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YMCA to host free back-to-school expo in South Dallas this Saturday

Head to Class: Legacy West University Releases Class Schedule

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Top Stories: ➊ – Jason Robertson signs $12 million deal with Dallas Stars to avoid arbitration hearing (Wednesday), ➋ – AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: WHITEOUT by R.S. Burnett (Thursday), ➌ – Dallas Families Invited to Free Back-to-School Event with Backpacks, School Supplies and Shoes (Friday), ➍ – Oak Cliff apartment complex suing Atmos over deadly Dallas gas explosion (Friday), ➎ – Jason Robertson set for 1 more season with Dallas Stars, who hope for more after $12M deal (Thursday)

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YMCA to host free back-to-school expo in South Dallas this Saturday

NBC DFW Local News 7/29 2:34A Alanna Quillen

Hundreds of North Texas families are expected to gather in South Dallas this weekend for a free health expo designed to help children and parents prepare for the upcoming school year. The YMCA of...

Judge allows some Mo3, Yella Beezy rap lyrics to be heard in murder-for-hire trial

NBC DFW Local News 7/28 3:55A Charles Nichelson

A judge ruled that most of more than a dozen songs cannot be heard at the murder trial of Dallas rapper Mo3, whose real name was Melvin Noble. Fellow rapper Markies Conway,...

The Oak Cliff Nature Preserve: A hidden oasis in Dallas

KERA News 7/28 3:51A Miranda Suarez, Ron Corning

The Oak Cliff Nature Preserve's 121-acres of green space offers 8 miles of trails for hikers, bikers, and bird watchers alike.

Oak Cliff apartment complex suing Atmos over deadly Dallas gas explosion

NBC DFW Local News 7/24 10:28A Charles Nichelson

The owners of The Clyde , the Oak Cliff apartment complex destroyed in a May explosion that killed three people, are suing Atmos Energy Corp. The lawsuit alleges the explosion...

City of Garland: Do not throw batteries in trash or recycling

NBC DFW Local News 7/24 1:15A Charles Nichelson

The city of Garland wants to remind residents not to trash or recycle batteries. Discarded batteries are a leading cause of fires in waste facilities and collection trucks....

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Dallas Families Invited to Free Back-to-School Event with Backpacks, School Supplies and Shoes

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 7/24 7:40A Culver Public Relations

As families across North Texas prepare for the first day of school, Dream Center Dallas is inviting the community to a morning focused on helping local children start the year with confidence. On...

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: WHITEOUT by R.S. Burnett

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 7/23 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Whiteout by R.S. Burnett A riveting psychological thriller set in Antarctica as the world teeters on the edge of destruction. Whiteout by R.S. Burnett is the riveting tale of a researcher who...

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: THE NIGHTMARE (KILLER INSTINCT/JOONA LINNA, #2) by Lars Kepler

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 7/21 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Nightmare Killer Instinct/Joona Linna, #2 by Lars Kepler Narrated by Saul Reichlin Two seemingly unrelated murders and a professional hit man, who is stalking a young political activist, make...

Head to Class: Legacy West University Releases Class Schedule

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 7/20 4:55A Susan Friedman

Legacy West is going back to school in style this season by introducing "Legacy West University, a playful and immersive way to celebrate this special time of year. Launching on July 27 with events...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: BOBBY BIN'S BUSY DAY by Rina Croft

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 7/20 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Bobby Bins Busy Day by Rina Croft Follow an unsung hero through his busy day of trash removal and recycling. Bobby Bins Busy Day by Rina Croft is a vividly illustrated, interesting, and fun peek...

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Dallas ISD students are building futures beyond the classroom

Dallas ISD 7/28 4:00A

Dallas ISD students are building futures beyond the classroom The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release:...

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Graham Elliot’s Fort Worth Restaurant Group Is Finally Coming to Dallas

Crave DFW 7/29 8:58A Steven Doyle

Graham Elliot s first restaurant job in Texas was at the Mansion on Turtle Creek, working the line under Dean Fearing before either of them had a television deal to their name. More than two decades...

Sketches of Spain Just Closed, and The Wild Detectives Is Taking Over the Space

Crave DFW 7/29 8:37A Steven Doyle

Sketches of Spain served its last pintxo on July 19, closing the book on six years as Oak Cliff s only pincho bar. The Bishop Arts spot built its following on Basque-style small plates meant to be...

Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill Expands Texas Presence With Northlake Opening

Restaurant News 7/29 3:10A RestaurantNews.com

Second U.S. location joins Children s Health StarCenter Multisport complex, bringing an elevated sports viewing experience to North Texas families, teams and fans Dallas, TX ...

Inside The Wild Detectives, the Oak Cliff House That Turned Books and Booze into a Dallas...

Crave DFW 7/28 12:21P Steven Doyle

Javier García del Moral and Paco Viqu e met as civil engineers, which is not the résumé line most people would guess for the two men behind Dallas s most quietly influential bookstore. Both are...

Zepeda Vineyard & Winery: Muscadines, Memories, and Great East Texas Hospitality

Texas Wine Lover 7/27 3:12A Ron Martin

Discover Zepeda Vineyard Winery located in Pittsburg, Texas. The family-run winery is led by Mary and Julio Zepeda. Read More

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Jason Robertson set for 1 more season with Dallas Stars, who hope for more after $12M deal

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/23 3:58A Associated Press

Without a contract extension, Robertson next summer could become an unrestricted free agent for the first time.

Alvarez and Paredes hit back-to-back homers in Astros' 5-2 win over Marlins

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/23 3:15A Associated Press

After Jeremy Peña's leadoff single in the eighth, Alvarez hit his major league-leading 34th homer to give Houston a 4-2 lead.

Jason Robertson signs $12 million deal with Dallas Stars to avoid arbitration hearing

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/22 3:30A Associated Press

He was a restricted free agent until his arbitration filing by the July 5 deadline.

Chris Sale dominates with 7 shutout innings as the Braves rout the Rangers 15-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 5:32A Associated Press

The Rangers had won eight of their last 10 games against left-handed starters, but they were over-matched against Sale.

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Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill Expands Texas Presence With Northlake Opening

Restaurant News 7/29 3:10A RestaurantNews.com

Second U.S. location joins Children s Health StarCenter Multisport complex, bringing an elevated sports viewing experience to North Texas families, teams and fans Dallas, TX ...

Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 7/28 3:00A Krista Simmons

Leap Distributors has named Dave Ascani chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Ascani will manage the companys finances and serve as an integral part of the executive management team. Dave Ascani is a...

Crispy Rice

Love and Lemons 7/28 2:51A Jeanine Donofrio

This crispy rice recipe is one of my favorite ways to add crunch to salads and bowls. Easy to make on a sheet pan with just 4 ingredients, it transforms dry, dull day-old rice...

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/27 11:00P Krista

If you re looking for crispy air fryer chicken thighs that actually deliver on the crispy, you re in luck! I ll show you how to make the best chicken thighs in the air fryer, with smoky, savory flavor...

Cheba Hut and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 7/27 12:51A RestaurantNews.com

Cheba Hut, Wild Bill s, Papa Murphy s, Layne s Chicken Fingers, and Juice It Up! lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending July 26, 2026. 1) Cheba Hut...

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