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Woman grazed by officers after she shot at Grand Prairie police from backyard, PD says

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/24 6:30A Frank Heinz

Two Grand Prairie police officers are on leave after shooting a woman they say shot at them from behind a fence early Thursday morning. The police department said officers...

Irving woman wants court-ordered power to question city about proposed casino dealings, old Texas...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/24 6:29A Marvin Hurst

Ada Pimentel did not file a public records request to learn more about a proposed destination casino resort in Irving. However, when a law firm drafted two letters of...

Plea hearing for alleged 2024 Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooter rescheduled

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/22 6:18A Julia Falcon

The alleged teen gunman in a 2024 shooting at Dallas ISD's Wilmer-Hutchins High School will appear in court on May 6. Ja'Kerian Rhodes-Ewing, who was 17 years old at the time...

Portion of I-35 at I-30 in Downtown Dallas shut down due to 18-wheeler crash

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/21 1:45A Julia Falcon

A portion of I-35E southbound at I-30 in Downtown Dallas shut down early Monday morning due to a crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler. The connector ramp from I-35E...

Dallas high school shooting unfolded in minutes, second student could face charges, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/17 7:37A Julia Falcon

The shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School earlier this week unfolded in less than two minutes and began when another student let the armed suspect inside through a locked...

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SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 11:48P Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

Best Things to Do in DFW with Kids This Week (April 22 – 29, 2025)

Farmers Branch Family eGuide 4/22 5:21A Family eGuide

Spring is springing in North Texas and so are the events! We ve done the work and rounded up all the best things to do in DFW with kids this week in our latest issue. Flip...

Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 3:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Southlake Tennis Center (STC) , a beloved fixture in the Southlake community and one of the premier public tennis facilities in the country, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled day...

New Avara For Warmer Days!

Tanya Foster 4/22 2:47A Tanya Foster

The Avara Summer Collection is officially here! Summer is quickly approaching, and that means it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with the latest warm-weather styles. I’m so excited to...

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party at Gilley's

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 12:27A Deborah Brown

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party With a Purpose at Gilleys Dallas $580,500 raised for Music Education and Outreach Programs The J unior Symphony Ball (JSB) Party With a Purpose...

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2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:52P Jeff Cope

The 90th anniversary Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2025 results. The wine competition judging took place April 1-3 in Los Angeles. The...

How Are Winemaking and Education Historically Linked?

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:02P Gus Hall

Winemaking and education might seem like two different worlds. One is growing grapes and making wine. The other is about books, learning, and classrooms. But if you look...

Why Texas Deserves a Spot on Every Wine Lover’s Map

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 4:47A Gus Hall

When you hear Texas, you immediately imagine cowboys, endless prairies, herds of bulls, oil rigs, and gas fields. But few people know that behind this rugged image lies...

Exploring the Versatility and Charm of Marsanne

Texas Wine Lover 4/22 12:50A Carl W. Hudson

Marsanne Grapes on the Vine – Used with Permission, Tablas Creek Winery This Texas Wine Lover post is about the lesser-known white grape variety, Marsanne (pronunciation...

First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

SO??MANY??GOOD DEALS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/14 3:57A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I m sitting here with my coffee, thinking about the week ahead. I hope all of you have a wonderful start to the week today, and that this week is a week of new beginnings,...

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: EASTER DRESSES (THAT WILL WORK ALL SPRING LONG

The Middle Page 4/11 6:00A Cathy Williamson

Yes, I’m that person rolling in fashionably late with Easter dress ideas, but hear me out! If you’re still staring at your closet wondering what to wear for church or brunch this Sunday, I’ve got you...

5 Beauty Must haves: All Amazon!?

The Sister Studio 4/11 4:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! We made it to the weekend, wahoo!! I wanted to do something a little different today and sing praises to 5 Beauty Products that I looooove from Amazon . These are all...

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Rangers place SS Corey Seager on 10-day injured list because of a strained right hamstring

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 2:37A Associated Press

The 30-year-old Seager pulled up while running to first base in the sixth inning Tuesday at the Athletics and left the game.

Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 2:23A Associated Press

Dallas took a 2-1 lead in the first-round series with its second straight overtime victory.

UTEP disbands women's tennis program, citing rising costs with NCAA settlement looming

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 3:38A Associated Press

The school says discontinuing tennis would allocate more money toward the remaining programs and create more opportunities for female athletes.

Semien hits 3-run homer, Rangers beat A's 8-5 while Pederson slump reaches 0 for 41

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 3:16A Associated Press

Wyatt Langford, Josh Smith and Jake Burger hit solo homers for the Rangers on a night the teams combined for eight long balls.

TCU and North Carolina will open '26 in Ireland after Belichick's debut this year at home vs. Frogs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/22 7:24A Associated Press

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Aug. 29, 2026.

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JUST LISTED: Updated 3 Car Garage Home For Sale in Denton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 9:48P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Updated Home For Sale at 1400 San Marino Lane in Denton, TX – Ridgemont Addition 1400 San Marino Lane, Denton TX 76205 – Ridgemont Addition If you’re buying a...

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First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The virus was found in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats in six counties.

The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 4:03A BOK Financial

Medical providers across the country are in the midst of a financial struggle, faced with ever-rising costs and operational complexities that threaten their viability and can...

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 2:36A Associated Press

Kennedy has not been regularly briefed in person on the outbreak by his own infectious disease experts at the CDC at least through March 21.

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Top Grilling Accessories & Tools for 2025: Must-Have BBQ Gear

Fit Men Cook 5/16 12:55A Kevin Curry

Grilling with the right gear can be the difference between being called a grill master or the guy who just ruined the burgers. Grilling isn’t just a way to cook—it’s an experience where every moment...

BBQ Back Ribs

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/15 11:00P Krista

These juicy, BBQ-glazed baby back ribs with a garlic-cinnamon spice rub just scream 4th of July! They re baked and finished off on the grill for a tender, fall-off-the-bone bite. Why You ll Love This...

Blondies Recipe

Love and Lemons 5/15 4:58A Jeanine Donofrio

This blondie recipe is one of my new favorite desserts! No offense to brownies, but I might like these blondies better? They have a dense and chewy texture and a warm,...

Healing Land and Legacy Through Urban Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/15 2:46A Hannah Quigley

Sanctuary Farms | Photo Credit: Ali Lapetina Ask someone to imagine a “farm” and they will probably conjure a barn, a silo, rolling hills of crops, and pasture. That is, they will imagine rural areas....

Pasta Sauce Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/14 11:00P Krista

You ll never need to buy a jar at the grocery store again when you ve got this trusty 5 ingredient pasta sauce recipe! Tomato, basil, and plenty of garlic make it delicious....