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2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today with Mexico vs. South Africa in Mexico City

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Top Stories: ➊ – The World Cup Is Here, Here’s How Dallas Is Going to Spend the Next Five Weeks (Thursday), ➋ – la Madeleine Welcomes Summer with Fresh Salads, Croissant Croutons and Strawberry Sweets (Thursday), ➌ – 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today with Mexico vs. South Africa in Mexico City (Thursday), ➍ – Nothing Bundt Cakes Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with Sweet Summer Favorites (Thursday), ➎ – Alberta, Get Ready! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Arrives in Style at West Edmonton Mall June 26 (Friday)

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Transitional tiny home project aims to serve veterans at risk of homelessness

NBC DFW Local News 6/17 4:00A Neal Franklin, Staff Writer | Th

A collection of tiny homes aiming to serve veterans at risk of homelessness is coming to a site at the heart of Dallas’ existing veterans services. Veterans Community Project...

Rashee Rice is out of jail; Chiefs start training camp next month

NBC DFW Local News 6/16 4:52A Charles Nichelson

Rashee Rice was seen running out of the Dallas County jail on Tuesday morning. Rice was released after serving 30 days for violating his probation. Rice tested positive for...

Carpenter Park

Dallas Parks 6/12 9:35A

Find information on this neighborhood park in the heart of Downtown Dallas.

Civic Garden

Dallas Parks 6/12 9:34A

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For many LGBTQ soccer fans, safety factors into where to watch the World Cup in North Texas

KERA News 6/12 1:00A Therese Powell, Alexsis Jones

Watch parties for the World Cup are happening all over North Texas. But what about spaces for queer fans?

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BOOK REVIEW - MOTHER TONGUE: A MEMOIR OF TAIWAN by Linda Petrucelli

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 6/14 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Mother Tongue A Memoir of Taiwan by Linda Petrucelli Warm, witty, and wonderful! Mother Tongue: A Memoir of Taiw an by Linda Petrucelli is the warm, witty, and wonderful recounting of the authors...

MERSEA – Built For Easy Travel Style

Tanya Foster 6/14 4:00A Tanya Foster

One of my favorite travel brands is MERSEA so when I was invited to celebrate their first store opening in Kansas City, I immediately said YES! They are my go-to for versatile, comfortable, and cute...

Susser Bank Appoints Daniel Voigt As Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 6/9 3:06A Mary Jane Coker

Susser Bank Strengthens Dallas Commercial Banking Team with Appointment of Daniel Voigt, Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager Susser Bank has appointed Daniel Voigt as Senior Vice President,...

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BOĆE Coasters Review

Texas Wine Lover 6/18 12:30A Jeff Cope

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if...

2026 Decanter World Wine Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/17 2:02A Jeff Cope

The results of this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) were released, revealing a global wine landscape that is more diverse, competitive and exciting than ever...

Restaurant Franchise News from Handel’s Ice Cream, Urban Bird Hot Chicken, Konala, and More!

Restaurant News 6/16 2:03A RestaurantNews.com

The latest restaurant franchise news includes a multi-unit development agreement for Handel s Homemade Ice Cream to bring its premium, made-on-site ice cream and rotating...

Meredith Reed Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 6/16 12:57A Jeff Cope

Some winemakers start their career in another field and then discover the wine industry, which leads them down a different path. Meredith Reed is someone who worked in the...

Popping Yolk Cafe and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 6/15 12:53A RestaurantNews.com

Popping Yolk Cafe, Handel s Ice Cream, White Castle, Downtown Flavortown, and Nothing Bundt Cakes lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending June 14, 2026. ...

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FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 6/13 3:00A Cathy Williamson

FATHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Hi, everyone! I hope you have had a good week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I had my daughter, her husband, and the two little girls in this week for a few days, hosted a baby...

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Croatia's Petar Musa scores in World Cup loss to England, not far from where he plays for Dallas

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/18 3:59A Associated Press

The Dallas player became the third from Major League Soccer to score for a European team in the World Cup.

UT Arlington uses FIFA World Cup travel to study air quality

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 9:00A Lauren Rangel

Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington saw FIFA World Cup travel as a unique opportunity to study air quality.

George Pickens joins Cowboys for minicamp after receiver skipped voluntary offseason workouts

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 8:29A Associated Press

Pickens' presence was expected once he signed the $27.3 million franchise tag and became subject to fines for missing minicamp.

Big 12 sues Texas Tech, Texas AG over Brendan Sorsby and its ability to sanction

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 8:30A Katharine Finnerty, Associated P

Last week, the Big 12 received a notice from Paxton’s office saying that it could face legal action if it pursued sanctions against Texas Tech.

Wyatt Langford homers on 1st pitch and Rangers beat Red Sox 6-4 in front of Scotland's Tartan Army

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 3:38A Associated Press

There was a lively atmosphere at the ballpark, with the Tartan Army on hand for what the Red Sox billed as “Scottish Heritage Celebration Night.”

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Charter school CEO sees healthcare aspirations rise amid Baylor Scott & White partnership

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/8 1:59A Plamedie Ifasso

The institute served roughly 300 students this past school year and will add roughly 120 new students. Fort Worth expansion is in early planning.

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Farmers React to House Farm Bill

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/18 6:38A Laura Zaks

USDA Photo by Lance Cheung “Farmers have waited far too long for a new farm bill while dealing with rising input costs, market volatility, and shrinking margins,” said Darin Von Ruden, a Wisconsin...

Ramen Noodle Salad

Love and Lemons 6/18 3:35A Jeanine Donofrio

Who else grew up eating ramen noodle salad at potlucks and cookouts? This recipe is my updated take on the nostalgic summer side dish. It stars crisp veggies, juicy orange...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Losses Reduce Local Presence in Communities Nationwide

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/16 6:28A Rebecca Schewe

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Beginning Farmer Regional Coordinator Rodney Brooks speaks with Jon Jackson, executive director of Comfort Farms, who raises Royal Jabali a unique bread to Georgia on...

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Love and Lemons 6/16 3:46A Jeanine Donofrio

I make these grilled portobello mushrooms on repeat all summer. They re such an easy side dish—meaty, savory, and ready in just 15 minutes on the grill. Their edges are...

Alberta, Get Ready! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Arrives in Style at West Edmonton Mall June 26

Restaurant News 6/12 7:04A RestaurantNews.com

Canada s fastest-growing barbecue concept enters West Edmonton Mall for the first time with grand opening celebration featuring giveaways, discounts and award-winning barbecue...