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Man swimming near boat drowns at Joe Pool Lake

DFW Scanner 8/16 6:58A dfwscanner

At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th, the Grand Prairie Fire Department responded to a possible drowning call at Joe Pool Lake. A witness reported that a male...

Back-to-School and Mental Health: Helping Children and Teens Start Strong

NBC DFW Local News 8/13 7:15A Ariana Avalos and Kennedy Newban

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 have partnered with Metrocare to provide tips on how to support your child s mental health as they begin a new school year. As families prepare for a...

Oak Cliff trail projects gets $2 million boost in funding

KERA News 8/13 6:03A Pablo Arauz Peña

The long-awaited Five Mile Creek Greenbelt in south Oak Cliff will connect three parks, schools and other landmarks.

Vacant building coming down to improve Halperin Park parking and access

NBC DFW Local News 8/13 1:47A Charles Nichelson

Dallas city leaders are making room for Oak Cliff s Halperin Park by demolishing the vacant City Inn & Suites. This is the first major redevelopment project tied to the park,...

The Bonnie tenants have weeks to move after nearby apartment explosion. A nonprofit covers the rent

KERA News 8/13 12:01A Dylan Duke

The residents have been without gas service for more than two months after a neighboring apartment exploded. Now, they have until the end of the month to move out.

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Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD earns state B rating, up nine points in four years

Dallas ISD 8/13 7:51A

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD earns state B rating, up nine points in four years The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser NEWS RELEASE For...

Dallas ISD News: South Oak Cliff Golden Bears gear up for another state championship run

Dallas ISD 8/11 8:57A

Dallas ISD News: South Oak Cliff Golden Bears gear up for another state championship run The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser MEDIA ADVISORY...

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Review: Vinxper Expert Adjustable Electric Wine Aerator

Texas Wine Lover 8/13 1:45A Jeff Cope

The Vinxper Expert takes electric wine aeration a step further with adjustable decanting from 0 to 240 minutes. I put it to the test to see how it compares with other electric...

Old Vine Texas and Burning Daylight Estate Winery in Mansfield

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 1:51A Jeff Cope

Old Vine Texas in Mansfield offers Texas wines, food, and featured tastings, including wines from nearby Burning Daylight Estate Winery. We stopped in to experience both in...

What Makes French Press Coffee Different, and Where to Find a Good One in Dallas

Crave DFW 8/11 7:00A Steven Doyle

There s a reason the French press has outlasted every countertop gadget that s tried to replace it. No pods, no paper filters, no app to sync. Just coarse grounds, hot water, and a few minutes of...

Chaparral Vin

Texas Wine Lover 8/11 12:10A Jeff Cope

Chaparral Vin is a new winery on US 290 with owners who already have plenty of experience in the Texas wine industry. We visited recently to learn more about the winery, its...

Four Locations, One Format: The Chip’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers Story

Crave DFW 8/10 11:48A Steven Doyle

Bill and Lynn Gross opened their first hamburger stand in a converted fire station on Central Expressway in the early 1980s. That detail tends to get mentioned in passing whenever Chip s Old Fashioned...

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Von Miller is set to join his hometown Dallas Cowboys after agreeing to 1-year deal

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/17 3:42A Associated Press

The 37-year-old went to high school south of Dallas and starred at Texas A&M before Denver drafted Miller second overall in 2011.

John Niland, who helped the Dallas Cowboys win their first Super Bowl championship, has died

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/17 3:36A Associated Press

Niland's daughter, Haven, said he died Saturday morning in McKinney, a Dallas suburb.

Petar Musa scores MLS-best 14th goal to rally Dallas to 2-1 victory over Austin

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/17 3:29A Associated Press

Petar Musa scored his league-leading 14th goal and FC Dallas beat Austin FC 2-1 on Sunday night.

Paige Bueckers scores 22 points, all in 2nd half, as Wings hand Tempo 10th straight loss, 94-88

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 3:15A Associated Press

The Wings ended a three-game skid, their longest of the season.

CBS Sports president says there's no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 3:43A Associated Press

Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

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A new outlook on healthcare benefits is long overdue

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/12 7:00P Steve Purkapile

The cost of healthcare has always been a concern for employers, employees, and their advisors. This year, however, the conversation has taken on a new level of urgency....

Omnilife prepares to open $61 million U.S. headquarters in Allen

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/12 2:00A Aayush Gupta

The facility will house corporate offices, a warehouse serving 19 retail locations across 11 states and a manufacturing plant. The company will occupy one building, while the...

Lettuce, jalapeño recalls linked to illnesses put Texans on high alert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 4:31A Geraldine Torrellas

Sales have taken a hit due to outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and salmonella, impacting distributors like River City Produce in San Antonio.

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Crispy Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/17 11:00P Krista

Juicy air fried chicken thighs, crispy rice, asian cucumber salad and creamy, spicy mayo combine to make one epic meal bowl! Prepare all or some of the components in advance for an easy weeknight...

Weekly Meal Plan #32

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/14 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

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Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Love and Lemons 8/12 3:36A Jeanine Donofrio

Let s make mini muffins! These bite-size treats are moist, puffy, and studded with gooey, melty mini chocolate chips. The recipe calls for basic ingredients and is easy to...

Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/10 11:00P Krista

Fall calls for hearty, hot breakfasts and this protein-packed baked apple oatmeal is just the ticket! Warm spices, tender baked apples, and crunchy walnuts make this the perfect morning meal. During...

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