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Top Stories: ➊ – New ‘Texas Fine Wine Club Share’ Offers Members Access to Texas’ Premier Wineries (Friday), ➋ – Steve and Cindy Newsom Vineyards Grower Profile (Tuesday), ➌ – Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is studying what happens to them. (Tuesday), ➍ – Colossal snags $60 million in new funding, selects site for first BioVault (Tuesday), ➎ – Best Valentine’s Date Night Ideas in Fort Worth (A Local’s Guide) (Saturday)

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Dallas man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl in Galveston

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 2/5 6:27A Steven Rosenbaum

A Dallas man is being held in a Texas jail without bond after he was accused of abducting a 12-year-old girl and sexually assaulting her in a hotel room. Graham Dunn, 27, is...

Hutchins council to hold closed-door meeting with lawyers to discuss reported ICE facility

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 2/4 2:33A Alanna Quillen

On Wednesday, Hutchins City Council will hold a special-called meeting to discuss a potential proposal to put an immigration detention facility in their city. According to the agenda, the council will...

Thousands without power across Texas as winter storm sweeps through state

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 1/25 3:27A Briauna Brown

Thousands of Texans are without power Sunday after a winter storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain swept through Saturday. As of 9:30 a.m., over 25,000 Texas Oncor...

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A Heart-Healthy Life Starts with Everyday Choices

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 1/31 6:00P Liz McGathey

Februarys American Heart Month is a timely reminder that caring for your heart isnt just about responding to emergencies its about the small, intentional choices we make every day. As the season of...

Best Valentine’s Date Night Ideas in Fort Worth (A Local’s Guide)

A Cowboys Life 1/31 5:34A Chastity Velasquez

When Valentine’s Day rolls around, I’m all about experiences — not just dinner reservations. Fort Worth does romance right when you know where to go, whether that means...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: ZIVA THE GREAT by Cindy J. Vanous

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 1/28 8:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Ziva the Great by Cindy J. Vanous Illustrated by Rebeckah Gerstner Lovely story with unexpected emotional depth. Ziva the Great is the name of a beautiful Maine Coon cat and the title of this...

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Soto Vino: Siempre Afuera – Always Outside

Texas Wine Lover 2/6 12:54A Cynthia Spanhel

Soto Vino is one of a handful of natural or low-intervention wineries in Texas. Founded in 2020 by brothers Christian and Dominic Soto, Soto Vino is currently housed at The...

Steve and Cindy Newsom Vineyards Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 2/2 10:56P Jeff Cope

Most of the grapes grown in Texas come from the High Plains, particularly the Lubbock area. One couple that has been farming grapes there for many years is Steve and Cindy...

New ‘Texas Fine Wine Club Share’ Offers Members Access to Texas’ Premier Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 1/30 2:57A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Fine Wine introduces the first Texas Fine Wine Club Share , a reciprocal membership program that extends wine club perks and discounts across four of Texas’ top wineries. Beginning...

Hotel Dax in Addison Names Dustin Lee as Executive Chef

Crave DFW 1/27 5:47A Steven Doyle

Hotel Dax , which will bring a new era of boutique hospitality to Addison when it opens in the coming weeks, has hired a restaurant veteran to lead its culinary program....

A New Favorite Winery on the Wine Road: CC Farms

Texas Wine Lover 1/27 12:52A Laurinda Thomas

As I think about writing this article, my thoughts are all over the place, as there is so much to say about the newest addition to my “local” wine area. I use the term local...

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?This Month’s Winners Are….

The Sister Studio 1/31 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Saturday, my friends! I hope everyone is staying warm this week, and has some fun things planned for the weekend! We don’t have too much on the agenda this weekend and I’m so, so looking forward...

BRRRRR…IT’S COLD (AND 75 VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT IDEAS)

The Middle Page 1/28 4:51A Cathy Williamson

BRRRRR IT S COLD (AND 75 VALENTINE S DAY GIFT IDEAS) Well, January 2026 is off to an explosive start (if you live in the line of the snow/icestorm). I m not sure where you live, but I have major cabin...

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The Dallas Cowboys will play in Rio de Janiero in 2026

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/6 3:23A Mike D'Alonzo

The team will play in the NFL's first game in the Brazilian city.

The Mavs are leaving no doubt that Cooper Flagg is their future after trading Anthony Davis

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/6 2:16A Associated Press

The Mavericks moved on from the oft-injured Davis, currently sidelined by a hand injury, and chose another retooling of the roster.

Report: Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards in 8-player trade

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/4 8:40A Associated Press, Katharine Finn

ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news in a post on X Wednesday afternoon.

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics over Mavs 110-100 despite Flagg's latest record for teenager

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/4 1:40A Associated Press

The 19-year-old became the first teenager with three consecutive 30-point games.

All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes and Houston Astros agree to $9.35 million, 1-year contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/4 1:34A Associated Press

Paredes, who turns 27 on Feb. 18, hit a career-high .258 with 20 homers and 53 RBIs in 102 games, earning his second All-Star selection.

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Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending

Spectrum Local News Health 2/6 1:30A Valencia Jones

There has been rising costs of health care after ACA subsidies ended in December. However, the latest numbers show enrollment increased in Texas.

Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is studying what happens to...

Spectrum Local News Health 2/3 4:14A Associated Press

The state is now collecting information about pregnant inmates' prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

Colossal snags $60 million in new funding, selects site for first BioVault

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/3 12:55A Will Anderson

Colossal Biosciences has struck a major partnership with the United Arab Emirates that will result in a major conservation effort getting off the ground in the country.

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High Protein Sheet Pan Pancakes

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/4 10:00P Krista

This fluffy High Protein Sheet Pan Pancakes recipe will help you hit your macro goals all while enjoying a fun, cozy breakfast. Customize with your favorite add-ins and prep it for easy breakfasts all...

35 Best Super Bowl Food Ideas

Love and Lemons 2/4 2:00A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

If you ask me, great Super Bowl snacks are the secret to a great Super Bowl party. Sure, I can get into the game, but the snacks are the reason I look forward to it. Buffalo...

Mid-Atlantic Farmers Share Challenges

Civil Eats 2/3 9:00P The Civil Eats Editors

Future Harvest is a non-profit organization that trains and supports farmers in Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington D.C. in order to advance an...

The US Farmers Saving Palestinian Seeds

Civil Eats 2/2 9:00P Jennifer Cole

Article Summary • Conflict has long threatened the survival of traditional Palestinian crops, and Israeli attacks since 2023 have destroyed nearly all the farmland in Gaza. • The West Bank-based...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – February!

Love and Lemons 2/2 5:09A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...