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UPDATE: Bodies of two men recovered from Joe Pool Lake after drowning incident

DFW Scanner 5/11 8:41A dfwscanner

At approximately 4:26 p.m. on May 10th, the Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team responded to a report of two possible drownings at Joe Pool Lake. Witnesses reported that two...

National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6: Here are deals for educators in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/6 1:34A Lacey Beasley

Tuesday, May 6 is Teacher Appreciation Day and schools across North Texas are using the week to celebrate educators any way they can. It's part of Teacher Appreciation Week,...

Man wanted for sexual assault, burglary, dies in Dallas police custody: Officials

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/29 7:05A Lauren Harper

An investigation is underway after a man with multiple felony warrants died in police custody, according to Dallas police. Police said during a traffic stop at about 12:30...

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10 Must-Have Spring to Summer Transitional Pieces

Tanya Foster 5/11 6:00A Tanya Foster

As we wave goodbye to spring and lean into those warm, golden days of summer, it’s time to give our wardrobe a little refresh. If you’re like me, you want effortless, elegant pieces that keep you...

The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/7 11:48P Elizabeth Lenart

Smith, who has volunteered since 2016, was the guest of honor at the Storehouses 2025 volunteer appreciation event at Riders Field, where she threw out the first pitch before...

What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

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The Best Hot Dogs in Dallas: Where to Grab a Great Dog

Crave DFW 5/9 6:56A Steven Doyle

Angry Dog Dallas might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of hot dogs, but make no mistake — this town knows how to serve a killer dog. Take a stroll through Deep Ellum and you’ll...

The Rusty Spur: An East Texas Winery with a Western Twist

Texas Wine Lover 5/9 12:16A Ron Martin

Tucked away in the heart of historic Nacogdoches, Texas, lies another East Texas hidden gem that offers more than just a great glass of wine—it provides an inviting experience...

Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

The Biggest Dallas Restaurant News This Month, April 2025

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:11A Courtney E. Smith

Terrazza di Triozzi opened on Lower Greenville just in time for one of the best patio weather seasons DFW has seen in years. | Terrazza di Triozzi The TL;DR of Dallas food and dining news this April,...

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SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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Connor Hellebuyck makes 21 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/10 6:15A Associated Press

Game 3 is Sunday in Dallas.

Receiver George Pickens points north with Cowboys after Steelers tenure turned south

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/9 2:35A Associated Press

Pickens brushed off the question of signing an extension before the end of his four-year rookie deal this season.

Related: The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys Spectrum Local News Sports

Texas regents approve basketball coach Sean Miller's 6-year, $32 million contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 6:02A Associated Press

Texas will pay Miller about double that of his predecessor Rodney Terry.

Valdez and Peña help Astros trounce Brewers 9-1 to avoid a sweep

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 2:56A Associated Press

The Astros led 3-1 before Peña broke the game open by delivering a three-run homer.

Mikko Rantanen has second straight hat trick as Stars beat Jets 3-2 in series opener

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 2:39A Associated Press

Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Friday night in Winnipeg.

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens Third Clark County Location With New North Las Vegas Restaurant

Restaurant News 5/14 12:36A RestaurantNews.com

Mountain Mike s Pizza Opens Third Clark County Restaurant in North Las Vegas Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Accelerates Greater Las Vegas Expansion Following January Market...

Nick the Greek Introduces New Salads Inspired by Authentic Mediterranean Flavors

Restaurant News 5/14 12:20A RestaurantNews.com

Nick the Greek Unveils New Tahini Crunch Salad & Chopped Salad Fast-Growing Greek Chain Debuts Two Fresh Takes on Traditional Salads with Tahini Crunch Salad & Chopped Salad...

Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm Bill Future, Slashing Billions

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/13 6:00A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm...

How To Brown Butter

Love and Lemons 5/13 3:29A Jeanine Donofrio

Learn how to brown butter! I m always a fan of simplicity when it comes to baking. But for the right recipe, even I will admit that pulling out an extra pan and taking a few...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Mesquite Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Up Texas Tradition

Restaurant News 5/13 1:48A RestaurantNews.com

Line up before 11 AM on May 15 for your chance to win Barbecue for a Year Mesquite, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The smoke’s been rollin’ for 30 years at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit...

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