Gupta

The owner of a six-story hotel in Plano has secured a $20.4 million refinancing loan to help convert the building into something new.

UTSA cancels classes, holds ‘Day of Reflection’ after student death

Spectrum Local News Health 11/8 3:02A Katharine Finnerty

UTSA canceled classes Friday for a “Day of Reflection” after a student was found dead Wednesday, “likely by suicide."

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Farro Stuffed Delicata Squash

The Healthy Maven 11/20 2:44A Davida Lederle

Enjoy the best of fall in this farro stuffed delicata squash with pecans, pumpkin seeds, pomegranates and goat cheese. Complete The post Farro Stuffed Delicata Squash appeared...

Green Goddess Tofu Bowls

The Healthy Maven 11/19 10:00P Davida Lederle

Crispy tofu is paired with quinoa and veggies and topped with a delicious green goddess dressing in these hearty and The post Green Goddess Tofu Bowls appeared first on The...

Restoring a Cornerstone of the Local Grain Economy

Civil Eats 11/19 9:00P Daniel Walton

Two hefty, 7-foot-tall machines stand in a corner of the airy, white-walled Carolina Ground warehouse in Hendersonville, North Carolina. One framed in light pine wood, the other in gleaming stainless...

Roasted Cornish Game Hen

Life at the Table 11/19 2:58A Chef Sandra Lewis

Make Dinner Special Tonight with a Roasted Cornish Game Hen Are Cornish game hens exotic birds that are difficult to cook? If the term “roasted Cornish game hen” sounds fancy...

25 Best Thanksgiving Appetizers

Love and Lemons 11/19 2:12A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

If I ve learned one thing from hosting Thanksgiving over the years, it s this: Thanksgiving appetizers are essential. I can t tell you how many times I ve served a holiday...